I had an art deco lamp (see photo) which I rescued from being thrown out at my office many years…read moreago. The lamp has served me on my home office desk but recently the switch failed. I thought about fixing it myself but decided to hire a pro. Finding a place which restores old lamps which also had good reviews required some research but with the assistance of Yelp. I finally zeroed in on Lightworks. They did an excellent job of restoring my lamp. In addition to replacing the switch they also replaced the cord. They even found a plug which is appropriate to the era (see picture). They are not easy to find. They are located at the back of a rather large building with several tenants. Go north on 14 th Street from East Hennepin about 3 blocks until you reach Winter Street. Keep going straight across Winter on 14 th. It dead ends after about a block and Lightworks is on the left. In addition to repairs they have a nice selection of light fixtures which are restored originals or replicate vintage fixtures. Great if you have an older home. I highly recommend.

I brought in a standing lamp to b fixed and they said never seen anything like this before. They…read moresaid that it would be a lot of money, if I would sell it. But it was something that my mom left behind when she passed away. The amount that I paid for it was a great amount it is working I'm very grateful for that. If anyone wants to go and get up antique lamp or any current lamp fix this is a place to go.

Best lighting fixtures in Minnesota! I love the staff and variety that they have to offer.read more

I came here with a friend to help her pick out lighting for her home. She needs overhead lighting…read morefor her bedroom, kitchen, and a fan/light combo for her sunroom. I happily joined to live vicariously through her life successes. And damn! I was blown away by how many beautiful fixtures there are! There was so much that was beyond my imagination. There were modern, vintage, mid-century, and luxury lights. Our style is mid-century modern, and we picked out a few that fit that aesthetic. Though, I would say there were just a few lights in the style. They were also somewhat limited on lighted overhead fan choices. But the best part was the customer service. We were able to build a "wish list" with an associate, where every item that piqued our interested was populated under her new account. There, you can review all of the details and customizations (like color, type of lighting, finish etc). There also seemed to be a lot on sale which was a treat!

I can't recommend Michael highly enough. We needed to replace very old/ancient wiring for a ceiling…read morelight, and after having other electricians look at the job, it seemed like wall and ceiling damage was inevitable. This electrician found a smart, creative solution that others didn't, avoiding damage. That alone was impressive. What really stood out was the communication and follow-up. From the first interaction, everything was clear, timely, and professional. He showed up fully prepared for multiple scenarios, which made the whole process efficient and stress-free. Michael is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly takes pride in doing things the right way. There was zero pressure or upselling--just honest recommendations with real integrity. You can tell he's focused on long-term safety and quality, not quick fixes. Michael was also clean, respectful of our home, and left the space better than expected after the work was done. On top of that, he went above and beyond to make sure the final result was done exceptionally well, not just "good enough." (And he was so kind and patient with my dogs!) If you're looking for an electrician who is skilled, thoughtful, trustworthy, and genuinely cares about doing excellent work, this is the one to call. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again or recommend them to anyone.

Michael from Intech is an electrical legend. He helped me choose the perfect outdoor light for my…read morehusband's anniversary surprise and worked around my crazy schedule to get it installed flawlessly. Professional, kind, and incredibly thorough. He treated my small project like a priority and delivered amazing results at a fair price. If you need an electrician, stop searching and call Intech. You won't find better service or quality anywhere!

Our staff assistant helped pick out vanity lights that worked well with our cottage theme. One of…read morethe lanterns came Broken. We didn't install it until 3 months after purchase when we opened the box and noticed this. Got a new lantern replaced without charge. Will be back for more as we continue to remodel our home.

My designer and I worked with Randy Allan at Southern Lights to pick out light fixtures and fans…read morefor almost every room in my house. The order was extensive with lots of details. My designer is in Minnesota and I live in Florida. All the lighting was shipped altogether and arrived all on the same day in perfect condition, including all the light bulbs for every fixture. Randy's patience, expertise and attention to detail is so appreciated. And he was fun to work with too! What a lovely human being. and truly isn't that what life is about, sharing the "light" of your heart with others no matter where you are and whatever the experience? For we all are the Light of the world. Thanks Randy!

