Lumber Yard: The New Singles Scene A Contractor’s Guide to Building Connections
Download MP3Introduction: A new social media trend has emerged where single women are abandoning dating apps and heading to Home Depot, hoping to find a potential partner while shopping for supplies.
Trend Highlight:
- Social media users, particularly on TikTok, are posting about their experiences of going to Home Depot to meet single men.
- One TikTok user shared their pre-Home Depot ritual of getting ready—applying makeup and styling their hair—before heading to the lumber aisle.
- Some TikTokers even jokingly ask Home Depot employees if there’s an aisle specifically for single men.
Commentary: This trend reflects how some people are exploring alternatives to traditional dating apps and online platforms, looking for connections in more unexpected places.
Call to Action: Contractors and builders, have you noticed this trend in your area? Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know if this is happening where you live!
Warning to Contractors: Be prepared—there might be singles on the hunt for more than just supplies while you're picking up your materials!
