[KirklandJunction]

On one hand, it isn't unlikely that D.C. would say NO to a field office request for new ceiling fans and chandeliers, thus the local bureaucrat goes to Home Depot and buys the stuff anyway.

On the other hand, I've never had luck finding a Home Depot employee that I could bother with with a question, but maybe feds have enough time (on the clock) to solve that problem.

[cinFLA]

On the other hand, I've never had luck finding a Home Depot employee that I could bother with with a question,

Sometimes I have to wait a few minutes but that is because they are helping another customer with his questions. On the whole, I find them trying to be very helpful.

[SoCal Pubbie]

" On the other hand, I've never had luck finding a Home Depot employee that I could bother with with a question, but maybe feds have enough time (on the clock) to solve that problem."

I work part time at Home Depot. Worked an eight hour shift today, as a matter of fact. What's your question?