Mattress Quest, Chapter Two…read more Home Furnishing Liquidators, in the Radio Shack building. Moderately sized showroom with the bedroom section in the rear of the store. As we made our way towards our destination we greeted a couple floor staff and said we were just test driving mattresses trying to find one we liked. An older lady walked with us towards the back and explained the Serta brand offerings, also advising us to lay on each of them. We assured her we would do just that and will report back when done. We spent more time here than we had at the previous home furnishings store because we found that we both liked the Serta iSeries. The iSeries being a mix between foam and wrapped coil, producing a perfect balance between firm and soft support. After narrowing it down to just one of the many in the series, we made our way back to the manager's desk. I had a few questions that I wanted to have answered before seriously considering dropping $2500. My first questions, and I was much more tactful about this when asking: "is the price negotiable?". I love a good haggle and I hate paying too much. I was kindly informed that Serta is fair trade and sets the manufactures prices regardless of where it is sold. The store selling it has no control over price, and therefore cannot offer a discount. I was then told that she offered two types of credit line if I couldn't afford to pay cash (slightly miffing me). One was with G.E. Money Bank and one was with a slightly less reputable company that had high interest rates for those that didn't have good credit. This was very disappointing so I started in on my other tactic: "Ok, if I pay you $2500 cash right now, what else would you throw in?" hoping to get at least a couple pillows and a mattress cover or cheap metal frame. Sadly, this also proved to be an exercise in futility because she was not negotiable on freebees either. Not even local delivery right here in Baker. She said that she believed the owners were having an in-store incentive of $200 when you bought over a certain amount next month, but was not sure and told me to check the flyers in the next few weeks. If I can find another retailer that sells my particular mattress I will buy from them just based on the underwhelming conversation with the sales lady.

We bought two recliners in 2013. The second recliner was special ordered, but did not arrive in…read morethe six weeks promised. We received in in late January/early February, when it was supposed to arrive before Christmas 2013. The chairs are poor quality. The fabric is already beading up and sagging, after only 1 year, and we do not even live in Baker City full time! I contacted the store and they are unwilling to honor their product; and the person I spoke to (Ken) was extremely rude to me. We will not buy at Homr Furnishings in Baker City again.

I had Jason tear out all of the old carpeting and replace it with Mohawk Revwood laminate flooring…read morein the hallway and family room, about 1000 sq. ft. and carpeting, 900 sq. ft., in the bedrooms. Jason is a very good communicator, unlike many contractors, and was on time daily. He knows what he is doing. He is very knowledgeable and experienced and does the job right. Very committed to make sure the customer is happy with his work. I would definitely have him back to do any flooring in the future.

Jason installed hardwood and carpeting for me. His work was insurmountable. His work ethics are top…read morenotch. I would highly recommend Jason. His work on a scale of 1 to 10 was a 10+

Bakers Best Painting have done multiple jobs for us. Their work was excellent from repairing a…read moreroof, painting to pouring new concrete. They do the job right and keep to their schedule. We highly recommend. K. Stokes

Bryan and his crew did a fantastic job on my homes. I was amazed by their work and how thorough…read morethey were in wanting to go above and beyond their tasks. I found them to be extremely knowledgeable, time efficient and they "cared" about doing a good job and pleasing their customer. I would definitely recommend them. Very pleased. Thank you so much.

Professional designing with deadlines met, superior quality products, and great follow-up. I was…read moreimpressed to see the plumber, tiler, and electrician all plan together and coordinate the project.

From the owner: With over 40 years of experience, Doren Tile & Stone fabricates & installs solid surface…read morecountertops, offering an extensive selection of Granite, Quartz, Marble & exotic stone. Plus, we offer a huge selection of ceramic and porcelain tile in our Showroom. We provide installation for your project or if you’re a “DIYer” we’ll walk you through the process each step of the way. Owner Scott Doren, is a OR licensed, bonded & insured General contractor, which means he can facilitate your entire project from start to finish, from tear out through completion.

Our home was really in need of a professional deep cleaning and I'm so glad we called Dave! He…read morecleaned our 20 year old furniture, tile floors, and carpets and I can't believe how good everything looks! We have been caregiving young and old family members (including pets) for the last several years and had some nasty stains, but they're all gone now! Dave is very meticulous and professional. He was always friendly, on time and did exactually what he said he was going to do. We thought the price was very reasonable and we'll be able to wait a few more years before replacing any carpets or furniture. Pat & Jim

Dave did a fantastic job cleaning the carpets in our home. He was very knowledgeable, prompt, and I…read morewas very impressed with the care and thoroughness of his work.

Devon and his crew completed transformed our dull, cramped and poorly insulated rancher into a…read morebeautiful and spacious, near passive-home modern bungalow. Prepare yourself, this is quite the journey! They completely removed a space-wasting fire place in the center of the house, opening up the space into a lovely open concept living room, dining room and kitchen. While removing the chimney, Devon discovered several dangerous mistakes the flippers who sold us the house did to the support structure in the ceiling, so he also had to install 2 large beams. He knew I really didn't love the idea of the beams sticking out, so he came up with a solution with the engineer to hide them and now you would never know just how much work is hiding behind that Sheetrock. I sleep much easier knowing that the bones of our house were brought up to and beyond code by Blue River Building. They also installed 'outsulation' and new siding and windows. Previously our house was perpetually cold in the winter and sweltering hot in the summer to extremely energy efficient and comfortable. Our kids rooms had these cold walls that would eminate a chill, but not anymore! The change I most love is a show-stopping 5' round window that is the focal point to the beautiful half moon patio. I hope the pictures do it justice. The finish work on the window is so meticulous, I know everyone took a great deal of pride in making it as perfect as it is. What was once a 'blah' house is now the envy of our neighborhood (I get stopped pretty regularly with compliments!) We also had them install new fences based off a design I found on Pinterest, and Devon translated it beautifully for our space. Blue River Building also built a new shed I jokingly say is our earthquake shelter because it's built so strong. We love everything Blue River Building did to our home. It's a breath of fresh air to walk into the space, and anyone who had been in our house prior to the renovation is completely amazed it's the same place. The biggest and most important changes are hidden, as they should be, and my husband and myself know that every penny invested in this house was put to good use.

Took waaaaaaaay longer than promised and went waaaaaay over budget. They don't bid the job and…read morestick to the price quoted. They charge for time, materials, and overhead (10+%). The guys are very nice, but sloooooow. When you are paying $70/hour (plus 10%) per guy and they are taking their sweet time doing your project, the bill adds up fast. Consider hiring someone who will give you a firm price at the beginning of the project and will work quickly to keep costs down. Devon has his guys doing all aspects of construction (except plumbing and electrical) including tile installation (which they are not proficient at) which added substantially to our cost overruns. It would have been cheaper if he subcontracted the tile work out to a crew that only does tile work and is therefore quicker at it. Be aware of cost overruns and funky bookkeeping. We never got all of the receipts for our project and could not verify if there were any inappropriate or fraudulent charges. Of the receipts we did receive, we were charged for items that his crew needed to do their jobs like screwdriver bits. If we are charged for these items, then they should be left on site when they were done (they were not). Cannot recommend this company to anyone. We ended up using another company in Lincoln City to finish our project, and they did an excellent job for less money and on time.