Compare the clearance price with the previous price. Sometimes it's only a few cents difference. The scrap bin at the back. Sometimes you can get that wood for free. You just have to ask.
Lowe's Secret #11: That panel saw in the lumber dept that's always "out of service". . . works just fine. The associates just don't want to deal with it.
LOWES SUCKS!!! First, they delivered a broken drier. They picked it up July 21st and the driver said I would get money within 48 hours. This was first lie. The customer service said refund by August 9th (LIE #2), she also said she put in for warranty refund (lie #3). August 11th, I go to store where I bought drier, was told money would be there today or tomorrow. (lie #4). Its now been 22 days since they picked up their broken drier and I STILL DON'T HAVE MY REFUND!!! Luckily, I'm in a place in my life where I was able to buy another drier from Home Improvement. But, when I was younger and raising 4 kids this kind of criminal behavior would have caused serious damage to my quality of life. So I hope everyone understands when I say. LOWES SUCKS!!!
Lowe's employee here, I'm a tools associate and I have led the build and grow a few times, we do give the free kits out when we have some left, Lowe's does an online sign up for the build and grow and sends the kits based on those numbers of sign-ups to the stores. They do send a bunch of extras just in case, so whenever we have some extras and people ask for them nicely we give them away but beware, they go quick.
My kids have built projects at our Lowes. It was several years ago, but they have done it. Lowes in my town used to offer classes monthly I believe. It was a good time for them and they loved it. Theyre 18 and 20 now and the youngest still loves woodworking :-)
My wife is a Girl Scouts troop leader and was trying to buy enough of the same build kit for each girl to have one but the store was shy on any one kit. When she asked about ordering kits the team member at the service counter took her info and shipped a bundle of free kits to our house. The Lowes kits are better designed and made that the kits from Home Depot which gives the kids a better experience overall.
I remember doing a lowes workshop when I was a kid. It was about 20 years ago, but I still remember loving it!!! Sutherland also usually had build kits for kids
Regarding the free kids building set, this is true IF there are left overs from a prior event. Basically we have an event on Saturday. If after the event is over we have any left over kits we typically put them up at the service desk and they are free to who ever asks for one! Of course these are limited supply. Great video Matt! Keep it up!
Sometimes the cashiers have them too. We actively give them away after the event. My store didn't do that in the past so we had an entire tool chest filled with them! I'm proud to say I changed that and we no longer have extras hanging around for years!
I started woodworking because of your channel and absolutely love it. I started making leaning ladder shelves and entryway benches to sell. My wife said I should make some wood signs with the scrap pieces. The signs are the only things selling and they are selling like crazy! I enjoy the woodworking part of the shelves and benches so I'm gonna keep trying to sell them but I'm definitely going to keep making wood signs because we made about 1700 dollars in the first month of attempting to sell them. So thankful for you and your wife for giving me the tips and confidence to give this a real try
@@johnnylusk3387 The tall Welcome signs that you see all the time on people's porches have been doing great for me. I use reclaimed privacy fence pickets for most but also use some live edge hickory for a higher cost. We stain them and make some for dog lover's and also sport theme ones. Been doing really well with them for a while
@@johnnylusk3387 I got a cricut maker to create stensils and we hand paint all of them. Been getting 50-75 dollars for the fence picket ones and 100 for the live edge ones. I'm making fall ones right now
I seen where there wasn’t a lot of interest for it. You might want to check into it. Maybe you should do a little advocacy on that. Remember you catch more flies with sugar than you do with vinegar.
@@richardbenson4750 It is true it corporate wide lumber,appliances and electric wire don’t qualify for military discount anymore I worked there and was the brunt of a lot of customer anger for poor corporate decisions.
I use my military discount all the time. It has always been honored, even on sale or clearance items. Thanks for the price match tip, wasn't aware of that one.
I am a former Lowes paint manager. I can confirm the mis-tint section. However, it’s not 70% off. The prices are based on size, not brand or original price, which can be even better. It’s been a year since I was there, but if I remember correctly, A quart is $2.50, a gallon is around $9, and a 5 gallon bucket is $30. Watch for the higher end paint like Sherwin Williams Infinity and Valspar Reserve. I put out a lot of mis-tinted SW infinity for $30 that is originally over $200 for 5 gallons. Just don’t ask the employees to change those colors, they won’t do it and hate when people ask. Once you customize the color, it becomes full price.
They've recently changed their "oops" paint (in Houston for sure). Instead of $9 a gallon and $2.50 a quart, they are now only taking 25% off, sometimes 50%. Also everytime you buy one, they need a manager to come in and approve the markdown. Home Depot still has lower prices on their Oops ($9 a gallon) and they barcode/sticker them so you can check out faster.
As far as the mistint paints go, if you regularly go to your big box stores, and you notice new employees in the paint department. That is usually when there is a bigger selection at the mistint rack. I use mistint paint to make latex mask paints for my masks.
#5: I've had & used the military discount for a long time. I've never been denied a discount on items on sale items. Also, you'd be surprised at how many vets do not know about the discount so I tell them about it.
I don't have a Lowes near me...but...yes paint these days is almost as unbelievable as lumber prices...it's all insaine these days so any info like this is most welcomed...thanx...
