Pono the leather doctor came to repair and reupholster our 6 dining room chairs. The bottoms of…read moreone chair had broken. It was an old set over 50 years old and my moms. It has sentimental value , so i decided to reupholster all 6 chairs. Pono couldn't match the fabric but searched and found something that was very close. He came and repaired all six chairs at a very reasonable price. We had a little bit of communication difficulty in the beginning, but that was speedily resolved. I am so glad that he took the job as others refused to come to our house to pick up the chairs....we would have had to drop them off at their repair shop. The chairs came out beautifully and I am happy with the job, well done.

We've had our futon sofa for over 20 years. It's comfortable and had a lot nice features. On New…read moreYears Day, the frame cracked right at the join. Unfortunately, the company it was purchased from was no longer in business. I didn't know who to call so I decided to check Yelp by inputting "futon sofa frame repair" and clicked on get estimates. To my surprise I got 5 responses all saying that my frame was repairable which made me quite happy. All had different suggestions based on the pictures I posted in my request. I selected The Leather Doctor Hawai'i because not only could he fix the frame but he could also fix our dining room chairs. He even had connection for getting the backing of our sofa cover and pillows replaced. I definitely made the right choice. A couple days later Pono came to the house to look at the "damage". He said it was definitely repairable. He would glue the original piece together, add a bracket behind it AND put in another "leg" for added support matching the color to the original as much as he could. Looking at our dining chairs he said just the webbing needed replacement as the set was also over 20 years old. The covers were fine. I was very pleased with his honesty as my husband and I thought we needed new cushions, etc. He left saying Thea, his assistant, would be sending me an estimate. The estimate came a few hours later. The best thing about all of this was that we didn't need to scramble to try to rent a truck to bring the items to him as neither we nor our friends own one. Everything would be completed on site. That was definitely a PLUS! Once I agreed to his estimate, Thea called for scheduling. Pono arrived promptly. Very courteous, friendly and respectful. He explained each step he worked. I was impressed that he notched the wood so that the board could easily rest in. It was centered and the tops of both boards matched. It looked like it was meant to be there. While the leg paint dried, Pono worked on our cushions. Again explanations were given as he replaced the webbings. The chairs now are comfortable to sit on and we no longer feel like we're "sinking." My family and I couldn't be happier with the results of his 5 hours of work. When the work was completed Pono cleaned after himself and took our sofa and pillow covers for repairing. Thank you, Pono. You are a gem!!!

I highly recommend LPH, Phil does outstanding work and is very personable. He restored our 30-year…read moreold couch, it needed cleaning and tinting and a little stitching on a back panel. It looks brand new now and we are so glad that we found him. Mahalo Phil!

Phil is amazing. He full restored my 12 year old sofa . It's just like the day I got it…read more Pick up and delivered Phil is very professional and easy to work with. Cant say enough about the excellent job Phil did ..,having someone like Phil on the island means you can restore your furniture properly.. highly recommend

The best place i've found, for reliable, quality, friendly, small engine repair and maintenance…read more This place is my favorite part of dealing with small engine troubles!

I've been a loyal customer of Windward Shoe Repair & Small Engine for several years, regularly…read morebringing in my McLaine reel mower for service. Unfortunately, my most recent experience was so unprofessional and concerning that customers should be weary. I brought my mower in for a straightforward clutch belt and throttle cable replacement -- routine work that does not involve any mechanical engine repair. The mower was running perfectly beforehand and still looks nearly new. From the beginning, communication between the owners, Mindy (front office) and Bill (repairs), was disorganized. After dropping off the mower, Mindy called to say I needed to return to pay a deposit and obtain a claim ticket, even though Bill had already issued a "temporary" non valid one, unbeknownst to me. Further, pricing is not posted anywhere, and the shop does not provide written estimates or itemized invoices -- only a texted credit card receipt showing the total amount paid. When I picked up the mower, Bill stated he replaced the throttle cable without removing the fuel tank, which is highly unusual given the tight access. I also noticed freshly mowed strip of grass along their driveway and wet clippings dried onto my mower, despite the fact that I never mow wet grass and always clean the mower before storing it. Upon arriving home, the mower would not start/run at all -- despite running flawlessly before the repair. I called Mindy immediately and was told to bring it back. When I returned, Bill abruptly vociferously refused service, said he was "tired of working on my mower," told me to take it to a shop in Waipahu, and walked away! I had never accused him of anything; I simply reported that the mower no longer started after being in his shop, and that something appears to be amiss. This situation is concerning because Hawaiʻi law recognizes an implied warranty of workmanship: when a shop accepts equipment for repair, the work must be performed with reasonable care, and the equipment must be returned in at least the same working condition unless the customer is informed otherwise. No such warning was given, and the failure occurred immediately while in their possession for non mechanical parts replacement. This was not the first issue. A couple of years ago, after a carburetor rebuild and throttle lever adjustment, I asked Bill to replace the air filter. Upon mowing, the air filter cover vibrated off. One of the clips had been broken during service and reattached without disclosure. I had to return to pick up a used replacement. Amost a year later, the throttle cable came loose again, though I had no receipt to reference. Honesty and professionalism matter. If something breaks during service, disclose it and fix it. In my case, the mower arrived running perfectly and was returned unable to start/run. Instead of addressing the issue, the Bill loses his temper, refused service, and walked away from once a loyal customer seeking resolution. A final note: according to the DCCA Hawaiʻi website, the business license listed under "Windward Shoe Repair" expired in 2014 and does not reflect the current operating name "Windward Shoe Repair & Small Engine" which is not listed or registered. Based upon my recent experience, as well as an expired license alone should give consumers a pause, therefore I cannot recommend this business!!! Caveat emptor!!!!

