Yes, Home Depot does offer key copying services, which can be a convenient option when you need an extra set for new roommates or as a backup for family members. From my own trip to Home Depot, I remember the quick process of having my house key duplicated at their in-store key cutting service. It…
These days, many of us are making home improvements. Whether repainting walls to cover old picture holes or tearing out and replacing an entire kitchen, many of us turn to Lowe’s for our supplies. However, these supplies are often heavy and awkward, so some Lowe’s customers struggle to get their purchases into a vehicle. Therefore,…
As you lug your brand-new refrigerator out of the Home Depot and into your truck, you may be wondering if the nice young man who helped you select it earned a commission for the sale. Can you help a worker out by buying pricier items? Do Home Depot employees ever earn a commission? All Home…
Whether you’re repainting a room or remodeling your whole house, you’ll need paint. And, when you buy new paint, you have to shake it. Like all other hardware stores that sell paint, Ace Hardware shakes paint with your purchase. Most locations will also shake paint later if you buy the paint from them. Sometimes, they’ll…
As a home improvement retailer, it’s easy to wonder if Ace Hardware gives away its used shipping pallets for free. After all, this type of store receives many pallets of merchandise or equipment daily. However, Ace Hardware does not list a pallet policy on its website. Combined with independent franchisees owning each store, the only…
Ace Hardware stores are about twice as prevalent as Home Depots across North America, though these additional stores don’t have an impact on the price of merchandise in their stores. Why is Ace Hardware so expensive? Ace Hardware can be considered expensive thanks to some factors that come with more independence in its ownership. Its…
Buying a new appliance or electronic from Home Depot can feel great, especially if the purchase was planned and money was saved to make it happen. However, when you get to the checkout, Home Depot asks its customers to purchase a protection plan that will ensure coverage of their purchase in case of breakdown or…
If you have recently shopped at Home Depot for your DIY or home renovation project, you may need to return a product you didn’t use. Maybe you bought the wrong caulk for your bathroom tiles, or is that just me? You may prefer a cash refund for the product you bought at Home Depot, but…
Getting sick is an unavoidable part of life. Knowing your employer’s sick policy for the inevitable emergencies and sick days is essential. This guide to the Home Depot sick policy will tell you everything you need to know about sick time at Home Depot. Home Depot Paid Time Off Paid time off (PTO) is a benefit…
If you’re in the market for a new job and considering Lowe’s, you may wonder where to start and which jobs are the easiest. Starting out as a novice worker can help you begin with something basic and learn new skills as you go. So what’s the most straightforward job at Lowe’s? The easiest job…