I've bought some of the build a grow kits they are nice. I also go to home Depot for their free kids project as well. It's available the 1st Saturday of the month
I register for the Kids Workshop DIY projects each month. On the workshop date I go to the desk and ask for the kit. If you go after that date you risk missing out on the kit. However, you can also use this to your advantage to pick up past kits they might still have in stock.
I have a Lowe's Discount card and i get the military discount as well. Plus it's a bonus that i can bring my dogs with me to the store. Currently Deployed to Iraq for the fouth time but when i come home i plan on doing alot of projects. Especially with getting a house in Houston, Texas. Appreciate the tips.
My favorite lowes deal is around the holidays they do (last two years at least) a buy a dewalt 2x5ah battery kit get a bare tool deal. I got my router and circular saw that way.
I know all about getting the kids involved I have 3 Daughters ( yes like every Dad Beautiful) used to take them every Saturday to home Depot for the kids work shop loved every minute of it
Number 10: I was returning some paint the other day and my 2.5 year old was waving and saying hi to everyone and one of the ladies gave him one of the DIY kids car builds for us to do.
I was a Cub Scout den leader I would take the kids to the building and grow at Lowe’s and we did a variety of projects it was a lot of fun It was really neat watching them grow and when they became Wiebbelow‘s and Boy Scouts the projects they did were much more impressive
Bonus tip. Several days throughout the year Veterans that are employees get BOTH discounts stacked. 10% off employee discount + 10% off Vet's discount. Usually 4th of July and Memorial day weekend and veterans day.
Concerning the paint mistints... I'm a former Lowe's CSA and spent a year and a half in paint. Mistint (We called it "Oops!" paint) is a great deal, but it should be stressed that the associates are ordered to change the paint's color before putting it out at a discount, and they will not tint it further if you ask them to. The reason for this is that we used to just put the returned paint up for sale at a discount with no modification, but people caught on and tried to game the system. They would order the paint in the color that they wanted, buy it, come right back in and return it, wait for us to put it back out on discount, and then buy it again at a fraction of the original price. We started adding the additional tint so that, if anyone tried it, they would find that the colors weren't the ones that they originally wanted, and they would be forced to pay for it like an honest customer. If the customer didn't like the color of the mistint, they couldn't return that, either: all mistint sales were final. This was explained to me very early on, but I didn't believe it until a customer tried it. He hovered around the paint station, ready to buy the paint again, and he had a fit when he saw me changing the color. He tried to stop me, but I had my orders. I will say that, before that incident, I barely changed the color at all. Afterward, I got *very* experimental with my tinting.
It was a little over 10 years ago but I used to work at Lowe's in the paint department. TECHNICALLY you weren't allowed to return paint after you walked out the door with it. I don't know if that's changed or not over the years. The only reason we had a rack with mistints was because either 1) we messed it up because the machine borked or somebody failed a color match or 2) somebody asked for some paint then never picked it up. Of course, people caught on and started asking us to mix up some paint then would walk off and come back the next day hoping to get it for cheap. I started keeping the mistints behind the counter and put a sign on the empty rack saying to ask to see the mistints. Wouldn't you know it, mistints dropped almost to 0 after that. But on that note, yeah man, paint is super high. It was $25 for the top tier stuff when I worked there. Just painted a room couple weeks ago and it's $40/gallon for the "almost top tier" stuff now. T_T
used to work paint at both lowes and home depot. same thing, and sometimes we would retint the paint that was "left by mistake". most people notice if they forgot their paint, so we'd wait a day before retinting. most people would call and let us know they forgot and they were coming back, so we'd leave a note on the desk for the next associate, but customers paid in full for those. also most people don't realize they can have the OOPS paint retinted to something close to what they were looking for.
We didn’t specifically ask for the kids kit but one day our son was throwing a temper tantrum so they offered both of my kids one for free! Calmed him right down!
Former Lowe’s pro services associate here. On tip #4, at least in the past, you can split up the purchase of the quote into your stages of construction. Also, the “contractor pack” pricing is typically better than this quote will give, here’s an example: say you need about a unit of plywood for roof sheathing, along with some items for an unrelated project. Have them split the sale and buy your unrelated items, then come back and buy the plywood at the contractor pack pricing and don’t use the quote they gave. Also, tip #4 works great on high margin items, think hardware, paint, lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, appliances, and patio furniture, including barbecues. Basically everything that is above ground, and outside of the walls and floors.
Regarding price matching - Lowe's will price match themselves. Sometimes other Lowe's stores or the website has a lower price than our store. Yep, we price match it! Also, if the price goes down within 30 days of purchase, we'll price match the new price.
At my store I work at we do not price match other Lowes stores. I was told that some stores may have overstock or clearance items specific to the store. I was shocked when I found out but it makes sense. For example the Lowes near my old residence had a lot of overstocked 5 burner gas grills and were selling them for $112 while every other store in the area had them normal price because they didnt have a huge overstock like the one closest to me.. I lucked out and got one of the grills so I was happy.
The Lowes in my town has new appliances that are scratched or dented that you can get cheaper. Also you can get a discount if you buy damaged plywood or sheetrock or Sakrete. You have to ask the cashier for the discount.
Don't ask the cashier's they don't know anything, talk to the associate in the department be it lumber or appliances, they will be able to give you the discount, sometimes up to 90%. Source: building materials/lumber associate
The Pro Desk Savings: Went to my local Lowes last week and asked. I was spending over $2,900 to repair my deck. They looked at me stupid and said they never heard of such as thing. I showed this video and other videos talking about volume discounts when spending over a certain dollar amount and still said they've never heard of doing that for non-contractors.
