Where I live out in Milford, CT, there’s a Lowe’s and a Home Depot. HD is closer, but Lowe’s is worth the longer trip – more service, better service, more supplies (replacement parts – even the most basic items always seems to be out of stock or lost in mega-disorganized display bins at HD), cleaner, more checkouts (sometimes HD has but one manned register – they make you use that stupid self check-out thing that a good 40% of the time can’t tell the asphalt from an elbow joint). There’s just no comparison. I purchased kitchen cabinets at Lowe’s last year – very professional assistance, no bs, quick delivery, beautiful product, no problems installing. Of course, I first priced the cabinets at HD, and between visits to the “kitchen expert” there the price inexplicably went up $2,000 – without and explanation or even an “I’m sorry, I goofed on the first calculation …” I felt I was on the set of Glengarry Glen Ross. Viva Lowe’s!