I had a good experience with HodgePodge moving. The team was able to accommodate my shorter notice…read morescheduling, and they were very communicative when we had to move the appointment because of issues with our elevator reservation. Moving can be stressful so it was great that they were very responsive via email to help us plan. Movers came on time, and were professional and careful with all of our stuff. They were very nice guys and very communicative. We have quite a few live plants and everything was moved without any harm. Their rate was reasonable and I liked that we were able to tip on Zelle instead of having to use cash. They also offer rentals for reusable / eco-friendly boxes in case you don't want to produce waste with paper boxes. Their owner Miro followed up a few days later with a phone call asking on our experience and if we had any issues. It was unexpected but positive to get a personal follow up too. Finding movers was a stressful experience especially wading through other places spotty reviews. I would recommend Hodgepodge to anyone for the next move.

Highly recommend!! Hired this team to pack up my parents home, lots of furniture and boxes and they…read moredid a wonderful job. Very easy communication, they were able to get everything done quickly and efficiently and the price was very reasonable!

Aaron was professional, quick, communicative, and had my candle studio in the new place in less…read morethan two hours. Thank you!!!

Great service! They were on time and very professional. They had me packed up and loaded quickly…read moreand efficiently. Will definitely use them again.

TL/DR: Jose is a smooth talker but will bail on you without notice and become unresponsive the day…read moreof the move. Just starting out, doesn't have experienced staff or know-how. If Angelica, Heo, or Anthony are part of your crew, you will want to make other plans. Friday May 31 we called Jose explaining how our original mover, from St Louis, had a medical emergency. Jose was sympathetic and tried to squeeze us in. On Saturday, his crew had said they would arrive between 11a and 1p with a big 26 foot truck. No one showed so we called. The big truck allegedly was stuck on another job so he would send a smaller truck but work out the rate. We were only moving 2 miles away so we rolled with it. The small truck arrived at about 2p (hour late). The crew (Angelica, Geo, Anthony) came in to our home. They looked around, then THEY LEFT BECAUSE THE JOB WAS "TOO BIG FOR THE TRUCK". I clarified that their boss Jose towas well aware of the size of the place, we sent him photos, and they had a small truck because the big one was stuck on another job. They didn't seem to care. Packed up the truck and left. I call Jose irate. He claims the crew was strong arming him for more money. At the time I believed it... Now I obviously know Jose is full of it. Either way, it's clear he doesn't have long term staff, just people off the street with a handful of blankets and maybe a hand truck. He said another crew would come there afternoon... They never did. The original crew left a dolly and hand truck in my garage because they are incompetent. They were gonna send someone to pick it up at like 645p... He came around 9pm... Again, to pick up his own equipment. Saturday night, I had a conversation with Jose. He promised to make it right. Again, being a gullible fool, I believed he would arrive between 12 and 2p as he said he would. He also made a big point about how he himself would show up for the move. Sunday, he kept sending me updates on how the morning move was going. Around 2pm he said that his crew was going to grab lunch and then arrive to start the move. Then... Radio silence. My wife and I called 10 times... No answer. Eventually he texted my wife a referral to a friend of his in the industry. That friend told us that Jose was starting out and had bitten off more than he could chew. It's nice to want to try to squeeze in a job to help some folks... But it's just cruel to leave people hanging... And then to be too scared to answer the phone when they call. Attached screenshots of the texts... We had some phone calls along the way. We we're lucky in that our move date was flexible and I had some awesome family to help me move boxes. But Jose and Expeditious Movers are simply unreliable in a business where so much depends on a tight timeline.

