It's great to have people around to try to help when needed. It's annoying to get asked when you pass every. single. aisle. Over and over. I used to come here a lot as it's the closest to my house. Now it seems I can't go in without someone walking up to me to "take a survey". First it was "how old is your roof?" "How old is your kitchen?" "Do you have plans to upgrade...anything?" Then they start soliciting address and phone number blah blah blah. Then the phone starts ringing soliciting sales pitches. All I WANT to do is come in, grab some PVC cleaner and be on my way. Last week, I went in to get some spray paint. While perusing the rainbow of colors for my project, a lady walked up with a clipboard in her arms and I was asked to take a "survey" on my water quality. Not on my first rodeo tour, I declined to participate but was badgered to the point of taking the survey just to get it over with so I could get on my way (time is money). "Did I have city or well water?" "Would I rate it on a scale of 1-5?" "Do I have a water softener?" "Has anyone come out to test my water?" etc.. I refused to give my number, yet 4 days later, at almost 8pm(!), I was called. The purpose of course was to thank me for taking the survey (right). Then, and you'll never believe my luck, I WAS SELECTED (ding ding ding I WON!!!!) to have a technician, who was coincidentally, magically, going to be in MY neighborhood in just a few days. He would come to my house, free of charge, to actually test my city tap water! In addition, by letting him test the water, I would get a free $20 gift card to Home Depot. I refused, of course, because I am sure the water would not be 100% perfect, but they would recommend and install a water softener - as that seemed to be what they were pushing at the time - for a low cost and fee. Another presentation to sit through for free entertainment. The point for me is this. It's a hardware store. People who don't know what they are looking for should be able to find someone to help them. Otherwise, let the contractors and construction workers get on with their job. They know what they want. I'm done with Home Depot. Every time I walk in, I feel like I am going to end up either an hour late for what I set out to do, or I am going to have to sit through a timeshare presentation with follow up calls every other week "just to make sure I am doing ok". I've done a lot of business with them, at this store, practically rebuilt my entire home, but I am done with the insanity that comes with shopping in this store these days. I just want to get in and get out without feeling harassed each time. read more