The Container Store sure lives up to its name! Offering a vast array of storage and organizational…read moresolutions that cater to every nook and cranny of your home or office... Whether you're decluttering your pantry, revamping your closet, or finding clever ways to organize your craft supplies, you're likely to find what you need and more. Exceptional selection, helpful and friendly staff, and well-organized and inspiring displays. A mecca for organization, but be mindful of the pricing... The Container Store is a fantastic resource for anyone serious about organizing their space. The selection is unparalleled and the staff is generally helpful. The store itself is a pleasure to browse. However, be prepared for potentially higher prices compared to other big box stores. Have a plan in mind before walking in...to avoid possibly feeling overwhelmed by the abundance of choices! Be sure to ask about their rewards program to save on future purchases!

I walked into my first Container Store years ago in the Houston Galleria area. I lived near the…read moreWalnut Creek branch for years, and since then I find an occasional urban area (like West Des Moines) that has one. I'm naturally attracted to merchandise that can be used to store stuff. At the same time, Gayle would advise that I buy less "stuff", thus minimizing any further container purchases. So here I was in West Des Moines, primarily to look for luggage at REI. And much to my pleasant surprise was this Container Store, just an easy stroll away. I wandered around for a while imagining the possibilities. I ended up with some hangers (which for some reason we always need) and a couple cool storage boxes. Sorry Gayle. :)

We went to the Altoona Menards looking for a water heater. They had a large selection of choices in…read morethe store. We approached an employee and found him (Gary) to be very helpful and knowledgeable regarding the questions we had for our needs. We decided on a tankless version. Gary made sure we had all of the information needed to make the transition from a traditional water heater to the tankless. We truly appreciated his efforts, as it made the whole experience a little easier.

It was a very positive first trip to their Ankeny store, which is well-illuminated, stocked, clean,…read moreorganized, and has several helpful employees. The spacious parking lot made the whole visit easier. Pricing is competitive. They are open both early and late, making them a definite option when in need. We used their app to traverse the store, making the whole trip more manageable due to the store size. They had multiple options for every home need that we came for, and we were especially pleased with their garden section.

Another great experience! Thank you Zac. Hung my TV, shelves, secured my dressers and even removed…read moreall of the moving boxes from my house. This busy professional appreciates you!!

I used Zack on several small projects. We have a long Honey-do list and he was consistent and…read moreprofessional. So we moved to one of our bigger projects. My back stoop has started to decay and always had a rise too high for my gait. He had to ponder on this before he came up with a suggestion. In one day, for about 1/2 of his anticipated cost, he fixed the crumbling cinder blocks and created two new steps. I trotted up and down them four times when I got home out of sheer pleasure. Really, if you need someone who will honestly tell you if he can do a job and count on him to show up when he says and finish with a product you are happy with, go with East Village Handyman.

I love this store so much. The products are amazing and staff treat me like an old friend…read more If you haven't been recently, stop in and say hello to the new manager, Mindy. If you aren't close, they are great about checking inventory if you call.

I have to admit, this place is like a candy store for adults. I was bouncing from item to item,…read morewanting it all. I was surprised by some of the colors and patterns I hadn't seen on these beautiful wares before. Yes, it is quite pricey. But wouldn't your next dinner party look great wearing this? Or even just placed in your kitchen? I know mine would...and now I'm one cast iron beauty closer! The price is the reason for four stars. Some decorative Dutch ovens can be over $300. But, hey, you didn't need that second kidney anyway, did you?

WOWSIE... what a find! One of the coolest n fun places around to shop and/or just browse! Zhoosh…read moreis a friendly Thoughtfully and artfully curated store that has a comfortable, swanky museum-like feel n vibe. Stocked with forever changing new and seasoned treasures!! Worth a stop n lookey-loo!

From the owner: Home Decor, Accessories, Vintage Furniture, Lifestyle, Styling and Staging Spaces and Special…read moreEvents. Products: Wall Hangings, Rugs, Wall Art, Light Fixtures, Accessories, Candles, Kitchen Wares, House Wares, Chairs, Couches, Benches, Coffee Tables, Faux Florals, Faux Greenery, Lifestyle Accessories, Text Tile. Services: Furniture Restoration, Upholstery, Home Styling, Home Staging, Special Event Gatherings, Art Workshops, Space Rental. Location Facts: On Vintage Main Street.

