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    Lowe's Home Improvement

    2.1 (104 reviews)
    ModerateHardware Stores
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Randy H.

    I had one of the most disappointing and disrespectful shopping experiences I've ever had at any Lowe's, or any store, period, on October 18, 2025, around 11:00 AM at the Carol Stream, IL Lowe's (Store #1821). I came in because of a clearly displayed Craftsman promotion hanging directly above the Craftsman tool section. The sign showed that if you buy a V20 4Ah Battery & Charger Starter Kit for $99, you get one select tool free. The promotion dates were printed right on the sign, valid from 10/16/2025 to 01/07/2026, so I knew the deal was active. An employee helped confirm the exact items, the V20 starter kit and the Craftsman router I chose as my free tool. Everything matched the sign perfectly. But when I went to check out, the battery kit rang up at $149.99 instead of $99. The cashier was polite and called for a manager named Lisa. From the moment Lisa walked over, her attitude was completely unprofessional. I calmly explained that there is an error with this item, and I was simply trying to buy the advertised $99 deal with the free select tool. Instead of listening, Lisa immediately said, "It can't be marked down as free," in a dismissive tone. I tried to clarify again, but she abruptly turned her back and walked away without another word to check the sign. I followed her to the display, where I pointed directly to the sign that clearly showed the $99 sale price and free tool offer. She responded with a condescending explanation that their "system doesn't give away free items" and "balances the price between them." I explained that I understood how bundled promotions work, and I just wanted the correct sale price honored, but she spoke to me in a rude, patronizing way, as if I couldn't understand English or was trying to cheat the system. The entire interaction was embarrassing and demeaning. Lisa's tone, body language, and attitude made it clear she had no interest in helping, and she treated me as though I wasn't worth her time. I asked if I could speak to another manager, and she flat-out said, "I'm the only manager here. Call corporate," then walked away again. I left the store and called Lowe's corporate customer service to file a complaint. They encouraged me to return inside to resolve the issue, but I told them Lisa had already instructed other employees to ignore me. Shockingly, the misleading sale sign was still hanging even after the issue was brought to her attention. I've spent a lot of money at this Lowe's over the years, but this experience left me feeling completely disrespected and unwelcome. I was calm, polite, and simply asking for the deal exactly as advertised, and was treated as if I was doing something wrong for reading their own sign correctly. If this is how the Carol Stream Lowe's trains its managers to treat paying customers, it's a real shame. Lisa should not be in a customer-facing role. Her attitude was unprofessional, rude, and discriminatory in tone. For anyone considering shopping here, please avoid this store. Go to another Lowe's or take your business to Home Depot, where customers are treated with basic respect and fairness. No one should ever be made to feel the way I was treated here.

    Contact free pickup for items ordered via web
    James A.

    Needed to return some faucets that were bought a while back but never installed. Since we didn't need them anymore, my wife decided to return them. She had the receipts, and there was a dedicated customer service/return line. Chris was the associate that helped her, and he did a good job. He made sure each box was legit and then easily put the charge back in the original form of payment. Lowes competes with Menards and Home Depot in this area, and it always seems to be the least busy. It is fully staffed, so easy to find help...but I always wonder how well they are doing.

    current downspout status
    Jennifer P.

    I bought a house a year and a half ago, and it's in need of a little TLC here and there. One of the first things done was to remove a large, decrepit shed, and in doing so had to remove most of the oddly-routed and unsafely protruding downspout. I knew it was probably way unnecessary to try and source this to a handyman, so headed to Lowe's to see about materials. Oddly the woman at Customer Service had to search what aisle downspouts were in, and I had to explain what a downspout was ("connects to the gutter to get water away from the house. It's long"). Because I'm a first-time owner, I'm ill equipped and uneducated. So, I was THRILLED when Eric M. asked me if I needed any help! I showed him some photos of the existing situation. He gave his recommendation about flexible downspout extensions in lieu of one that folds up (I didn't even know the latter existed). That was great info, since I can't have a tripping hazard either. He also helped me locate the necessary hardware, and explained what I had to do. He even made sure to mention basic safety info ("wear some gloves when you saw" [since I'll have to obviously shorten the downspout]). Eric M was VERY informative, helpful, and personable. I'm looking forward to my first basic DIY, and I'm a lot more confident due to Eric M.'s info and tips!

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    This is a very nice, clean Ace Hardware. We were trying to find a sled for my grandson to enjoy a…read moresnow hill. I called first to see if they had them, and the young girl was so helpful on the phone. She even told me right where to look for them as I enter the store. That same friendly, helpful young lady was working the cash register. It took less than 1/2 hour from the time I made the call until my grandson hit the slopes. Sure it sounds routine and not worth a review, but it served as an another reminder for me of the extra value of going to an independent Ace Hardware store, rather than the major chains. I had ran in to a Walmart store along the way. Although I very rarely frequent them, I figured a big store like that would have a sled. They did not, and they sure weren't sorry they couldn't help me. What a difference! I googled "sleds near me" when I was in the Bloomingdale area, and this store popped up. Who knew a hardware store would be the place to buy a sled? Nice sized clean store, wonderful people, in stock, affordable. Nothing against the big hardware chains, but I'll be thinking Ace first on my next purchases.

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