The Home Depot

Over the last two decades I probably have $ 10k invested in Home Depot here in Howell. It’s an easy trip for me to get there and you always have to run there for paint, screws, electrical needs, garden stuff, plumbing, etc. etc.
It’s not always quick to get help but if there is no one in the aisle, a trip to the contractor’s desk will issue a summons for someone to come to your aid. 90% of the time the HD people are friendly and courteous. Especially in plumbing they’ve helped me out many times on how to configure a natural gas or water line. Ditto in the painting department.
If you need to return something it usually is effortless. If you need to order something not in stock they will do it routinely. Occasionally they don’t have what you want but that is fairly rare.
As with anything else, you have to watch their prices on varied items. If you are not in a rush you may be able to get something cheaper on Amazon.
The convenience of getting in the car, getting instant satisfaction, and getting pretty good help when you need it are worth going back.

The guy in the plumbing department really knows his stuff. I was trying to make a pvc water return system for drainage and he helped me put ideas together and drew me some specs. Thanks guys

Great customer service. An employee named Will helped me load my truck with a smile. Nice to see people enjoy their job. They must be doing something right there.