> It's amazing to me that they think it's a good idea to have people prowling their stores to harass their customers. Every time I have to tell these people to leave me alone.

I think the trick is to convince yourself you want to see one of them - I find with the regular staff the minute I break down and go "ok, I'll ask where to find it" is the minute the orange aprons all disappear, like a gang of fluorescent batmen.

Never go to one late on a weeknight. The places are ghost towns.

Unless of course you want to not be bothered. Then it's a great time to go.

I have the same experience. I've had these annoying people chase me around the store until I've had enough and have to rudely tell them to stop harrassing me. I've complained to store management several times, but I guess Home Depot doesn't care about customers all that much.

I tell them, "Sorry, but I rent." Gets them off my back immediately.