We have been using this place for years. Everyone has been super friendly and knowledgeable when we…read morehave come in to donate or to shop. We have gotten some seriously great deals.

I have been a member of the COOP since 1984 and have relied on it for materials to maintain my…read moreproperties in Mission Hill since moving here in 1987. I served on it board for several years. Yesterday I went to purchase a piece of window glass approximately 22" x 30" and was charged $82.88, including tax. I called today and asked if there had been a pricing error and Greg informed me there had been no error. I told him I thought the nearly 6X cost compared to Lowe's was a steep charge to support a local enterprise like the Coop and he sharply responded that I should shop at Lowes. Well if that overcharging rate persists and is similar across the line of products sold there, one should not be surprised to learn the Coop is shutting down glass sales and other items are surely to follow. A snarky response from Greg compounds the issue with trying to support this enterprise. OTB

I cannot recommend Anderson & McQuaid Co, Inc. highly enough! They have an incredible selection of…read morehardwood moldings with every profile imaginable. I've purchased crown moldings and door casings here, and the quality is always top-notch. What really sets them apart, though, is the customer service. I worked with Bob, who was a lifesaver. He helped me select the perfect profile for my project and expertly calculated exactly how much material I needed. To top it off, he had an associate cut the long pieces so they would fit safely in my car, while carefully ensuring the lengths I actually needed for the installation remained intact. Truly an excellent experience from start to finish--I will definitely be back for my next project!

They had the wood that I couldn't find! What an interesting place! So much cool wood! Next time I…read morewon't go 20 min before closing do I can really look around. The wood I bought (maple 1-3/4 x 1/3/4 ) was great quality.

Uniquely large selection of plywood and hardwood in the Boston area. Pricey, but not as bad as I…read moreexpected.

I can't run out of good things to say about Boulter…read more First off, If you're the type that gets religious about plywood, this is a top holy site. The selection & value can't be topped, especially if you need cuts made. It's a service that should not be overlooked. The folks in that cutting room are talented, and have gotten me out of a jamb or two. It's also my first stop for hard and soft wood, having purchased Ash, Sapele, and Maple for several projects over the years. I'm not a cabinet maker or a finish carpenter, nor do I pretend to be, but they'll treat you great, and give you advice just the same over there. You only need to visit once to understand that it's the people that work there that bring you back, not just the wood. And like the person who told me, I get a little smile across my face when I tell someone else about them for the first time.

Gina was amazing to work with! Very helpful and skilled in her knowledge of design and stones…read more Everyone there super nice and helpful. Their pricing was top notch compared to other places. Will go back for products for a patio and also a walkway.

Was looking for bluestone for a walkway, and stumbled upon Stone Gallery in Newton. A true "hidden"…read moregem - I've driven by them for years with no idea there was such an enormous lot filled with an extensive selection hidden in the back. And if they don't have the size you are looking for - they are happy to order and cut to size and shape for you. Gina was incredible to work with - we cannot say enough good things about this local gem.

From the moment we met Paige Thibert at Boston Closet, we knew we were in great hands. She took the…read moretime to really understand our space, our style, and how we live day to day. Her design for our bedroom closet exceeded every expectation, it's not only beautifully organized but feels like it was custom-built just for us. Paige's eye for design, attention to detail, and ability to balance function with aesthetics made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. She was professional, patient, and creative, offering smart ideas we would have never thought of on our own. We absolutely love our new closet, it's become one of our favorite features in the house. Thank you, Paige, for helping us design the perfect space. We couldn't recommend you and Boston Closet more highly! - Nick & Cheryl Grant

I worked with Paige who expertly designed my master closet and the rest of the house. Paige was…read moreresponsive, she listened to what we wanted and delivered without a hiccup. I highly recommend Paige but also the company itself as I have used them twice before with all excellent results!

They're out of business, which is too bad. We loved them. Also, don't be fooled by the signed still…read moreon the building. It's a piano and rug store now.

Knife sharpening service was very good. It is a beautiful thing to have sharp knives again. And…read morethey taught how to maintain the edges in the interim. The store has lovely, high quality items for the kitchen too.

Can't wait to visit them for help with our new living space! The showroom is bright and inviting…read more I need furniture, window coverings and closet fittings. I know that you will do a wonderful job!

A key to business success is setting customer expectations and having good customer communication…read more This business did neither. I called for information on Hunter Douglas shades and had a good talk with a woman here, after which we made an appointment for her and a technical person to come by the house a few days later to discuss details about how the mechanized shades work, and look at colors and fabrics.. About five minutes before the expected arrival that day I had a message saying "we" are running late but "we" expect to be there within 15 minutes. About 30 min later though, the doorbell rang and a man stood there. He did not introduce himself but his shirt was labeled "Hunter Douglas". I asked where the design person was with whom I had spoken and who had sent me that message. He didn't know. He came in and I asked if we should wait for her. He didn't know. No attempt to wear a mask or ask if I preferred he do so, and as he walked into the living room I saw he was wearing dirty tennis shoes as he walked on our Oriental carpet--no attempt on his part to remove or cover them. He was very terse (I could not tell if he was shy or upset about coming alone) but did the measuring. I asked what was going on, as I was expecting a designer to come with color books, fabric etc. He offered he had a color book in his car and could go get it, but I had expected to interact with a designer. He was in and out within five minutes. I called the shop, and another employee explained my contact was with a customer, and then, most oddly, proceded to explain to me what this other customer was asking about and was going to order. I stopped her as I wasn't interested at all in another person's order, said I had had a message that "we" were coming and who was this solo quiet man who turned up without ever giving his name even. I asked for my contact to call me back but was told they close at 2p and she would be leaving (heaven forbid they return a call past 2p apparently). I got the email address and sent off an email saying I found this all very unprofessional. I very well could understand running late with a client, but then why not call to say that and ask if we could re-schedule? But sending out this man alone, an employee who clearly was not at his best when speaking directly with customers and who didn't know what was going on even with his own workmate, was unacceptable. She had my email and phone number, but now five days later still no response. Very unprofessional and apparently don't like being called on it! The whole effect was very disorganized and unprofessional.

Lowry and Yuri were great to work with. Really responsive, prices seemed fair, and the granite yard…read moreto view remnants is close by. The even hustled extra to assure we'd get the job done before family got into town for the holiday. It feels really good to support a local company when you know there are good folks doing their best nearby.

In the process of renovating our kitchen, We paid the deposit with Lowes for our countertop, but…read morethey were postponing even the templating. I found this local store and I talk to them. I trust their promises and I am glad to do so. They come for the template 3 days after we talk, and we had our countertop installed 1 week after that. Very clean work, as the cuts were exactly as I ordered. and It was really easy to find them and talk to them, comparing to our experience with big companies. ( The slab was slightly more expensive , but very slightly and totally worth it for us) Highly Recommended