Hosea's painter team did nothing short of a miracle job. Really…read more I wholeheartedly recommend you go with them. You can't go wrong. I appreciated his teams' skills and most importantly his ethics, honesty and integrity. I recruited Hosea and his team for a risky paint job due to the unusual designer type of paint we were going to use. Also, I had a very tight deadline at risk of not being able to move in. Every painters told me they needed at least 2 weeks or more to finish it, even with a 3-person teams. This even included a large national paint companies (those who specialized on commercial or corporate buildings). Hosea's team were able to finish it in just about a week or slightly more, allowing me to move in right in time. I used a designer paint complex to handle and prone to mistake from inexperienced painters with this particular paint. As expected, they made a mistake, but owned it without creating difficulties. The end result ended up very fan-tas-tic, above and beyond expectations. And the pricing (certainly not cheap) was rightly fair and quite reasonable I think. I am so glad I selected Hosea for this impossible mission job. It was a total success. Attached are photos before/after the job. Paint was from Farrow & Ball with the exception of the windows trim (Sherwin Williams).

I worked with Laura at Charlestown Home Improvement on two interior design projects and was…read morethrilled with both experiences. In one, she created a beautiful, thoughtful design starting with a completely empty space; in the other, she helped refine and enhance the design of my home using some existing furniture and recommending new pieces where needed. Laura listens, asks the right questions, and offers creative options without being pushy. Both times, she created spaces that I am truly proud to call home. Highly recommend!

I had the pleasure of working with Ani and Margarit on a recent kitchen renovation and would not…read morehesitate to recommend their services to anyone seeking a kitchen design team. Their design was thoughtful, the cabinets/counters/hardware we sourced through them were beautiful and fairly priced, and I appreciate their input on the design and various elements of the renovation throughout the process. Overall, a joy to work with and we couldn't be more pleased with the final product. Thank you ladies!

We loved working with Ani and Margarit at Bel Kitchens! We have a pretty small space and they…read moreworked so hard to make every last inch work best for us. They were always willing to meet, answer our questions, and offer their expertise and guidance. We are so happy with our kitchen and, honestly, I don't think we could have done it without them.

Pros: better selection of lumber than big box stores; good quality building products…read more Cons: expensive, limited tool/supply selection, mixed service, limited hours. Don't expect amazing service if you are a homeowner. These guys generally cater to contractors and don't seem set up to help homeowners doing small and mid-sized projects. I grew up in a family of contractors, and generally know what I am doing, and was frustrated to be looked down on by the guys in the store and have my questions brushed off. The "yard" staff are great and helpful, but the desk staff less so.

I expected better customer service from Arlington Lumber. Instead, I was laughed at and treated…read moredisrespectfully. No customer should ever feel this way when visiting a store.

Moniques has a good selection and decent prices but once the order is complete the assistance is…read moreterrible. Hassan happily took our order but when certain items were back ordered or defective, he would not return calls/emails. We finally got some help from Derek. Do not use Hassan!

Recently stopped by Moniques looking for new bathroom amenities and received THE BEST customer…read moreservice. Not only was the floor staff super helpful, a young associate named Anthony shared with me great recommendations and his kindness made my day. The products I purchased are such great quality and the variety of selection was perfect for my needs. 10/10 recommend, thank you Moniques!

Angela and Eddie came to my home to see if some of my upper cabinets could be repaired. That was…read morenot an option so we chose to replace our upper cabinets. The Creative Design showroom is a great place to see your options. Sarah was our designer and was able to provide a rendition of what new black uppers would look like with our existing cherry lower cabinets. Angela coordinated everything seamlessly and always responded to any questions or requests. Eddie was in charge of installation and was great. I have already recommended Creative Design to our neighbor who loved how our kitchen came out. The whole team was a pleasure to work with.

Enza was wonderful. She took the time to explain all the different choices and options. They…read moredelivered my pantry cabinets exactly on time. I am thrilled with both the service and quality of the products purchased. I plan on buying all the products there on the next portion of my renovation.

We used Paul at DesignWorks Company for two smaller jobs at our house, and we could not be more…read morepleased with the attention to detail, communication, and overall quality of work. We struggled for over a year to find someone to help us retro-fit our lower cabinet and counter top for a new cook top. Then we found Paul! He made sure to present us with the best possible options and then executed it wonderfully. When I decided I needed doors for my office, Paul was the first person I thought of because I wanted the job done right and to look great. I am so happy with the outcome. I highly recommend him!

