Awesome company! Very professional and efficient! 10/10 recommend! They will do their very best to…read moremeet your needs!

My Makita MAC5200 compressor was laboring and blowing the circuit breaker, so I took it to Merlin…read moreStelzer for repair on December 18, 2023. When I dropped it off, I told them what it had been doing. I hadn't heard anything by January 29, 2024, so I called to check on it. They told me that it hadn't been looked at yet (over a month down the road), but they would evaluate it and call me back later the same day. I also corrected my phone number in their records. Nothing happened. I called again on February 22, 2024, and was told that the unit was ready, but they couldn't get hold of me because my phone number was wrong. (I had corrected it on January 29.) Dude told me that the technician had reset the overload cutoff switch, and it started right up. He couldn't find any problems. I was skeptical, because (like I said above) the compressor had been laboring and blowing the circuit breaker. That's usually a symptom of more serious problems. Sure enough, I got all set up this morning to do some sandblasting, and the compressor is not fixed. It's doing the same things it was doing before I took it to Merlin Stelzer. So, it cost me $55 for them to do nothing, and I've been without my compressor for over two months. Guess where I'm not taking it to be fixed. Stay away from Merlin Stelzer.

this place is a ripoff ... beware ..i took my chain saw in came out worse than it went in…read more They would've even get it started on star is tooo many in

I'm going to be honest I was very disappointed in the service that I received from this place. The…read moreowner seemed to be knowledgeable initially, but upon picking up my repair, didn't seem to actually put any effort effort diagnosing my issue. He was more interested in receiving a service fee for doing essentially nothing. I'm almost positive that they misdiagnosed not one but both of my lawn mowers one of which I let them keep based on the information that they told me. When they told me the second lawnmower couldn't be repaired. I pushed back and asked them if I take it to another shop and they're willing enable to get it fixed then would my $50 be refunded being that you didn't fix my problem. The owner didn't responded well another shop might be able to get it up and running, but I still don't think it's gonna cut.. Like I said, I don't typically leave bad reviews about places like this, but something needs to be said. I really think you would be better off spending your money somewhere else where they value you and actually take the time to figure out what the issue is and it's less focused on keeping your money for a service fee. I was torn between taking my lawn equipment to this place and a few other places in North County. The other places were booked up and I now see why they were booked up. My advice, wait on the other lawnmower repair places that are booked up versus taking your equipment to these people. I work in Construction and very much have respect for people who work in a service industry but these people just aren't it.

A blast from the past outdoor store…read more This shop has plants, dog treats, bird feed, deer feed, lawn ornaments, pvc, chains, hammers, fishing lures, and you name it! I have always driven by but a giant dinosaur caught my eye! Though a smaller dinosaur came home with me, I was shocked at this family run outdoor store! I was shocked by the different options for fertilizer, soil mix, berry plants, and pest control items they had! This is a great alternative to big box stores! I will be back for my garden needs! The prices were great and items came in large quantities so worth the price! This shop is not handicap friendly but the staff sure is so let them help you! They are pet friendly.

This was my go to place since moving to the Midwest for propane gas refills for my grill…read more As it was one of the few places where they just filled your tank and did not exchange tanks. But that is available too. (we switched to a natural gas grill 5 years ago so we do not use propane any more) We have, over the years: purchased local honey here. most of lawn and garden fertilizers and chemicals come from here. They are quicker to offered suggestions and ensure you know how to the the product correctly. They are a ferti*lome® dealer. It is the hardware store of yesteryears in terms of service. Friendly, knowledgeable family owned business that are happy to help you. It is the store of today in terms of selection. They have everything you would expect. They are happy to find what you are looking for and even happy to take it right to you car. If I need something I always start here and you should too!

Outstanding old school real hardware store. Great service. Rare gem…read more Open Saturday. Cash only.

