Personally, I prefer the mom and pop hardware stores. ( There are not many left in Chicago) Home Depot may be "the man" of hardware stores but I have to admit they are a really quality store. Any one of their stores is always packed, so that tells me they have a lot of loyal customers.
Of course they have tons of hardware supplies and home improv. items, but I was surprised how much outdoor or yard items this location has, such as sheds, patio furniture, and tons of gardening supplies and plants.
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