I go into Lowes when there's nothing else around, and I don't mean to be a downer, but I want to give them the benefit of the doubt, then I leave severely unimpressed.  \nThe layout is not conducive to shopping, and sometimes you'll find that two like items are stocked across the store from each other, for no apparent reason.  \nThe quality of the products and tools are ok for simple homeowner DIY's, but not up to par for a contractor, which plays out when you look at the 'contractor's parking;' sparse at best.  \nI wouldn't recommend going to Lowes, but I won't discourage anyone either, take it or leave it.