Comparison · Reviewed October 27, 2026
The Home Depot, Lowe’s and others, compared.
What each store reports about returns and price matching, with sources and dates. Open any store for the detail.
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At a glance
| Store | Reported policy | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| The Home Depot | Price match: Amazon, Lowe’s, Walmart, others | Clearance and fees excluded |
| Lowe’s | 90 days on most items; 30 days or fewer on some | Exclusive brands limit matching |
| Menards | 11% rebate reported; 90-day returns | About 350 stores, mostly Midwest; no price match |
| Ace Hardware | 30-day returns reported | Prices higher at independent stores |
| Wayfair | 30 days from delivery | Return shipping fees on most returns |
| Walmart and Amazon | Walmart 90-day furniture returns reported | Third-party sellers excluded from matches |
Each store has its own source and date below. Some are from 2024 and may be out of date.
Store by store
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The Home DepotPrice match: Amazon, Lowe’s, Walmart and select others. Item must be identical and…
What is reported
Price match: Amazon, Lowe’s, Walmart and select others. Item must be identical and in stock at both, with proof; adjustments up to 90 days after purchase. Returns described as very similar to Lowe’s.
Watch for
Clearance, closeout and liquidation, installation and delivery fees and wholesale clubs excluded. Exclusive brands limit matching.
Source and date
Priceva, updated Aug. 21, 2026; ConsumerAffairs (undated; read Oct. 27, 2026)
Lowe’sMost new, unused items returnable within 90 days; major appliances 48 hours; TVs,…
What is reported
Most new, unused items returnable within 90 days; major appliances 48 hours; TVs, electronics and liquid paint 30 days. Proof of purchase needed, but lookup by card or account is possible. Tool and truck rental and a garden center.
Watch for
Special orders and custom products have their own limits. Exclusive brands limit price matching.
Source and date
ConsumerAffairs (undated; read Oct. 27, 2026); Priceva (Aug. 2026)
MenardsAbout 350 U.S. stores, mostly in the Midwest. Reported 90-day returns and an 11% mail-in…
What is reported
About 350 U.S. stores, mostly in the Midwest. Reported 90-day returns and an 11% mail-in rebate on many products.
Watch for
No loyalty program and no price matching, per the source. Rebate terms may have changed since the article was written.
Source and date
The Krazy Coupon Lady (May 2024)
Ace HardwareSmaller selection with some of the same tool brands. Reported 30-day returns and a…
What is reported
Smaller selection with some of the same tool brands. Reported 30-day returns and a rewards program. Price matching varies by store.
Watch for
Prices are generally higher at privately owned Ace stores, per the source. Limited in-store services.
Source and date
The Krazy Coupon Lady (May 2024)
WayfairMost products returnable within 30 days of delivery. Wayfair generally covers return…
What is reported
Most products returnable within 30 days of delivery. Wayfair generally covers return shipping for damaged, defective or incorrect items reported in time.
Watch for
Return shipping is usually not free ($4.99 to $19.99 small, $20 to $50 or more for large furniture). Open-box, clearance and made-to-order items excluded. Large appliances must be reported within 48 hours.
Source and date
Priceva, July 8, 2026
Walmart and AmazonWalmart reported 90-day returns on furniture; Amazon has a very large tool selection. The…
What is reported
Walmart reported 90-day returns on furniture; Amazon has a very large tool selection. The Home Depot price-matches items sold and shipped by Amazon itself.
Watch for
Walmart does not price match, per the source. Third-party Amazon sellers are excluded from the Home Depot match.
Source and date
The Krazy Coupon Lady (May 2024); Priceva (Aug. 2026)
Local lumberyards and independent shopsMany areas have lumberyards, tile shops and furniture stores. We have no sourced data on…
What is reported
Many areas have lumberyards, tile shops and furniture stores. We have no sourced data on them, so we make no claims.
Watch for
Ask any supplier for a written quote that includes delivery and returns.
Source and date
No source
Where we fit
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Sources
- Priceva, “Home Depot Price Match Policy 2026” (published July 23, 2025; updated Aug. 21, 2026).
- ConsumerAffairs, “Lowe’s return policy explained: insider tips, hidden exceptions and how it compares to Home Depot” (undated; read Oct. 27, 2026).
- Priceva, “Wayfair Return Policy (2026)” (July 8, 2026).
- The Krazy Coupon Lady, “9 Stores Like Home Depot” (updated May 28, 2024).