7:30AM - 4:30PM
348 Elberon Blvd, Oakhurst
Hardware Stores
“First time using Dreyer’s (former Ideal Lumber location). Nice people to deal with and definitely better quality lumber than the big box stores. They deliver, promptly, too! Definitely a gem.”
“We went to Ace this evening for some paint samples for an interior project we are working on. We arrived thirty minutes before the store closed. I was worried we would be greeted with an eye roll at the request for five different samples. We experienced quite the opposite. Matt who was available to answer questions at the front of the store and Art (the manager who was helping us with paints) were lovely and very helpful. While we don’t live super close to this store, I plan to use it for this project and others. This is a reminder that the smaller stores really do offer a different kind of customer service and knowledge than what you sometimes get at big box stores and it’s a good thing to support these smaller establishments! Their prices were competitive as was their stock of items. Thank you both for the terrific service. Check out this location for all of your paint and home improvement needs!”
“Wow.. old school business.. takes care of the customers.. I was shocked.. I called today with a snow blower issue, assumed that there was no way to get it into a shop for repair.. They were amazing.. and even picked it up for at my home.. Well done.. can’t thank you enough..?”
“It's great to find a downtown store like this-old school hardware store. It's a much different experience from shopping at a big box monstrosity. Shop local!”
7:30AM - 4:30PM
910 Asbury Ave, Asbury Park
Hardware Stores
“I went there today 1st time ever. My goodness, the owner was so attentive and went way outside the box helping me out. Greta demeanor, a good egg. I got nothing but RESPECT! Great Operation!”
“Went here today to get a key made. I was greeted at the door by a very nice man and he asked if I needed help. The key was made quickly for a very reasonable price. Wow. This place was impressive! Thank you so much!”
“This store is a Ho to for all things hardware. So many times I'm in the middle of a project, need something and I pick it up here. Mike works the floor and is one of the most patient people who knows where everything is in the store. They have a Friendly and Helpful staff.”
“Love this place, helped me with a Weber grill accessory, including a test fit of the piece on a same-model grill in the store to make sure I was buying the appropriate piece — can’t do that online or in a box store, and you can’t put a price on how friendly and helpful these folks are.”
“Excellent customer service and great prices! Stopped in to get my screen door rescreened while other hardware stores gave a turnaround time of 10 to 14 days Stewarts had mine completed in 1 day and was priced very fairly. They were friendly and pleasant and have now gained another customer (me). Very happy, great experience will refer all friends and family or anyone looking for a great hardware store!”
“Outstanding customer service to handle a warranty claim for a sliding door purchased from Atlantic Window and Door in 2019. Bruce went above and beyond expectations to expedite ordering and delivery of the part in order to meet our deadline.”
11AM - 5PM
154 Bay Ave, Highlands
Hardware Stores
“Feed & Seed is a charming pet shop in one of the Jersey Shore's best towns - Highlands! Lots of everyday and specialty items for your pets with good pricing. It's nice to walk into a local spot and not do tons of guesswork on Amazon. Thanks Carolyn for your help!”
“Gail Sanderson has helped me many times and sometimes because of her I buy things zi don’t even need. She should be paid much more. Satisfied New Shrewsbury kid since 1956. Jeff MacPherson”
“The manager is always friendly and helpful. Knowing what items to select and doing some research is the key to shopping here effectively. I've gotten some great deals for tools and supplies.”
“Builders General is the best! We have a personal rep (Peter) who is always a phone call away for all of our needs. He is the best!! Everyone at the counter is super helpful. We go to all of the Builder General locations depending where our job is and everyone is so pleasant, you can really tell it is a family owned buisness. Builders General takes pride in every sale small or large. They are a well rounded buisness down to even to loading materials and deliveries. (Shout out to Jay in Little Silver- he is super helpful!)”
“Amazing customer service! Had my broken toilet fixed in no time. I talk to the guy after and he was very nice. His name was Biagio. Should definitely be next in line to be promoted!”
“I have fond memories of going here with my Dad when I was a kid. I loved the smell of the place, the chit chat my father would have with the owner. I would always get a gumball out of the gumball machine. I also loved wandering off to look at every item the shelves had.”
“I don't understand how they have everything I need in what feels like such a small store, but they do. Saves me a bunch of trips to Home Depot and Walmart (never would have thought to check here for bike supplies, but they have 'em!). They even have weird varieties of common items that I'm sometimes looking for. For the stuff I've needed, the prices are about the same as (sometimes less than!) Home Depot, too. Love this place.”
“Competitive pricing, always get the correct materials received on time and undamaged unlike some other local supply houses. Harrison is great and always answers his phone and responds to emails in timely manner. Counter is also great for quick small orders”
“went into Lowes last week, afternoon, stinking hot, moving slowly ... served by 3 outstanding staff in a row ... Pete in the paints dept brought me right to the product I needed and I felt confident it was the right one, he was smart & funny ... Rich in hardware could not have been more patient and kind and helpful, thought he was finished helping me but then he came back to give me more info after checking with the guys in lumber ... and Jerry at self-checkout was friendly, and gentle, knew what she was doing, it was a pleasure. Kudos to whoever is doing the hiring at Lowes.”
“We came down on a windy day in March and I said I want a giant kite that looks like a dragon. Well we were told to come to the hardware store and we were NOT disappointed! Walked in the front door and right there in front was a bin of all assorted kites and my desperately desired dragon kite. There is a ton of other souvenirs and we browsed for quite some time before hitting the beach and letting the dragon stretch his wings. 10/10.”
“Needed a length of pilot light tubing, checked the website, in stock and ordered it. Received email, traveled to the Eatontown store, was promptly greeted and on my way within minutes. A very pleasant and successful transaction. The store was also impeccable and organized.”
“Robert who works the late shift was very helpful. Had to pick up a very large item with a car and he showed me how I could after it seemed unlikely I would be able to. Much appreciated”
“Was looking for a storm door for the house, went to a few stores but no one really helped. Met an associate named Sean Okeefe in the woodworking department and he was a huge help, knew his product and although the store didn't have my door he directed me to the nearest store that did.”
“This store is a Ho to for all things hardware. So many times I'm in the middle of a project, need something and I pick it up here. Mike works the floor and is one of the most patient people who knows where everything is in the store. They have a Friendly and Helpful staff.”
6AM - 10PM
3540 NJ-66, Neptune
Hardware Stores
“Big up to the flooring dept and trinity solar rep. Unfortunately i was rude in not getting the names. Yet I got excellent professional HONEST service. Cheers to the young men that helped me there today.”
“Everything you could ask for in a local hardware store. I have had screens redone here, replacement glass and purchased power equipment here. The experience is light years better than a big box store. Don't sleep on this place these guys are "Aces"!”