We contacted Paul at DesignWorks Company (DWC) to get a bid on renovating our bathroom. Paul got…read moreright back to us and arranged to come look at our (sad, dated) bathroom. He had some great ideas on how to enhance the space, showing us how we could easily have a bigger shower. We checked with a couple of other companies, but went with DWC because we liked Paul's responsiveness, ability to explain, patience, and flexibility. The bid wasn't the cheapest, but DWC did a fantastic job and was worth every penny! Paul walked us through every step, from design ideas to site logistics to explaining the process to connecting us with wonderful, sensible local vendors for tile, fixtures, paint, and window treatments. He and his crew are reliable, trustworthy, friendly, and CLEAN, besides being outstanding craftsmen. The subcontractors he engages are just as wonderful. They all have a good relationship with the city and took care of all permits and communication with the city. His ability to coordinate and adjust schedules kept the project humming along - it was finished in less time than anticipated despite a global pandemic hitting right at the end! He and his subs worked with the city to get everything signed off despite the city's shutdown. If you've read this far, I hope you'll let me share a story or two. How clean are they at DWC? They set up a staging area in a spare room with plastic walls and floor covering, and covered the stairs as well. One day I looked out the window to see them vacuuming the *driveway* at the end of a day when they were sawing outdoors. How good are they? They found a squeaky subfloor board on the landing and fixed it (yes, it cost extra) because they were worried it might warp the tiles in the bathroom. The subcontractors pointed out many times little details that made them want to work with DWC. How creative are they? They wanted to recess our medicine cabinet but found a pipe behind the wall. So they bumped out the wall there so we could have a recessed cabinet (which we hadn't even thought of, but which looks much nicer than one hanging on the wall). How quiet are they? I work from home, and they never disturbed me. Or our dog, for that matter, but she's pretty deaf. In fact, they were always happy to see her, which of course endeared them to me even more. How perfectionist are they? They fixed some dings made in the other rooms in the course of the work and even had the painter do the stairway, even though most of those dings were done by us. Finally, if you've read this far, the DWC crew and everyone who works with them are just plain NICE. It was a pleasure to have them work with us, and I would engage them again in a heartbeat.

Just used Watch City Kitchen and LeBlanc Contracting to redo our kitchen. Anna and later Rebecca…read morewere very helpful in creating the design. They understood what we wanted and suggested design that would work well. They assisted in choosing cabinetry, flooring and counter tops that all worked well together. Tom came originally to scope out the construction details and what would need to be done ex. vent for stove through attic, sub panel for electric system. Once the construction started Eric was the lead carpenter. He supervised the whole project. He was great. He kept us informed about what was happening when. He also introduced us to each of the sub contractors who came to do work. All were pleasant and professional. They put protective coverings on floors and doorways to limit dust. At the end of each day they cleaned up and vacuumed the work area. When one of the cabinet doors came in the wrong size, there was no question about replacing it. One thing I really appreciated was that construction did not start until they had received all of the cabinets, flooring, countertop etc so work went smoothly and was completed without delays.

I am so pleased with the work of Watch City Kitchens and their contracting partner, LeBlanc…read moreContracting. We had them install a new kitchen island and re-do our backsplash. We worked with Alyssa to help design everything, something she has great skill and a true eye for detail. She didn't try to push products or oversell us. If anything, she provided some suggestions on how to lower cost (used remnants for the quartz countertop; suggested comparing costs to Home Depot). Once the design was finalized, I was extremely impressed with Eric, the contractor who installed the island himself and oversaw the other contractors. He was excellent communicating with me each and every day. He noticed some inconsistencies in the wood on the cabinet doors of the island and immediately ordered new one (he still installed the original and came a few days later with the new doors). Everything was just so professional. I haven't had too many experiences with contractors in the past, but every one I (and my family, for that matter) have had for the most part have been negative. The project doesn't start on time, finish on time, guys no-show for no apparent reason, etc. This was the opposite. Watch City had the chance to move up the timeline, which fit into my schedule. As a result, the project was done a week early. If you're looking to do any sort of work on your kitchen, definitely give Watch City a look.

I give this soap all the time, for guests, for presents, teachers gifts. You can buy them…read moreseparately, or in a 'crate' or small cotton bags you can hang on the door, they smell great too, and I leave some in my closet. All organic, natural soap, plus they give some of every purchase to good causes. check em' out at www.nesoap.com

I highly recommend Local Root for knife sharpening. I have been using LR for years and always the…read moreresults are amazing (and extremely prompt in timing, etc.). Pricing is fair and reasonable. LR's set up for appointments, drop off and pick up (and paying) likewise is incredibly user friendly and easy (trust me the easy statement is very important for me given the difficulty some places are with using their web sites, etc.). My knives have lasted years and will last longer. Again, I would highly recommend Local Root for your knife care.

Awesome service and easy to schedule! My knives have a new life now after being neglected for…read more10+years.

I had a great experience at my glass workshop here! It was very fun and calming experience. The…read moreclass fits six people and it starts with an overview of glass cutting techniques. Then you get to make a creative piece of your own. I made a coaster with a flower design. It didn't come out perfect but I love it anyway!

THE CUTEST LITTLE STORE! You simply must visit. Unique, quirky, colorful homeware, most of it…read morehandmade. Lots of glassware, dishes, and other small home goods. Generally things are on the pricier side but that makes sense for handmade, unique items. A great place to shop for presents! They also have classes where you can make your own coaster or small plate from glass, which I can't comment on since I haven't taken one, but hopefully I will in the future!