After a year and a half of trying to figure out which Home Depot is less painful to get to from Mid-City (jury is still out, though our most frequented location is Marina del Rey), a gigantic, brand-spanking new Lowe's store has opened about 4 blocks from my house! This is definitely cause for celebration!
You remember that commercial from ages ago, where the woman is tapping on Mervyn's door chanting "open open open"? That was totally me, at Lowe's this morning. I dragged my dad out of bed, and we went to discover the wonder that is a real home improvement store (sorry, OSH) within spitting distance of where you're doing ongoing renovations.
They might have thought I was strange for taking beauty shots of their store, but they were nice enough not to mention anything.
Ooooh yeah, cut that plywood!
Look at all the colors!
The store did spark some local resentment, as the big cement walls blocked the city views of nearby homes. Believe me, I would have been pissed about that too. But the damage has been done - would it be fair for me to boycott Lowe's now that there is nothing that can be done about it? I think not!
They told me that they're having a special community outreach day next week, with activities and food and discounts - see you all there!
