We bought a gas fireplace insert from this store. I thought I'd leave a review for other people…read morelike me who saw his ad on craigslist and wondered if it was legit. This is a little bit of a long story, but we actually have two gas fireplace inserts, one we bought at Rich's, and one we bought at Cascadia. I'm going to compare the experiences here, so you can see the difference. About a year ago, we went to Rich's and bought a gas fireplace insert. They have a showroom with lots of sales people who can answer your questions. You can see all the stoves they sell and even get financing. We bought a gas insert there that works great. It has multiple settings for the flame, blower, and even has lights. It can be set up to work off a thermostat, and you have choices in what you want the surround, background, and logs to look like. It's also very radiant, so we hardly ever use the blower. We just turn the thing on and soon we're toasty. Rich's set us up with their install people, who pulled the permits, ran the gas line, and did the electrical. They were easy to work with. They came as a team on install day and did the whole thing in a couple of hours. All total, we spent about $6500. Now, I'm not here to review Rich's, I'm here to review Cascadia. I wanted to explain my Rich's experience so I could compare it with what you'll get from Cascadia. $6500 was a lot of money to spend on a gas fireplace. I looked around online and found an ad on Craigslist for an insert + installation for $3000. I emailed the guy to find out what store they were and to see if I can come take a look at the fireplace in person. He emailed back and gave me directions. Cascadia is a small storefront in North Bend. They don't really have a showroom to speak of, and when I told the guy that I was there because of the Craigslist ad, he took me to the back of the store and showed me the three fireplaces he had set up. He turned them all on and explained that they were the same BTU, but the cheaper one was less efficient. I could feel that the other two were more radiant, but they were $1000 more. We opted to get the cheap Craigslist one (although the others sounded like a good deal too). We were set up with a local contractor to do the install. He came out with a partner a couple weeks later and did the work over the course of a day. We had paid for a remote but the installer didn't have it. I called Cascadia later, and was told that they would mail it to me. They did. The fireplace itself is pretty simple: on, off, high, low, and a blower that you must turn on from the side of the unit. There is a remote control, but it's basically just for turning it off and on. There was no choice for log setting (at least I don't remember if there was a choice), and the background is just black (no fake bricks or anything). It doesn't work off a thermostat. It's not as radiant as our first fireplace, so we use the blower more. It's set to heat the same amount of space, but I imagine it might use a little more gas. We just installed it, so we'll have to wait and see after it gets a bit more use. I'm giving Cascadia 5 stars because the sales person was helpful and responsive. I asked a lot of questions about the fireplace we bought (why is it so cheap?), and he gave me satisfactory answers. I feel like a $3000 fireplace was a great deal, and exactly what we were looking for. We really don't need all the additional bells and whistles, just something that will reliably heat our space. If that is what you're looking for Cascadia is a great place.

Mark was completely Awesome. My husband and I shopped other stores and came back to Mark because…read morehis price was the best and he was open and upfront about everything. He waited for us to make it in even though it was after business hours! The installer was also fantastic. We have referred several people because we had a very positive experience.

Truly a good place, Always all employees are really kind and friendly to everyone. The place in…read moregeneral is always clean, and they also give out free popcorn to customers on the right side of the entrance. Their popcorn is always really great, and crunchy. And they have 1 dollar snacks like Kit Kat , snickers, Hersey's and a lot more. I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for wood and if you're a bit hungry.

A true local hardware store! Got my baseboard trim there and they were amazing! Absolutely…read morerecommend them.

Staff were helpful when I had questions about something related to my vehicle. I had to track down…read moresomeone and it took awhile to find a person...but, I got what I needed and jetted out!

The Ace claimed culture of being customer friendly and helpful has been tainted by new management…read more Now days they don't even carry half the items you need, instead they modeled the store and inventory more closely to a Walmart and the staff are young kids without home repair knowledge.

Good selection of high quality stoves and stove pipes and complete installation packages for a…read morevariety of styles. I dealt with Mark who took the time to explain the customary ways of doing what I intended to do, what pipe recommended where, the differences in pipes, etc. Most important when one of the 5 pieces I ordered arrived UPS with a dented top and body, my job was going to be held up if I had to wait long. He had a replacement delivered the next day. When you buy components for a wood heat system, you want quality and safety. This firm has what you want and compared to other providers I looked at the price was good.

i posted a review after having a negative experience with the installers and it's only fair to the…read moreCompany to say that Mark my salesperson did get in contact w. me after receiving my email feedback via their website. he was very professional and offered to send the installers back out to finish the job at no charge or to refund my labor charges. i elected to have someone else complete the install but in the end i do feel i was treated fairly by this company. the stove will be installed next week

Reasonable prices. I picked up a shower door here and it has been rusting from the inside out since…read moreinstalling. I had to caulk it all over to seal it but it was cheap. I like their kitchen counter and cabinet options.

