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re: Menard's > Lowes >>> Home Depot
Posted on 12/28/22 at 1:09 pm to CobraCommander83
Posted on 12/28/22 at 1:09 pm to CobraCommander83
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Yep. My local ACE is my go to. Never have to hunt someone down for help and they actually hire people that knows tools, home improvement, etc.
My only problem with Ace is I'm going to pay 10-15% more for anything. I don't mind paying a little extra for a small business or somewhere helpful (like Ace) but damn.
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Posted on 12/28/22 at 1:11 pm to nolanola
Menards wishes it could be a Fleet Farm.
Posted on 12/28/22 at 1:15 pm to CobraCommander83
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Yep. My local ACE is my go to. Never have to hunt someone down for help and they actually hire people that knows tools, home improvement, etc.
Now that you can go online and find the exact location of everything in a Lowes or HD finding a human is less important to me.
Menards used to have good Made in America sales and when I was in the Midwest and one was going on I would pick up some more Jorgensen parallel clamps. Out of Bessey, Jorengen, and Jet I prefer the design of the Jet parallel clamps but they are made in Asia.
Posted on 12/28/22 at 1:16 pm to nolanola
Used to have to go there with my dad as a kid. It is a far better place to shop for DIY/homeowner than the other big box stores. Before Home Depot and lowes came into Iowa, Menards was the only option outside of small lumberyards and hardware stores.
Posted on 12/28/22 at 1:17 pm to The Third Leg
Meeks or GTFO
Posted on 12/28/22 at 1:17 pm to Srbtiger06
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My only problem with Ace is I'm going to pay 10-15% more for anything. I don't mind paying a little extra for a small business or somewhere helpful (like Ace) but damn.
The ACE here isn’t too bad. I would say it is 5-10% more on certain things. I still go to Lowe’s if it something ACE is out of or if it is extremely cheaper. I’m like you, I’m willing to pay extra for a small business but some things I will tell them to kick rocks.
Posted on 12/28/22 at 1:18 pm to NOLAVOL16
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I can’t stand Lowe’s. To me they lean too far towards the “light user” demographic. Home Depot leans more towards the “contractor” crowd and people who know what they want and what they’re doing.
100% this. Cute type decorations that my wife wants to put in our yard -> Lowes. Things that need actual fixing around the house -> Home Depot. Menards is sort of a blend of the two, with good yard and holiday decorations, mixed things that can be used to actually fix things.
Posted on 12/28/22 at 1:28 pm to Sus-Scrofa
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Menards wishes it could be a Fleet Farm.
I pass one of these near our shop in Minnesota. Always wanted to check it out but have yet to actually stop.
Posted on 12/28/22 at 1:44 pm to nolanola
Compares to Home Depot & Lowes, 1st pic is milk & cereal.
Posted on 12/28/22 at 1:50 pm to Rza32
Save big money at menards!
Posted on 12/28/22 at 2:14 pm to RedHawk
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2 minutes in and out to get the one random screw I need.
I experience the same thing in my bedroom.
Posted on 12/28/22 at 2:15 pm to nolanola
Menard's was a place I'd go for fun when I was stuck in North Dakota. It's a magical place
Posted on 12/28/22 at 2:33 pm to PikesPeak
St Gabriel’s (ace) is greatness
Posted on 12/28/22 at 2:39 pm to nolanola
As far as materials go, if I need more than a sheet or two or a couple 2×4s I'm going to the locally-owned and operated outfit. I walk in, sit on a stool, tell them what I need, pay them, drive around back, and a couple baws load it up for me.
Every single time I walk in I'm greeted immediately with, "How can I help you?" or, "What are ya looking for?". That means a lot and it cuts down on the horseshite wondering around and having to pick through a pile of 2×4s looking for some that are halfway useable.
They'll also price match on products if they are the same, but that doesn't mean much because the lumber and sheet goods they sell are of better quality than anything the big box stores handle.
Every single time I walk in I'm greeted immediately with, "How can I help you?" or, "What are ya looking for?". That means a lot and it cuts down on the horseshite wondering around and having to pick through a pile of 2×4s looking for some that are halfway useable.
They'll also price match on products if they are the same, but that doesn't mean much because the lumber and sheet goods they sell are of better quality than anything the big box stores handle.
Posted on 12/28/22 at 3:01 pm to Chad504boy
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i really don't need to buy my milk where i buy my cordless tool.
But it's nice that you can.
Posted on 12/28/22 at 3:03 pm to nolanola
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Menard's. Any Menard's fans here?
That Menards' jingle just gets suck in your head.
Save big money,
Save big money,
Save big money,
When you're at Menards
This post was edited on 12/28/22 at 3:05 pm
Posted on 12/28/22 at 3:05 pm to nolanola
St Gabriel hardware is my favorite
Posted on 12/28/22 at 3:17 pm to nolanola
We have a Menard’s next to our house. It’s definitely the best of the the three listed.
Posted on 12/28/22 at 3:22 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
SAVE BIG MONEY AT MENARDS!
Posted on 12/28/22 at 3:39 pm to Kayakndan74
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Anyone on here know about Rural King?
Rural King is a bigger Tractor Supply with free popcorn.
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