I needed some information about installing gas logs into an old metal free standing fireplace. I…read morewas there near closing time on a Friday. The Salesman spent 45 minutes on the phone, calling to California, trying to get any info he could on whether it was even possible. He went above and beyond in helping me, even as other workers were going home for the weekend. I will use them for my install and report back.

The little man in the Mandeville showroom (salesman?) was rude and unhelpful. I was looking for a…read moregas log fireplace. He had a bad attitude and was just generally nasty. I will purchase my fireplace somewhere else.

Markel Lumber is not only a great business to work with, but they also take care of our community…read morethrough generous support of our local school. Thank you!

Markel lumber is a complete dump! They keep their property a total mess! Leaving trash everywhere…read more and allowing it to fly down the streets and clog up the drains in my neighborhood! I've begged them to clean up and even offered to help for FRthey do nothing! They have zero respect for people who live near their business. I'm currently in the process of finding our where the owners live so I can collect all this trash in front of their business and bring it to their homes! Don't give them your business! The don't care about New Orleans or the people who live here.

Good place. Came here twice now to purchase lumbar for some home projects. The guys behind the…read morecounter are nice and the guys in the warehouse are kind and take the time to be sure you are getting the best pieces. Highly recommend.

Great spot. They had a nice selection of maple to choose…read morefrom. Reasonable price. They made some cross cuts on my hardwood and plywood for no extra charge...I think...pretty sure. And when I couldn't fit it all in my car, they delivered it same day for $20. Super nice. I will definitely be getting all my supplies from these guys moving forward.

I have passed this place soooo many times and admired the large boulders out front…read more After Hurricane IDA did away with much of my garden, it was time to get busy on renewal. The flowerbed/Alter originally had a wood border and it was looking shabby. I decided to invest in a rock border. On trip one , I bought 11 Colorado rocks as a nod to my Father's home state. This would give me a gauge on how many I needed. Trip 2, 22 more. All in all about 150$ spent for the border. The pond was another story with several trips until I realized I needed both base rock fill ins and the flagstone topper. I also purchased some water grass and a beautiful purple lily. Super happy with this family run biz and their help in consultation and loading. Easy to shop, grab a cart and start loading, from one rock to a truck full. no rock too small or toobig. I'm sad I don't need anymore rocks, maybe I will one day.....but dang if my yard don't look gorgeous because of them!!

This business rocks!!! No pun intended. They have a great selection of sediment, gravel, and rocks…read moreat great prices. I went there with the intention of taking care of some landscaping projects. The owner was very helpful with listening to my plans and providing recommendations of rocks based on capability to drain and aesthetics. I made about four trips in my truck to pick it up but had I known how much I really needed ahead of time, he would have delivered it for me. So yes, they will deliver. Regardless, he was kind enough to wait till I finished with my project to pay him at the end instead of making multiple payments every time I went there. Since that first time, I've actually gone back for other project needs and recommended him to friends and family. They have not been steered wrong by this company either. Definitely go check them out on Airline.

This is a great place to buy building supplies. Reasonably priced and very helpful!! Ask for Wayne.read more

Make sure you inspect this stuff. They sometimes give you some fairly crooked boards. Hold your…read moreground.

This place is very hit and miss, with prices that are also sometimes unreasonable, sometimes a…read moresteal. I priced out a few garden supplies only to find they were the same exact price as Lowe's right down the street. New or not, the items are not returnable so naturally I would choose the Lowe's option. I visit this store probably every 90 days and will find that a huge amount of items have been sitting at the same price tag for six months or more. Most of the larger furniture they take in is not in the best shape and priced over $150.00. This includes couches that have been torn up by cats and stained up. Still, I visit waiting for the occasional item that is just mysteriously priced very low. Be aware that they sometimes do have % off specials - but there's only one whiteboard at the front of the store by the cashier that indicates this.

Great spot to stop in for upcycling doors, windows, cabinets, shutters. Etc. As well as random…read morebrand new items like water filters, light fixtures, and bird houses. You never know what builder has dropped off overstock. So always worth a peek.

The Green project is a must for any DIY, creative maker, home improvement peoples or…read morevintage/historic home owner. This multiroom warehouse offers a plethora of bits and bobs from donated and gathered home improvement wares. One time I picked up an old door, an old timey facet head and some hinges. From these super economical finds, I was able to fabricate a garden gate, using the faucet as a creative spin on a traditional doorknob or latch. I love it. Recently, I eye spied, a partially used tub of tile adhesive and several random tiles. They'd be the perfect solution with someone with a tiny bathroom or counter top that needed sprucing up. You can find doors, windows, screen, light fixtures, tiles, wood, paint, and a whole host of parts that you can't pick up at any big box store. Think of the green project like a thrift store for your house or creative endeavor. Be patient and diligent, as it can be hit or miss.

This is a very important spot to know about if you own a historic home in the New Orleans area…read more There is a huge inventory of historic buildings in the New Orleans area which suffer due to the challenging environment of the region along with time that results in ongoing damage to different parts of these old buildings and it is hard to find replacement parts. The Green Project is essentially a graveyard of houses that have been sadly torn down and the remaining good parts salvaged which allows current homes to be repaired with the remains of destroyed ones. The biggest negative here is the sticker shock prices of many of the items as you are no longer getting good deals on many of the items which might have been much more possible right after Hurricane Katrina.

I recently bought flooring and was assisted by Miss Heather Hogan. Heather was VERY knowledgeable…read moreabout the product. She was friendly and thorough, addressing everything that I would need! I had many questions throughout the sale and Heather called me back whenever she said she was going to, very rare after they've made the sale. If this woman says she's going to do something, she does it! This was just an all-around good experience!

They must be out of business. The website is no longer up and they do not answer the phone. If…read morenot out of business, impossible to contact. Tried multiple times over the course of a morning and never got anyone on the phone.

Look around first, their prices are twice what other lumber companies offer. I found the same thing…read moreat another lumber company for less than half what they charge. Nice place though.