My local Lowes is either very nitpicky about what they'll price match or maybe the manager working there that day didn't have a clue. Bought a Dewalt jobsite table saw a few months ago. Lowes had it in stock at $649.99. Home Depot had it on sale for $499.99 but, my local HD does not carry that specific saw. Another HD that's about 30 minutes away had 6 of them in stock but, Lowes still refused to price match. Ended up taking the 30 minute drive to save $150.
I work as a Pro Services Sales Specialist for Lowe's. Typically the volume discount on lumber at our location only comes to maybe a tenth of a percent higher than the discount you get with one of the Lowe's credit cards. But a lot of other items in the store we see 10-40% based on the item in question and the quantity being purchased. You can even use volume savings on special order products if they meet the $1500+ mark. If you have a small business I would suggest the Lowe's Business Rewards card. It gives discounted delivery, 5% off on everyday purchases with Lowe's, AND 5% cash back for the first 6 months, 2% back after that. And you can make payments on the card in the store. So pay with the card, save 5% and get more in cash back, and turn around and pay off the balance in the store a few minutes later. This is probably the first "shopping secrets" video that actually hits the nail on the head everywhere.
Sadly my local Lowe’s has some of the worst customer service I’ve ever experienced. Add to that it’s damn near impossible to get any help. I’ve have actually walked from one end of the store to the opposite end trying to find any employee to help me. Not a single employee on the floor anywhere. That happens more often than it should.
They'll price match, if the manager actually shows up to the register to authorize it. Good luck with that. I can't even get them to run the saw so I can buy plywood and put it in my car.
just start taking the sheets off the shelves and start laying them all over the floor, when they come up to you to ask what your doing tell them you are looking for a piece that will fit in your car since you can t find anyone to cut one for you.
Found an Graco Magnum Pro X19 airless paint spray for $100 less on Amazon Lowes refused to price match it, the same for HD; obviously went thru Amazon and had it in 3 days with free shipping to my door step.
For the military/veteran discount, Home Depot also gives the discount but only to "service connected" (disability) to veterans while Lowes gives all veterans the discount once you sign up for it.
One thing that wasn't addressed: If you're buying a clearance floor model of something, you can haggle the price with the floor manager to get it discounted even more.
A problem I have encountered with the price match is the item of a competitor has to have the SAME product ID number. I tried to buy an exhaust hood that was the same brand and model but had a different number, by one letter, and was refused price match. I found this to be true for many items , having a different ID number for the same product but shipped to different retailers.
One of the most important things to save with Lowe’s you left out tho and I couldn’t believe it because it saves you at least 5% every time is the LAR account. Lowe’s accounts receivable. Preload it with cash and go for it!
I always watch these things and I swear it's nothing new this is every store when I hear secrets I want to hear secrets not stuff every store has to offer.
The reason that appliances tend to die about the same time is twofold - First, there is what I call Sympathetic Failure Response (SFR). When appliances learn that one of their own has given up the ghost (there is an IoT!), they then accept and embrace their service life limitations. The second reason is that generally, people tend to buy appliances about the same time. Say you build a new home, or you opt for one of those appliance packages. That means the service lives of most if not all of your appliances will expire at roughly the same time. The first reason is, naturally, a lot of hooey. But the second reason is grounded in logic.
Unfortunately, Lowes has really nerfed its military discount. It now no longer appliers to major appliances, parts and accessories for major appliances, electrical cable, electrical wire, dimensional lumber, and plywood.
The price match is more of a slick lie especially on appliances. The product must have the same item number as Lowe's. However, Lowe's requires an exclusive sku/model number for the exact same model of appliance, or shelf, or board, or light fixture... You get the idea. So the exact same washer, dryer, etc by most any manufacturer will have a slightly different "model number." They will not honor their word because "it's different."
I kid you not. I was at Lowe's when this video was published. 🤣 Great tips! One thing that does crack me up is when a relatively expensive item has a yellow clearance sticker and the before price was only a few cents more. Pro tip #11 Compare the clearance price with the previous price. 😉
Buyer be ware. Lowes return policy has changed to 24hrs for major appliances. No one tells you this in the store. Now if you use your lowes card you have 30 days but item must be in original packaging so that means once appliance is installed which usually happens upon delivery it is non returnable. If the item is defective or your not happy with performance your out of luck.
It isn't 24 hours it's 48 hours, I work at the service desk and it has a popup in our genesis system to remind the customer of a 48 return policy on appliances.
