I'm always excited to share my experiences about businesses or individuals who truly go the extra…read moremile! I moved to Simi Valley about a year ago from the greater Los Angeles area, hoping to escape lack of civility, crowds, and general city issues like lines and forever traffic. I have to say, Simi Valley has been a delightful surprise! It's such a safe and friendly community where everyone is eager to lend a hand, very "Mayberry" in fact. I often wonder if Andy Griffith is the actual sheriff . [A joke of course]. Even though it's a larger area, I still love that it maintains a cozy "city" vibe with everything you could possibly need, just like in LA. One of my favorite local spots is DIY--it makes you feel truly valued the moment you walk in. The staff is super welcoming and always ready to assist you, unlike those big hardware chains in LA where you can wander around for ages before someone notices you! There's a couple of friendly kitties lounging around also. Recently, I found myself in a bit of a bind because my power was shut off for about 5 days due to the recent fires, so I couldn't use my tools at home for this project.. I popped into DIY to grab a solid 10ft steel pipe for a flagpole to support my Starlink, and that's where Raemon really came to the rescue! He was incredibly helpful, drilling the holes I needed, searching for the correct bolts and screws I needed, even offering to deliver the pipe to my home since I didn't have a vehicle that could handle it. I really appreciated that he took the time to help, especially since he was about to clock out. I tried to offer him a tip and gas money, but he initially refused, though I insisted! Thank you so much, Raemon--you truly made my Starlink mission a success, and I'm so grateful!

My husband found this smaller hardware store and we've been mostly…read moreusing DIY for our interior home project needs. The best part of DIY, the staff. They are all very engaging, will give advice when you ask for it and there is always someone around to help. We use DIY when we don't want to drive across town. They have different selections than the big box stores and sometimes items that the big box store doesn't have .

I wasn't totally familiar with Dunn Edwards but it kept being mentioned to me by contractors that I…read morespoke with about painting projects. When I needed to repaint interior walls, I initially wanted to use the same brand that the builder used over a decade ago, but I was told that Dunn Edwards paint is high quality and the painters preferred material. They're also able to match pretty much any color of you bring them a clean sample at least an inch wide. As a non-contractor, this store was very easy to navigate and the staff was more than helpful making sure I got the correct supplies. What I noticed during application of their paint is that the roller does not splatter much and has excellent coverage, which is helpful for interior ceilings. Relatively great value, don't waste your time and money at Home Depot or Lowe's for watered down paint. Highly recommend this place!

Service at the front desk is very slow, but when they get to you.. Great customer service, very…read morehelpful and overall friendly! I use to go to Lowes down the street but the customer service their and the staff are trouble, so i decided to try this Dunn-Edwards store and i had such great experience both times i visited!

Jack and Richard were amazing. They were a life saver. I asked so many questions and guided me the…read morewhole entire time and helped making a decision to the paint. Awesome customer service guys!

This a new location in Simi Valley for Catalina Paint Company. With now along with Thousand Oaks…read moreand with a store in Camarillo. Higher quality products as Benjamin Moore with trained experts not just a guy in department or box store they will give best advice and the correct products to start and complete your projects

Came in to get paint to repaint my balcony. Seth was an amazing help answered all my questions…read morehelped me out with everything hung out for a little bit answering all everything awesome awesome service.

I had a great experience at Sherwin-Williams in Simi. Sal was a huge help and really provided…read moreexcellent customer service. I will definitely be coming back.

I explained to Doug we were transforming our garage into a gym. I had no clue what color to pick!…read more He showed me a few different paint colors & I narrowed it down to the one I wanted. He was very budget minded knowing that this was just for a garage, which was really nice! After getting my paint, Eric then very patiently explained all things that I might want to get for my paint project to go more smoothly. I can't thank Doug & Eric enough for helping me with this project ! I'm glad I choose DECOR COLOR & DESIGN! Thanks guys!

Doug was super helpful in helping us figure out a custom color for our office. He spent hours…read moremaking sure we loved the exact color. he actually spent time customizing the paint so the shade was exact. he's a true "coloroligist" (yes it's true!). ask for doug next time you are at their store!

I recently hired Martin Carabajal Painting to paint the interior of my home, and I couldn't be…read morehappier with the results. Martin and his team were professional, reliable, and showed up promptly every day as scheduled. What impressed me most was their attention to detail and commitment to quality. They took great care in preparing the surfaces, protecting my furnishings, and ensuring every room was finished beautifully. The workmanship was excellent, and the final result exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for a painting contractor who is dependable, skilled, and takes pride in their work, I highly recommend Martin Carabajal Painting. It was a pleasure working with Martin and his team.

I'm very impressed with Martin and his crew and the work I had contracted them to do for my…read moreMother's home in Simi. It was a simple basic repaint of a large bedroom without any bells and whistles but surprisingly they exceeded my expectations. The main room looked amazing but what got me was the attention to detail in the areas that aren't as noticeable. I've done major renovations in the past for another property and big spaces are expected to be done great but sometimes the less noticeable spaces are not done to the same level. With this project, Martin and his crew gave the same level of attention to the interior closets that they did for the main walls and ceilings. I look forward to working with them again in the future.

