Brick and mortar. Shop local. Support small business. Sounds reasonable to me so instead of…read moreordering what I needed on-line, I waited untill after the Holliday and cycled over to Kelly's, the only hardware store that we have left in this town. I walked in and saw that both people stationed at the front of the store to greet and assist customers were both on their phones. I went to look for my item and couldn't find it. I went back to seek help but they were both on their phones. I went back and seared through other isles and departments. Nothing. I went back to the front of the store to ask for help. They were still both in their phones. So I left. Jeff Bezose is goig to have it in my hands tomorrow. I would already have it but i foolishly chose to shop local.

At Kelly's you are consistently met by a group of men gabbing and slow to help. Most have generally…read morebad attitudes and are even sometimes rude. And if you ever have to return an item you are met with resistance and distain. This attitude has been consistent for years and though people come and go this treatment remains. Poor customer service must come from the top down.

Like the other reviewers mentioned, these guys (and the nice lady at the register) have it…read moreall--materials, professionalism, experience, knowledge, patience (dealing with the public and taking the time to help customers!), and quality! I've had copies of keys there that work EVERY TIME, unlike the big box stores. I recently went for an electrical junction box--took 15 seconds to find it, and they helped me sort out other parts I needed. Heck, they even took the time to help me with a table lamp rewiring project! If I went to one of the box stores, I'd still be there looking for parts. Like another reviewer said this is my go-to store for all home repairs. Thank you Hampton Center Hardware--please stay open forever! -Greg

When I'm in the area on my way to Maine , I always try to pop in for their great selection and…read moreprices. Easy to get to and close to I95. You will find what you need and chat with great people that know what they are talking about. Wish they would open another store in Boston

I've been coming here for the past 13yrs or so and have always appreciated a staff that actually…read moreunderstands their products and can offer sound advice, based on listening to what you really need. The prices are very reasonable and honestly, I wouldn't have a problem paying more, just based on the fact that each time, I can get hold of a staff member that is friendly. Knowledgeable and willing to listen and help. Lastly, it's amazing how quickly some of these other reviewers left such negative feedback. It really doesn't make sense to me and honestly, I don't believe their comments. I've never experienced, nor even witnessed any issues as such that would warrant a single start rating. Anyway, I'm glad that Arjays is local in Exeter and has always provided myself and several close friends with Knowledge and friendly support. Thanks Arjays management & staff! Abe

I agree with the others. The staff here is the best: friendly, helpful, kind…read more They have helped me maintain the house in the last two years since my husband died. Taught me how to use tools I'd never touched before. All with good humor and patience. Top Grades in all departments ! Love them. Sheila G

Very helpful, knowledgable staff here. Has that small town hospitality!read more

I stopped by to pick up some supplies to paint my place and could not have been more impressed. The…read morestore was spotless and the staff could not have been more pleasant and helpful. In particular, the girl working the paint section of the store was very knowledgeable and was more than happy to answer any questions I had about paint, primer and best painting practices. I'm a thorough amateur at this, so all of the assistance she provided was invaluable. I found the prices to be a bit higher than Lowe's/Home Depot but to me the service more than made up for the couple dollars I would have saved. I will be back.

Might consider posting on your website that the store is in total disarray due to some sort of…read moreThree Stooges inspired remodeling project. The aisles are gone and the store is missing any sort of logical sense of order. Even the poor staff, if asked, don't know exactly where anything is. 07-17-2025 Still my favorite HW store though.

Always get help, service is excellent, happy motivated employees. Pretty good selection. Prices…read morefair. Bonus: They share a parking lot with a brewery. My wife does not me go there unaccompanied: she likes a pint after shopping, too.

I shop here all the time and the employees have never been anything less than completely helpful…read more Great selection and the quality of the lumber is orders of magnitude better than anything you'll find at HD or Lowes. Prices are a little higher than the big box stores, but to me the quality is worth it - saves me an hour round trip drive to Peabody, and I'm happy that my money is supporting a local business that's been part of the Cape Ann community for years.

What are you guys, nuts? First off Ben T. from San Francisco: Over here you actually pay more for…read moresurliness in the older employees. It's like a luxury tax. And how in God's name would you know you were in New England, otherwise. And Allison S, Seriously? Home Despot? Yeah, cheaper sometimes. More stuff there, true. But help? Come on. You can get people in orange aprons to ask you if you're being helped. And then they help you by wandering around for 45 minutes looking for the one person in the store who knows ANYTHING and can help you. Local lumber stores are pros. Sometimes surly. But there's a reason builders use them instead of Depot and Lowes.

Are you kidding me. I just walked into buy a grill and they told me they had no one to help me. I…read moresaid should I go to Lowe's and the guy said yes.

Hot our kitchen cabinets there from Sandra and other items for renovations and we've been very…read morehappy with the products and service

Love this place. A real local hardware store rather than those big box stores. If you want advice,…read morethese are the folks to ask

Best hardware store on the planet. Be prepared to spend extra time just wandering the isles.read more