[TimT]

Home Despot and Lowes (Blowes) = same same...

Store layout is the same big box formula....Employees are not those experts that HD used to tout in their TV adds..

I think Lowes hasn't quite worn out there welcome yet...

I search out "local" small business owned building supply/lumber yard/ hardware stores...and gladly pay a higher price....( I do haggle and bring out the "HD" sells it cheaper once in awhile)

It is altruistic, but I try and support local privately owned businesses, rather than corporate megastores..