Precision Painting did a great job. Our job foreman, Doug, was the first person from the company…read morewe met (during the bidding process) and the last person we saw when they completed the job. Their vehicles and equipment were clean and tidy. The painters were courteous, prompt, and professional. They were also considerate of our coming and going during the job, keeping access to our home whenever possible. Each day, they picked up and cleaned as best as expected. I'd frequently seen the trailer parked around the neighborhood, so I assumed they were good and affordable. I was right. We couldn't be more pleased with our choice.

Precision was contracted by our property Management Company to paint the trim and stucco of our…read morenearly 300 units. The crew that worked in my area were quick and efficient. A special Thank you to the crews supervisor, Ivan. Sandie in San Clemente

Quick summary: great communication, best prices, incredible workmanship and expertise…read more Raul is the absolute best! One of the reasons we chose him was his excellent communication style and it was great to be in contact with the exact person who was doing the repairs rather than an estimator. Our upstairs neighbor had faulty appliances that wrecked our unit's (which was below) bathroom and closet with water damage. We needed someone to replace the insulation in the ceiling, do the drywalling, mudding, and painting. Raul came over on the same day I consulted Yelp. He gave me an all-inclusive cost on the spot which included materials. After getting a few more estimates, it was clear Raul's prices were the fairest. Still, the quality of his workmanship was extremely high. Each day Raul arrived early to set up so work could get started right at right 8am. He laid down a layer of protective material on our floor to stay as tidy as possible. From the very first day to when he finished the job he made us feel at ease because we could trust his expertise! He finished in the exact time frame he told us he would. He even went out of his way to go to the specific paint store to find the exact paint color and brand that was previously used in our home so it could match as closely as possible. He went above and beyond in so many ways to ensure the job was done properly by matching texture or leaving the drywall perfectly smooth where needed. I can honestly say Raul saved our home! Thank you so much for being such a professional and kind person, Raul. I can't wait to recommend him to our friends and family in Simi Valley when they need drywalling. The photos speak for themselves.

Raul was great. Very professional and easy to work with. He did high quality work and did it right…read moreon schedule. When he was done, everything was clean and you could barely tell he had been there. We would gladly hire Raul again.

Phil and his team did a superior job on the home exterior paint. He walked us through the project ,…read moreidentified options, and provided recommendations. He was focused on the big things as well as the details to ensure the job would be done properly and would last. His guys were conscientious and courteous. Phil stayed involved throughout the job, making sure the quality and results were as expected. I see the completed job as not just a repainting but as an investment in our biggest asset.

I cannot express my gratitude enough for Phil and his guys. They worked so hard and diligently with…read morepaying special attention to detail. He and his crew went over and above all my expectations. He spent many hours going over color combinations and different types of paints or stains for my 1954 cedar-shingled home. I absolutely love my little home.

Green Thumb Nursery is the green oasis I always need it to be and then some…read more This groovy West Valley gem in the heart of Canoga Park is located on Sherman Way, across from Follow Your Heart, between Jordan Avenue and Vasser Avenue. It's open from 8am to 5pm daily with an all-star cast of incredible knowledgeable and caring individuals who help keep GTN great. Grab a wagon and load up because you won't know when to stop with some many great plants, deals on supplies and their inviting layout. As a small chain of garden centers meets plant nurseries I have to say this location stands out. Their online shop is easy also with get learning materials, newsletters , resources and even a plant library. I'll never forget my first trip here with my friend Sam, definitely need to hit her up again for a plant day, but absolutely still enjoy coming here with others and of course solo for some planty self-care. Adding some Elephant Bush (Portulacaria afra) friends to the plant family at home. Absolutely and 818/SFV/LA Valley favorite among many. You'll want to get lost between the many areas the have here and in the main area as well as their extended open air garden on the parking lot side. Staff here is very personable and extremely knowledgeable. From lawn and outdoor patio furniture or fixtures, fountains, decorations and plant care musts, GTN has a bit of it all. Even fun seasonal items and sales. Entrance in back, where you'll also find their parking lot, fairly spacious, but it can and does fill up on weekends. Restroom available for customers.

The Bottom Line 4 stars: Great place when looking to enhance your outdoor living! Highly…read morerecommended! Location 4 stars: On the South side of Sherman Way, just East of Topanga Cyn Blvd, in Canoga Park. Plenty of free self-parking on their lot in the back. Venue 4 stars: Huge indoor and outdoor facility, with a big selection of plants, trees, fountains, pots, gardening tools, patio furniture, barbeques, you name it! You can spend hours there and not run out of things to check out. Selection 4 stars: Better than most other nurseries and of course hardware stores. Great options for decorative indoor and outdoor flowers and plants, shrubs, fruit trees, etc. etc. Prices 3.5 stars: For plants: Reasonable, better than say Lowe's or Home Depot. For furniture, fountains, etc: Expensive!