Save your money--shop at Home Depot in Forked River or the Ace Hardware on Route 37 in Toms River…read moreinstead. The few extra miles are absolutely worth it. I always try to support local businesses, but this place makes it really hard. I stopped in over the Fourth of July weekend while working on my in-laws' bungalow and was shocked by the prices. The same items were dramatically cheaper at the other Ace. I'd rather support local, but not at these prices.

Went there for some soil for the garden of course it's alittle more expensive here but the bags all…read moreof them are water logged ,water logged bags of soil will destroy your plants , it causes anti microbial bacteria and root rot in plants but they don't know why it would be a problem to sell it there and they make most there money off of garden season The girl resting $@&&, face dark hair short person messed up my return ,didn't ask why when I went back in a third time just accused me of not returning them . after she refunded the wrong items same attitude no apology another mistake I would not be surprised if it was the owners daughter with that entitlement.or this new generation that doesn't understand when they have made a multiple mistakes maybe they think it may be a good idea to apologize at least once .but apparently no one instructed her there is such thing as humility and defusing situation that you have created based on some simple words said not even with meaning . So with that said , she is always there behind the counter and everyone else is super helpful and appreciates of there jobs and you can see that in how they help you but this girl well she doesn't care about being here and a lot of people are out of work so think on that .

Helpful. Knowledgable. Everything you don't get at the big stores. I haven't found them to be more…read moreexpensive.

Love coming here to Ken's Hardware . Can't tell u how many times I've asked for help and get an…read moreimmediate response. If they don't have the item, they will go on the Internet and tell me where I can get it and the price. You can't beat that.

Terrific place, helpful and knowledgeable staff, good value... Perfect blend of neighborhood shop…read moreand big store products.

Great hardware store in every way. The service personnel and products are excellent I have gone to…read morethem for over 20 years and never disappointed.

I came to Lakehurst Hardware to have two chain saw chains sharpened. I went in on a Friday and I…read morewas taken care of immediately and told the chains would be ready on Monday. The cost was $.25/tooth so I was charged $7 for each chain. I thought that was fair. Fair prices, friendly service, and sharp blades; an easy 5 stars.

My go to place when I need a part for any of my lawn and garden equipment. They seem to have or…read morecan get any part I need. Very friendly and helpful employees, and 2 dogs.

Support local! It's always a joy to visit, like a hardware store should be. They always have what I…read moreneed, when I need it. Those big stores can't even do that. Friendly staff, always ready to offer advise and help when needed. I drive over from Neptune City just because of their inventory, and staff.

Excellent customer service!!!! I visited the other day looking for a piece of hardware that was…read moremissing from a shelf I own. I wasn't expecting them to have the piece due to the specific (possibly custom) nature of it. While they did not have what I was looking for, the owner gave me an alternate solution AND gave me a piece of scrap he had in place of what I needed free of charge. My shelf now stands and I highly recommend Taylor Hardware.

When Homedepot didn't have it Bob's did and at a comparable price. Also very helpful on various…read moreselections to better suit my need

If they dont have it you dont need it. Bob and the staff are very helpful and its always easy to…read morefind help unlike the big box stores. Pricing is comparable to the big guys.