Alcher did a great job restoring an heirloom rocking chair for us. They were communicative and…read moreflexible throughout the process.

I have nothing bad to say! I just don't think the company exists anymore perhaps. I have tried…read morephoning too, and I don't get an answer. They have contacted me now, and I will let you know how it goes. I think I may have had them help me when I lived in Chicago ten years ago, and if that memory is correct they were excellent. I

T&D was fantastic the entire process - prompt, clear about needs and price, and professional. We…read morehad two sconces installed in our primary bedroom and a ceiling fan replacing a chandelier. Initially scoped to have it all done in a day, the initial technician walked me through the complexities of hanging the sconces (mostly, wood in the walls requiring some workarounds and clever drywall cutting). As such, the ceiling fan had to wait, but David from T&D called me immediately and said he was able to secure another technician for the next day. Each of the two technicians were great - communicative, cleaned up after themselves, and asked preferential questions of me about how to approach projects instead of just drilling and destroying willy-nilly. I'm super happy with how it all turned out. We have some drywall repair to do anyway from a previous leak in the bedroom, so having some small rectangles cut through the wall were hardly a big deal. I plan on using T&D again in the near future and recommend them to anyone.

Working with T&D was a flawless experience from start to finish. Denise scoped the project with…read moreexceptional attention to detail. My ceilings are 21 feet high so scaffolding was needed to remove a fan and change out several LEDs both on my ceiling and balcony. (Note that other contractors' estimates really botched the plan on this.) Greg and Alex were amazing! They assembled the scaffolding twice with lightening speed, replaced the undercabinet lighting in my kitchen, and changed a switch. They were so fast and efficient that my project came in under budget. Greg is a true expert when it comes to electrical work. Having worked with electrical contractors for decades with some mixed results, I can't recommend T&D Electrical highly enough. Their price was very reasonable.

I cannot get over how much I love my dining room fixture. It brings me so much joy…read more I looked for a light fixture that was rustic and unique for almost two years. I happened to find Hangout lighting when I googled lighting stores in Chicago. I fell in love with the pictures I saw so I quickly emailed H.L. Stef got back to me and I set up an appointment to talk about what I needed for my dining space. I gave her the measurements and she explained the algorithm for finding the right amount of light for your space. That was one of my concerns. I was worried that the amount of light would not be enough. Thanks to Stef the light is perfect and we were able to add a dimmer because it is very bright at night. I went with the amber bulbs and I love the copper touch. So beautiful! I was so lucky to get all of this done a week before the quarantine in March.

I recently renovated my master bathroom and was in need of statement fixtures that also provide…read moregreat lighting. I found Hangout Lighting and they helped with my decision! Turned out so nice and love supporting a small business that custom makes fixtures with a reasonable 2 week lead time.

This family business has been in the Bridgeport neighborhood for many many years supplying lighting…read moreneeds to everything from residences to businesses to even churches! As you drive down 31st & see Lock Street (near Archer Ave) - stop by and tell them what you need! From that stubborn, hard to find lamp bulb to the halogen in your track lighting - they can have it for you!

Wonderful family owned business!! The employees are extremely friendly and helpful. If for some…read morereason they do not have the light, etc. they are looking for, they quickly try and locate it for you or give you suggestions on where to find what you need. I would never go anywhere else!

Peter Pechianu is a "Lighting Consultant" at Lightology, a Chicago store filled with practical and…read moredecorative lighting fixtures--across ceilings and walls. It can feel overwhelming at first, but Mr. Pechianu is an excellent guide, with more than 44 years of experience. Yes, we talked. He focuses on you: there's no rushing or scurrying, glancing over your shoulder to see who else has arrived, checking his phone, or disappearing only to return with a "now, where were we" restart. Of course, do some preliminary homework before visiting: bring photos of the location, explain what you're looking for, and consider your budget. Mr. Pechianu will help narrow down your options and show you whether they're available on one of the floors or on the store's website. I'm also happy with the after-purchase service. For example, after the sale, I needed to contact Peter, and he returned my call and emails right away. Keep in mind that a third party makes these fixtures, so ask about delivery times and review the return policy.

I attended an event at Lightology and it was lovely…read more The staff were exceptional. They were gracious and welcoming. They offered kind and helpful service. The sales rooms are gorgeous. The inventory is plentiful, with anything you can imagine. The rooftop multilevel terrace is magical. It offers gorgeous city views with a charming touch of the curved walkway feels like you are in an enchanted forest. They hosted their event perfectly. On every turn, there were bites and beverages. They clearly know how to create a lovely party. I found a lamp I loved and perfectly unique light switches. If you are looking to create a great vibe in your home, Lightology should be your first stop.

To say we had a wonderful experience with Blacklite Electric would be an understatement. Neville…read moreis everything you could hope for in an electrician: talented, easy to work with, reasonably priced and very friendly. We had a difficult time getting quotes from other vendors, but Neville responded right away with a comprehensive text including his reasonable fee structure and details for scheduling, which was done easily via text. What separates Neville from other electricians is rather than simply addressing whatever single issue you're having, Neville takes more of a systems approach to your home. We called concerning a single fuse we thought was overloaded, and came to find out the whole house was wired to only about three or four separate fuses (we could already tell the house wasn't wired very well from when we'd replaced a few light switches). Neville essentially "re-plumbed" portions of our home, properly distributing the various loads on the fuses based on location and usage, while also upgrading a lot of wiring. None of this was an "upsell", on the contrary, most of it was work we'd already suspected needed to be done before his diagnosis. All the work that was done was discussed and explained up front, with estimations for how every many hours each would take. We haven't blown a fuse since anywhere in the house and take comfort in knowing our electrical system is Neville approved.