Howdy Mr. 731.... Out of the 2 box stores...Yeah. the Lowe's card is better over all. I've got both. Wasted my 20% on cinder blocks when building the foundation for my 2nd shop. Wasn't even thinking.....Used a laser level for my foundation, spent 3 days in 30° Temps outside aligning and leveling my cinder blocks. Then went and spent over a grand (Lowe's card) on 6 sheets of flooring plywood, 2x10's and $250 on QUALITY outdoor paint all for the foundation. Spent $30 on cinder blocks with a 20% discount. Now THAT was a Homer Simpson ""DOHHHH"" moment. Saved $5 bucks vs. Over $100 had I waited to use that 20% on my lumber. As for your appliances going out at same time...."Murphy" lives on all of our shoulders....However, through my experience running my own electrical and research (I research ALOT) (not to mention...One of my jobs after the 2008 Fannie Mae housing crap ((put me out of my 10 year cabinet installation job)), I worked as a DirecTV installer. Not a contractor, legit DTV. Did that for over 5 years. I drove my managers nuts cause I believed in quality work. I was the guy you wanted to install your system cause when I left, your stuff worked and lasted. Anyways...I learned a lot of "electrical" and the "flow" of electricity. One very important thing I learned was that electricity creates "electrical" vibration. The more an item is used, the more "vibration" it creates. Vibration loosens nuts and screws. Installing cabinets for 10+ years, I can tell ya, in watching the other trades doing their work, "quality" is the LAST thing on their minds. Cheap outlets, cheap outlet covers. Couple that with their "get in, get out" workmanship then toss in the SCIENCE of electrical vibration...Well, it might have been a "NEW" house but unless you personally went through and changed out EVERY outlet with a QUALITY outlet and personally tightened those screws, I can almost guarantee you that the cause of your appliances going out at same time is due to loose connections and cheapo outlets. As well...Check the grounding at your homes main breaker box (the one outside). It should be clear of everything, no leaves, no dirt and should be a few inches above grade. And needless to say, TIGHT on the grounding rod. All those things factor into lower life of appliances AND your utilities cost more too.
My number one Lowes hack is to not go to Lowes. I have been to dozens and they are all the same. Poorly stocked shelves, low or none existent inventory, horrible lumber and clueless or lazy employees. I’ve rarely ever been to Lowes that I haven’t left pissed off. I have a locally owned lumber store near by. Their lumber quality is too tier, they are almost always cheaper than Lowes, their staff is knowledgeable and happy to help.
Don’t care if it’s free won’t shop at Lowes if you buy something there it’s yours forever, they will argue with you for a 1/2hr to save Pennies their return policies are ridiculous ! HOME DEPOT ALL DAY
LOWES SUCKS!!! First, they delivered a broken drier. They picked it up July 21st and the driver said I would get money within 48 hours. This was first lie. The customer service said refund by August 9th (LIE #2), she also said she put in for warranty refund (lie #3). August 11th, I go to store where I bought drier, was told money would be there today or tomorrow. (lie #4). Its now been 22 days since they picked up their broken drier and I STILL DON'T HAVE MY REFUND!!! Luckily, I'm in a place in my life where I was able to buy another drier from Home Improvement. But, when I was younger and raising 4 kids this kind of criminal behavior would have caused serious damage to my quality of life. So I hope everyone understands when I say. LOWES SUCKS!!!
Im from the south, DEEP south, as in South Africa and we don’t have the Louw chain stores you have over in US,but I’m sure the discounts will be similar over here at our stores. Thanx for your useful vids and LOVE your T- shirts!!!!!!!!! God bless!!!!!!! Virtual fist pump!!!!!
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Compare the clearance price with the previous price. Sometimes it's only a few cents difference.
The scrap bin at the back. Sometimes you can get that wood for free. You just have to ask.
Lowe's Secret #11: That panel saw in the lumber dept that's always "out of service". . . works just fine. The associates just don't want to deal with it.
@@matchstickdesignco Because people come in with there Pinterest project and ask associate to spent 30 minutes cutting there projects on busy Saturday
@@stephendubuque4429 Yep. They are the ones that need an upsell to the appropriate saw for their project. They won't allow that for some reason.
LOWES SUCKS!!! First, they delivered a broken drier. They picked it up July 21st and the driver said I would get money within 48 hours. This was first lie. The customer service said refund by August 9th (LIE #2), she also said she put in for warranty refund (lie #3). August 11th, I go to store where I bought drier, was told money would be there today or tomorrow. (lie #4). Its now been 22 days since they picked up their broken drier and I STILL DON'T HAVE MY REFUND!!! Luckily, I'm in a place in my life where I was able to buy another drier from Home Improvement. But, when I was younger and raising 4 kids this kind of criminal behavior would have caused serious damage to my quality of life. So I hope everyone understands when I say. LOWES SUCKS!!!
Lowe's employee here, I'm a tools associate and I have led the build and grow a few times, we do give the free kits out when we have some left, Lowe's does an online sign up for the build and grow and sends the kits based on those numbers of sign-ups to the stores. They do send a bunch of extras just in case, so whenever we have some extras and people ask for them nicely we give them away but beware, they go quick.
Our local Lowes has the kits, but they are not easy to find ( on the end aisle next to the last register, behind the key machine).
Home depot does them too
I have done the build and grow workshop with my son when he was younger at Lowes. He still talks about it to this day when he sees the kits.
My kids have built projects at our Lowes. It was several years ago, but they have done it. Lowes in my town used to offer classes monthly I believe. It was a good time for them and they loved it. Theyre 18 and 20 now and the youngest still loves woodworking :-)
I think you are the most helpful woodcrafter on RUclips. Thanks for everything you do. I've learned a lot watching your channel.
Thank you Randy! I really appreciate that!
My wife is a Girl Scouts troop leader and was trying to buy enough of the same build kit for each girl to have one but the store was shy on any one kit. When she asked about ordering kits the team member at the service counter took her info and shipped a bundle of free kits to our house. The Lowes kits are better designed and made that the kits from Home Depot which gives the kids a better experience overall.
