My experience on the east-side of Indianapolis where they are located within a block of each other is that Home Depot is for the more skilled consumer, where as Lowe's will be easier to navigate and be more friendly. As someone totally unfit for home repair I prefer Lowe's.
Home Depot wins for customer service.
Pantry organizers can be purchased at home renovation retailers such as Home Depot or Lowes. You can also find them at Walmart depending on the style and function you are requiring.
You can get portable gas heater from Canadian Tire, Sears, The Bay. Most home renovation store have them, such as Home Depot, Home Hardware, Rona and Lowes.
You can purchase decorative letters for your home from home renovation retailers such as Home Depot or Lowes. These letters can be used simply by peeling and sticking to the desired location to be decorated.
No, Lowes does not own Home Depot. They are both publicly held companies.
Stair carpet rods can be purchased at most home renovation and supply stores. Popular stores that carry these are Home Depot, Rona, Home Hardware and Lowes.
Fittings needed for bathroom renovation can be found at any hardware store such as Ace, Home Depot, and Lowes. There are also many online hardware store websites that the fittings can be found at.
The best vanity can be found at Lowes department store. This store also carry the lowest prices in comparison to Home Depot, and has superior customer service.
Someone looking to purchase a petrol cement mixer can find it at home renovation locations such as Home Depot or Lowes. One can also purchase it online at eBay.
Home Depot has 2242 stores in the US. Lowes has 945. Home Depot has them in more states (all 50), where as Lowes is only in 45.
Deck plans can be found at renovation stores such as Menards, Home Depot, and Lowes. Patterns are available. Employees will be happy to assist you in your project.
Chandeliers are available at a good price at the larger home renovation retailers, such as Home Depot or Lowes. Discount prices for Chandeliers can also be found on the internet by searching Amazon.com.