Comments on: A Suburban Guide to Buying Lumber

By: Tomato Lady

Tomato Lady — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:15:27 +0000

Joe–I’m sure some people feel that way. I figure as long as I don’t make a mess and don’t do anything hazardous, it is expected that the customer picks the nicest boards they can find. Like anything, though, you can take it to the extreme.

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:09:02 +0000

I think too many people make the mistake of not being selective because they dont want to be perceived as a pest. Do you agree?

By: Tomato Lady

Tomato Lady — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:23:28 +0000

SweetSophie–Yes, I can see how it would get old. They are typically very patient and helpful no matter the level of knowledge of the customer.

By: SweetSophie

SweetSophie — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:34:50 +0000

I read # 1 to my husband (who used to work at HD) and he replied with this: “We weren’t trained to not laugh, we just heard stupid stuff so much that it wasn’t funny anymore.” Not a dig about asking questions, just thought it was funny to hear about it from the other side.

By: Tomato Lady

Tomato Lady — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:18:50 +0000

Brown Thumb Mama–Oh, now, I’m gonna have to hear more about this worm box bench. Sounds dual-purpose and I’m a sucker for that!

By: Tomato Lady

Tomato Lady — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:17:22 +0000

JavaLady–An admirer! Well! I can’t promise results like that for everybody, but you’re doing something right! Mmhm.

By: JavaLady

JavaLady — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:32:35 +0000

Earlier in the year, when purchasing wood for my chicken coop, I did just as you suggested here. Great tips !! I am a single, divorced mom of three… haven’t dated much in the past couple of years. Well… I got THE BEST Compliment Ever while in Lowes. The man who helped me carry out my lumber, after I had picked it all out by myself mind you, says to me ” ain’t nothing sexier than a woman who can tackle a do-it-yourself job with confidence!” I am still grinning ! Yes, same fella helped me load gardening supplies last month.

By: Brown Thumb Mama

Brown Thumb Mama — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:01:10 +0000

Thanks for the tips! I’m about to do Serious Construction and build a worm box bench for the backyard. Here’s hoping everything comes together OK!

By: Tomato Lady

Tomato Lady — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:39:30 +0000

Aha, another good button box. I hadn’t thought of that one!

By: Tomato Lady

Tomato Lady — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:37:40 +0000

I didn’t know it did that. I wonder why? Amen! is good enough for me!