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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 11:49 PM
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I know what you're saying there. The problem here is most major type things I have to travel to get.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 11:50 PM
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The faucet I got for the kitchen was 209. Here something similar is 299. I picked it up on sale for 109.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 11:52 PM
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Peoria isn't a big town but we can get just about anything here without traveling to Chicago or St.Louis.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 11:54 PM
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We have none of the major players here. Travel just over an hour to get that kind of stuff.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Zip
The faucet I got for the kitchen was 209. Here something similar is 299. I picked it up on sale for 109.
I'm just glad that you didn't have to crawl in the cabinet again to get it right.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 11:57 PM
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I'm sure you are.

It has only one handle for the water any how so I guess it didn't really matter which way the lines were hooked up. So now to the wall is cold and towards yourself is hot. Simple huh.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 11:58 PM
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I'm just glad that you didn't have to crawl in the cabinet again to get it right.
Don't forget the 100+lb dog laying on me.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2016 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Zip
We have none of the major players here. Travel just over an hour to get that kind of stuff.
We're 20 minutes from Lowe's, Home Depot, and Menard's.

I would rather shop at Lowe's, the quality is better and the people are more knowledgable.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 12:00 AM
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I'm sure you are.

It has only one handle for the water any how so I guess it didn't really matter which way the lines were hooked up. So now to the wall is cold and towards yourself is hot. Simple huh.
Works fine, lasts long time. LOL
 
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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 12:02 AM
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I try to do most of my building/home stuff at a larger Home Hardware. I avoid Home Depot. They are quite a nasty bunch. Had a few problems with them when I was quality control when I was in Alberta, but that's a whole other issue. Canadian Tire is another of my go to places.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 12:02 AM
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Don't forget the 100+lb dog laying on me.
The last time we had Macy to the vet she was 8.5# probability 10# now.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 12:03 AM
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Works fine, lasts long time. LOL
That's all that matters in the long run.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Zip
I try to do most of my building/home stuff at a larger Home Hardware. I avoid Home Depot. They are quite a nasty bunch. Had a few problems with them when I was quality control when I was in Alberta, but that's a whole other issue. Canadian Tire is another of my go to places.
My problem with Home Depot is their people don't know where crap is and nothing about it.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 12:08 AM
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Ya I have been in some big stores and when you need help you can't get it and when you don't they follow you around.

I usually have a pretty good idea what I am after before I head inside.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2016 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by KOESTNER
The last time we had Macy to the vet she was 8.5# probability 10# now.
My rottie is 120ish. The little guy was 102 last time we had him weighed. Surprised us he was that heavy.
 
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