Lowe's

Home improvement store

Lowe's is an American home improvement retail chain, second in size to Home Depot.

The stores sell building materials, tools, appliances, and garden supplies: I need to run to Lowe's for some lumber.

The name often appears in casual speech as shorthand for any home improvement errand: a Lowe's run.

hardware

screws

Threaded metal fasteners

  • nailsMetal fasteners, finger coverings
  • boltsThreaded metal fasteners
  • nutsSeeds in shells

washers · anchors · hinges · brackets · latches · clamps · drillbits · sawblades · sandpaper · wrenches

renovation

remodeling

Altering existing structures

countertops · backsplash · tile · vanity · fixtures · faucets · lighting · flooring · paint · refinishing

retail

store

Retail establishment

cart · associate · delivery · curbside · clearance · seasonal · inventory · brand · Craftsman · portfolio

building

lumber

Sawn wood for building

roofing · framing · cement · concrete · bricklaying · masonry · plumbing · electrical · flooring · siding

appliances

refrigerator

Food-cooling household appliance

microwave · oven · range · freezer · HVAC · dehumidifier · installation · delivery · warranty

garden

soil

Ground matter for planting

shrubs · fertilizer · compost · trowel · pruner · landscaping · irrigation · seedlings · pesticide · herbs

Categories
Opposites
home improvement retail competition

Lowe'sHome Depot

National hardware retailer

Menards · Ace Hardware · True Value · Harbor Freight · Tractor Supply

retail category specialization

Lowe'sKroger

National grocery retailer

Walmart · Publix · Trader Joe's · Costco · Best Buy

DIY vs. professional service

Lowe'sgeneral contractor

Construction project manager

TaskRabbit

Phrases
Family

lower, lowest, lowered, lowering, lowers, lowed

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G