This person, Jose, showed up 2 hours late & 1 man short. He took advantage of my elderly parents…read morewho do not speak good English as well. Goes to show the guy he is. EDIT: I FOUND OUT HE ONLY TIPPED HIS WORKER $12!!!! AND KEPT $700!!! THE OWNER!!!! UNREAL! 3 guys for$115/HR or 2 for $85/HR on a Monday. Was supposed to be morning but he showed up in the afternoon. With only 1 text indicating he has "truck problems" He promised me 3 guys to get the job done faster. He took advantage of my parents, who do not speak English very well, & tried to over charge them. My mom ended up giving him $75 more than he deserves because he LIED about higher prices on a Monday? He told me Mon-Thurs is cheaper than weekends (as most places are) He NEVER sent over contract, we had verbal agreement to $115/3 guys/hr. He told me it's $30/hr for 3rd guy so $85/HR usual. BUT, that only applies on the 4th or something or other. He is a LIAR & con artist. I do not trust him nor would I use him again!!! If you do, get EVERYTHING WRITTEN because he will high jack the prices for "travel, Special Monday fees" etc It is seriously a joke. So aggravating all the excuses he used to price gouge my elderly parents. SMH. Took 6 hrs to move a 2 bedroom apt to a storage unit down the block when he promised a much shorter time frame. ALSO--- EDIT--- I am willing to edit this review but I'm waiting for Jose to call me back? He seems to have ripped off my mom & not wanting to answer my calls. See his side & see if he offers anything but so far he grabbed $$ from an elderly woman & took off.

My hubby just came home and said the workers are clueless. He asked the kid where finishing nails…read morewhere - and he had a blank stare . He needed a glass cut for a window , lucky before he left he asked the kid to make sure it fits the frame- sure as day it was a 1/4" off . The experience was awful !! Hopefully elmwood park will be back with there knowledgeable staff. Back to Menards!!

Staff was friendly and helpful. Wide selection of the items for the home at a great prices. It did…read morenot disappoint! Thank you!

09/25/25 - Holy Shite I've driven by this location for decades & never even knew it was here. I…read morestopped by @ Pueblo Nuevo which is about 1/2 block north of Crafty Beavers is @ 4306 N Central for a long overdue visit & meal w/my friend Lulu, only to find that I was too early & they weren't open yet. As I walked I noticed this large lot and went to check it out. Much to my surprise it was a Crafty Beaver Home Center. I knew about the locations on Montrose, Oakton & 1522 Lawerence Ave. Anywho I walked in to check it out

I ordered Keyes for my new car. It took 3 weeks to be delivered and was not called that the Keyes…read morearrived. So when I went to check on my order status I was told needs to make an appointment for the cut the Keyes to match the car. The guy there was talking to me as if I am stupid and told me Shame on me for telling him don't talk to me as stupid. So he canceled my order and refunded me with the money not caring it took 3 weeks for the Keyes to arrive. After I wax refunded I went home and called locksmith who did an excellent job. I will never use crafty beaver again Locksmith showed up in 45 minutes to make the car Keyes where I don't have to wait 3 weeks then make appointment at crafty Beaver

I hired Park Ridge pickups to remove a large wood shed with a peak shingled roof located next to a…read morenew expensive composite fence. Chad and Frank showed up on time and did an excellent job. Both were professional and courteous.The shed was deconstructed and placed in the dumpster provided by Kilmurry dumpster rentals who also did an excellent maneuvering his truck through some challenging conditions taking place at the time of delivery. The price was fair and I highly recommend them.

I'd scheduled the company to move some boxes from one house to another but the crew did not show…read moreup, and I received no communication about them being late. When I contacted the company 45 minutes after my scheduled time, I was told the team was stuck in traffic and I ultimately had to rearrange my weekend and reschedule the pickup to the next day. When I tried to address the lack of customer service and professionalism leader, I was told, "When the jobs are mid day and the morning job has bad traffic and takes longer, there isn't much we can do to make it go faster...we aim for a time, but it's not a guarantee at the exact time when we are going all over the place." The moving crew themselves were extremely efficient and polite enough, and the price for the move was fair. However, the lack of customer service and communication leaves me a one-time customer.

These guys showed up on time, prepared, and ready to hustle. Properly professional. Would…read moredefinitely use again. Even finished early!

Conflicting information from movers and office. Information does not flow. Two different…read moreconversations. Not on the same page, chapter or book. Took money out of my vehicle to pay themselves.

I needed a super quick turnaround for kitchen demo project after another company we had already…read morescheduled had to cancel last minute. Not only were they able to come out in between other jobs, they gave me a very fair price. Service was fast, clean, respectful and professional. Clear communication with Kevin throughout. Would use them again, and recommend their services!

Kevin and his crew came out to demolish and haul two bathrooms and bathtub area. They were fast,…read moreprofessional and left the rooms broom clean. Hauled everything away for a very reasonable price. Kevin was easy to work with and flexible in scheduling our job which was delayed because of our contractor's schedule. Would definitely recommend and use again. Vickie E.