I remember doing a lowes workshop when I was a kid. It was about 20 years ago, but I still remember loving it!!! Sutherland also usually had build kits for kids
Regarding the free kids building set, this is true IF there are left overs from a prior event. Basically we have an event on Saturday. If after the event is over we have any left over kits we typically put them up at the service desk and they are free to who ever asks for one! Of course these are limited supply. Great video Matt! Keep it up!
Awesome! Thanks for the info Edward!
Sometimes the cashiers have them too. We actively give them away after the event. My store didn't do that in the past so we had an entire tool chest filled with them! I'm proud to say I changed that and we no longer have extras hanging around for years!
I started woodworking because of your channel and absolutely love it. I started making leaning ladder shelves and entryway benches to sell. My wife said I should make some wood signs with the scrap pieces. The signs are the only things selling and they are selling like crazy! I enjoy the woodworking part of the shelves and benches so I'm gonna keep trying to sell them but I'm definitely going to keep making wood signs because we made about 1700 dollars in the first month of attempting to sell them. So thankful for you and your wife for giving me the tips and confidence to give this a real try
What kind of signs are you talking about? I'm always looking for new projects.
@@johnnylusk3387 The tall Welcome signs that you see all the time on people's porches have been doing great for me. I use reclaimed privacy fence pickets for most but also use some live edge hickory for a higher cost. We stain them and make some for dog lover's and also sport theme ones. Been doing really well with them for a while
@@johnnylusk3387 I got a cricut maker to create stensils and we hand paint all of them. Been getting 50-75 dollars for the fence picket ones and 100 for the live edge ones. I'm making fall ones right now
Lowes has recently stopped offering military discount on lumber, appliances and one other thing! So as a woodworker, that’s kinda annoying!
I seen where there wasn’t a lot of interest for it. You might want to check into it. Maybe you should do a little advocacy on that. Remember you catch more flies with sugar than you do with vinegar.
Are you sure about that? I just recently purchased a refrigerator with military discount.
It varies from store to store but lowes is ok with some good stuff... you can get better products and prices elsewhere.
@@richardbenson4750 It is true it corporate wide lumber,appliances and electric wire don’t qualify for military discount anymore I worked there and was the brunt of a lot of customer anger for poor corporate decisions.
Home Depot has done the same :(
I use my military discount all the time. It has always been honored, even on sale or clearance items.
Thanks for the price match tip, wasn't aware of that one.
I am a former Lowes paint manager. I can confirm the mis-tint section. However, it’s not 70% off. The prices are based on size, not brand or original price, which can be even better. It’s been a year since I was there, but if I remember correctly, A quart is $2.50, a gallon is around $9, and a 5 gallon bucket is $30. Watch for the higher end paint like Sherwin Williams Infinity and Valspar Reserve. I put out a lot of mis-tinted SW infinity for $30 that is originally over $200 for 5 gallons. Just don’t ask the employees to change those colors, they won’t do it and hate when people ask. Once you customize the color, it becomes full price.
Lowes sounds great if your a kid ! That’s what I got from this video ! And Lowes is restricting military discounts enough said
They've recently changed their "oops" paint (in Houston for sure). Instead of $9 a gallon and $2.50 a quart, they are now only taking 25% off, sometimes 50%. Also everytime you buy one, they need a manager to come in and approve the markdown.
Home Depot still has lower prices on their Oops ($9 a gallon) and they barcode/sticker them so you can check out faster.
As far as the mistint paints go, if you regularly go to your big box stores, and you notice new employees in the paint department. That is usually when there is a bigger selection at the mistint rack. I use mistint paint to make latex mask paints for my masks.
#5: I've had & used the military discount for a long time. I've never been denied a discount on items on sale items. Also, you'd be surprised at how many vets do not know about the discount so I tell them about it.
I don't have a Lowes near me...but...yes paint these days is almost as unbelievable as lumber prices...it's all insaine these days so any info like this is most welcomed...thanx...
I've bought some of the build a grow kits they are nice. I also go to home Depot for their free kids project as well. It's available the 1st Saturday of the month
I register for the Kids Workshop DIY projects each month. On the workshop date I go to the desk and ask for the kit. If you go after that date you risk missing out on the kit. However, you can also use this to your advantage to pick up past kits they might still have in stock.
Making life a little easier for your 731 peeps!!! Thanks.
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I have a Lowe's Discount card and i get the military discount as well. Plus it's a bonus that i can bring my dogs with me to the store. Currently Deployed to Iraq for the fouth time but when i come home i plan on doing alot of projects. Especially with getting a house in Houston, Texas. Appreciate the tips.
I got my grandson started on that. Now he wants to do woodworking as a part of his career.
depot used to have kids workshop first saturday of the month - per covid. i wish they'd bring that back my kids love it
There’s so much more to Lowe’s Clearance tags. SOOOO MUCH MORE.
My favorite lowes deal is around the holidays they do (last two years at least) a buy a dewalt 2x5ah battery kit get a bare tool deal. I got my router and circular saw that way.
I know all about getting the kids involved I have 3 Daughters ( yes like every Dad Beautiful) used to take them every Saturday to home Depot for the kids work shop loved every minute of it
👍👍Cool tips/secrets! Love the build & grow with the kids!
My local Lowe's refused to price match Amazon, so there may be some variability there.
Thank you to the universe.
