I don't see how they could have an estimator when they don't sell lumber in 14 foot lengths or over 16 foot. The price of trim there is 3x a lumberyard. I have not seen this estimator but I wouldn't have my estimating locked in with this company in any way.I was wondering if anyone has used the free Home Depot estimator. If so, what comments? thank you, Mike
My HD sells 20' 2x's. It's the 2nd largest HD in America. It says Home Depot SuperStore on the front. They're constantly shutting it down to film commercials there.Shellbuilder said:I don't see how they could have an estimator when they don't sell lumber in 14 foot lengths or over 16 foot. The price of trim there is 3x a lumberyard. I have not seen this estimator but I wouldn't have my estimating locked in with this company in any way.
I have 4 HD to choose from, none of them sell longer than 16 foot, One in 10 employees in the isles is barely competent. Cashiers always seem ok.My HD sells 20' 2x's. It's the 2nd largest HD in America. It says Home Depot SuperStore on the front. They're constantly shutting it down to film commercials there.
http://ext.homedepot.com/community/blog/anaheim-hills-home-depot-becomes-a-home-depot-super-store/
Oh I'm not talking them up, I'm just stating there are exceptions. I still buy all my materials from my local yard, They give me better prices and awesome customer service.Shellbuilder said:I have 4 HD to choose from, none of them sell longer than 16 foot, One in 10 employees in the isles is barely competent. Cashiers always seem ok.
That's a neat story.Californiadecks said:My HD sells 20' 2x's. It's the 2nd largest HD in America. It says Home Depot SuperStore on the front. They're constantly shutting it down to film commercials there. http://ext.homedepot.com/community/blog/anaheim-hills-home-depot-becomes-a-home-depot-super-store/
I've always noticed that.Shellbuilder said:The only good thing about HD compared to lumberyards is once in a while a hot looking MILF is wondering around the paint area. Never see that in the lumberyard.
What I find odd is the young guys don't even look. Whats that all about, Are they desensitized?I've always noticed that.
We don't use words like neat. :laughing:ClaytonR said:That's a neat story. Tell it again....
Maybe your judgement has started to fail with age! Haha jkShellbuilder said:What I find odd is the young guys don't even look. Whats that all about, Are they desensitized?
Nope the judgement part works perfect, performance not like it was.Maybe your judgement has started to fail with age! Haha jk
My lumberyard pays the yard helpers extra for each ticket they sign. So the more people they help the more they make. The tickets are paid by line items. So if it's a large order they make even more.pcplumber said:I don't like the thought of buying everything from Home Depot just because they are so powerful. As far as buying lumber in large quantities I have mixed emotions. I don't like Home Depot because they are so powerful and and they can manipulate the markets. I hate buying lumber from lumber yards because they manipulate the price on a daily basis and their prices are higher than Home Depot. I don't like the way lumber yard workers are so lazy and the way you have to stand in line to order your lumber and then take the slip and wait for someone to fill your order. I find the lumber at the lumber yards is much more crooked, always soaking wet and it shrinks, and it is always moldy. I find that Home Depot always has dryer lumber and it is not crooked. HOME DEPOT SECRETS A CASHIER TOLD ME LAST WEEK If you present the cashier at Home Depot proof that you are a veteran you get 10% off on every purchase. Is you shop at a Home Depot with a Contractor Pro checkout you get 5% or 10% off (I can't remember). If you tell the cashier something about Lowes (I can't remember what she said), but you will get 5% off your purchase. She showed me an ID that Home Depot gives you and I can't remember if it was about Lowes or being a veteran.