Fantastic shop that will have the item you're looking for plus a few more things that you didn't…read morerealize you needed! Very helpful staff. Worth checking out every now and then as new items come in all the time.

Fab little shop packed to the gills with amazing decor for your home. But not just any decor,…read moresalvage and vintage decor. This is also where you'd come to get some old antique amazing looking glass and wood door from the early 1900's. Fun old doorknobs and drawer pulls. Glass windows, salvage tin ceiling tiles. I really wish we had a shop like this where I am...I'd be in here all the time. Cute owner too. Bonus..next to Cupcake!

I give Fixt Electric my highest praise!…read more I had to have a light fixture modified to work in my house. This required some custom metal work. Two parts had to be machined. To resolve this I spent a day trying: O'Brien Auto Parts - No Home Depot - No Central Lock - No Ace Hardware - No TC Automotive - No People were suggesting lighting specialist in St. Paul and out in the burbs but after some web searching I found Fixt Electric right here in NE Minneapolis. The shop is filled with cool retro light fixtures. There was no wait and they used some unorthodox but effective techniques to machine and make my fixture come together. I'm so relieved, all these big box stores and chains couldn't do a thing and were put to shame by this awesome independent shop.

We are in Minneapolis, visiting our daughter and son in law, who bought a very cool house in…read morePlymouth. As loving parents, we want to help them furnish their home with furniture they will cherish. Repurpose Republic has the best stuff and the best prices in the city. I know, because we spent all day checking out consignment stores in every nick and corner of the Twin Cities. (They're certainly not identical twins!) The proprietor Doug is engaging and informative. He has an eye for a pieces that are architectural beauties. Yet, he can also turn that basement throw away into something that should be displayed in the Museum of Modern Art. Repurpose Republic is the kind of place you want to return to often, just to see what new beauty shows up on the showroom floor. Unfortunately, Repurpose Republic was our first stop, and I was exhausted with all the wasted hours visiting other consignment stores. Save yourself some time and just "hit up" Repurpose Republic. It's the best.

I'm new to NE and happened to spot a post about this store on the I Love NE Mpls Facebook group and…read morehave been wanting to hunt it down. While driving past after hanging out with my mom, I slammed in my brakes and whipped a U-ee. Lucky me with my good parking juju, I was able to pull in right out front. I love a good repurpose store and now living in NE I'm in need of some lighting that fits the whole cool Nordeast vibe. This store is chock full of mid century/retro/some redesigned stuff all without that old people basement smell. (Thank God!) This place has more mid century lamps in one store than I've ever seen in my life!! There are a few super groovy ones that would be a blast to have just for conversation it would conjure up all on its own. The con: maybe it's my jacked up NE Mpls rent I'm now paying or my lack of experience on the cost of retro lighting but I'm not sure I can afford these prices. Boo...because I had a good 5 different lamps/lamp sets that my heart was pitter-patterning over. I was able to chitchat with the owner for a bit before there was a sudden Saturday afternoon rush that poured in. I had asked "if it was consignment? Just him buying/reselling? Buy from others that bring things in off the street?" He responded with "All three" and let me know that he also has some local artist work displayed for sale as well. (Ya, this girl is totally into the whole "support local" thing!) I'll definitely be back to see what cools finds get added...and probably be back for a few lamps...after payday.

University Electric replaced the main electric panel in our home, upgrading the service in the…read moreprocess. They were fast, very professional, and did the work for a very fair price. I especially appreciated how they helped me weigh options so we got the best value for the project.

Final cost increased by 30% without advance knowledge…read more Called multiple times to get a receipt/breakdown of the work done. Very hard to get a callback. Paid University for a permit on the day work was done, called the city two weeks after the work was completed and permit still hadn't been pulled. Very poor communications and follow up , i wouldn't recommend.