Number 10: I was returning some paint the other day and my 2.5 year old was waving and saying hi to everyone and one of the ladies gave him one of the DIY kids car builds for us to do.
Lowes military discount is above all other discounts or sales. I was told this by their corp office.
Get a discount for spending more than $1500... So five sheets of OSB? Cool.
I was a Cub Scout den leader
I would take the kids to the building and grow at Lowe’s and we did a variety of projects it was a lot of fun
It was really neat watching them grow and when they became Wiebbelow‘s and Boy Scouts the projects they did were much more impressive
Bonus tip. Several days throughout the year Veterans that are employees get BOTH discounts stacked. 10% off employee discount + 10% off Vet's discount. Usually 4th of July and Memorial day weekend and veterans day.
Wooohooo another great video Matt. Thank you!
Thank you Stephanie!
Concerning the paint mistints...
I'm a former Lowe's CSA and spent a year and a half in paint. Mistint (We called it "Oops!" paint) is a great deal, but it should be stressed that the associates are ordered to change the paint's color before putting it out at a discount, and they will not tint it further if you ask them to. The reason for this is that we used to just put the returned paint up for sale at a discount with no modification, but people caught on and tried to game the system. They would order the paint in the color that they wanted, buy it, come right back in and return it, wait for us to put it back out on discount, and then buy it again at a fraction of the original price. We started adding the additional tint so that, if anyone tried it, they would find that the colors weren't the ones that they originally wanted, and they would be forced to pay for it like an honest customer. If the customer didn't like the color of the mistint, they couldn't return that, either: all mistint sales were final.
This was explained to me very early on, but I didn't believe it until a customer tried it. He hovered around the paint station, ready to buy the paint again, and he had a fit when he saw me changing the color. He tried to stop me, but I had my orders. I will say that, before that incident, I barely changed the color at all. Afterward, I got *very* experimental with my tinting.
Didn’t know 4,7,9, or 10. I mostly shop at Home Depot, but I’ll definitely use 7 & 9
It was a little over 10 years ago but I used to work at Lowe's in the paint department. TECHNICALLY you weren't allowed to return paint after you walked out the door with it. I don't know if that's changed or not over the years. The only reason we had a rack with mistints was because either 1) we messed it up because the machine borked or somebody failed a color match or 2) somebody asked for some paint then never picked it up.
Of course, people caught on and started asking us to mix up some paint then would walk off and come back the next day hoping to get it for cheap. I started keeping the mistints behind the counter and put a sign on the empty rack saying to ask to see the mistints. Wouldn't you know it, mistints dropped almost to 0 after that.
But on that note, yeah man, paint is super high. It was $25 for the top tier stuff when I worked there. Just painted a room couple weeks ago and it's $40/gallon for the "almost top tier" stuff now. T_T
used to work paint at both lowes and home depot. same thing, and sometimes we would retint the paint that was "left by mistake". most people notice if they forgot their paint, so we'd wait a day before retinting. most people would call and let us know they forgot and they were coming back, so we'd leave a note on the desk for the next associate, but customers paid in full for those.
also most people don't realize they can have the OOPS paint retinted to something close to what they were looking for.
They now have a guarantee and you can return it for a new can within 30days. Or you can get a refund through the manufacturer.
@@MageLeaderInc Is it a guarantee for a color match or just guarantee that you'll "like" the color?
@@handles438 both or if you just don't like how the paint is performing.
@@MageLeaderInc well they're about to lose a lot of money lol
Yep, my kids just were handed a free project while I was checking out. So it’s true. Home Depot does it also.
Tnx for ur useful guidances.
We didn’t specifically ask for the kids kit but one day our son was throwing a temper tantrum so they offered both of my kids one for free! Calmed him right down!
Former Lowe’s pro services associate here. On tip #4, at least in the past, you can split up the purchase of the quote into your stages of construction.
Also, the “contractor pack” pricing is typically better than this quote will give, here’s an example: say you need about a unit of plywood for roof sheathing, along with some items for an unrelated project. Have them split the sale and buy your unrelated items, then come back and buy the plywood at the contractor pack pricing and don’t use the quote they gave.
Also, tip #4 works great on high margin items, think hardware, paint, lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, appliances, and patio furniture, including barbecues. Basically everything that is above ground, and outside of the walls and floors.
AWESOME Info! Thanks!
Where did you get the Psalm 71 shirt? Do you play it a worship band?
Great video Matt!
Thank you
Regarding price matching - Lowe's will price match themselves. Sometimes other Lowe's stores or the website has a lower price than our store. Yep, we price match it!
Also, if the price goes down within 30 days of purchase, we'll price match the new price.
At my store I work at we do not price match other Lowes stores. I was told that some stores may have overstock or clearance items specific to the store. I was shocked when I found out but it makes sense.
For example the Lowes near my old residence had a lot of overstocked 5 burner gas grills and were selling them for $112 while every other store in the area had them normal price because they didnt have a huge overstock like the one closest to me.. I lucked out and got one of the grills so I was happy.
The Lowes in my town has new appliances that are scratched or dented that you can get cheaper. Also you can get a discount if you buy damaged plywood or sheetrock or Sakrete. You have to ask the cashier for the discount.
Don't ask the cashier's they don't know anything, talk to the associate in the department be it lumber or appliances, they will be able to give you the discount, sometimes up to 90%. Source: building materials/lumber associate
Great presentation!
Well done!
