We've used Martha for multiple Kitchen Design projects and have had a great experience with…read moreexcellent quality. She's highly responsive and a great person to work with. Highly Recommend !

Ok, as long as you don't mind some somewhat sloppy seam cuts, leaving gaps and having to re-caulk…read moreyour kitchen sink due to very low quality supplies used by her friends who install for her.

Hosea's painter team did nothing short of a miracle job. Really…read more I wholeheartedly recommend you go with them. You can't go wrong. I appreciated his teams' skills and most importantly his ethics, honesty and integrity. I recruited Hosea and his team for a risky paint job due to the unusual designer type of paint we were going to use. Also, I had a very tight deadline at risk of not being able to move in. Every painters told me they needed at least 2 weeks or more to finish it, even with a 3-person teams. This even included a large national paint companies (those who specialized on commercial or corporate buildings). Hosea's team were able to finish it in just about a week or slightly more, allowing me to move in right in time. I used a designer paint complex to handle and prone to mistake from inexperienced painters with this particular paint. As expected, they made a mistake, but owned it without creating difficulties. The end result ended up very fan-tas-tic, above and beyond expectations. And the pricing (certainly not cheap) was rightly fair and quite reasonable I think. I am so glad I selected Hosea for this impossible mission job. It was a total success. Attached are photos before/after the job. Paint was from Farrow & Ball with the exception of the windows trim (Sherwin Williams).

I worked with Laura at Charlestown Home Improvement on two interior design projects and was…read morethrilled with both experiences. In one, she created a beautiful, thoughtful design starting with a completely empty space; in the other, she helped refine and enhance the design of my home using some existing furniture and recommending new pieces where needed. Laura listens, asks the right questions, and offers creative options without being pushy. Both times, she created spaces that I am truly proud to call home. Highly recommend!

Pros: better selection of lumber than big box stores; good quality building products…read more Cons: expensive, limited tool/supply selection, mixed service, limited hours. Don't expect amazing service if you are a homeowner. These guys generally cater to contractors and don't seem set up to help homeowners doing small and mid-sized projects. I grew up in a family of contractors, and generally know what I am doing, and was frustrated to be looked down on by the guys in the store and have my questions brushed off. The "yard" staff are great and helpful, but the desk staff less so.

The delivery trucks from Arlington Coal and Lumber park in front of my driveway, in order to…read moredeliver to another house on the street, even though there is plenty of room for them to park in front of the construction house. The drivers just sit there and look at me, knowing full well that I need to get in and out of my driveway, and they make zero effort to move, for twenty minutes, because they completely lack human consideration. This happens weekly on my street. Also, I turned into their parking lot (near Mass Ave) when I needed to turn my car around, and a worker came out and wildly gestured at me to get out of their parking lot. This company has caused me considerable issues and delays by parking their trucks in front of my house and driveway weekly, while their drivers sneer at me, and then they throw a dramatic fit when I try to turn around in their parking lot.

My experience could not have been better. Chris Sawicki knows his product backwards and forwards. I…read moreoutfitted a bathroom, he knew the ins and outs of each product and saved me lots of time by guiding me through the selections easily. He worked with me to find exactly the look I was seeking, and handled a few changes for me as well. Chris also worked directly with my contractor for final numbers and delivery details, all the while keeping me informed. This exceeded any of my expectations. Their product line is top notch, and pricing extremely fair. Make an appointment so that your sales person can reserve the time needed to work with you, Monique's is not a big box store with run of the mill items and sales people wandering about (if you can find them) with limited product knowledge. Everyone I met there was professional and very knowledgeable. It was a joy to shop at Monique's. I'll be back and will recommend anyone I know to Chris at Monique's. Thanks for being the best part of my bathroom renovation! Paul

Moniques has a good selection and decent prices but once the order is complete the assistance is…read moreterrible. Hassan happily took our order but when certain items were back ordered or defective, he would not return calls/emails. We finally got some help from Derek. Do not use Hassan!

Angela and Eddie came to my home to see if some of my upper cabinets could be repaired. That was…read morenot an option so we chose to replace our upper cabinets. The Creative Design showroom is a great place to see your options. Sarah was our designer and was able to provide a rendition of what new black uppers would look like with our existing cherry lower cabinets. Angela coordinated everything seamlessly and always responded to any questions or requests. Eddie was in charge of installation and was great. I have already recommended Creative Design to our neighbor who loved how our kitchen came out. The whole team was a pleasure to work with.

Enza was wonderful. She took the time to explain all the different choices and options. They…read moredelivered my pantry cabinets exactly on time. I am thrilled with both the service and quality of the products purchased. I plan on buying all the products there on the next portion of my renovation.

