1344 E Empire St, Bloomington IL 61701
“I like Harbor Freight, but I've gotta say...I ordered a mechanics cart(wanted an orange one, which I'm told is popular) and they said it'd take 2 months to get it. Well, I feel bad for the employees when they have to tell people that it's going to be another month before it comes in. Hoping it's going to be worth the wait...lol”
2440 South Main Street, Bloomington IL 61704
“Great location, and a superb amount of quality products!The entire staff; especially Jake have been a great help to me! I can't say enough about the guys in the yard; fantastic help! Being a contractor for 54 years I know that a good business starts from the top and I can honestly say that R&P lumber in Bloomington,Il. goes beyond the extra mile to make sure I'm happy with my purchases! Kudo's to R&P lumber!”
2201 W Market St, Bloomington IL 61705
“Alright, gearheads and yard warriors, listen up! Blain's Farm & Fleet is basically my personal hardware Disneyland. They've got every doodad you could ever imagine, from those teeny-tiny screws that make you question your eyesight to those fire-breathing generators that could probably power a small concert. Prices are decent, but the real gems are the employees. These folks aren't just walking around stocking shelves – they're like fix-it ninjas with a bottomless well of knowledge.The other day, my lawnmower decided to take a permanent siesta, leaving me with a yard that looked like it belonged in a horror movie for overgrown weeds. Knowing Blain's is my happy place, I hightailed it over there faster than a squirrel with a peanut allergy. Within what felt like two shakes of a lamb's tail, I found this awesome dude named Bob (seriously, this guy could fix anything with a roll of duct tape and a prayer). He listened to my panicked rambling about carburetors and spark plugs (which are basically the same thing, right Bob?) and then, like a miracle worker, pointed me to the exact parts I needed. Bam! New spark plug, new air filter, and my mower's back to purring like a kitten on catnip.Seriously can't recommend this place enough. It's your one-stop shop for anything that needs a good ol' fashioned DIY fix. Just a heads-up: wear comfy shoes because you'll be there for a while browsing all the cool gadgets and gizmos. This place is like a black hole for your wallet, but in the best way possible!”
13963 N 1000 East Rd, Bloomington IL 61705
416 S Robinson St Unit 6A, Bloomington IL 61701
“While remodeling an early 1900s house we recently purchased, I ran into an issue with the gas line running from the basement to the new oven. After visiting a chain home improvement store and not getting the advice, help, or parts I needed, someone recommended Winsupply. Within five minutes of walking in, the staff had a solution for me. They were incredibly helpful and never made me feel uncomfortable about my lack of experience. I truly appreciate their support! From now on, Winsupply will be my first stop.”
916 Avalon Way, Bloomington IL 61705
“Amazing location. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Showroom is always clean, stocked, and well taken care of. Doing owned cylinder exchanges is very fast. Great location to do business with!”
2201 W Market St, Bloomington IL 61705
“I always get my nuts here, they always have good sales on them. This was my first time at this store but I've been in a similar store (Fleet farm). Clean store.”
2101 E Empire St, Bloomington IL 61704
“They have been stellar in every return as well as clean well stocked and very easy to manuever isles etc.... very decent service. Ladies in customer service ice are very quick to service all needs quickly w out hesitation. Veteran parking is EXTREMELY appreciated!!!!!!”
2101 E Empire St, Bloomington IL 61704
“We were really impressed with the customer service we received from Eric in the appliance area. He answered all of our questions and helped us find the perfect appliances that would be delivered in the timeframe we needed for our new house. He also made sure that we qualified for as many discounts as possible to make our overall bill as small as possible! He was super personable and friendly-I will send everyone I know to see him if they need new appliances! Although he has worked at Lowes for 15 months, he told us he worked at Sears in the appliance section for 30+ years before they shut down so he has a wealth of knowledge and experience! We had been to several other appliance stores buy found the best service and prices at Lowes!”
Lowe's is giving its loyalty program a makeover to better serve small and mid-sized professional contractors. The home improvement retailer has changed its MVPs Pro Rewards & Partnership Program into the new MyLowe's Pro Rewards. The updated program aims to make life easier for professionals while offering more benefits from their first purchase.
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