I had a lot of fun with Neville who crushed our last minute project. I didn't know how complex an…read moreelectric stove would be and he made the time to help us run the cords through the ceiling.

Pardon the pics as they were closing and turned off the lights... but I just wanted to show how…read moremany beautiful options they have and big this place is. We worked with Davis and he was super helpful and attentive. They have lights, fans, and other indoor and external fixtures and decorations. We will definitely come visit again.

I truly wish I had nicer things to say. Crest has been a Chicago staple and when I finally was…read moreready to upgrade my lighting again I went back to the place that had been tried and true for me years ago. But it seems that era has ended. I came in a hot mess, I have no design skills. I relied on the sales person to help me and I thought she was amazing. She was kind, patient and seemed to really get me and my condo style - benig "vintage" and wanting to modernize was beyond me. She was super helpful and made me feel like she knew exactly what I needed. That was until I left the showroom. I ordered two ceiling fans from her that day, it wasn't cheap. I also ordered one I'd found on my own online. I hired someone reputable to install them for me and I was all set. But then they left and within days the two I purchased from Crest (different manufacturers) were both on the fritz. Hard to believe for sure, but both manufacturers agreed this was a fluke and they both had inherent issues requiring replacement. And then I had to replace them, which meant I had to pay for the labor again. One of the fixtures is in a room I hadn't needed the fan for in the first year. But then I did, and it didn't work. At that same time I noticed the on/off switch wasn't working properly either. I called the manufacturer and they agreed it was a warranty claim and to call Crest to replace the wall switch. Not something I feel comfortable doing on my own. When I talked to Crest, they said they'd order me a part and well... they did but never called to tell me it had come in. I called on my own three weeks later and they said it was there waiting for me. I verified I could wait for the weekend to get it. Of course they are closed on Sundays so It had to be during the short Saturday hours. I raced to get there in the window only to find a lot of confusion. It wasn't waiting for me at all. The woman who said she'd call me was there and surprised I was asking questions. She said she hadn't heard back from the manufacturer to answer my question about paying for labor, and they all just threw their hands up and said they couldn't help me because the manager wasn't there. Let's just say it's the end of an era and I won't be back for business in the future. Good luck with your purchases after you leave the store.

I blew out a wire while putting a cover on an outlet. I tried for 2 hours to track down the…read moreproblem and I finally called Euguene . He was dependable and thorough and he figured out the problem in 10 minutes. Great guy with fair prices. You should feel very good about hiring him.

Super quick service, thorough knowledge, and solved my electrical problems for a reasonable cost.read more

Have stopped by this location on two occasions. Both times the staff has been great, helpful and…read morewilling to offer ideas and look for items to satisfy my picky taste. The store has a decent sized display of lighting and furniture pieces with some truly unique items I haven't seen before. Console tables and pedestals made of stone with interior lights to make the piece glow, turf life size animals to add fun and whimsy to your life/yard, and who doesn't need that.... During our visit today the lady who assisted us was very nice and even pulled photos from her phone from a recent trip to help us in our search for the perfect light. Plenty of street parking. Stop in, take a look and check out this neighborhood that hosts a variety of home stores from antique to vintage to just plan unique.

The most inovative lighting I have yet to see offered in Chicago. I bought the Itus desk lamp…read more And no, it is not cheap but it really isn't all that expensive when you consider that you are really buying pieces of art like light sculpture. Metered parking doesn't seem too hard to find around here either which is a plus if you are driving. If not I think it's right off the brown line.

We experienced several outages in our home due to faulty circuit breakers and Ryan helped us out on…read moreshort notice. He picked up the phone and reassured me that he can come out quickly and address the issue. In fact, he was able to diagnose the root cause over the phone and came prepared to resolve the issues. While fixing the issue, Ryan took the time to help me understand my electrical panel and explained the process of how he was going to fix the issue. After the work was completed, he ensured that there were no ongoing issues and that the work was completed to my satisfaction. At no point did Ryan come off as impatient or made me feel like he was rushing. He completed the fix quickly, but was very thorough in his work (something that comes with experience, practice, and being confident in the work). He was extremely kind and patient as he answered all of my questions. The rate Ryan charged was fair (i.e., no price gouging); especially given the short notice. I am definitely going to be calling on Ryan (no hesitation) for any future work that may require an electrician.

I called Ryan and got a rough quote on installing a new outlet in our old house which has sketchy…read moreelectrical and hidden mysteries behind the walls. Ryan came out promptly the next day when I requested and his work was professional and clean. He explained everything he was doing along the way and left everything just as good as it was when he arrived. His rate was very reasonable and the final job cost was very close to his rough estimate. I'd recommend Ryan for electrical work and would use his services again.