“This is our usual ACE. We have been there many times before. For the most part we can get what we came for, which generally includes a 40 lb bag of water softener salt. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, sometimes chatty and sometimes quiet. Since we almost always know what we want and where it is it is rarely necessary to talk to staff other than the cashier. Note that parking is dicey. Customers tend to drive and park like no one else exists, the sno-cone and propane areas take up far too much space, and the spaces are too small even though a lot of people drive big pickups and SUVs. Overall we are happy with this location but try to go at unpopular times because of the tight parking even in a big lot and at the far reaches.”
“My husband and I had a fantastic experience taking the pen-making woodworking class with Jim and John at Rockler. They were incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and always willing to help every student along the way. They made the class fun, engaging, and easy to follow, even for beginners. We absolutely loved creating our own pens and left feeling accomplished and inspired to learn more. Jim and John created a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere that made the experience even more enjoyable. We highly recommend this class to anyone interested in woodworking, and we'll definitely be back for more classes. Thank you, Jim and John, for such a wonderful experience!”
“Been in ocean way Hardware a few times for lawn mower parts it always been great ! I go to my favorite parts lady Missy she is always ready to help and it is hot back there two huge fan's going and still hot. She's tough!!”
“Great place. Very personable country folk that are well versed and skilled in alot of areas. I got my kerosene heater working with their assistance!!! Would definitely recommend this location.”
“I wanted to give a shout out to Eric! Within a minute of entering the store, he was very attentive at greeting and inquiring where I could potentially find a battery that I needed for my chainsaw! He did offer recommendations for different products that might have had the battery I needed, and I ended up getting a lot more than I expected! I definitely will start going to this hardware store more often for my power tool and house needs!”
“Joel knows his store, and is extremely knowledgeable about the tools, and equipment he’s selling. He is a qualified, experienced, and professional employee.”
“Best employee, her name is Kiki. Though she doesn’t take cash tips, I may come back with some churu for her another day. The whole place was lovely and all of the human employees were kind too. Felt magical.”
“Our family has been going here for years. Trent, Mark and the rest of the staff are phenomenal.....The parts you need at the right price. Thank you for serving Jacksonville with such grace. God Bless you all.”
“I went there yesterday looking for an angle finder, saw that they had Johnson t bevels, went to Lowe’s bought the same thing for 14.99 , left it at home , went back to Schumann and bought another for 6.99. When I checked out it was 5.50 . Why did I even go to Lowe’s. They have really nice pro tools and also I think they have hard to find siding material like concrete siding shingle replacements.”
“I was greeted by the assistant store manager Ray, who quickly approached me and enthusiastically helped me with my issue. I came in looking for assistance on removing some stripped bolts from a fan motor. Ray exhausted every resource at his disposal and even brought in other associates to help with the issue. After tirelessly working on the issue, they were able to remove the bolts! I honestly don’t know what I would have done without them. I truly appreciate their assistance. And will gladly refer this store to everyone and anyone.”
“Super helpful employees. I was looking for a socket set for my husband's birthday gift and they didn't have any on the shelf and the guy checked the back and found the last one.”
“A long time, family owned hardware store in the St. Nicholas area in South Jacksonville, Florida, altho smaller than Lowes or Home Depot, they have it all, all ur home repair needs. They also have very friendly staff that are always happy 2 see u & willing to assist u & they know what they are talking about when it comes 2 any type of home repair need!!!!”
“These guys have everything you could possibly need for your project. Whether it's a remodel job or a brand new build Hunt Lumber and Supply has you covered with competitive pricing and exceptional delivery service.”
“They always friendly staff, they always have whatever obscure thing I need, I’m always quickly in-and-out because it’s not the size of a football field, and 2 of them are closer to me than either of the “big” stores. Love it!”
“Their prices rival all of the hardware stores. They have a very knowledgeable and attentive staff. I like to stop by here and get the things that I need before heading to a job.”
