It may take a couple days to full go through what this place has. It can be dark in some rooms and…read moredirty, but it's worth it!

I love thrift stores, antique store, and garage sales. But in the Chicagoland prices are insane,…read moreeveryone seems to thing they have gold. On tv show you see people getting awesome things for very cheap, but I've never experienced it, that is until now. This place is absolutely amazing! This place is exceptionally dirty, unorganized, and has no rhyme or reason, and I wouldn't have it any other way! It is a thrifters dream. Don't wear something nice, you will get dirty. If you have allergies, take a Claritin before hand. It is worth a visit, trust me! They have furniture, China, glassware, lamps, art, kitchen stuff, old nuts/bolts/fittings, old tools, and more. They have a little bit of everything. It's a labyrinth of small paths, dead ends, strange rooms, all full to the ceiling with stuff, literally stuff hanging from the ceiling.

The staff was friendly and always moving to keep the place running smoothly. Unlike most "antique"…read moreshops, most of the items here are NOT overpriced by their sellers (some are, but most are not). The building was formerly a medical facility so the "booths" are exam rooms that are well-lit and well organized. There are a range of sellers, from typical nostalgic toys and games to the usual novelty glassware, Pyrex, trading cards, clothing, books, VHS tapes and DVDs, records and CD's, some framed prints (we purchased one) and mirrors - even live plants. You can also find a range of old cameras that make nice decorations and other shelf-fillers and conversation pieces. Maybe you need a flip-top hinged wood box to sit on your table that you open up to reveal a clock when you want to know the time of day, instead of looking at your watch or phone. Maybe you're old school like that. This place has your back. The store has 3 levels, and all are clean, spacious, and well organized. There are a couple of niche "tricks" and novelties but I won't spoil the surprises - go see for yourself. Also there were a few pinball games and arcade games (bring your quarters) to keep little ones entertained, if they aren't constantly asking you what a cassette is or what you do with that GI Joe action figure. The layout and presentation by the vendors is imaginative with plenty of clever lights and scents. On a humid summer day the plethora of window AC units supplementing the main HVAC worked wonderfully. The owner has gone out of their way to decorate the common areas in clever and entertaining ways. As a nice plus, because this was a medical facility there were actually spacious and well-running bathrooms, not the mop closet smelling like mold, RAID insect spray, mustard gas, and livestock that most antique stores throw a toilet in (which generally has about a 25% success rate of actually flushing). The entire place is wheelchair accessible and has a functioning elevator, although fitting a wheelchair in every aisle of every booth is not possible. However, I bet the very kind staff there or a fellow peruser would be happy to help you. They even have a never-used porta-potty dressing room to try on clothing (don't be a snob, you're the one trying on used clothes). In all, I bought a couple of items and will come back to see how the stock has rotated. Pro Tip: go to the checkout area first near the ground floor entrance; they sell canned booze like Truly and several varieties of beer as well as water and novelty flavored sodas and root beers. There are also packaged snacks and candy. Do this first so you can enjoy your sundries as you stroll this expansive joint. We were in there for almost 3 hours and didn't get bored. My only regret was not knowing I could have enjoyed some adult beverages while doing so.

I've never been to this new location or the old one. What a nice surprise. The place is amazing…read more Three floors with incredible booths. Each vendor does an incredible job making there treasures stand out. The check out room has check out lanes with conveyor belts like grocery stores. How cool is that!

Paraphernalia is a gem. I use the word in the most literal sense, because if you walk toward the…read moreback of the shop you'll find some of the most beautiful jewelry in Will County. There's aquamarine and opal earrings, peridot and garnet bracelets, diamond and pearl necklaces, emerald and ruby bands...you'll be in awe by the selection inside the long glass cases. I began going as a kid, tagging along with my dad when he would buy my mom piece of jewelry for a special occasion. I loved accompanying him and having a say in what he should get her. The last few years I've gone on my own, spending many hours trying on diamond engagement rings and wedding sets. Sue, the owner, has always been gracious (and patient) in letting me wear and admire ring after ring. Some of her rings have a good story behind them, and I always enjoy hearing where certain pieces came from, their style, etc. (Fun fact: her oldest ring is over 200 years old!) Last December, I FINALLY bought a ring from Paraphernalia, which I like to refer to as my "back up engagement ring". The antique engagement ring--dating back to the 1890s--has a row of five stones of mine-cut diamonds and alternating sapphires. It's simple, it's elegant, and--most importantly--it's from an antique from a shop I cherish. For those of you looking for a piece of jewelry, I encourage you to pay a visit to Paraphernalia before walking into any other jewelry store. Once you see all that glistens and sparkles inside Sue's glass cases, you're going to want to stay awhile and try on all of them.

