Update 10/22/25. Room is falling apart. Have had to pay multiple contractors to fix Jim's hack job…read more This addition has been nothing but a nightmare. Other contractors just shake their heads when they see the hack job Jim did. Do your research before hiring him!

Very well known for not finishing projects but taking large amounts of money and having excuses…read moreready to go.

Terrible customer service. I've never felt so inadequate or unvalued. Just because my order was not…read morea very large one doesn't mean that you shouldn't make your customer feel valued. The owners we extremely cocky and unprofessional. Never again and I do not recommend this place to anyone.

The Kitchen Cubes guys just installed my new Formica counter top in my kitchen. Looks terrific…read more They also installed a new sink and faucet. Very efficient and thorough. Plus, a few months ago they also installed a new bathroom vanity top and that looks great as well. Very happy with the company and their service.

DreamMaker of Southern Lakes is fantastic. A++. We wanted to remodel a bathroom. The entire…read moreprocess was painless. We worked with Mary on our design. Once that was completed and agreed to, we worked with Andrew, the installer. These two are beyond professional. Andrew would show up each day at the agreed upon time. Not early, not late...exactly on time. He was polite and very neat. This was a bathroom on the second floor and there was no mess anywhere. Floors were covered. Carpet was protected. Work proceeded quickly. After the first day, Mary followed up to make sure there were no issues that we were concerned about. She did the follow-up a few more times over our project just to make sure we were happy. When necessary, other DreamMaker employees would help Andrew with the heavier objects. Riley and Jay were very nice, personable and professional. Their plumbing sub was again very good and he did some upgrades to make sure our plumbing was protected from freezing. No extra charge...they just make sure everything is done right. We are so happy with how the process went that we are working with Mary on remodeling our kitchen. The biggest positive with DreamMaker is they do 90+% of the work with their own employees, so we did not have to deal with a bunch of different subs. No tiling sub. No electrical sub. No painting sub. That makes the whole process very easy and smooth! Jack & Gayle G Burlington

From the owner: Our distinctive, full-service remodeling approach focuses on serving our clients from design…read morethrough installation. With a dedication to superior craftsmanship and ethical excellence, our specialists are committed to delivering a design that meets your specific needs, while communicating consistently throughout the entire process. You can feel secure that your project will be completed in the most efficient manner possible with minimal disruption to your life.

We've lived here for 34 years. In all that time we've never up-dated our kitchen other than to…read morereplace appliances. In the meantime, the quarry tile floor developed many cracks. I'd resisted replacing it because of the disruption to our lives. Then the refrigerator started failing. A new one wasn't going to fit. So a cabinet had to be removed. That's when we bit the bullet and found a designer, Glen Lusby, through the "Designer-on-Call" at the Design Center at The Merchandise Mart. He and his associate Patrick helped us decide we could update our kitchen by replacing the flooring and countertops and adding a backsplash. Ultimately we also chose a new sink and surrounded our new refrigerator in a bit of cabinetry and repainted the walls and ceiling. Glen helped us wade through the myriad materials, finishes, colors, and suppliers. Then he suggested some general contractors for us to meet. We met with three. The ABL Group wasn't the least expensive, but they made us the most confident they could complete the work as quickly as possible. He and Patrick were involved throughout the planning and construction. The project was completed in three weeks (except for a couple very minor touch-ups) and on budget (except for some add-ons which we approved). God forbid we have to do any further construction, but if we do we'd unhesitatingly call on Glen Lusby to help us with it.

From the owner: "Interior design is a process. And a collaboration with you. Because to you it is more than a…read moreproject - it's your home or office. My job is to guide you from the beginning ideas and concepts to the finished rooms, and have you enjoy every step of the way."

We couldn't be more impressed with the restoration work completed by Marcus and his team. From the…read morevery first conversation, he demonstrated professionalism, deep expertise, and a genuine commitment to bringing our space back to life. Every step of the process was handled with care. He provided clear communication, thoughtful recommendations, and a level of craftsmanship that's increasingly rare. He didn't just "fix" things; he restored them with precision and pride, making the final result even better than the original. The team was punctual, respectful of our home, and incredibly organized. They kept the project on schedule, maintained a clean work environment, and made sure we understood what was happening at each stage. We wouldn't hesitate to hire them again or recommend them to anyone looking for top‑tier restoration work. If you want quality, integrity, and beautiful results, this is the contractor you want.

Marcus and his assistant, Devon, came out yesterday to repair our back deck. The deck was built 20…read moreyears ago without professional guidance, so some of the woodwork was kind of wonky. The top part of the deck, made from teak, is still fine, but all the rails (aside from the main supports) and bottom of the stairs were pine, so many of those parts needed replacement due to wood rot. Additionally, the slats that framed around the porch weren't attached properly, so Marcus took them all off and reattached them correctly and securely. He also removed an electrical outlet that wasn't working and capped off the wiring. The baseboards were also replaced with PVC. It was a full-day project, and these guys worked hard. I can't say enough for their professionalism--from the quality work they did (plus explaining everything to me), and beginning and ending the day with cordial words. Such politeness is not a give in these days. The day began with a friendly greeting and ended in the evening with, "Have a nice night," not to mention polite interactions throughout the day. They also cleaned up perfectly, removing all the old wood. Even though they went beyond what we discussed, and Marcus did the extra work (wooden slats that weren't attached properly and a piece of wood behind the stairs that was replaced with PVC which we hadn't talked about initially) Marcus stuck to his original estimate. ***I would recommend these guys without reservation.*** I will also add that their pricing was very fair with an estimate given ahead of time. It was an stress-free day. Thanks Marcus and Devon.