I'm doing some minor renovations and went to their showroom to look at a few samples. So much…read moreeasier than trying to do this online! You can see things in three dimensions and normal lighting, and you don't have to comb through hundreds of webpages! And there was a very knowledgeable staff member to explain things. Three cheers for local brick-and-mortar stores.

Cowls has been in situ for more than 200 years. They have their own lumbermill on the premises and…read morea full-service hardware store with Benjamin Moore paint.

Good selection of materials for landscape projects. Helpful, knowledgeable staff. Quick delivery…read more Pricing was the best I'd seen in the local area.

i stopped by quality masonry supply to inquire about buying a wood plank or anything that could…read morehelp me load my new motorcycle into a pickup. that's when nick stated "i'm not gonna be that guy who gives you a plank and you drop your new bike, haven't you seen those youtube videos? i'm gonna help you out" and proceeds to ask zachary (quality masonry supply employee) to follow me to the location of my new motorcycle down the street. upon arriving zachary uses the flatbed to load my motorcycle into my pickup as well as help fasten my newly purchased bike securely in the pickup. i can not express enough my gratitude and appreciation to these men as well as vouch for their character as general people. to help a complete stranger (myself) as selflessly as they did i can only imagine the care and dedication they put into their actual profession.

Timely, reliable, fabulous work. F&J made my life as a homeowners' association president so much…read moreeasier. Saw the great job they did on the new pavement on the parking lot on Circle between the bowling alley and the Harlem El station in Forest Park, so called for asphalt driveway resealing. Got a quote within a few days, no need to take time out to meet anyone, price better than the last time we did this years ago. Scheduled within a few days, and they arrived and the did the cleaning, crack repair, and resealing on time and top notch. Could not be more satisfied. Hire them!

Bill Fletcher & his crew are total professionals who stand behind their work. I have a very steep…read more500' long driveway...they repaired/repaved it a few years ago & sealed it today. We had one low spot where water/ice collected right where we park, Bill stood behind his work & fixed it for the cost of materials only. Highly recommend them!

We began working on our kitchen and bath cabinet project with a great designer. He has since left…read more(as of Jan 2019), leaving the place in chaos. They have extremely poor customer service and are very rude and arrogant. We spent over $25,000 on kitchen cabinets and they treated us like dirt. They delivered the overpriced cabinets and they were missing parts and were measured wrong. I am not being sarcastic when I say you can get BETTER customer service at Home Depot? (And save lots of money, too!) With the high prices they charge, they should be ashamed.

Why haven't you already visited, and why aren't there 10 reviews already…read more This place is the niche hardware/lumber experience you wish you had, each time you went to Home Depot or Lowe's for something slightly better or slightly less standard than these big-box distribution fronts can get you. . I'll write more next time I go. But really, go check it out.

Lamore Lumber built my studio barn 5 years ago and it is as wonderful a space now as when they…read morefinished. If you are looking for fancy finished carpentry, and arms-length professional relationships, this is not the company for you, but also they do not charge like those firms. However, if you enjoy friendly, old time, personal, traditional rough-hewn barn workmanship and style, they are a prefect fit. They are also very economical. They mill all their own lumber. They will work with you and they will work quickly. Having Lamore build my studio barn was an amazing and incredibly enjoyable experience. I now think of them as friends and am having them return this year to expand the space, 50% larger than the lofty existing 40x20x16 vaulted structure they already built. I can't wait. Great company, great value, wonderful people.

For years I've heard good reviews for these folks regarding their quick, professional construction…read moreof garages, outbuildings, etc. I did not realize that did not extend to the garden sheds. The owner and a helper arrived unhappy because they didn't ask for directions and lost some time being lost. They proceeded to argue bitterly for the next 7 hours. They worked extremely fast even though the owner was in his seventies and the helper at least in his fifties. But they worked like all they wanted was to get out of there. They didn't bother leveling the floor or using decent lumber on the sills. I asked them to replace the pocked, tilted inward sills with better quality pieces of wood, and they replaced them with worse. After the first half hour I just wanted them gone, but I was stuck. The building is fine but I'll spend two days this spring leveling it. Do not EVER use these people. Run screaming.

Amherst Farmers Supply has the highest quality bird seed for the lowest price of any store I have…read morevisited in Western Mass. They are a one-stop supplier for anything a native plant gardener like me, or a farmer, could need. Micky and Ashley are knowlegeable and friendly.

Amherst Farmers Supply is a pet supply/hardware store that has way more stuff than one might think…read more I often forget all the stuff they have. Like tons of stuff for canning and maple tree water stuff. I have regrets for not visiting them more. Thus sill change.

Huge selection of lumber, reasonable prices, but service was very slow…read more We went on a Saturday about a month ago and there was only one person on staff. Instead of taking customers first come first serve, he bounced between people as they arrived, taking care of anyone who had a quick request and putting off everyone else. I'm not sure why he did this, but he was very pleasant all the while. As a result, we were there for over 3 hours (no lie) when it should have only taken about 30 minutes. It was around 20 degrees too, so we were literally frozen on top of it. There was also a guy and his two kids that were there just before us, and they were still there even after we left. However, he didn't charge us for cutting the wood and apologized for the wait. We were happy with the quality and selection of the wood. Also, the guy was very knowledgeable and helped us to choose the right wood for our project. Had the service been better I would have definitely given more stars.

Steve took a lot of time to help us find the right material for our project, I will definitely be…read moreback.

Huge thanks to the team at ACME Carpet One in Lunenburg. We were disappointed to learn the carpet…read morecolor we wanted was no longer being made, but they immediately stepped in with great alternatives and helped us pick something even better. The carpet arrived earlier than promised, and installation day was smooth thanks to Charlie and Jeff -- both were friendly, skilled, and did excellent work. We couldn't be happier with the results.

We have shopped at many places, over many years of home ownership, and with one regrettable…read moreexception, we have always ended up buying carpets at ACME. We recently bought kitchen flooring there, and the process was great. Here's what I have found over the years: Customer service is expert and very helpful. They don't shadow you. They let you take your time and give you space to consider all the MANY options. When you ask them an opinion about what type of flooring would be best for a particular installation, they are so knowledgeable. When you tell them what you are looking for, they show you all they have in that category and leave you to think about it until you need them. They know their business. Installers are professional and competent, cleaning up afterwards.