Staying in Essex over the 4th of July. Came in to have our propane tanks refilled here. Incredibly…read morehelpful customer service. Highly recommend. Wish we had a great hardware store like this nearby

Great little hardware store -- super helpful, friendly, and able to do everything from cutting keys…read moreto filling propane tanks (no tank exchange, just fills). Doing really well with COVID protocols too.

My experience with Marvin representative, John Barnick was outstanding. Professional, polite and…read moreprompt. Highly recommend if shopping for Marvin products.

Renovating a 100 year old house and they had replacement Cedar sheathing to repair the rotted…read morepieces in stock. The sales person gave us some options and helped to assure we were selecting the right materials for the job. Good old fashion customer service and respect with excellent knowledge of historic homes.

Rachel and her staff exceeded all expectations with the professional work they did recovering our…read morestools. She was thoughtful and informative with fabric recommendations, was able to do the job and had it done in a week. A brief consultation with a different local upholsterer left me feeling like it wasn't even possible. But Rachel took them on and did the job like a pro. Ten stars!!

We went to The ReBorn House in hopes they could reupholster our worn out window seat. They gave us…read morequite a few fabric samples to try out in our home before we made a final decision. Due to their age, they ended up making all new cushions, very plush and way more comfortable than the originals. Rachel was fun to work with and also helped pick out fabric to make coordinating throw pillows. She is very level-headed, accommodating and full of ideas! We look forward to seeing her again soon. We couldn't be happier!

Highly recommend Kostas Upholstery. Kostas is a true craftsman -- detail-oriented, professional,…read moreand delivers exceptional quality. My furniture came out better than I imagined. You can really see the care and pride in his work. 5 stars all the way.

As a newcomer to the area I was referred to Kosta's through a mutual acquaintance. I had them put…read moreup new window treatments for the entire house and I was not disappointed. Wasn't sure what style pattern or fabric would be best as I am very indecisive and they picked a few out for me based on our discussion and can honestly say I would of been happy with any of them. The final result was very luxurious and ties in very well with the rest of the home's decor. I have received numerous compliments and shall be using them for future projects. Thank you for your guidance and attention to detail!

I love my new kitchen!!! Village Cabinets was great to deal with my designer was so helpful with…read morethe layout and functionality of my new kitchen... So many different woods, finishes, door styles and hardware to chose from...Thank you Village you paid attention to detail and were very pleasant to deal with...your installation crew was also very polite and professional ...I highly recommend Village Cabinets to all...and the best part is they are made right here in CT...you can even take a tour of the factory...I was impressed!!! Alice C.

This place is great!!! I ordered a bathroom vanity and Bruce listened to what I wanted and was…read morepatient as I changed my mind a few times. The final product was exactly what I wanted. Brian and Phil are the best installation techs. They are very professional and were understanding of my need to get involved. We had a lot of laughs and fun while they did an amazing job installing my vanity. Thank you Bruce, Brian and Phil.

More often than not, we hear of local shops shutting their doors, so it was great news to learn of…read moreWeekend Kitchen's move and expansion. We love this destination in Essex for all kinds of kitchen accoutrements, and we love it even more now. Nancy Kirkiles has a knack for mixing vintage finds with kitchen necessities, and the new, larger space has allowed her to flex her merchandising muscles. You'll find an extensive selection of her lovely letterpressed cards on thick stock (and you'll want to stock up), plus a tempting mix of vintage glassware, interesting cookbooks, antique cleavers, teeny silver spoons, crystal salt cellars, linen aprons, essentials for baking; an entire batterie de cuisine. If you're on a spring cleaning rampage, head here for natural bristle brushes and potions with names like "Boys Bathroom" and Superlative Hand Soap. Over the years, Nancy has developed a talented team of collaborators. If you've been to one of her cooking classes or pop-up dinners, you'll know what I'm talking about. Chef Paul Barron will continue to offer classes and dinners through Weekend Kitchen (coming up: Potato Gnocchi and Easy Thai), plus home chef services and (coming soon) grab-and-go meals. You'll find Plenty of Cake, literally. Lesley Moore's imaginative treats will be available and by custom order (her gluten free versions may just be the best I've had), and a refrigerator case is on the way, to be stocked with Arethusa Farm's ridiculous fresh butter, milk, and cheese. I've been known to race over pre-party for a last minute ladle or gravy boat; now I'll just have so many more reasons to visit.

Very nice store with lots of nice things but sales person was NOT wearing a mask. It made me quite…read moreuncomfortable as the store has aisles that are a little tight.