Rick Baalmann
Serving the St. Louis Area Since 1956
We at Rick's Ace believe that Customer Service is our #1 priority. Whether it's finding the pet aisle or having keys cut, we strive to be the best. Our Teammates are trained to answer your questions and give you help. Our mission is to be the BEST, MOST HELPFUL Hardware Stores in our Market through the 4 C's:
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All our stores carry durable & versatile hand tools, power tools, and equipment from Milwaukee Tool. We carry screwdrivers, hammer drills, impact drivers, sawzalls, chainsaws, and more. Ace is the place to pick up tools for your next project.
Since 1924 Milwaukee Tool has developed reliable tools for construction, jobsites, and skilled trades. Find out more online or visit your local Rick's Ace Hardware today.
Milwaukee ToolEGO is the #1 rated battery powered platform for cordless lawn equipment. Every tool exceeds the power of gas - without the noise, fuss or fumes. Featuring the most advanced battery technology, EGO tools run longer and perform better. Designed to handle the toughest conditions, EGO tools also offer an ergonomic design to ensure balance and comfort. EGO POWER+ products come with a 5-year warrenty on tools and 3-year warrenty on batteries. Visit the official website or shop today.
EGO OfficialAll our stores carry interior paint, exterior paint, and primer from Benjamin Moore. We provide color swatches and computerized color matching. Pickup the tools & sundries needed for your next painting project including tarps, trays, rollers, and brushes.
Ace is the place for painters, contractors, and home improvers. Visit the Benjamin Moore website for more ideas or stop by Ace Hardware and ask our helpful teammates for advice.
Benjamin Moore PaintWe carry mailboxes, posts, address plaques, and signs. Find the best style for your home and place an order with your address number. Whitehall products are expertly crafted and add a premium, decorative accent to your home & garden.
Gaines mailboxes are constructed from high-quality materials and provide ample storage. Keystone mailboxes hold multiple days of mail & packages. Janzer mailboxes provide a classic American charm. Wall-mount mailboxes provide a sleek & modern look in limited space.
Whitehall Products Gaines ManufacturingNow in stock: the Bullseye Deluxe & Backyard Beast. Recteq wood pellet grills combine modern precision control, classic wood-fired flavor, and durable stainless-steel construction. Wood pellets are automatically fed into a firepot for a controlled burn with consistent heat. Smoke, grill, sear, bake, braise, and dehydrate with incredible, repeatable results.
The Bullseye Deluxe has wireless controls, an easy-to-clean ash dump, and supports temperatures up to 1000°F. The Backyard Beast adds a second shelf and larger barrel for more space.
RecteqPortable pizza ovens by Ooni are now in stock at all stores. These ultra-high heat, multi-fuel ovens are great for the kitchen, backyard, or outdoors. Choose wood, charcoal, pellets, gas, or electric. With any fuel you'll get great stone-baked pizzas with perfect toppings and a crisp base.
Ooni ovens reach 850-950°F in under 20 minutes. Once heated they cook pizzas in 60-90 seconds. Read more online or shop pizza ovens at your local Ace Hardware today.
Ooni Pizza OvensAll stores carry Weber gas and charcoal grills. Weber Spirit and Genesis gas grills work with liquid propane and natural gas. Weber kettle grills are the iconic solution for charcoal cooking. Now in stock: weber slate griddles. The flat-top griddle provides fast, even, edge-to-edge heat.
Weber first introduced its iconic kettle grill in 1952 and is a leading brand in barbecue. Weber grills are designed and manufactured in Illinois with rigorous quality control. Learn more online or pickup a grill for your next barbecue today.
WeberBig Green Egg is now available at our Des Peres MO, Ellisville MO, Town & Country MO, and Highland IL locations. Derived from an ancient clay cooker called a kamado, the Big Green Egg has undergone many improvements since it was introduced in 1974. It is a smoker, a grill, and an oven. You can cook any food on it all year round, from appetizers to entrees to desserts.
Find recipes and ideas on the official website, or stop by to see what the deal is in person.
Big Green EggForged from commercial grade stainless steel and packing next-gen grilling features, the Traeger Ironwood grill was born for those looking to elevate their craft. Control and monitor temperature from anywhere on your smartphone with this WiFi enabled grill. Use Traeger's Super Smoke mode to blast your food with 100% hardwood smoke. Variable speed fan and auger provide optimal wood smoke production for finest hardwood flavor. Visit the official website for details or stop by today.
