Menards

Got some great deals right now in the garden center!

Being a female, I’m not knowledgable about certain power tools or nails, screws, etc. I never have a problem finding what I need when I’m here. Staff are friendly and greet you as you come in. If you’re looking lost (which I do most of the time) workers will ask if you need help finding something. They will even leave their department and guide you across the store to help you find what you need. Customer service here is excellent. Parking is plentiful. Good supply of plants in the greenhouse early in the season. Prices are good and sales are plentiful. I don’t have to worry about getting it somewhere cheaper because they are competetive. The rebates are handy, too. always a nice selection of items and good clearance prices. The building itself is a little dark and drab.

Typical hardware store with everything you need for home improvement, but what gives this place a 5 star rating is the great service there. There always seem to be people around to help me find what I’m looking for and give me advice on whatever project I am working on. You don’t have to spend 10 minutes trying to find someone to answer your questions like other hardware stores.

Menards is a great store. Their more «advanced DIYer/​contractor» oriented in that they just sell you stuff, and they sell it cheap. While Home Depot is oriented more toward novice DIYers who need more advice, informational classes, etc… That all comes at a cost — higher prices.
For most things, I know what I’m looking for. Occasionally, I’ll have a question about something, which the employees can usually answer.
However, the Home Depot folks are usually more knowledgeable, as it’s almost a requirement that they have construction experience.
This particular location is getting old, and the store is moving this summer to a new location between 65^th and 75^th ST, NW.