Designworks Company has given us outstanding service and finished products. We are customizing and…read moreupdating our condo. Designworks gave us a sparkling new hardwood floor and cushiony top-of-the line carpeting on the 2nd floor for the first job. Paul came highly recommended by friends and quite frankly when you see his work it sells itself. We went with them even though the estimate was higher than another contractor because this company bases their estimates off the costs of the highest priced supplies. The real cost depends on the quality of product you choose to have installed. So these estimates are truely accurate if you want the best product in your property investment. Given the amount of stress I was under due to planning our wedding in 3 months, moving and changing employers, working with Designworks was a stress relief. When the work was complete my house was sparkling. They vacuumed the entire house, no foot prints, saw dust or any trace of their presence was left behind! They handled demolition, moving heavy appliances out of the kitchen and recommended tiling for the entryways to preserve the life of the wood. Being a new homeowner I was so thankful for Paul's knowledge. He clearly communicated all costs and any decisions we had to make. We just hired Designworks to update our bathroom venthilation system and toilets this past April,2012. Again, so happy with the work. For all our future home improvement and customizations, I know where I'm taking my business.

We used Paul at DesignWorks Company for two smaller jobs at our house, and we could not be more…read morepleased with the attention to detail, communication, and overall quality of work. We struggled for over a year to find someone to help us retro-fit our lower cabinet and counter top for a new cook top. Then we found Paul! He made sure to present us with the best possible options and then executed it wonderfully. When I decided I needed doors for my office, Paul was the first person I thought of because I wanted the job done right and to look great. I am so happy with the outcome. I highly recommend him!

Just used Watch City Kitchen and LeBlanc Contracting to redo our kitchen. Anna and later Rebecca…read morewere very helpful in creating the design. They understood what we wanted and suggested design that would work well. They assisted in choosing cabinetry, flooring and counter tops that all worked well together. Tom came originally to scope out the construction details and what would need to be done ex. vent for stove through attic, sub panel for electric system. Once the construction started Eric was the lead carpenter. He supervised the whole project. He was great. He kept us informed about what was happening when. He also introduced us to each of the sub contractors who came to do work. All were pleasant and professional. They put protective coverings on floors and doorways to limit dust. At the end of each day they cleaned up and vacuumed the work area. When one of the cabinet doors came in the wrong size, there was no question about replacing it. One thing I really appreciated was that construction did not start until they had received all of the cabinets, flooring, countertop etc so work went smoothly and was completed without delays.

I am so pleased with the work of Watch City Kitchens and their contracting partner, LeBlanc…read moreContracting. We had them install a new kitchen island and re-do our backsplash. We worked with Alyssa to help design everything, something she has great skill and a true eye for detail. She didn't try to push products or oversell us. If anything, she provided some suggestions on how to lower cost (used remnants for the quartz countertop; suggested comparing costs to Home Depot). Once the design was finalized, I was extremely impressed with Eric, the contractor who installed the island himself and oversaw the other contractors. He was excellent communicating with me each and every day. He noticed some inconsistencies in the wood on the cabinet doors of the island and immediately ordered new one (he still installed the original and came a few days later with the new doors). Everything was just so professional. I haven't had too many experiences with contractors in the past, but every one I (and my family, for that matter) have had for the most part have been negative. The project doesn't start on time, finish on time, guys no-show for no apparent reason, etc. This was the opposite. Watch City had the chance to move up the timeline, which fit into my schedule. As a result, the project was done a week early. If you're looking to do any sort of work on your kitchen, definitely give Watch City a look.

I give this soap all the time, for guests, for presents, teachers gifts. You can buy them…read moreseparately, or in a 'crate' or small cotton bags you can hang on the door, they smell great too, and I leave some in my closet. All organic, natural soap, plus they give some of every purchase to good causes. check em' out at www.nesoap.com

I highly recommend Local Root for knife sharpening. I have been using LR for years and always the…read moreresults are amazing (and extremely prompt in timing, etc.). Pricing is fair and reasonable. LR's set up for appointments, drop off and pick up (and paying) likewise is incredibly user friendly and easy (trust me the easy statement is very important for me given the difficulty some places are with using their web sites, etc.). My knives have lasted years and will last longer. Again, I would highly recommend Local Root for your knife care.

Awesome service and easy to schedule! My knives have a new life now after being neglected for…read more10+years.

I had a great experience at my glass workshop here! It was very fun and calming experience. The…read moreclass fits six people and it starts with an overview of glass cutting techniques. Then you get to make a creative piece of your own. I made a coaster with a flower design. It didn't come out perfect but I love it anyway!

THE CUTEST LITTLE STORE! You simply must visit. Unique, quirky, colorful homeware, most of it…read morehandmade. Lots of glassware, dishes, and other small home goods. Generally things are on the pricier side but that makes sense for handmade, unique items. A great place to shop for presents! They also have classes where you can make your own coaster or small plate from glass, which I can't comment on since I haven't taken one, but hopefully I will in the future!