Traeger GrillsStanley Quencher travel tumblers are the portable & stylish solution for all-day hydration. The quencher features a three-position lid and straw. Rotate the lid to straw opening, drink spout, or closed.
The quencher body is BPA-free, stainless steel. It's dishwasher safe and in stock at all Rick's Ace Hardware stores. Check out the Stanley Quencher website for more information, or stop by and pick one out today.
Stanley QuencherExplore the diverse range of Yeti products now in stock at Rick's Ace Hardware. Find hard coolers, soft coolers, drinkware, bags, outdoor gear, or accessories perfect for your next trip.
Yeti coolers and drinkware are durable, extremely insulated, and easy to clean. Visit the official website for more information or stop by and browse today.
YETI OfficialNow at Town & Country: Nora Fleming serving trays, plates, snack boards, holders, dishes, and miniatures. These items help create the perfect spread. Combine neutral platters with colorful minis alternated for different seasons and occasions.
Find a great gift or update your servingware for the next event. Learn more online or stop by our Town & Country store to browse the collection.
Nora FlemingNow at Town & Country: Tyler Candles and Capri Blue. Tyler Candles come in elegant glass jars, have long burn times, and make excellent gifts. Find your favorite scent for bedrooms, breakfast rooms, lofts, great rooms, parties, or baths.
With Capri Blue candles fashion meets fragrance. Volcano candles have the perfect blend of sugared citrus and tropical fruits. Visit the Capri Blue website or stop by our Town & Country store today.
Capri BlueWe carry the brands you trust, in order to deliver the quality products our customers deserve. Stop in Rick's Ace Hardware today to find your favorite brands and ask our sales associates for recommendations on your next purchase.
Rick's Ace Hardware now carries Whirlpool and Maytag appliances at our Highland and Centralia locations. Whirlpool and Maytag offer appliances to make life a little easier and are thoughtfully designed to care for your family.
Come visit Rick's Ace Hardware in Highland and Centralia when updating your home, kitchen, and laundry to browse our appliances.
Visit our Town & Country store to see multi-burner Mont Alpi island grills made from quality materials including granite and stainless steel. Upgrade your grilling experience with a builtin mini-fridge to keep drinks cold on the patio.
All our stores feature a great selection of grills, smokers, barbeques, and outdoor cookers. We carry great products from Weber, Traegar, Big Green Egg, Blackstone and many more manufacturers. Visit Ace Hardware today to see what's cooking.
Rick's Ace Hardware in Highland Illinois is the perfect store for all your special occasions due to our Hallmark Gold Crown department. Let us help you celebrate your major life events with broad selections of year-round and seasonal gifts. We're proud to offer gifts, cards, and more for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, showers, baptisms, first communions, confirmations, graduations, and beyond.
Our Town & Country store carries unique gifts from Capri Blue, Tyler Candles, Torch Candles, Root Candle, Thymes Fraser Fir, Michel Designs, Nora Fleming and many additional designers. Find great products and gift lines for every occasion.
Browse the gift department at Ace Hardware in Town & Country to find your next present for someone special.
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Getting dealership-quality car keys shouldn't be complicated. Whether you need a spare or a replacement car key copy, we can help. The car key fob replacement process involves programming a specific combination that will allow the transmitter to respond to your vehicle. We can program and replace keys the same day and cover the majority of vehicles on the road today.
Find Your CarWe provide a large variety of services including cutting & threading pipes, key cutting, re-keying locks, lawn evaluation, tool sharpening, computerized paint color matching, glass cutting, and screen repair.
Visit the Helpful Hub at your local Rick's Ace Hardware and talk to our teammates about your next project.
Borrow. Use. Return. It couldn't get any easier! The next time you need to obtain that seldom-used, expensive to own speciality tool for your current project, visit Ace and ask our store associates about the Neighborhood Toolbox program. They will assist you in checking out the tool you need, which can be returned at full retail price within 48 hours.
Call or text us today. After placing an order, we'll meet you at the curb for free! Rick's Ace Hardware goes the extra mile to make your shopping experience as convenient as possible.
Whatever it is, we'll bring it to you! Try our new Same Day Delivery service. Here's how it works:
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Think you will need to return an item? No hassle! Check store policy at the time of purchase. We will also go the extra mile to help you place a special order for anything not in store. We have over 68,000 items in our 1 million square foot warehouse and a large list of additional vendors to choose from. Special orders can be shipped anywhere; please contact us directly to receive shipping costs.
