Planned a 16 x 16 deck with their help. Went with timber tech and hidden fasteners. Waited for the…read moreMemorial weekend sale on decking...just happened to go in Friday before and was told it was the last day...wasn't on the weekend ???. Having been told all product was on sale, found mine not listed on the flyer. Go figure.Manager extended sale to my product. recieved my decking a week later. Noticed a few with damage from strapping. Once I opened the load, 10 of 38 boards had serious scratches, some had imbedded rocks, 3 of 4 fascia not usable..at $100 plus each, handling in the supply chain and shipping leaves a lot to be desired. Sales guy got Timbertech to cover and replace. After nearing completion, needed 4 more boards to finish, specifically asked for new product. 3 of 4 came scratched...again, also realized I had been sold a supersize box of hidden fasteners for 500 sq ft...my deck is 250....so half left. $480 a box..vs. $299 for 1/2 box....so out another $180...yeah, sorry about that man....not going to talk about the inconsistencies in color, thickness, quality of the framing wood.... People seem friendly enough, just not quite customer centric.

The staff was very helpful in figuring out what to buy for my deck reinforcement project based on…read moreengineering plans I had received. I bought a very large beam 6x12x12 but a few days later decided to buy an even larger 16 foot version. They had no problem with my returning the original. It was also helpful to have them forklift the beam to the top of my SUV as it was very heavy.

I am one of those homeowners every contractor dreads. I have strong opinions on what I want, and no…read morepractical understanding of how building things work. Luckily I have a contractor brother who's amazing at the planning, but finding quality supplies is often challenging. Bellingham Millwork to the rescue! They had everything I needed to make the staircase & handrails of my dreams. I didn't love the premade options available, but through them we were able to purchase all the supplies. Eliza was AWESOME to work with. Super responsive and proactive. This will continue to be our go-to supplier.

I needed material to refurbish my deck. BM helped me find…read moreexcellent Trex product. Excellent customer service.

This warehouse-style spot offers a huge selection of all things flooring and other building…read morematerials. Supply is limited to what they have in stock, but they have a solid selection of everything from tiles and hardwood to butcherblock counter tops and even some bathroom fixtures. I appreciated that the majority of items were clearly priced, and (while I'm not exactly an expert in flooring prices) there appeared to be some good deals. The guy who works there is really friendly and helpful. They also have a well-done website with current in-stock items and prices. This is definitely a no-frills warehouse environment, but would be a great place to do some shopping if you're looking to finish up a home remodeling project.

I like shopping here. They have it all, the help knows more than the goons at Home Depot and it's…read morelocally owned. They are also willing to bargain sometimes.

From the owner: Builders FirstSource is a leading U.S. supplier of building materials and building products for…read morebuilders, contractors, and remodelers, providing trusted products, industry expertise, and support for new construction, remodeling, and home improvement projects. Our Ferndale, WA lumber yard serves customers throughout Custer, Blaine, Bellingham, Lynden, Lummi Island and surrounding Puget Sound Area. We provide framing lumber and other essential building products to support residential construction and remodeling projects. With reliable service, convenient pickup and delivery options, and knowledgeable local expertise, we're proud to be known as builders' first choice.

Great resource in Bellingham from laser machines to make signs or anything cut precisely or a burn…read moreto leather, wood etc. Also have co-op farm supplies (chicken feeders waters) and building materials like corrugated roofing and chain link fence!

very helpful and good prices... I'm having a hard time finding the foam seal strip for the metal…read moreroofing... there is no standard size that works... but overall the sheeting is good and they will cut it to size for you

This place is a woodworker's dream. Not only to the sell exotic woods, but they sell it in much…read morelarger dimensions than most speciality wood stores. The staff are all helpful and knowledgable. Windsor is now my go to for exotics! .

Knowledgeable, with great advice on wood products. They carry a wide variety of materialsread more

After a horrible experience with a Bellingham hardware store, your staff went above and beyond to…read moretry and locate the items I needed. I handed them a fitting (I did not know size of) that I needed a tap and die set for and they took the time to figure out exactly what I needed. Even though they ended up not having everything on my list. Thanks again!