Fairly average and mediocre quality. Eva, Christine, and a hit n miss crew of installers. I only…read moremet Eva once for measurements. She was 30 minutes late for our appointment. My agent and I both had to drive in 50 minutes of traffic. We got to the house on time but had to wait for her. She was pretty cold and spoke just a few words during the meeting. There were some frustrating incidents and arguments during the cabinet installation that could have been completely avoid. Overall I was barely satisfied. I had to push very hard to get some of the quality issues fixed and it involved multiple trips. I will do much more research next time before I pay someone to do any work in my house again.

This store has just about everything one would need. Great owners and a super cool old school feel…read moreto it. Worth a trip just to check it out been a customer since the 80's

This place is a do-not-miss. How long has it been since you've visited a real, old-fashioned,…read morehardware and variety store with personal service thrown in? The selection here is phenomenal - you'll find things you never knew existed and didn't know you need until you spot them. The owners are friendly and gracious, and the store has been in their family for generations. It's well worth the stop just for the charm and the incredible selection. Local trail maps? They have them. Oilcloth? They have it by the yard. Toys? Yes. Decorative pottery and graniteware? You bet. Screws, nuts, and bolts? Yes, and the owners will even help you fabricate whatever you need to fix your what-have-you. I love, love, love this store, and you will, too!

It took me a long time to get a good crew to do some structural floor work, but I am glad I chose…read morethese guys. Their no-nonsense attitude was what I liked most. They appeared, inspected the subfloor problems and provided me with a direct schedule on the spot. Well, the outcome is excellent the floor is now as solid as a rock, there is no more annoying squeaks and the finish is beautiful. They left no mess and even adhered to the schedule. No underhanded expenses, merely equitable labor. I am glad I have at last found someone who knows how to get about a floor.

We are so glad we went with Wise Choice!…read more After meeting with several contractors, my wife and I chose them to do an addition to our house. We first learned about Wise Choice through Yelp, and although we were initially nervous about choosing a contractor for such a large job (they gave us the best estimate, by far!) without a personal recommendation, we couldn't be happier with our decision. They were great to work with throughout the entire process, from architectural and engineering plans, permitting, and the actual construction. The project manager, Sergiy, and foreman, Bogdan, were very honest, helpful, and responsive every step of the way. The project was completed pretty much on budget (with only a couple of unforeseen issues outside of their control) and on time. We love the results, and several people have commented that the addition looks like it should have been there all along. We can't recommend Wise Choice highly enough!

Bought a sink cabinet - on a strict "no returns" policy - only to find the quartz sink top did not…read morefit the wooden cabinet. The opening of the top drawers would be blocked by the quartz top edge. This must have been known to GS when they set up these items in their showroom.

This is the cheapest place in Seattle that I have found for granite and quartz, BUT buyer beware…read more If you know how to cut, handle, seam, and polish edges, then this place is a good deal for you. If this is your 1st time buying or installing stone do not step into these waters. If you choose to ignore that advice, you do so at your own financial peril. I have been buying granite here for 11 years. Twice my order has both been cut correctly and ready when I showed up. Seriously, 2 times out of maybe 20. You have to measure your stone before it is loaded, inspect corners and edges. There have been a few times when I provided a template and the cuts we still off. MEASURE BEFORE YOU LEAVE. If it is wrong and you leave, they will not fix and you will not get a refund or credit. Will not. As stated, stone prices are cheap, there is little to no haggle room on the stone, but they make their profit in fabrication: the cuts. Be aware of that when you are discussing cost. There is also wide margin on their sinks, fixtures and cabinets - especially vanities. The cabinets are plywood flat packs and quality is in line with IKEA. I would advise against a cabinet purchase here, but I am a cabinet maker so I am by nature bias. They put gas the glue for a couple weeks and some people hate that smell. In summary: cheaply priced, but quality stone, zero customer service during or after the sale, and it is on you to make sure it is all correct.