We strongly believe in community and give back to many charities in our markets. We offer recycling on CFL bulbs and batteries. We also sell many Green products throughout our stores. We work hard to reduce our energy consumption and recycle all of our paper, cardboard, plastic and aluminum. If your charity is interested in partnering with us please contact the local store's manager.
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Additional TipsIn 1956 the original Mars-Enders Hardware was purchased by Dick Baalmann and his Partner Bob Perkins. Mars-Enders Hardware had been in business in Brentwood Mo., since 1942. Dick and Bob joined Ace Hardware in 1960 as store #362. Ace has been one of the many keys to our success. Ace is a buying cooperative, so along with more than 4,500 other hardware stores nationwide, we purchase merchandise directly from manufacturers.
This enables us to have competitive pricing and gives us access to almost anything manufactured. Today, Ace supplies us with over 75% of our total inventory!
Over the next 2 decades Dick and Bob grew that 1 small hardware store into a chain of 6 Village Ace Hardware stores serving the St Louis Market. In 1979 Dick and Bob decided to part ways and Dick retained one store in Des Peres Mo.
I joined the business as a bagger in our Brentwood store in 1970 at the age of 11. I then worked through high school and college doing everything from cleaning, stocking, loading, ordering and advertising.
In 1982 I joined ACE in a full-time role, first as an Assistant Manager and then was promoted to Store Manager in 1985. In 1986 I rolled out new technology in the Hardware business by computerizing the ordering process based on POS data.
I have served as Chairman of the local Ace Hardware Dealer Group and as a Director for Ace Hardware Corporation. I have at some point or another done just about everything that can be done in this business I am now the Company President and CEO and am committed to making your shopping experience the Best it can be!
We have been successful by opening quality Ace Hardware Stores, which embrace technology and all leading edge programs.
In 1986 Rick and Dick partnered to open a second Store in Centralia IL. We then did a joint venture in 1997 to open a store in Alton IL. In 2000 we moved the Alton location to Town & Country MO. in 2003 we opened our 4th location in Highland IL.
Armed with Dick's philosophy of "Treating Each Customer as Our Best Friend" we continue to grow by dedicating our organization to the needs of our customers. With this in mind we will continue to grow and expand our business so that we continue to be the Best Convenience Hardware stores in the St. Louis Area.
The Rick's Ace Hardware Management Team has a combined tenure of over 200 years of Hardware experience. We have a proven track record and have received many awards for outstanding customer service.
We have the best people in the industry with great attitudes and work hard for you our customer every day. Our stores are deep and broad in inventory and focus on the core Hardware, Paint, Plumbing, Electrical, Tool, Garden and appropriate Niche Business.
904 W. Broadway
Centralia, IL 62801
Brooks & Broadway, just East of Fairview Park
Your Paint Center - Contractors Welcome
2645 Northtown Way
Highland, IL 62249
Across from Glik Park
Your Painting Headquarters
11767 Manchester Road
Des Peres, MO 63131
Lindbergh and I-270, 1 block east of Bopp
Visit our Grills & Patio Department
15870 Clayton Road
Ellisville, MO 63011
Southeast corner of Clarkson & Clayton
Visit our Grills & Patio Department
221 Lamp & Lantern Village
Town & Country, MO 63017
Northwest corner of Woodsmill & Clayton
Visit our Newly Remodelled Store
5437 Southwest Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
Between Macklind and Sublette
Welcome to your New Neighborhood Store
Rick's Ace Hardware
904 W. Broadway
Centralia, IL 62801
618-532-0062
Ryan Edwards, Manager
ryane2@acestl.com
Rick's Ace Hardware
2645 Northtown Way
Highland, IL 62249
618-651-1544
Jim Leonard, Manager
jiml4@acestl.com
Rick's Ace Hardware
11767 Manchester Road
Des Peres, MO 63131
314-966-6611
Bill Caspari, Manager
billc3@acestl.com
Rick's Ace Hardware
15870 Clayton Road
Ellisville, MO 63011
636-220-1255
Carrie Hardeman, Manager
carrieh5@acestl.com
Rick's Ace Hardware
221 Lamp & Lantern Village
Town & Country, MO 63017
636-386-7733
Sarah Brown, Manager
sarahb1@acestl.com
Rick's Ace Hardware
5437 Southwest Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
314-919-9913
John Youngblood, Manager
johny1@acestl.com
Rick's Ace Hardware
11039 Manchester Rd. Ste. B
Kirkwood, MO 63122
314-966-2589
Rick Baalmann, Owner
answers@acestl.com
