This was actually an Ace Hardware…read more I rented their mini tiller today, as I have done for the last 30+ years. Usually I was supplied with the two cycle gas and a can to fill it up. This year I was told to return it full of fuel. Bearing in mind this is a 2 cycle engine and takes an oil gas mixture. I returned it 30 minutes later without fueling. The charge was going to be $10 for the quart of fuel I used. We debated and I paid $5 for the fuel. Don't know why they had to be so expensive and so hard to deal with. A reasonable charge would have been ok. $10 is not a reasonable charge.

Richard knows his stuff and has helped me out many times…read more Nice clean store and friendly folk.

I have been a loyal customer of this special special place for over 20 years. Amazing scents and…read moresuper clean burning wax combined with stellar customer service. I don't understand the person who left that nasty review last year. We're in the middle of a worldwide pandemic and they had time to write a review but not respond to any of the entreaties from the business to make things better? That's just someone who was angry at something else and took it out on this business by leaving that nasty review. I hadn't initially come to this page to write a review but I am so incensed that one person's pettiness would so hurt the ratings of this small family run business that I felt I had no choice but to respond. I first encountered Candle Cocoon (and it's sister business Karner Blue) when the owner had her first shop on Old University Ave. I was given a candle as a gift and loved it so much that I've been a customer since - over 20 years. As a former Franklin/Randall PTO Board member, we knew we just had to ask and Lyschel (the owner) would be up for anything to support the school (or the neighborhood) including donation of materials, demonstrations or even sales benefitting the school. My son still treasures his "wax hand" from a booth they had at our neighborhood 4th of July party when he was 4 (he's now 10). Not only did Lyschel and her staff help many (MANY) small children make candles and dip their hands in wax, but they also did face painting. While I miss being able to shop in store when they were on Monroe St, I understand why their business model has had to shift during the pandemic - with candles in the same diy category as bread from scratch and other handicrafts. With an immunocompromised person business adjacent, of course they would move away from in person shopping. I also understand the frustration of stopping by and not being able to get something, but really? There's no room for grace? A (hard to find and in short supply) hard working employee was short on the phone one time so they decided to trash a business they obviously aren't a regular customer of - that's ridiculous. In summary, if the one star reviewer had actually shopped there before they would've known they weren't speaking to the owner. That employee may no longer even work there - but to besmirch the reputation of an entire business out of spite? That's the kind of review that shouldn't be allowed on yelp. Shop with Candle Cocoon - there's a reason they're so busy. You won't be disappointed.

Loved everything I got from her. Amazing in fragrance oils in soy wax! Fast shipping too.read more

The father and son team that run this place are amazing. I don't believe I've met anyone as…read moreknowledgeable about paints and stains as the father. And, pretty much all of their products are top notch. Highly recommend.

I have been a fan of the usual big name paint stores, but having been to Premier, won't go…read moreelsewhere now. They are really helpful and very knowledgeable. As well, they're willing to work with customers to create colors other that what is normally available. I recently asked to have a paint color tinted and they were able to do that for me. As well, when I needed to replace some siding on my house they were able to mix the paint to match what I had already. Really appreciate them being able to help with my upgrades/renovations.

Best place to buy plants. My garden gets better every year largely due to the healthy plants and…read moresage advice I get at West Star.

First time visiting and purchased a gathering of pepper plants and other veggies. Excellent help,…read moreproprietors were friendly and knowledgeable. Can't wait to get our purchases planted. Thank you - we will be back often!

An expertly curated collection of quality used furniture and decor. The proprietor and employees…read moreknow their stuff and can offer recommendations of specific pieces and suggestions for optimal arrangements. There are some one-of-a-kind pieces there that make a browsing trip worthwhile. Lovely people in there, customers included!

I love coming to the Cozy Home to see what treasures I can find. They have such a great selection…read moreof furniture, artwork, antiques and one-of-a-kind items. I'm always impressed by their prices and how well taken care of all the items are. The owners are great at staging every piece so it's easy to see how it could fit perfectly in your home. I also love following their page on Instagram to see what new things they have to offer. If you're looking for great, high quality, and unique furniture and home decor, the Cozy Home is perfect for you!

Though it's off the beaten path, the Landscape Designs Nursery in McFarland is one of my favorite…read moreplaces to purchase trees and shrubs. The nursery is tucked into a forest, protecting the plants from hot sun in the summer and the icy winds in the winter, so the tree and shrubs I purchase are always in premo condition. The selection of plants is excellent as well (see the website for in-stock inventory) and if they don't have a tree or shrub that I am looking for, they will order it for me. Kristine, the nursery manager, is über-helpful and always is able to answer my questions about how to care for a particular cultivar. One word of caution, if the weather is bad, call ahead to make sure the nursery is open. They often close in inclement conditions.

It's nice to feel alive even when everything around you hasn't yet bloomed; it's nice that, even in…read moresuch a cold spring, that you can be surrounded by blooming flowers; and it's especially nice to experience the senses: the smells of aforementioned flowers, and the eye popping colors and designs that coat. That's what you get when you come to Fair Oaks Nursery, and more. Staff are all super friendly and appreciate the business. Things are a little more expensive here than that of Menards, but the quality of care is much more extensive. They love plants, they're super knowledgable about plants, and they want your plants to live and so they give great tips on how to maintain what you've purchased. Speaking of purchasing, when it came to checking out, I realized I had grabbed 12 perennials by accidental necessity, and so I was rewarded another perennial for free via their rewards coupon I received at checkout. Also got five dollars off of my purchase for spending over $50, without even knowing or asking about these deals. Great people, great plants, great earth. Love it.

With last year's closure of Johannsen's, I was looking for a new source for flowering annuals for…read moremy gardens. I am not a fan of shopping for these plants at the big box stores, since they tend to be spindly and root bound. I am willing to pay a little extra for quality plants and after reading fellow Yelper Cody D's recent review of Fair Oaks Nursery, I decided to check that place out. Visiting for the first time, I needed help getting acclimated to the layout of the nursery. We asked one of the staff members if he could assist and despite the fact the store was slammed with customers, he patiently walked me over to the location of the specific plants I sought. The plants were in great condition, with stocky stems and healthy roots. Pricing was more than the big box stores, but in line with other local nurseries like Bruce Co and Jung's. The nursery is a lot larger than it looks. I admit I have driven by this place dozens of times and had no idea they stock a broad inventory of shrubs and trees. Their perennial selection is limited, but I am spoiled by the extensive inventory found at the Flower Factory in Stoughton. There is no parking lot for the nursery, but there is plenty of street parking on Gateway Place. Based on my favorable first impression, I definitely will be frequenting Fair Oaks Nursery over the course of the growing season. Thanks Cory D!