I love this place so much…read more I lived in Old North for five years, and was a frequent visitor to Marx during that time. I still stop by when I go back to visit St. Louis. There is no place like it. They still heat the place exclusively with the potbelly stove. They have hunting trophies and a roll-top desk. They still sell window glaze by the pound. Marx has been open since 1875, and has been in the same family most of that time. While their inventory may appear slightly underwhelming on the surface, ask them if you don't see what you need right away. They may have it in the back, or may have an alternate idea. If they don't have something, Steve can tell you another place on the Near North Side to get it. Several times during the renovation of my old house, I'd try going to Home Depot for something and discover that they do not sell things appropriate to an old house. So I'd go back to Marx and of course they knew where I could get an 36" chimney cap for an 1890s chimney, or where I could get push mower blades sharpened, or... really, you name it, and he always knew. Another experience I had with Marx while renovating my old house: Several times I would have a last-minute emergency, moments before Marx was set to close for the day, and I'd call over there and ask, "Hey, it's Claire on Sullivan Street. I just had a plumbing blowout. Can you please stay open for 10 more minutes so I can get the parts I need to have running water tonight?" and they would stay open for me. I don't know that they'd do that for casual customers they didn't know, but the fact that they do it at all says a lot. You can't build that kind of relationship or get that kind of service from Home Depot or Lowes. Steve even let me use the shop to film a scene of a short movie. Again, not a thing they'd necessarily do for any random person who walked in the door, but the fact that he did that says something about his generosity. Not only did he let our whole slew of actors-not-going-to-buy-anything traipse all over the store and change costumes, but he even volunteered to play the shopkeeper in our little movie. So, so nice. Worth noting briefly: Marx carries a handful of household goods. Detergent, toilet paper, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, stuff like that. When I lived on the Near North Side without a car, I was mighty grateful to be able to get these things a couple of blocks from my house. They might be cheaper elsewhere, but not having to cross town and keeping the money in my community, are worth it. Obviously this is not an impartial review, but this place has gone above and beyond for me many times. Detroit (my new home) has many great hardware stores in its neighborhoods, but Marx is still my all-time favorite.

We have redone four bathrooms and a kitchen with this company and they are amazing to work with- we…read morerecently moved and will be using them to renovate our new but not updated kitchen. A company built on a great reputation and they live up to every bit of it. Mitch was our consultant and he was always so responsive throughout the process. Would recommend to anyone!

Came to this location for the first time in hopes of finding a vanity for our bathroom that is…read moredifferent than the scant stock that can be found at the big box stores. I was so pleased to arrive and be allowed to walk around and get a feel for my surrounding before being approached by a salesperson. It's not that I don't want/need help, but sometimes you just want the chance to get in the door and look beforehand. Timing before approaching a prospective customer really does matter! After walking around the options I found what I thought was the winner and AJ (assistant store manager) walked over to make sure I was properly helped in choosing the best option for our specific bathroom set up! He even took the time to measure the depth of the sink basin (yes really), when I was facilitating between two ceramic tops. Top notch customer service and just general friendliness will have me coming back when we are ready to re-do our kitchen! Highly appreciate having a business like this nearby.

I used to live in the area and have NO idea how I never found this spot…read more I was hanging out with my brother in U City and looking for some 10 gallon planters for potatoes. This randomly popped up so we figured we would give it a try. It's a little odd to get to, kinda in the back of a king lot of offices, but their signage makes it really easy to find it. This might be the best plant supply store in the St. Louis area. They have everything you need for a successful garden, and at amazing prices. Great brands, awesome sales. Definitely my new go to for spring planting!!

Great place to shop. Great service. Good people. if they don't have it in stock. They will get it…read morefor you.

I recently visited St. Louis Tile Company. I wanted something special that was different from what…read moreI had seen in the large home improvement stores. I had assumed that it would be too expensive, and that it would not be competitive with Home Depot, Lowes, etc.. I could not have been more wrong. They had gorgeous tiles, huge selection and many items were in stock and on sale. The tile I selected was actually significantly less than similar tiles that I had looked at Home Depot and Menards. What made the experience even better was the excellent customer care. Rhonda was amazing. She was so patient, knowledgeable, and led me to the perfect tile for our project. I am looking forward to working with them again for our next remodel. Incredible selection, great value, and superb staff.

St. Louis Tile is THE place to go if you're in the market for beautiful flooring, wall tile etc…read more along with the BEST customer service ever. We shopped at several local tile shops always feeling like the staff didn't care about customers at all. Then we walked in to St. Louis Tile in Ballwin. You will be made to feel like you and your project are the primary reason they go to work. Tommy the manager is awesome, he knows his product and his staff is trained in customer service that you will be amazed by. Needless to say we are thrilled we stopped by that day to see what they offered and won't bother with any other "tile shops" going forward. Do yourself a favor and stop in you'll be so happy you did!