Are you a Home Depot or Lowe’s kind of guy?

[2busy]

Lowe's is the closest. But if you know how to order online most is free shipping.

 

[dennishoddy]

We only have a Lowes around Ponca, but in our travels, I've found that HD carries more products in the store. I get the Veteran discount at both although Lowes isn't a blanket discount as HD is. Lowes doesn't allow the discount now on big appliances and some other items.
I also qualified for the Pro program as we have a farming business that gives an additional discount and tax free for agricultural related products.

 

[dancer4life]

Lowe’s for me

 

[Chief Sapulpa]

I have a Sutherland Lumber store 3 miles from my home. I usually stop there first, then Lowe’s, then Home Depot. I prefer HD since I like layout design better but it’s furthest from where I live.

 

[davek]

I usually go to Ace Hardware first because they have competent, helpful staff. Then HD, then Lowe's, but there isn't much difference between them.

 

[thor447]

Home Depot for me. Mainly because it's closer to me, by about 3 minutes, haha. By now I have a pretty good idea of the floor layout and where most things are.

 

[Snattlerake]

Ever since Lowes went woke, I haven't darkened their door. That has been over two years. They were my favorite store.

 

[XYZ]

I used to visit our local Ace Hardware store before the longtime owners sold it to some new folks. It appears the new owners are running it for maximum profit.

 

[Aku]

Lumber 2, or Ace. Can't stand going to HD or Lowes anymore.

 

[XYZ]

My opinion.

We're stuck with them for the time being.

But they used the WallyWorld business plan.

Come in and offer everything under one roof with decent customer service.

Squeeze out all the local mom & pop businesses.

Denigrate into sloppily ran junk stores. You can still find what you’re looking for. But you’ll get close to zero help.

Next iteration will be similar to Dollar General store plans. Everything crammed into undersized pole barns with self-checkout and an armed security guard overseeing them.