oh no you dint! LOL
GD, it is exausting reading these adventures. but, i am glad you are sharing them and so happy for you two to find your xanadu.
i also used Home Depot for a variety of my projects... and a general contractor with a team of workers for each specific project.
one thing that worked well, when things ever developed a kink, was to contact the Home Depot manager (he knew me well eventually) and ask to get a message to the District Manager. that usually got things popping fast without the DM ever hearing about it.
continued good luck and best wishes on your new home
