Lowe's Companies Inc. together with its subsidiaries operates as a home improvement retailer in the United States. It provides a line of products for construction maintenance repair remodeling and decorating. The company also offers home improvement products such as appliances seasonal and outdoor living lumber lawn and garden kitchens and bath hardware building materials millwork paint rough plumbing tools electrical flooring and décor. In addition it offers installation services through independent contractors in various product categories; and extended protection plans and repair services. The company sells its national brand-name merchandise and private brand products to professional customers individual homeowners and renters. The company also sells its products through Lowes.com website as well as through mobile applications. Further it provides design distribution and installation services for interior surface finishes to home builders and property managers. Lowe's Companies Inc. was founded in 1921 and is based in Mooresville North Carolina.