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Home Depot vs Lowes

Posted on 8/4/20 at 8:02 am
Posted by STLhog
Dallas, TX
Member since Jan 2015
18828 posts
Posted on 8/4/20 at 8:02 am
Which one and why?

Although I do like Ace for some niche stuff, I generally lean towards HD. Unfortunately the one close to me seems to be terribly staffed and it always out of everything I need forcing me over to Lowe's quite a bit. It's kind of growing on me.
Posted by jsk020
Nola
Member since Jan 2013
1761 posts
Posted on 8/4/20 at 8:04 am to
HD is always a much better experience. Much nicer. Curbside pickup is so much better at HD, Lowes I had to go inside and then go pick out my own purchases b/c they didn't do it.
Posted by EveryoneGetsATrophy
Member since Nov 2017
2907 posts
Posted on 8/4/20 at 8:10 am to
HD has 4 self check lanes plus at least 1 clerk checking people out. Lowes by me has 2 self check lanes and a clerk that handles returns and if she's not too busy will check you out.
Posted by LSUengr
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
2558 posts
Posted on 8/4/20 at 8:36 am to
I don't think either is better than the other. Both big corporate box stores that serve their purpose. I just go to the one that is closer to me when I decide I need something. When I'm at work, that is HD. When at home, that is Lowes. I don't really see a difference.
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 8/4/20 at 8:39 am to
Used to like Lowe’s better but HD is my go to now
Posted by LSU-MNCBABY
Knightsgate
Member since Jan 2004
25151 posts
Posted on 8/4/20 at 8:45 am to
Whichever one is closer. I goto Home Depot now
Posted by AngryOtter
Member since Jun 2020
38 posts
Posted on 8/4/20 at 8:56 am to
The last few places I've lived, I've preferred Lowe's. Their stores tend to be more organized and better stocked. Since COVID, we've had good curbside experiences at both.
Posted by windmill
Prairieville, La
Member since Dec 2005
7696 posts
Posted on 8/4/20 at 9:03 am to
I live in Prairieville and Lowe's is where I go .The service is the difference maker. The HD I would go to had awful service-just awful. That how I wound up at Lowe's.
Posted by Man4others
Member since Aug 2017
2458 posts
Posted on 8/4/20 at 9:06 am to
Lowe’s inventory seems junkier to me.
This post was edited on 8/4/20 at 9:07 am
Posted by Art Vandelay
LOUISIANA
Member since Sep 2005
11411 posts
Posted on 8/4/20 at 9:10 am to
Home Depot has better tools
Posted by SSpaniel
Germantown
Member since Feb 2013
29658 posts
Posted on 8/4/20 at 9:13 am to
Lowe's. It's closer. No other reason.

And then only if what I want isn't at Germantown Hardware.
Posted by BayouBengal51
Forest Hill, Louisiana
Member since Nov 2006
7305 posts
Posted on 8/4/20 at 9:16 am to
I prefer Lowes because they generally have what I need vs Home Depot which seems to be out of everything. But that maybe just my local one that is like that.

However, I generally stop at Home Depot more often, as it is on my way to and from work every day. If I go to Lowe's, I will have to go across town and usually after a long day at work, I just want to get the hell out dodge and not mess with traffic.
Posted by DevilDogTiger
RTWFY!
Member since Nov 2007
6563 posts
Posted on 8/4/20 at 9:20 am to
It all depends on the city. Last two places I lived the local HD was better. Now the Lowes is
Posted by PillageUrVillage
Mordor
Member since Mar 2011
15729 posts
Posted on 8/4/20 at 9:34 am to
Depends on the location. There’s several of both around my area. The Home Depot right by my office is pretty nice, but the other 2 in my area are crap. And there’s one Lowe’s not far from my house that is usually pretty good. But the one closer to my house is crap. Probably depends on the management and what they have working in the stores.
Posted by Brian Wilson
Member since Mar 2012
2363 posts
Posted on 8/4/20 at 9:41 am to
Typically whichever one I am closer to.
Posted by Athis
I AM Charlie Kirk....
Member since Aug 2016
15719 posts
Posted on 8/4/20 at 10:05 am to
Lowe's (in the neighborhood) for small things..
Home Depot for tools and Lawn Equipment..
Posted by Hamma1122
Member since Sep 2016
21849 posts
Posted on 8/4/20 at 10:06 am to
Home Depot it’s closer
Posted by Baers Foot
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Member since Dec 2011
3873 posts
Posted on 8/4/20 at 10:09 am to
HD mobile app has me in and out of there in record time. Easy to look up a product's aisle and bay number.
Posted by Nicky Parrish
Member since Apr 2016
7098 posts
Posted on 8/4/20 at 10:11 am to
There’s one of each on opposite sides of the Hwy where I live.
Depending on which direction I’m going determines where I stop.
A left hand turn is almost impossible on the 4 lane Hwy they’re on.
Other than brand specific tools they’re pretty much the same.
JMO
Posted by ellunchboxo
G-Town
Member since Feb 2009
19278 posts
Posted on 8/4/20 at 10:22 am to
Lowes, because frick the Falcons.
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