Jack wrote:
Have you all had similar experiences? Do you have better results at a
lumber yard even though its usually alot more expensive?
Thanks.

Jack:
I find that our local lumber yards have better quality as well as
cheaper
wood. The same goes for gypsum services places regarding drywall,
electrical supply houses regarding electrical stuff, plumbing houses,
etc. Lowes, HD, etc. are the place you go when you really need
something at 8 pm on Saturday, or when a pipe bursts on Sunday;
I find that they are nearly always more expensive (or at best the same
price) and the quality and selection are usually not quite as good.

Cordially yours:
G P