When I'm planning a larger project, I go on eBay and buy 15% off HD coupons with my 2% credit card, then I pick up my supplies, depending on the project you will have to do separate transactions because each coupon has a $200 max discount, works well for me.

@Dale JohanssenDid you get a quote from HD?

We live in a "fear porn" era and the doom and gloom headlines are what many consumers take as facts. 

OK here is a cool hack that I just figured out if you have a renovation going during the next few months. AMEX just came out with a cool promotion – if you open a new platinum card, you will get 10X points in grocery ...

I have priced both Lowe’s and HD as comparison and HD seems to have better lower prices though they don’t carry the same manufactured items too much.

There is a tool they sell at the big box stores like HD that you attach a small plastic bag to (like you get every time you go to the store).

Also Seems like there is a fair bit of scratch and dent ss appliances at Lowe’s and hd lately. 

I think you see a lot of houses look the same because people - whether DIY'ers or contractor's - are going to Lowe's or HD and buying most of their materials, so most people are buying the same items.

HD had them on sale & it sure avoids tripping over whatever is on the floor before you get to the switch.

So, I'm going to get my check, cash it, go to my school to drop off some papers(irrelevant), go back to HD and pick up supplies, and then I'll post some before pictures:)Thanks again guys!