I walked in on a Saturday looking for a compression angle stop. I have no clue what it is except…read morethat it is a plumbing part. My clueless expression must have shown on my face because the gal at the front desk ask if I needed help. (I later learned her name is Lily) she lead me to the plumbing section and spent some time looking through the rows and rows of straight stops and angle stops hoping to find the right fit. After 5-10 mins she got another staff's (Gabriel) attention asking to help. So together after several minutes and few trips back and forth along the plumbing aisle, they patiently figured out the difference in size fitting between a copper & iron pipe. In the end, Gabriel found the angle stop that fitted the water filter to my bidet. Shout out to Lily and Gabriel for their dedication to assist customers in need. The management should be proud of these two team members.

I was visiting my dad and doing some yard work for him. I had a lot of leaves to pick up so I…read moredecided I would bye a blower vacuum and wanted to support the local shop. So I went to Ace hardware in Bellingham and talked to an older gentleman that I felt should know their products. I told him that I needed a blower vacuum to suck up leaves. Now I figured he would realize that the leaves were wet since it was raining. He showed me the Toro blower vacuum and he said his brother in law has this and it works great. I took it home and started to try and suck up wet leaves and it kept getting clogged. I finally gave up. and just raked the leaves. The clerk never did tell me that this has a mulcher and works best with dry leaves. I have a blower vacuum that just sucks up anything at home. I went to return it, because it wasn't doing what I was told it would and since I don't live there, I couldn't wait for the leaves to dry. I was told by the same guy that sold it to me and one of the younger clerks that I can't return it. They gave me all kind of excuses and I finally gave up. I will never shop there again. I would not have had this head ache if I had gone to Home depot or Lowes. At least they know what they are selling.

Love their pricing and gardening stuff. Indoor planters are cute and fertilizers. Great place to go…read morefor any household projects

The best place ever. Amazing deals, great mission (volunteering and job programs and of course…read morerecycling) Every town should have 10 of these places.

Limited selection of good and very overpriced. Did not felt welcome by staff. Sad they couldn't be…read moremore welcoming .

It's all a tad overwhelming. You might want to snap some pictures on your phone in the various…read moreareas in the warehouses and the yard instead of trying to rely on just "brain inventory". Just the amount of things to try and take in is staggering. All sorts of sizes of wood, but also trappings that have come out former schools and hospitals and you normally might not find. Just one note to be extra careful roaming the property. There are a lot of edges sticking out and watch for sharp objects (i.e. nails) on the ground. I probably would not bring a child in tow. In addition to building materials, there were quite a few quirky items for sale and you never know what's going to be around any corner. Maybe something you need, or, you might find an unexpected treasure. When we visited the hours were rather limited: Saturday 9am - 2pm, so you might want to check the website before heading over.

I was up in the Ham recently helping a friend find a used door for a project, and we decided to…read morecheck out the Reuse Center. Located in a couple of buildings where Britton Rd. meets the Mt. Baker Highway, this large "store" is more like a junkyard full of salvaged building parts and treasures of all kinds. If you're into upcycling, re-cycling, and salvaging this is definitely the place to come! Their selection is unmatched, easily beating out other local salvage stores both in selection of building materials and price. And the owner is super nice and helpful. He truly has a passion for the business and the movement, and it shows! And wandering this property is like visiting a museum - with parts and pieces of recognizable area schools and other demolished buildings, that the Reuse Center clearly, painstakingly took apart, categorized, and stores on its property. Where I struggled, though, was with the unsafe feeling of the property - most notably the dusty, musty large garage/warehouse where much of the wood products are stored. There is a LOT of stuff in here. The aisles are very narrow and all sorts of building materials are stacked high. I know this type of store is never going to be "pretty" like a Home Depot or anything, and I totally get that. But it just didn't feel safe in there, with only one entrance/exit, confusing pathways, and LOTS of combustible materials. I felt relieved when we found what we were looking for and were safely back outside. There's also a cram-packed separate garage area with thrift store type finds, though it was very haphazardly arranged and the items were slightly interesting, again with super narrow aisles that were hard to navigate. The outdoor salvage yard area is full of all things interesting, lots of metal, and would be a fun place to find things if you were super creative with used materials. A lot of it was pretty junky, though, and looked unusable. I can see this spot being a place I would go again if I couldn't find my used/salvaged materials at another location. We did end up finding a door, and at a very good price, so I can't fault them for that. Maybe if they were able to get rid of some of their inventory, it would be a more fun place to shop at.