Agreed. I don't even let the "help" at the Borg help me. I'll take my time, and yes, the pile will be as neat when I leave as when I got there, if picked over. ;-)
That makes three. ;-)
;-)
Agreed. I don't even let the "help" at the Borg help me. I'll take my time, and yes, the pile will be as neat when I leave as when I got there, if picked over. ;-)
That makes three. ;-)
;-)
Proof: You're an idiot.
What's sad is
Dood, I wadn't asking for a landscaping consultation, or an explanation of nitrogen fixing in the root system of plants, a'ight? All's I wanted to know was, Do you have effing Arbor Vitaes?? without being hung up on 3 times, in the span of 1/2 hr. Thanks gawds for speaker phones, lemme tell you....
"Michael A. Terrell" on Thu, 06 Dec 2012
14:03:52 -0500 typed in rec.crafts.metalworking the following:Gee, suddenly the don't want free publicity! Now that _is_ a miracle.
Same deal I offered ATT Longlines when five of our ten our WATS lines died just befoe a telethon. :)
"Michael A. Terrell" on Fri, 07 Dec 2012
01:43:34 -0500 typed in rec.crafts.metalworking the following:The old saying was "Never Argue with a man who buys his ink by the barrel"
Now it is "Do not pick a fight with a man who buys pixels by the terabyte."
Around here, Lowe's and Home Depot offers a 10% disabled Veteran's discount.
"When at the carnival, don't insult the guy with the microphone".
Year round, or just Veteran's day & Memorial day?
Not so much:
In addition, a 10 percent discount is also offered in recognition of Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Veterans Day at all U.S. Home Depot stores for all other military veterans.
The local HD told me they only offer it on the two days I stated, a few months ago.
They have a number to call if you are refused the discount.
Best regards, Spehro Pefhany
It has been an on again, off again policy for almost a decade around here. HD's latest change is in response to Lowe's updated policies.
I just left, and went across the street to Lowe's.
Right. I'm told that many managers will give it to any vet, anytime, if they ask. Store managers (even department managers) have a lot of leeway.
My experience is that HD is crap. Lowe's only slightly better. Went to get two 12' 2 x 12's, and the WHOLE PALLET had a split in the same place on the end of evey board running 18". Went to HD, and found two out of about 100 that were decent, but would not have bought them if I wasn't in a time crunch.
If you want GOOD lumber, you will go to a lumber yard, as they carry sizes and grades you can't find at the Borgs. Kinda depends on the project, and, as stated, if they give you a break for having an account, etc. But I think any lumber yard has better lumber on average than either Lowe's or HD.
Steve
wrote
HD contractor's desk sells the wrong sized doors just like any other outfit. Just more often.
Steve
I know I've posted this before, but Lowes bought the Eagle Hardware stores here. Lowes now stands for "Less Of What Eagle Stocked" :-).
That said, I can still find more of what I need there than at Home Depot.
Here in Canada, I have a HD about two blocks away, and a Rona three blocks away, right next to a real lumber yard. I usually go to the HD, can't find what I want at end up at Rona, the store is much smaller, but invariably has what I need.
There is a Lowes being built and I believe it will open just after the holidays about a block in the other direction. Wondering how that will change my shopping habits.
I miss Eagle, they were a great operation.
Mike M
HomeOwnersHub website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.