After looking at several other and perhaps better known vendors we bought our new wood burning…read morestove from Pondside. The primary reason is Jeff. He is/was without question the most knowledgeable person about stoves I ever spoke with. He made sure he understood our needs and recommended several stoves. He also recommended a five star installer and contacted us to assure we know how to get the most from our new stove. Can't wait for cooler weather. Thanks Jeff.

Karen and Steve were great to work with-very responsive to any questions/changes. They were…read moreeextremely efficient. They carry several brands of cabintry and we purchased the Fabuwood cabinets for our kitchen and bath remodel. We were very pleased with their quality, and seemed comparable to more expensive cabinets we've purchased in the past.

The quality of the design and recommended cabinets, tile, countertops, and hardware is to be…read morecommended. My initial design ideas were made better with their expertise and visually my kitchen looks exactly as I'd hoped. The work done by plumbers, electricians, painters, and all sorts of other specialist companies is top notch. What is well below expectations is the project oversight, attention to detail, customer service, and communication. I paid a premium price for low quality project management and two out of four major appliances being limited function to non-functional on the day they called the project "Majority of Work Complete". Venting work was needed outside, for a project taking place in the winter, and they saved the work for the last week of the project when adverse weather conditions prevented it from being done. The week prior I asked why the work wasn't even on the schedule and they assured me that they had it under control and the work would be completed on time. Apparently not consulting the weather forecast for an outdoor weather dependent project. Weather is beyond their control. Planning for weather to be beyond your control is what a good project manager does. But at least I can use the stove, as long as I don't burn anything I'm cooking or care whether my whole house smells like the kitchen. The brand new dishwasher is completely non-functional, doesn't even turn on. There were many sink elements in my project plan, which they were aware of when measuring for the very nice very expensive custom cabinets. Yet when I pull the faucet nozzle extension the under sink trash can gets knocked off track. I could remove the under sink trash can and solve that problem, but the reason I paid for custom cabinets including the under sink trash cans is there is no room for trash cans in my small kitchen. I wrongly assumed their measurements would account for the needed room for all the elements in the plan. When I expressed concern about the lack of oversight on the project and lack of care with my installs I was told to enjoy my beautiful kitchen. So if you're looking for a stunning kitchen that doesn't function, go with these guys without worry. If you're looking for a beautiful kitchen that also works, think twice.

After checking with family and friends, we contacted Covenant Kitchens & Baths as our first choice…read moreto discuss renovating our kitchen, mudroom & laundry room in our 100+ year old family home. The kitchen had very little counter space and outdated electrical, but we believed it was a difficult room to do much with as it had five doors and three windows which greatly limited our options. It had been last reno'd in 1990 but that was just a cosmetic reno, i.e., paint, flooring, cabinets & countertop. We met with Gerard and he agreed to take on our project. We spent about three months on design work with him and his design team, Pam & Emily, which, based on their input, changed very significantly from our original idea. The original layout was very inefficient because the cook prep area was spread over the entire space, and to get from the mudroom to the rest of the house, you had to walk through the prep area. They were able to offer suggestions to essentially flip the design of the space 180 degrees which allowed for the installation of a traditional U-shaped counter as well as the separation of the cook prep and dining areas. Since the walls had not been down in our lifetime, we had no real idea what we'd find although we expected that there were going to be things that would need attention. We found that there were rotted posts near what were originally exterior doors and floor joists. The fieldstone foundation was caving in as it only had mortar on the outside. There were structural issues with the second-floor landing (hidden above the ceiling) and lack of collar ties on the roof structure. The Covenant team estimated the job to take 12-14 weeks. We moved in and started using the space again right at the 14-week mark. Every weekday for 14 weeks, including a small number of Saturdays, there was at least one contractor at the house doing something. Anyone that has ever been involved with construction knows that is amazing scheduling. They easily could have lost at least a week or two deciding on how to resolve the foundation issue and then lining up the sub-contractors needed. The end result has been transformative. The space looks larger than it was due to having vaulted the ceiling and the organization of space. A triple window over the sink now looks out to the yard, brightening up the space. The kitchen is much more functional than it previously was. The attention to detail that they have is really amazing. They are able to visualize what the space will look like when finished. They try to incorporate the style of what they are designing into the rest of the home so that it looks new and modern but doesn't clash if you have an older home such as we do. The suggestions that they made for colors and finishes worked out very well. We'd very highly recommend them to anyone considering kitchen or bath work; as a matter of fact, we have spoken with several people who plan to contact them about upcoming projects.

Excellent work and service. Great crew. Came as promised and finished as promised. Highly recommend…read morethis business.

We hired Master Tile to redo our master bathroom. Master Tile was great to work with. Jana was…read moreincredibly patient and easy to work with. She made the process easy and streamlined. Jhinson, who managed the project, was professional, always on time and incredibly responsive throughout the project. The team provided suggestions and advice on how to improve our bathroom and were open to changing things when I wanted to make last minute design changes. Overall, the team was great to work with and I would highly recommend using them!

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.

I find the Rustic Barn to be hit or miss, as their products vary and depend on the season…read more Styling of products follows current trends. When I love their stuff I LOVE it and when I don't I usually just buy a candle. I went yesterday to see this years Christmas decorations, was not overly thrilled with what I saw as most was my not my style as it lends towards a style from the 40/50s. Three months ago I had to stop myself from buying everything in the store. Again hit or miss and depends on your style. What i dislike about this store is the overly aggressive staff. From the minute you walk in you are greeted by employees saying hi, then they follow you around. As someone who just wants to browse/shop and keep to myself it's a turnoff. also, like it or not we are still in a global pandemic. This is a small space, they aren't requiring masks of anyone.

The Rustic Barn is simply a beautiful store with gorgeous home décor. The beautiful handcrafted…read moretables and displays truly catch your eye, which are tied together with their candles that are made on-premises. Decorators will work with you to incorporate these items, and design them into your home. A must-see!

Very helpful sales people. Great selection. I purchased a bathtub/shower unit. The price was…read moreconsiderably less than the big box stores. The the delivery cost was quite reasonable and they delivered exactly when they said they would.

I actually found Established Homes LLC online, after reading the amazing reviews. We could not be…read morehappier with our choice. They built us THE most amazing deck. It's our pride and joy! The quality and workmanship is top notch, the workers were on time 100% of the time and they were always kind and worked very hard, sometimes 10 hour days. The price was very fair and the completion promise was upheld. Robert (owner) has a 100% satisfaction guarantee and he means it. He's just the best to work with! My husband and I spend every evening on our beautiful new space, and we're in awe every day!

We had a fabulous experience with Rob and his crew! They redid our upstairs bathroom and we…read morecouldn't be happier. Rob was very conscientious, always making sure the house was picked up and swept before they left, keeping the site clean. He always made sure I was happy with something before moving on and put up with my back pedaling and occasional indecisiveness. They also got it done in a month, even with having to redo our floor and some insulation due to mold. Would 100% recommend and will use again!

Very professional and attentive. They have many up-to-date furnishings for bath and kitchen. We…read moreresearched what we wanted by contacting local kitchen designers, contractors and online, walked into Winnelson and not only did they have everything, but Annmarie was knowledgeable and up-front with us. I like supporting local businesses, especially when they are working hard to meet my needs.

5 stars. Have been using them as my supplier for my construction company for 35 years.read more

Arrogant employees too impressed with themselves to even be courteous, not to mention helpful, to…read morethe Harry homeowner type. This one was only spending under $60 today, but they certainly will get none of the $70k we are about to spend on a home renovation.