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Claim This BusinessStine Home & Yard has anchored its Lake Charles location at the heart of Southwest Louisiana's home improvement landscape for generations, earning a 4.2-star rating from 389 verified customer reviews. This family-oriented lumber and building materials retailer serves Lake Charles residents alongside communities in Sulphur, Elton, and surrounding Calcasieu Parish neighborhoods, providing both DIY weekend warriors and professional contractors with quality building supplies. Open seven days a week with convenient hours from 7 AM to 7:30 PM weekdays and 9 AM Sundays, the store handles everything from Framing lumber to specialized hardware. Carolyn Broussard from nearby Lake Arthur recently experienced the store's customer-first approach when staff went above and beyond loading purchases to her vehicle.
What distinguishes Stine Home & Yard from regional chain competitors is its collaborative credit services program and dedicated appliance repair department, which customers in Sulphur and Lake Charles neighborhoods rely on for post-purchase support. The store offers free in-store and curbside pickup, eliminating shipping costs for lumber, tools, and building materials. Reviewer truth honesty specifically noted the competitive pricing compared to big-box alternatives while maintaining that genuine family-business atmosphere increasingly rare in retail today.
Customer stories from recent reviews reveal the human side of this lumber retailer. Carolyn from Lake Arthur was assisted by a young staff member originally from Elton who handled her entire transaction with product guidance and exceptional hospitality. John Derouen received a dryer delivery from young drivers Dakoda and either Ryan or Bryan, describing the team as respectful and professional. However, negative reviews highlight inconsistent service during high-traffic periods, with one Saturday morning shopper noting employees were occupied and lacked initiative to locate specific inventory items.
Positive reviews (3 of 5 sampled) highlight friendly staff and competitive pricing, while negative reviews (2 of 5) cite inconsistent customer service and return policy frustrations. Named team members appear in 3 positive reviews, suggesting a dedicated core staff delivering reliable service.
| Sunday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
Full line of dimensional lumber, plywood, and framing materials for residential and commercial projects.
Hardware, power tools, and hand tools including specialty items like Craftsman products.
Major appliance retail with dedicated repair department for post-purchase support.
Delivery available for lumber, appliances, and bulky building materials to Lake Charles and surrounding areas.
Free pickup options allowing customers to order online and collect without shipping fees.
Store credit line for qualifying customers, facilitating larger project purchases.
Fasteners, brackets, connectors and specialized hardware for construction and repair.