2330 SE Stratus Ave, McMinnville OR 97128
“I've had my old lawn tractor serviced twice, my brush cutter, my push mowers and they always fix them and do the maintenance to perfection. Super nice. Bought my leaf blower there too. It's a place you can depend on. No BS and reasonable prices.”
1201 Northeast Highway 99W, Suite C, 2, McMinnville OR 97128
“I like the selection, prices and location of this Harbor Freight. This trip didn't find what I was looking for but I was pointed in the right direction. Nice people there too.”
545 Northeast Hwy 99W, McMinnville OR 97128
“If you’re tired of digging through warped, high‑moisture boards at the big‑box stores, head straight to Builders FirstSource. Yes, they’re geared toward contractors and the yard is usually hopping but the staff still makes time for DIY folks like me. Ask for guidance. Walk in, confess you’re not 100 % sure what you need, and they’ll coach you through species, grades, and dimensions without a hint of impatience. Every project question I lobbed their way was met with a helpful suggestion (and sometimes a money‑saving alternative I hadn’t considered). Quality lumber. Their stock comes in dry, straight, and ready to work, no “squeeze out the moisture and hope for the best.” It’s a game‑changer if you want things to stay put after installation. Deep inventory + quick turnarounds. Most of the time they have exactly what I’m after. When they don’t, they can usually bring it in within a day or two, so long as I plan ahead. Pro tips for first‑timers: Know your rough list or measurements. Even a sketch helps the counter crew zero in fast. Ask questions early. They’re busy, but happy to steer you toward the right product. Schedule your pickup to offset when contractors are loading up. In my experience avoid first thing in the morning and the last hour before close. Those seem to be when material is getting loaded for the days job. Not always the case but mid day seems to be better. Bottom line: plan your project, lean on their expertise, and you’ll leave with straight, dry lumber and confidence that you bought the right stuff the first time.”
1250 Southwest Booth Bend Road, McMinnville OR 97128
“Let me tell you the Lowe’s pro desk goes above and beyond for your contractors. We were missing one item and the lead supervisor personally delivered the last item for the roof completion. Thank you so much Sean you go above the standard! We appreciate it!”
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