We remodeled our kitchen a few years ago. When I designed our new kitchen one of the items I wanted…read morewas under cabinet lighting. I went to every big box and light store in the metro area. I just could not find what I was looking for. (Said Bono). Either the lights were too bulky or didn't fit my measurements. I could have strung a couple of sets together to run the length of my cabinets but then that would not have looked clean. That is when I found Southern Lights. They say the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Well have you driven south in the evening and see Southern Lights? We worked with Megan who was FANTASTIC! She educated us about the exact set up lights I was looking for. They have LED tape lights that you can actually cut to a custom length. Perfect! Those lights are bright enough to light up my kitchen yet are dimmable too. Megan also showed us some new electrical covers that are not your standard switches. We absolutely love these lights! We've been down to visit Southern Lights a few times over the years and most recently to check out their big tent sale. They have a huge tent sale in the Spring and in the Fall with lots of great deals. I would say if you can't find a light at Southern Lights, then it is just not available. If you need any lights, be sure to check out Southern Lights and be sure to say hello to Megan.

Our staff assistant helped pick out vanity lights that worked well with our cottage theme. One of…read morethe lanterns came Broken. We didn't install it until 3 months after purchase when we opened the box and noticed this. Got a new lantern replaced without charge. Will be back for more as we continue to remodel our home.

Bare bulbs in basic ceiling fixtures light provide harsh and inadequate light for the Wendy loft…read more At the moment. 6 months after moving in I've gotten around to ordering lighting fixtures from 'Lightworks' an awesome little family company that renovates old fixtures, designs and makes new fixtures and just loves lighting. I've spent several visits just sat on a bar stool in the shop talking to Charles and Kathryn while Wes walks through and the new puppy tries to get into the showroom. They are lovely people. I've bought some plain pendants with 18 inch hand blown glass globules 'shades' that will cover two bulbs. Charles and Kathryn gave clear advice on all sorts of things while listening to what I was trying to achieve. Excellent. I've also commissioned them to renovate a standard lamp (circa 1920s) that mum and dad bought as a housewarming gift when I moved to Seattle in 2000. Charles and Kathryn loved this and told me that if it was being sold today they'd expect about to get about $2,500 for it. WOW, that's added a couple of zero's onto what mum and dad paid for it! Looking forward to the fixtures being made and arriving

I had an art deco lamp (see photo) which I rescued from being thrown out at my office many years…read moreago. The lamp has served me on my home office desk but recently the switch failed. I thought about fixing it myself but decided to hire a pro. Finding a place which restores old lamps which also had good reviews required some research but with the assistance of Yelp. I finally zeroed in on Lightworks. They did an excellent job of restoring my lamp. In addition to replacing the switch they also replaced the cord. They even found a plug which is appropriate to the era (see picture). They are not easy to find. They are located at the back of a rather large building with several tenants. Go north on 14 th Street from East Hennepin about 3 blocks until you reach Winter Street. Keep going straight across Winter on 14 th. It dead ends after about a block and Lightworks is on the left. In addition to repairs they have a nice selection of light fixtures which are restored originals or replicate vintage fixtures. Great if you have an older home. I highly recommend.

I came here with a friend to help her pick out lighting for her home. She needs overhead lighting…read morefor her bedroom, kitchen, and a fan/light combo for her sunroom. I happily joined to live vicariously through her life successes. And damn! I was blown away by how many beautiful fixtures there are! There was so much that was beyond my imagination. There were modern, vintage, mid-century, and luxury lights. Our style is mid-century modern, and we picked out a few that fit that aesthetic. Though, I would say there were just a few lights in the style. They were also somewhat limited on lighted overhead fan choices. But the best part was the customer service. We were able to build a "wish list" with an associate, where every item that piqued our interested was populated under her new account. There, you can review all of the details and customizations (like color, type of lighting, finish etc). There also seemed to be a lot on sale which was a treat!

Best lighting fixtures in Minnesota! I love the staff and variety that they have to offer.read more

My Casablanca fan stopped working properly on the first three speeds. It would eventually start…read morespinning, but only slowly--when it should have been moving air like an airplane! I found Jason, "The Fanman," through ChatGPT. I called and explained what was happening, and Jason immediately took the time to talk with me and explain a few things I could try myself. Since my fan is mounted high on the ceiling, I had to hire an electrician to take it down. Unfortunately, it wasn't a simple fix, so we shipped it from Oklahoma all the way to Jason in Minnesota. He repaired it, and they shipped it back surprisingly quickly. The total cost was actually less than I expected. This Casablanca fan is 34 years old and had never given us a single problem until now. We really didn't want to replace it, and thanks to Jason, we didn't have to. I probably called him two or three times during the process, and every time he was polite, helpful, and patient. His staff was great as well. If you have a Casablanca fan that needs repair, I honestly believe Jason is the guy to call anywhere in the United States. Heck, for all I know, he may even repair them from overseas--I didn't ask! Great service, fair pricing, excellent communication, and a successful repair on a 34-year-old fan. You can't ask for much more than that!

Cannot recommend this company more highly! My vintange (1980's) Casablanca fan needed a fan piece…read morereplacement. The part was purchased and sent but we had trouble doing the installment ourselves. We ended up after several lengthy phone calls returning the fan for their assistance. Both Jason and Jack were instrumental in the final repair and I am so very grateful for their expertise, patience and kindness throughout the repair process. An excellent conclusion to a repair story that doesn't happen that often! Thank you Fan Man Lighting!

Friendly, professional, and knowledgeable staff. Prices and selection are very good. We buy from WT…read moreregularly, not just during construction or remodeling.

Stopped in for a kitchen island pendant. Employee was helpful and even searched on line for…read morepossible options. The showroom had lots of choices but nothing exactly perfect.

Great service and attention to detail!…read more Quality products, Delta and Bertch... We have remodeled two bathrooms and felt the quality products at reasonable prices.

The sales assoicate at Gerhards in Rochester was very helpful in identifying multiple options for…read morekitchen and bathroom faucets to fit my needs and the showroom was really nice. I ended up purchasing my particular Delta faucets elsewhere and installing them on my own, but I know that plumbers prefer purchasing from a plumbing supply store like Gerhards. They definitely excel at offering options for high-end/specialty projects. I appreciate Gerhards being able to directly serve customers and plumbers alike.

Mike vs. The Trimmer Tantrum My Ryobi trimmer was winning…read morethe battle until Mike stepped in! After removing it, I was unable to twist on the spool and bump housing back onto my Ryobi 40V grass trimmer. Mike was friendly, knew exactly what to do, and was genuinely happy to assist. A+ for showing me how to re-thread the spool. What could have been a frustrating afternoon became a quick fix thanks to his expertise and great attitude. It's rare to find someone who goes the extra mile with a smile. It's customer service like this that keeps me coming back to Ace. Mike, thanks for getting me back to trimming in no time! --Renee W.

The customer service is what makes this hardware store stand out and why it's worthy of 5 stars…read more Immediately when you walk in, an employee is there to assist you. In my case, I needed a new valve and line for the ice maker on my fridge. Immediately the employee let me know what aisle to go to and then another employee came to help me figure out exactly what I needed. It's a HUGE TIME SAVER compared to walking around aimlessly at big box hardware stores! PRO TIPS: - Sign up for their Ace Rewards program. It's free and you'll earn back on it. - If you live in the area, check the local coupon mailers because sometimes there will be a nice percent off coupon to this Ace store. - They have had items such as kiddie pools when other big box places are sold out.