I am from California and can practically feel the mid western energy radiating from this picture. I also have no clue what the fuck a Menards is but ill hazard a guess that it is either a Minnesota or Wisconsin thing.

[–] JordanZ@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

Grew up in Illinois and now live elsewhere. I kind of miss Menards. It’s like Home Depot/Lowes but whoever stocks it actually knows what they’re doing.

The variety of stuff is usually so much better. Some examples I remember are things like gas lines for appliances or the anti siphon hose bibbs(through wall in multiple lengths). HVAC duct tubing.

Sure HD/L stock those online in hundreds of models but in store you get like two, maybe. Menards had an entire section of floor rack dedicated to both with dozens of options.

Had way better luck there when looking for specific things and actually getting it same day.

Odd thing is they don’t carry the regular brands you’d probably be use to seeing for power tools at the other stores. Like no DeWalt but has things like Masterforce, Worx, Tool Shop, and Skil.

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

My understanding is it's Home Depot but green and only in flyover states.

[–] Thebeardedsinglemalt@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Ohio and Michigan. It's like if a Home Depot merged with WalMart

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The whole Midwest. I'm in Indiana.

[–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I meant where Menards started, kinda like how Wal-Mart is an Arkansaner company.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Oh yeah, I think you're right in that case. I think it's Wisconsin.

[–] vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago

Fucken A, my guess was entirely based off the fact it sounds like a great lakes Norwegian name.