Great job on my lawn tractor, Dave picked it up at my residence, repaired and returned it. Runs…read morelike new, unfortunately these lawn tractors have plastic parts in their transaxles and are known for breaking.

Not only do they sell chainsaws, lawn mowers, snow blowers and any part you would need for them but…read morethey fix up old ones as well. They don't try to talk you into something you don't need, they just help the best they can with a repair if you need it or a new piece of equipment if that is what your looking for. They often have used equipment that runs like new after David has turned his wrench on it. Friendly, helpful nice people. Not out to rip you off. I would go to him before any large store like Lowes or Home Depot any day!! I know people that bring things for his special touch from out of the county and state.

We had an incredible horse and wagon ride to reach the great camp. We found an out of date website…read morethat says "free for seniors." It's not, but it WAS worth the cost. Others rode bicycles in and out. Then it's free. We loved our visit for the beauty and the nice intern who lead our tour of the buildings. There is no food or drink onsite. Take a picnic with you. The views are tremendous.

If you're an ADK enthusiast with a penchant for Albany history, visiting Great Camp Santanoni (GCS)…read moreis an absolute must! Santanoni is one of the last remaining Adirondack "Great Camps." What's a Great Camp, you ask? The name refers to a rugged architectural style generally associated with the Great Camps within the Adirondack Mountains in New York; the builders of these camps used native building materials and sited their buildings within an irregular wooded landscape. Think: rustic log cabin on steroids. Some even had all the comforts of home, and then some, like a movie theater and a bowling alley. Furthermore, making GCS even more badass is its designation of being a National Historic Landmark; so not only does it have ties to the Capital Region, but it's grandeur and historic significance is also recognized by 'Murica. Preach. Now, for the Capital Region-connection: Santanoni Preserve was established by Robert C. Pruyn, a prominent Albany, NY, banker and businessman. Acquiring about 13,000 acres in the Town of Newcomb, just south of the Adirondack High Peaks, Pruyn employed the distinguished architect Robert H. Robertson to design a summer residential complex. Yeah, that's right, I said complex -- some of us are lucky to have a tiny patch of land to pitch a tent on a crowded lake in upstate New York, but Albany's Pruyn family had a residential complex (at one time, complete with 27 structures!) By the late 1880s, the Pruyns had amassed enough wealth to begin planning a country estate like families of similar social status, but rather than choosing a resort area like Newport, Rhode Island, or New York's Hudson Valley, they chose Newcomb, New York, described in one publication as "the heart of the wilderness." Camp Santanoni has three main groupings of buildings: The Gate Lodge Complex, the Farm Complex, and the Main Camp; to witness its true glory and splendor, one must persevere and make the 5 mile trek from the Gate Lodge to the Main Lodge and hit all three. I've made two attempts to hit the trifecta, with ultimately one success, and both were during winter 2019. I basically trudged uphill -- both ways -- in a pair of snowshoes to get a glimpse of this beauty. The first attempt was snuffed out by fading daylight (we got a late start), and the second attempt was the luckiest, as we made on St. Paddy's Day. GCS is open to the public year-round, 365 days/year, 24 hours/day, and is accessible (depending on the season) on foot, by bicycle, on cross-country skis or snowshoes, and via a horse-drawn wagon (by reservation). (Okayyy!) From the Gatehouse, it is approx 5 miles to the Main Camp on gently rolling terrain, making for a 10-mile round trip Although the Santanoni Preserve is open all year round, many of the buildings are only open during the summer months; however, the camp is staffed and the buildings are open on their designated Winter Weekends (MLK and Presidents' Weekends, and again right around St. Patrick's Day), but it's also a beautiful spot for a self-guided tour any day. The highlight of the Winter Weekends? A roaring fire and hot cocoa in the Artist's Studio. This is when I made my treks, and it was extra special being able to tour the Main Camp with a guide, and warm up with some hot cocoa and chat with fellow hikers. Not feeling the 10-mile round trip hike? Take an easy 1-mile snowshoe or ski to the Farm for a winter picnic. Honestly, I can't wait to visit Great Camp Santanoni in the summer and fall, and even take an official tour, but there was something so magical about my winter visit that I recommend everyone who has the equipment and stamina plan a winter adventure! We are so lucky to have these morsels of American architectural history essentially in our backyard, and kudos to the AARCH (non-profit Adirondack Architectural Heritage) for their dedicated preservation work! Thanks to them, this camp, which is owned by the state of New York, and by association, its citizens, is accessible to all those curious enough to wander. May GCS and it's contemporary ADK cultural sites continue to be a beacon of preservation, and shine a spotlight on ADK life in simpler times, regardless of its grandeur.

Blair installed a beautiful stone walkway entrance into my home. It was a very interesting process…read moreto watch. He is an extremely talented man and knows what he wants the end product to look like. He even brought a huge granite stone down the hill on a tripod made of cedar branches, just amazing. He also installed a curved cedar hand rail to match the curve of the walkway. I receive many compliments. A few years later Blair did a log addition over my staircase located on the river side, which also enhanced my homes appearance. I highly recommend this talented man.