“Talk about a playground for grown ups! I came in as I needed a tool that as far as I could tell isnt common and I hadent been able to find any where local. Up to this moment I could only find it online for around $50 with a few days shipping. I was close to ordering online but figured I would try here just as one last attempt. They had exactly the tool I needed on hand & it was less than half the online prices. I very much apprecite the Tool Shack, as this tool is going to save me alot of time & frustration!”
“Came in today in a hurry and needed a specific weed eater. Soon as I walk in Coi was right there as if waiting for me. I show him a picture and instantly he knows what I need. Helped me get it registered with Stihl. Then helped me find mixed gas on sale at that. I was in and out in 5-10 mins. If I had gone to Lowe’s or Home Depot it’d take me 10-15 mins just to find someone to help. 10/10 experience, thank you again Coi!”
“This is always my go to store for all my tools and any other accessories I need for my projects. Friendly and helpful staff, always look forward to seeing Anna. She's the sweetest and is always so helpful with any deals that are happening.”
“Great selection. Great pricing. Great help and attitude from all the employees. They are eager to help and this store by far is very organized and easy to shop.”
“This is our first experience with Weedon Engineering but has been very professional and great to work with another local small business. They have competitive pricing and have been very flexible and accommodating with our needs. I plan to use them for the foreseeable future.”
“Buying material isn’t just about price; it’s also about relationships. Having someone you trust, who has your back and can step in when needed, matters A TON. Hunter has been that guy for us, and he’s also consistently competitive on pricing.”
“Staff is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and easy going. Always Prompt and zero mistakes on Will Call orders. Best HVAC supplier in the north Florida South Georgia area.”
“It is hard to find quality craftsmen and artisans these days. Harold was very professional and so nice. The switch on my lamp wouldn’t stay on and he replaced it for a very reasonable price. The lamp is part of a set and she can’t be replaced, so I’m so glad he was able to fix it so fast. Highly recommended! Thank you!”
“Jacksonville is one of the worst city's i have to go plumb in. Has one of the best Winn Supply stores in the Southeast. Them and Savannah are both top notch”
“Nice workplace employees take real good care of you. Jamie Nate Kyle Larry and the young man in the warehouse. then come to you load your truck start conversation make you feel like you're welcome. They have a large variety of stainless steel fittings pipe iand Gaskins material if they don't have it they will get it for you the next day. they take real good care of you after hours as well give you popcorn water good management they make you feel like you are their number one customer way to go Easter I've been going there for 3years now and they treat me the same friendly smiles way to go Easter Kudos Dave Marshall”
“Came here on a recommendation from a friend. I was looking for a metric bolt for a machine I was working on. These guys were super friendly, they took the bolt and disappeared into the back. A minute later they came back with a match. Wasn’t some thing that you could get at Home Depot. I will be back for the next project.”
“My wife and I could not be happier with the professional job done by CSS on the fireplace renovation in our home! From start to finish, the team at CSS did a first-class job. The entire team was courteous, conscientious, knowledgeable, forthright, and displayed meticulous attention to detail. From Amy on the salesroom floor, to Debi who masterfully coordinated the installation, to Harley who arrived as scheduled and provided detailed insights for the install, to Rick and Randy who supervised the install, to Zach and Scott who did the work, each member went above and beyond. The best way I can describe the experience was the team at CSS came across as family and treated us the same. It's no wonder the organization has received several awards! Highly recommended--many thanks to the folks at CSS!”
“The valuable knowledge in this industry runs deep in this company. I was very impressed with the assistance I received and the plethora of knowledge to answer my many questions.”
“John was SO helpful, friendly and knowledgeable! I needed a lot of help when I came in to the store and I left feeling confident now that I know so much more about the products. John helped me finish a project that I wasn’t sure I was able to do. I recommend this place to anyone!”
“They knew exactly what type of siding we needed just by looking at it. Amazing service! We were in and out in a couple minutes. Very professional! I highly recommend!”
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