Glad you liked it!
Under the barcode on the price tags there's an itty bitty N there. It means Non Stock. Which means it's a sell through.
The Pro Desk Savings: Went to my local Lowes last week and asked. I was spending over $2,900 to repair my deck. They looked at me stupid and said they never heard of such as thing. I showed this video and other videos talking about volume discounts when spending over a certain dollar amount and still said they've never heard of doing that for non-contractors.
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My local Lowes is either very nitpicky about what they'll price match or maybe the manager working there that day didn't have a clue. Bought a Dewalt jobsite table saw a few months ago. Lowes had it in stock at $649.99. Home Depot had it on sale for $499.99 but, my local HD does not carry that specific saw. Another HD that's about 30 minutes away had 6 of them in stock but, Lowes still refused to price match. Ended up taking the 30 minute drive to save $150.
IM desiring my own 24x32 (or bigger )garage. I'm wanting to build on my own, so of course I'd be buying in bulk😏
I work as a Pro Services Sales Specialist for Lowe's. Typically the volume discount on lumber at our location only comes to maybe a tenth of a percent higher than the discount you get with one of the Lowe's credit cards. But a lot of other items in the store we see 10-40% based on the item in question and the quantity being purchased. You can even use volume savings on special order products if they meet the $1500+ mark. If you have a small business I would suggest the Lowe's Business Rewards card. It gives discounted delivery, 5% off on everyday purchases with Lowe's, AND 5% cash back for the first 6 months, 2% back after that. And you can make payments on the card in the store. So pay with the card, save 5% and get more in cash back, and turn around and pay off the balance in the store a few minutes later. This is probably the first "shopping secrets" video that actually hits the nail on the head everywhere.
Awesome info thanks for sharing!
Sadly my local Lowe’s has some of the worst customer service I’ve ever experienced. Add to that it’s damn near impossible to get any help. I’ve have actually walked from one end of the store to the opposite end trying to find any employee to help me. Not a single employee on the floor anywhere. That happens more often than it should.
They'll price match, if the manager actually shows up to the register to authorize it. Good luck with that.
I can't even get them to run the saw so I can buy plywood and put it in my car.
just start taking the sheets off the shelves and start laying them all over the floor, when they come up to you to ask what your doing tell them you are looking for a piece that will fit in your car since you can t find anyone to cut one for you.
Would you do a build plan for a 10x10 shed?
I like the Shirt!! Oh and the tips!!
Found an Graco Magnum Pro X19 airless paint spray for $100 less on Amazon Lowes refused to price match it, the same for HD; obviously went thru Amazon and had it in 3 days with free shipping to my door step.
For the military/veteran discount, Home Depot also gives the discount but only to "service connected" (disability) to veterans while Lowes gives all veterans the discount once you sign up for it.
That's not true. HD gives all military the discount. But they have an annual cap savings of $500 on it.
I can confirm that Lowes in my area has given us a good amount of childrens build projects for free for our Cub Scout adventures.
Thanks Matt
Home Depot gas never capped my military discount. I don’t think they have a limit
Pro desk, look at my Home Depot BBB complaint.
One thing that wasn't addressed:
If you're buying a clearance floor model of something, you can haggle the price with the floor manager to get it discounted even more.
A problem I have encountered with the price match is the item of a competitor has to have the SAME product ID number. I tried to buy an exhaust hood that was the same brand and model but had a different number, by one letter, and was refused price match. I found this to be true for many items , having a different ID number for the same product but shipped to different retailers.
One of the most important things to save with Lowe’s you left out tho and I couldn’t believe it because it saves you at least 5% every time is the LAR account. Lowe’s accounts receivable. Preload it with cash and go for it!
Maybe I've missed it but where do you get all your awesome Tshirts?
most come from kerusso.com or mardel.com
@@731Woodworks awesome, thanks!!
I always watch these things and I swear it's nothing new this is every store when I hear secrets I want to hear secrets not stuff every store has to offer.
The reason that appliances tend to die about the same time is twofold - First, there is what I call Sympathetic Failure Response (SFR). When appliances learn that one of their own has given up the ghost (there is an IoT!), they then accept and embrace their service life limitations. The second reason is that generally, people tend to buy appliances about the same time. Say you build a new home, or you opt for one of those appliance packages. That means the service lives of most if not all of your appliances will expire at roughly the same time.
The first reason is, naturally, a lot of hooey. But the second reason is grounded in logic.
Does Lowe’s install windows?
The best shopping secret to shopping at Lowes is to not go there and go somewhere else. At least where I live.
Unfortunately, Lowes has really nerfed its military discount. It now no longer appliers to major appliances, parts and accessories for major appliances, electrical cable, electrical wire, dimensional lumber, and plywood.
Perfect timing Outlaw
He aint lying i work at the pro desk
Mine still gives it so ask.
Lowes is higher on everything over Home Depot in my town , I’ve stopped going to Lowes for bargains
If it’s not on sale go to Home Depot and save more of your money cause Lowe’s has high prices.
I work there. Any sales specialist should know how to do VSP. Volume savings. Just ask and sign up for a pro account
The price match is more of a slick lie especially on appliances. The product must have the same item number as Lowe's. However, Lowe's requires an exclusive sku/model number for the exact same model of appliance, or shelf, or board, or light fixture... You get the idea.