I have been dealing with Rudd and his team of experts for about 10 years and the service that I…read morereceive is always top notch . All his counter people are experts and know their products . The delivery service is always on time and eager to lend a hand. All and all we would never even think of dealing with any other company

I picked up my down comforters and pillows yesterday and I am so happy with the end result. The new…read morepillows have loft and are really fluffy, and the comforters have perfect weights. My king sized comforter fit perfectly into my store bought duvet and is already on my bed. The ticking is really really tightly woven so I can't imagine ever seeing a feather poke through...important to me to keep dust down. Every item has a handwritten tag sewn into it that it was made "with love by Elizabeth...", a very special touch! One thing to note, if you want a specific ticking you'll need to order before you have her get started. She has a single ticking available to her right now so if you require something specific you'll need to hunt down the fabric first. In a day where we're all trying to be green and eco-friendly, recycling your old down products is just one more step that everyone can do. And I'm sure the ducks and geese will thank you, too. Even your old ticking can be recycled as textiles...so take it home, bag it up, and recycle that, too!

I grew up in China which produces most of the down products sold in the States. One would assume…read morethat since China has one of the biggest down production and down export businesses, the best down-comforters should be made in China. I found it is not true once Luckily, I had an opportunity of experiencing one of Elizabeth's down comforter in 2002. In the spring of 2002, through a family member's recommendation, I ordered a custom made comforter from Elizabeth. My comforter was a special order made of half winter weight and half summer weight to suit mine and my husband's needs; also, I can use it for both winter and summer in the San Francisco Bay Area. I was amazed at the excellent quality of the comforter when it was shipped to me. The cover of the fabric was very thick, yet very, very soft. It hugs my body wonderfully. And also, I have never seen a single feather escape from the comforter cover. The down inside the comforter is so soft and fluffy that you will never feel a single feather poking. I am very pleased and appreciative of Elizabeth and her high-quality comforter. I have been away from home the last two winters, and haven't used Elizabeth's comforter. As human being often do, I soon forgot how good the comforter was since I have been using other comforters during those two winters. This spring, as I was back home and using Elizabeth's comforter again, I could tell the difference in a heartbeat in the qualities between Elizabeth's down comforter and other down comforters although her comforter has been used for almost 10 years now by me and my daughter (who didn't want to return it to me when I was back). I was again impressed by its ability to remain soft, thick, fluffy as new and never seen a feather poking through the cover. Also, because the ticking is so tightly woven, it has kept the down in its squares like a new comforter. In my opinion, you will never be able to find the same quality in a department store. I am very pleased to find that Elizabeth still makes a high-quality down comforter at a reasonable price. I would love to order another down comforter from Elizabeth for my family.

They have fair prices. Friendly service...Quick and efficient and great quality work. Would…read moredefinitely recommend!

Twice we've had emergency septic issues on a weekend. Geraws was very responsive,friendly &…read moreprofessional. They went above and beyond to contact the town on our behalf about our issue so we didn't have to then he followed up with us promptly. Highly recommend

Penny and her crew are the BEST! Able to get all five of my blankets in one of the big commercial…read morewashers, too. She was very helpful and pleasant. Thank you, ladies!

What a port in the storm of dirty laundry that piles up at our camp! The change machine works, and…read morethe washers can accomodate big loads. Some of the dryers are often broken, but they're huge, run hot, and dry in a flash. The staff are delightful, there's a restroom, and now they have a couple of comfy chairs, or you can sit outside on the benches to enjoy the day. You can stroll down to the Hudson bridge on 28N while you wait.

Great service all around. This is a group of can-do problem solvers who want to help you fix your…read moreboat and store your boat the right way. We had a bad ignition in our used boat, but since it had been purchased there 5 years ago they went out of there way to help us. They didn't have part in stock and could have easily said - see you in Oct. when the part will be available. But instead all 4 service guys put their heads together and rewired another ignition to make it work on our boat. We are now fishing happily on our boat instead of it being dead in the water for 2-3 months! Thank you EZ Marine for your help! Oh and Missy and the rest of the staff who help schedule storage and sell boating items (think of a small West Marine, but you don't have to drive to Albany!) are super as well. BTW - if you call and don't get a response right away, leave a message or go to shop in person. They serve such a huge area and have so many clients you can't expect them to pick up the phone all the time. You can also do all your storage scheduling online?

EZ says it all. We chartered one of their pontoon boats for a day on Schroon and it couldn't have…read morebeen easier and hassle free. From booking with knowledgeable staff to having them deliver and pick up the boat on Schroon, we felt well cared for. The pontoon was clean and in virtually new shape and we spent the day exploring Schroon and tubing with our tube. At the end of our day we simply texted EZ and they met us at the boat ramp and took it from there. We've chartered in the ADKs for years and this was one of the best experiences with a marina. EZ