Charles is amazing! The merchandise is breathtaking! I remember when he had a multi drawer cabinet…read morewith old postcards. I could just sit there all day reading them. The older furniture is just as incredible. I will always recommend his stores!

This store is kind of in a blind spot but the employees are always nice and helpful and of course…read morewe usually spend too much there

A variety of women's clothing in regular and plus sizes. They have a clearance rack, basic sales,…read morecoupons, and other saving features via their credit card. My mother has purchased many items while I have just bought a top or two. It has your basic styles, nothing particularly unique. The staff I have encountered have been friendly, helpful and polite. Aisles are wide, which is helpful if you have a physical disability. They carry a few shoe options but it would be great if they carried more. Additionally, more clothing options for adult women would be helpful, too, as they seem to cater to the "junior" crowd. Additionally, higher-end clothing for plus size would awesome. The store is bright, well maintained and set up nicely.

We adore this mom and pop shop and its official greeter, a black and white mix named Thor. They…read morehave hours on weekends throughout the month, which is advertised locally, by word of mouth and on Facebook. Garden items, holiday decorations, vintage books, collectibles, household, furniture, blow molds, and so much more await your visit. Their prices are very reasonable and you never know what you will find. It is definitely worth a drive.

I love this thrift shop. The workers are very kind, the shop is clean and has some good quality…read moreitems in it. I can tell the organization is involved in the community and serves others outside this shop. This is one of my go-to thrift stores to donate or shop at.

A small but spotless building with numerous items for sale via this nonprofit, religious org. The…read morevolunteers and staff are always polite, friendly, engaging, and helpful. They carry tools sometimes, furniture, women's, men's and kid's clothes, housewares, jewelry, holiday decor, some pet items, bedding, toys, tchotchkes, and more! It is a great store that gives back to the community members. It is supported by donations of goods by locals. Prices are reasonable and they have a lot in this little store. They have a dressing room! I reccomend visiting the resale boutique and donating items. You never know what you will find!

We love this store! They have such cute home items and great gift options. They support many local…read morecrafters to show case some unique items.

First time coming here, recently came here just to casually browse and see what this store had to…read moreoffer. It was a cute little home decor store with a fair selection of home goods and practical finds. Prices here were fair and staff was quite friendly. Overall, it was a solid casual visit.

I bought pretty much all of my furniture from Hometown Furniture. They have great deals and their…read moreproducts are much better than anything from Value City or The Roomplace. I purchased a sofa and loveseat that were made by La-z-boy and I paid much less than I would have at their gallery. The quality appears to be the same as I would expect from the manufacturer. I've had them almost 2 years and not a single issue. I changed my mind on the coffee table and end tables that I ordered and they took them back and gave me store credit for the full amount (without restocking fee). One of the items I purchased was damaged from shipping. When the delivery guys took it out of the box, they noticed it was damaged and ordered a replacement. The replacement came about 4 weeks later as promised. The staff is helpful and not pushy or in your way. They are there to answer questions and help find what you want. They have a ton of different designer catalogs. If they have a promotion going on anything you order in the catalogs can be purchased at the promotional discount. Shipping was pretty much 6-8 weeks as promised for all of my orders. You really can't beat the prices or quality of furniture. I'll definitely be going back to Hometown.

Calling all Plainfielders, J-Town peeps, Napervillians and every surrounding town! If you're in the…read moremarket for new furniture, maybe a new home, or a refresh on your older furniture, give HOMETOWN FURNITURE a try. They're located off Route 30 in Plainfield. A small business owner, helping out his home town with great values! Hometown is stocked with wall decor, kitchen tables, sectionals, loveseat, dressers, wall decor and more! Don't judge it by the outside, go inside. Russ met us from afar and allowed us to browse the store, without being hounded by any sales pitches and no upselling. As I walked through the store, they have a kids area in the back-with cartoons playing-bring the famiy in and pick out your new family room furniture and so much more. Made our way all around the store and saw the company had genrously placed out complimentary snacks! Lazy Boy recliners from $199, I kid you not! I ended up buying two Lazy Boy recliners at $299 a piece. Go in and check it out for youreslves. Did I mention you can order from HOMETOWN FURNITURE online?? And you can customize your apolstry! Five stars all the way! Thank you for the wonderful customer service. Will be back in for more furniture.