So far disappointed in the recent changes at the local thrift shop. It used to be a place where you…read morecould rummage through lightly organized sections and discover items for art projects, the garden, or furnishing a home after a move. Finding a small project or a new piece of clothing always felt satisfying, and the store had a personality of its own. Now it feels like a cookie-cutter version of many other thrift stores. The selection is limited, the sense of discovery is gone, and the prices are surprisingly high for a thrift shop. Even the costume jewelry appears inexpensive in quality yet still overpriced. I'm sorry to make the comparison, but the earlier experience there was genuinely much better.

Community Worx, formerly PTA Thrift. The last few times…read moreI've been in, I have been literally disgusted with the condition of this store. What a filthy mess..I felt like I needed a shower. The worst section is where the DVDS and CDs and electronics are located. One big hot mess.. boxes with cds that are dirty, completely disorganized...wires all over the place...I don't know what that new slim guy does back there but it's horrible. All the sections look neglected but for the books..that is the one very nice area TENDED BY VOLUNTEERS so there's a problem here. Work ethic seems obsolete along with some of the very moody sales clerks.

Meeting Sid is worth the visit. He was super friendly to my kid and I. Found some treasures we…read morecouldn't live without!

This is the oddest, cryptid-est place I've ever been. I absolutely loved it. My friend and I also…read morehad a conversation with Sid on the way out and he's so interesting. Please, just stop by for the vibe if you can. (I will say though, I'm not sure why yelp says it's wheelchair accessible -- this is probably one of the least accessible places in Carborro.)

Matthew made a beautiful piece of furniture for our bedroom that houses our TV and also holds…read moreclothing. The entire process was so easy and Matthew was meticulous about everything from the design all the way to the install. We are thrilled with the fact that we have something that works in the exact way it was designed and is such high quality. Thank you to Woodleaf!

From the owner: Original, detailed, thoughtful. Woodleaf will collaborate with you to create a unique statement…read morepiece for your home or office. We design, build and install custom furniture and cabinetry. We are known for our design aesthetic and precise craftsmanship aka exhibit grade. Go to woodleafstudios.com for examples of our work. Especially check out our blog for our most recent projects.

A year ago my wife and I were at the Raleigh market and she fell in love with this table. She…read moretalked about it for a year. It was one of the first things we purchased after moving out of our apartment and into our home. The staff was friendly and very helpful when deciding on colors and seats. They were able to squeeze us in for a quick delivery. We highly recommend!!

I just got my custom office furniture yesterday. It is even better than I dreamed. I sketched a…read moredrawing for what I needed and they created it exactly as I envisioned it. I have other pieces from Rustic Restorations, a dining table, chairs, China hutch, bar stools. I love the solid wood creations. Thanks to Chad and Phil for helping me through the process. The best craftsmanship and customer service! They can create most anything! If you need solid wood furniture this is the place to go!

Stacy Williams has upholstered so many beautiful pieces of furniture for us, and I recommend their…read morebusiness to all my friends. Truly appreciate the professional service and quality work they do.

This is truly a great company. We just had our son's headboard reupholstered and we were wow'd by…read morethe perfection of the work they presented us. They picked up the headboard and delivered it. The crew were super nice and very professional. We recommend this company to anyone looking for a job well done. Pricing is very affordable as well. Congratulations on a job well done!!!

A few months ago after much hesitancy, we decided to seriously look into purchasing an oriental…read morerug. Remembering the ad we had seen in the N&O, I called Persian Carpets. Steve Williams answered & gave directions to the shop. We live 1 & 1/2 hours away. Within an hour of our first visit we were leaving with a wonderful rug for the dining room. Steve had guided us through the process faultlessly. Of their thousands of rugs, Steve found just the right one. The experience was delightful, fun and the rug was perfect for the area. Since then, Steve has helped us with other rugs. And we have also gotten Barak's valuable input. Without their expertise we would not be as pleased as we are. Through Steve we know exactly where our rugs were made, their designs and how to care for them. What a great experience! Yes! Who would have ever known!

Excellent selection and knowledgeable Team. There rug cleaning services are unparalleled. We love…read moresupporting LOCAL BUSINESSES!