This review is long overdue, but Yelp deleted my previous draft so this took longer than I wanted…read moreto post. I had a going away gift for a Cub Scout pack member that needed to be done at the last minute. I searched Oahu for engraving shops and came upon Engraving Hawaii. Previously I had passed by it a couple times while walking around the Schofield Exchange, but never looked in before. I walked in and there were two customers in front of me. Nick was helping other customers and told me he would assist me as soon as he could. When it was my turn, I explained what I needed and when I needed it, but Nick explained they had an influx of rush jobs that needed to be completed. He let me know that it was unlikely to be finished by the requested date, and I was ok with it, because I tend to follow the saying, "Poor planning on your part does not necessitate an emergency on mine." That evening, I receive a text message from the shop requesting I proof-read and approve the layout. They got the layout exactly how I requested and I quickly replied it was perfect. I was afraid to think that it might get finished in time, but their quick draft gave me a glimmer of hope that it would be ready in time. The next day I got a message telling me the item was ready. I rushed over to the shop and sure enough it was completed and looked fantastic. Because of Engraving Hawaii, we were able to present the award at the banquet for the departing member! I was so impressed with the friendly and professional service. The team is really customer-focused, and based on what I was hearing from their interactions with the other customers they were going to try everything in their power to get requests just right. Cheers, Nick!

Great work, super helpful, 10/10 recommend to anyone who needs a personalized gift in a timely…read moremanner

Went to them for assistance on repairing a special backpack,- turns out they couldn't do it…read more But.. the owner and her son helped us find another business that we're able to help us! They were so nice and I could tell they felt bad that they were not able to help us. They even brought 2 chairs for us to sit on while they helped search for a company for us. I just think it was thoughtful of them to go to the trouble in trying to help us.

Had my headliner done at Waipahu Upholstery. Awesome quality with honest work. Fast turnaround for…read moremy car. Adequately priced. Will go back soon for more work.

Well known pillar and n the community owns this shop! Super low prices, especially on high-quality…read moreand high quantity items!

Her English language skills are poor; difficult to describe work needed on phone…read more She insists that I bring the boat to her shop, which is too small to maneuver my 26'7" Glacier Bay into.

Daniel and the team at Restoration Furniture Repair did an amazing job refinishing a coffee table…read more We unfortunately overfilled a potted plant and caused water damage, but you can't even tell once they fixed it and the resulting table is stunning! They were so easy to work and communicate with and online payment was easy.

My move to Hawaii was hectic and a lot of belonging was broken. Main thing my golf cart arrived…read morewith hanging wires. Joe was very competent, kind and on a place figured out issue. Come back on next day to check if it's charging and driving. Amazing service, worth it. Recommend

This place is such a gem!! Al was very accommodating and such a nice guy! Recommend 10 out of 10!!!…read moreHis team was fast and efficient and such a quick turn around!!

So I needed to have my motorcycle club patches sewed on. One of my pals recommended Al's. Called…read morehis shop to see if when was a good day to have it done. He said come over the next day since he had a previous engagement and had to close up shop early. Next day came and I went down to his shop. He looked at my patches and new vest. He asked how the patches are to be designed. Showed him the arrangement and Al said "Ok!" Told me to have a seat, I was like, "Oh, you gonna do it right now?" "Yes!" Chee hoo! Waited maybe 30 minutes and he came out with the vest. Everything looked great! And the price was reasonable! Will recommend Al to my friends. And I will be back to redo my LX470 seats!

I wish I had taken a "before" photo of the car seat in my Tahoe, but I didn't. Trust me when I…read moretell you that the leather was worn, cracked, with a torn seam that was erupting foam. All from years and years of my okole sliding in and out. I considered just getting some wet okole seat covers but decided to just have this seat repaired. SO, naturally I went to Yelp to find the best upholsterers. That led me to Aloha Upholstery, and I'm glad it did. It's a mom-and-pop business, owned by a wonderful older Korean couple, Mr. and Mrs. Lee. They've been in business for fifty years. They know what they're doing. We decided on a price, and I dropped my car off there in the morning and by afternoon it was finished. Check out the photos. It looks brand new! One note - they do not accept credit cards, cash or check only. They did such a phenomenal job, I didn't care.

They gave me estimate of $350 to fix the ceiling in the car but told me that I need to bring it…read moreearly morning. I found a day to bring it in the morning and they acting like they see me first time and new estimate is $650. It's like doubled within couple days. I just wasted my morning