So the exact same washer, dryer, etc by most any manufacturer will have a slightly different "model number." They will not honor their word because "it's different."
I kid you not. I was at Lowe's when this video was published. 🤣
Great tips!
One thing that does crack me up is when a relatively expensive item has a yellow clearance sticker and the before price was only a few cents more.
Pro tip #11
Compare the clearance price with the previous price. 😉
Lowes Don't ask for Military ID for the discount which is a plus. They just need the phone number on the account.
Don’t go to Pro Desk unless you are a Pro customer the 1500 project discount is for pro credit cards only.
I tried to get a price match some sprinklers with them vs amazon...and the cashiers wouldn't do it
Buyer be ware. Lowes return policy has changed to 24hrs for major appliances. No one tells you this in the store. Now if you use your lowes card you have 30 days but item must be in original packaging so that means once appliance is installed which usually happens upon delivery it is non returnable. If the item is defective or your not happy with performance your out of luck.
It isn't 24 hours it's 48 hours, I work at the service desk and it has a popup in our genesis system to remind the customer of a 48 return policy on appliances.
Can a military veteran use a Lowes credit card & STACK the 10% + 5% discounts?
Howdy Mr. 731....
Out of the 2 box stores...Yeah. the Lowe's card is better over all. I've got both. Wasted my 20% on cinder blocks when building the foundation for my 2nd shop. Wasn't even thinking.....Used a laser level for my foundation, spent 3 days in 30° Temps outside aligning and leveling my cinder blocks.
Then went and spent over a grand (Lowe's card) on 6 sheets of flooring plywood, 2x10's and $250 on QUALITY outdoor paint all for the foundation.
Spent $30 on cinder blocks with a 20% discount.
Now THAT was a Homer Simpson ""DOHHHH"" moment. Saved $5 bucks vs. Over $100 had I waited to use that 20% on my lumber.
As for your appliances going out at same time...."Murphy" lives on all of our shoulders....However, through my experience running my own electrical and research (I research ALOT) (not to mention...One of my jobs after the 2008 Fannie Mae housing crap ((put me out of my 10 year cabinet installation job)), I worked as a DirecTV installer. Not a contractor, legit DTV. Did that for over 5 years. I drove my managers nuts cause I believed in quality work. I was the guy you wanted to install your system cause when I left, your stuff worked and lasted.
Anyways...I learned a lot of "electrical" and the "flow" of electricity.
One very important thing I learned was that electricity creates "electrical" vibration. The more an item is used, the more "vibration" it creates.
Vibration loosens nuts and screws. Installing cabinets for 10+ years, I can tell ya, in watching the other trades doing their work, "quality" is the LAST thing on their minds. Cheap outlets, cheap outlet covers. Couple that with their "get in, get out" workmanship then toss in the SCIENCE of electrical vibration...Well, it might have been a "NEW" house but unless you personally went through and changed out EVERY outlet with a QUALITY outlet and personally tightened those screws, I can almost guarantee you that the cause of your appliances going out at same time is due to loose connections and cheapo outlets.
As well...Check the grounding at your homes main breaker box (the one outside). It should be clear of everything, no leaves, no dirt and should be a few inches above grade. And needless to say, TIGHT on the grounding rod.
All those things factor into lower life of appliances AND your utilities cost more too.
Awesome information. Thanks for sharing!
Be careful the MVP program will take away your military discount if you use the card you register
My number one Lowes hack is to not go to Lowes. I have been to dozens and they are all the same. Poorly stocked shelves, low or none existent inventory, horrible lumber and clueless or lazy employees. I’ve rarely ever been to Lowes that I haven’t left pissed off.
I have a locally owned lumber store near by. Their lumber quality is too tier, they are almost always cheaper than Lowes, their staff is knowledgeable and happy to help.
Don’t care if it’s free won’t shop at Lowes if you buy something there it’s yours forever, they will argue with you for a 1/2hr to save Pennies their return policies are ridiculous ! HOME DEPOT ALL DAY
LOWES SUCKS!!! First, they delivered a broken drier. They picked it up July 21st and the driver said I would get money within 48 hours. This was first lie. The customer service said refund by August 9th (LIE #2), she also said she put in for warranty refund (lie #3). August 11th, I go to store where I bought drier, was told money would be there today or tomorrow. (lie #4). Its now been 22 days since they picked up their broken drier and I STILL DON'T HAVE MY REFUND!!! Luckily, I'm in a place in my life where I was able to buy another drier from Home Improvement. But, when I was younger and raising 4 kids this kind of criminal behavior would have caused serious damage to my quality of life. So I hope everyone understands when I say. LOWES SUCKS!!!
Im from the south, DEEP south, as in South Africa and we don’t have the Louw chain stores you have over in US,but I’m sure the discounts will be similar over here at our stores. Thanx for your useful vids and LOVE your T- shirts!!!!!!!!!
God bless!!!!!!! Virtual fist pump!!!!!
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Too bad Lowes is Home Depot light with a fraction of the selection.
Thanks Matt! Also there’s some apps out there that partner with Lowes. That help split those expensive tool purchases into payments 😊
I tried to mention the names of the apps but it flags my comments. One starts with Klar.. the other starts with Affi…
Those are financing options that will hurt your credit score. Remember, every hard inquiry is worth at least $500.
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The store manager at Lowe’s Lehi and his Assistant Tyler are bias!
Buying g in bulk, dur
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