![Hack for Shopping Home Improvement Stores](http://townsquare.media/site/534/files/2017/11/home-depot-item-e1509575390817.jpg?w=630&h=649&zc=1&s=0&a=t&q=89&w=980&q=75)
Hack for Shopping Home Improvement Stores
Today, a friend of mine expressed her frustration with the layout of a home improvement store. The layout of the store just didn't make sense, she said. I shared my "hack" with her, and figured I should probably share it with others who don't visit these stores often.
Now, I'm not sure how many other stores have systems like this, but I know for sure when I plan to go to Lowes or Home Depot-- and sometimes even when I go to the store spontaneously --my shopping is made easy by using one simple tool.
I visit their sites online.
On the site, I enter which store I am visiting and then do a search for the item I want. When the item comes up, it also includes the location, by aisle and bay, where the item can be found!
In my experience, this saves me a lot of money because when I wander, I end up finding something else I "need" (but not really). It also saves me time because I don't have to walk around until I can FIND somebody who then only calls for someone in that department to come and assist me. Neither do I have to press a button and wait. The only wait time is the amount of time it takes for things to populate online!
So, if you find yourself needing to make a trip to a home improvement store, try this process, and see if it makes your shopping experience a little better.
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