Erie Construction Roofing great. They worked until they were finished and cleaned up when they were…read moredone. If you cant afford getting your roof fix Erie Company is a great place to choose. They do financing which that is a big help and they are taking a big risk. Most company don't do that. They want the money up front. Erie Company will do what they can for an affordable price for you.

Sales staff are very knowledgeable, friendly and easy to work with. Installation crew finished our…read morehouse and garage, including a thorough clean-up, in two days. I've recommended Erie Construction twice in the month since our roof was installed, and would definitely hire them if/when we decide to upgrade windows or siding.

After my first job with Mike I was super happy with him. However, I used him again and this time I…read morewas so displeased. It was not funny. We hired Mike to remove a bar and to fix the ceiling after a leak. He charged us $150 to remove the bar. He then told us that he would charge us $300 to put the bar back in place and fix the ceiling. We had told them at that time that we would be using wall paneling to repair the ceiling. We had wall paneling on the ceiling at that time in another spot. When it came time to do the repair Mike showed up on the first day but lost his keys in his car and spent the entire day trying to get his keys out of the car rather than calling a service to do it for him. So he blew the entire day. On Wednesday I don't know what time he showed up because I had an appointment but when I got home at noon he promptly left and didn't show back up and until late afternoon and only stayed for an hour. After which he had a allowed argument with his wife over speakerphone about missing Valentine's Day dinner. He then left my house and returned late afternoon the next day after I made several calls to him trying to figure out where he was after. He stated he would be there the next morning. Very little communication. This type of behavior went on for days. When the job was complete, Mike tried to charge us over $1,600 for putting the bar back in and repairing the ceiling. I might add that the ceiling portion was 3x 20 ft Wall paneling and then he had to put the bar back in spot which was in two pieces. At this point he had severely damaged many pieces of the bar and the assembly around it. He had also left pencil marks on the ceiling which for some reason he thought was acceptable. Mike is not a licensed contractor but actually a handyman. This whole ordeal spent over a course of 4 days. Something that should probably have taken place in one day. At the end my husband and I ended up completing the job ourselves because Mike didn't show up on the final day except to pick up his tools when I told him we finished the job ourselves. For the pictures you see below, he actually wanted $848. After completing the job he then told me that his price was $125 an hour and said that he had worked over 15 hours which he can't even account for because he was so spotty in showing up and not showing up and he would come and go and take off for his wife, his children or to go shopping or to eat or who knows what or are even for other clients in the middle of working for me. To me, this now meant he was changing the original price that he had given me from $300 to something more. I do not recommend this company or this person to anyone and I've included pictures of his shoddy work. I should also mention that Mike wanted to decide what materials to use in my house and when I said no he was very upset. I had to go down and explain to him that he does not get to decide what materials are used in other people's house. I told him I was using wall panels and a specific one and he said he wanted to use a certain type of product and spray paint it. When I said no he was very upset and said that his idea was a good idea and that the people buying my house would have liked his idea. I am an interior designer and I'm very good at what I do. My house sold in one week in this very bad market. Obviously I know what I'm doing. I'm also going to include a letter that Mike sent me that was extremely rude regarding his displeasure about using the materials he wanted.

Excellent. Very responsive to messages and very professional in the work completed. Definitely…read morewill seek him out again for any future projects.

Jeremy was easy to work with. The work was completed on time and done well. He was great to work…read morewith and consulted us on all problems and costs. I will go to him in the future.

I'm so thrilled with the job Jeremy and Jonah did replacing heavily scratched engineered wood…read moreflooring. They did an amazing job, on budget, and were a pleasure to have in my home. These guys are really great, which means you might have to wait for availability, but so worth the wait!

The very BEST "hardware store" I have ever experienced. I've been in the green industry for 48…read moreyears/founded "American Lawn Care" and ran it for 30 years/graduate degree from ISU. Porter Hardware is the most honest, most capable, most reliable "rental" company I've ever experienced. Trust them. I always will.

We took our snow blower to this place to get it.Looked at. When they call, then ask if we would…read morelike, get it fixed or tell us what was going on.Now they're charging us to get it, fix.And even though we have warranty, understandable is not part of the warranty, but at least they could have just called.And let us know if we would like to get facing consult with the customer.They didn't do that. It's very disappointing for small business to do like this to a customer.