The north side of Lincoln has two big “lumberyards”. They’re located right next to each other with nothing but a Shopko separating them. Home Depot and Menards? It’s a hard decision to make. After all, they’re right next to one another–location certainly can’t be a deciding factor.
So which do you choose? When you need to buy, say, a ten foot length of conduit, where do you go?
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Now, because I’m an honorable sort of journalist, I will declare my own biases. I have made my decision largely based on the jingles of each respective store. “Save big money, save big money when you shop Menards”–it’s repetitive but catchy. And it appeals to my base inner frugality :-P Home Depot’s on the other hand–“You can do it, we can help”–
seems to be trying at empowerment. But it strikes me as a bit patronizing.
My choice for when I need to buy a ten-foot length of conduit? See for yourself.
So what about you? Which do you choose?
On 05.15.08 – 7:25 am
Cousin Matt said:
in my experience I think that Menards is better if you know what you need and how to do things. Home Depot would be the better choice if you need help with whatever construction project. I don’t really do much construction, but I do like Menards and their awesome jingle!
On 05.15.08 – 8:07 am
Casandra said:
I don’t know that I have actually ever been in the Home Depot, not even for Grand Opening after they closed the K-Mart (which, btw, I was really disappointed about). I almost always go to Menards for things that would fall in that category (tho admitedly I don’t buy many things that require a trip to Menards).
I love how your car door is open in the picture too, with the conduit visible to all. It’s definitely a “lets get a picture of this before we leave” sort of shot.