Habor Freight Tools is an alternative to the \"big-box\" stores such as Home Depot and Lowes. The store itself is much smaller and I would compare it to Ace's Hardware. However, Harbor Freight is missing the large lawn care section that Ace's has.\n\nIf you are in need of a tool, they probably have it here. Prices are apparently quite low according to my husband who noted several tools here were less pricey than HD or Lowes. However, he did question the quality. I guess we can't really know since he ended up not buying anything, mainly because what we came here for, they did not have (welding goggles). \n\nI think the store is much less intimidating than HD or Lowes since it is much smaller and easier to navigate. Obviously the store does not have as much of a selection, and no gardening center either.\n\nFor what it is, it is A-OK.