354 Main St, Kingfield ME 04947
“I only have one complaint. They close on Saturdays at noon and are closed on Sundays making weekend DIY projects next to impossible if you don't have all of your materials. Other than that, this place has everything that you would need for nearly every project out there.”
435 Carrabassett Rd, New Portland ME 04961
“We had been searching for a special screen door for our screen porch and found it at Western Maine Screen Door. Craig, owner and craftsman, was so accommodating and made time to meet us when we visited his workshop. It is a very special place. Now we are ordering shutters for a small bathroom window inside our home. I totally recommend this small business!”
163 N Main St, Strong ME 04983
“It's great to have this lumber store close by. They've had what we've needed each time we stop in. Nice to frequent a local store and support a local business.”
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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