Last time I wrote a review for here I was not a homeowner. Now I've been one for over 12 years and…read moreI've been here many times over for goodies for my yard, gifts, treats for myself, etc, and it's become one of my favorite places in town so I figured I should finally give them good update! No matter the time of year I love visiting Downtown Home & Garden. My previous review stated, "I love any store where I can get tulip bulbs, a new bird house, a winter hat shaped like a Christmas tree, a new cookie sheet and a loaf of Zingerman's bread" and all that still rings true. But these days I also add national parks merch, gear for my dogs, holiday decor, kitchen gadgets and cookbooks and, perhaps most exciting for a Polish broad like myself, a variety of Polish pottery pieces. In the spring and summer months I can be found perusing peony bulbs for my garden, hummingbird feeders, bird seed and squirrel proof bird feeders, planters, plants/starters for my veggie garden, pest control and fertilizers, plus a variety of lawn decor and sculpture pieces, etc. Some things can be kind of pricey but you truly get what you pay for. Even after years out in the elements everything I've bought for my yard here is still in amazing condition, my plants from here always yield the most delicious fruits and veggies, and the little birdies are so happy with the snacks we provide them from their bins.

Interesting store that is probably really good if you're a suburban homeowner. For me, I liked…read morethat I was able to make friends with a cat that works there, got some cute socks and slippers for the Chief of Staff, a postcard (the only store in town where they knew what a postcard is), and a pretty ceramic bowl that my cats broke the minute it got home.

Friday I ordered a sink from bed bath and beyond. After a couple hours I had to cancel it because…read moreit was too big for the vanity. When I called they said it was too late, the order had been sent to the warehouse. I said we'll call and tell them to stop shipment. 'I'll try but if you receive it call us back and we will send a return label.' Return shipping at my expense! Monday I get an email telling me my package had shipped! So now I get to pay to send back the cancelled product that they sent me. Talk about wasteful! I'll never do business with them again.

I have Love & Hate relationship with BBB... I want to buy everything (love part), whenever I go…read morethere, I spent too much money (hate)... I spent about 30 minute each time I go there, even after I do my research online and I know what I want to buy. The best part, you can use the 20% coupon, even after it has been expired!!

We had two girls come for my initial "deep clean". I was present the entire time they were here…read more After they left I did a walk through and found multiple areas that were missed. Took photos and sent them to the home office. That was two weeks ago and I have not received any communication from them. My home is lived in. I'm not a fussy housekeeper but surely would have done a better job myself. We paid $400 for this cleaning.

Have never had a service like Molly Maids before. Their workers arrive within the time frame given…read moreand go right to work. Ethan and Kenna were friendly and easy to work with. They met all of my expectations and were responsive to requests. I felt very comfortable with them in my home. When they were finished you wouldn't know that I had any pets at all. I look forward to them returning to my home.

Prices here seem a bit higher than average. I gave them 2 stars because last I heard they are now…read morecharging 10 dollars a bottle. So they have lowered prices.. albeit still with a 800% markup from regular retail price. Other than the prices they have a fantastic website! So they earn a half a star for that.

State Attorney Dana Nessel is investigating a business for price-gouging after it listed a bottle…read moreof hand sanitizer for $60. Nessel's office received 11 consumer complaints against A.M. Cleaning & Supplies in Ann Arbor for drastically increasing its prices of hand sanitizer. The business posted a message on social media advertising a 12-ounce bottle of hand sanitizer for $60, an 8-ounce bottle for $40, and a 4-ounce bottle for $20, the AG's Office said. Days before that, the bottles were reportedly priced at $7.50, $5, and $2.50, the AG's Office said. LET'S NEVER FORGET THIS ....

Communication was poor. Insulation was great.Bathroom countertops, sinks , shower door and cabinet…read moreare beautiful

Proven Kitchen and Bath is a delight!!!! They renovated my kitchen and master bath and everything…read morefrom beautiful design choices that I wouldn't have imagined without them, to professional installation and outstanding communication were just perfect. Highly recommended!!!!! If there were 100 stars, i would click them! Thank you so much! We are so happy with the results!

My daughter and her friends recently attended a cooking class with Lilian Anderson, owner of…read moreSprouting Chefs. Sprouting Chefs is new to the Ann Arbor area, and offers hands-on cooking classes for children and teens ages 8-16. Reasonably priced at $45 a session and conveniently located in the spacious kitchen of the Westminster Presbyterian Church on Scio Church Road, Sprouting Chefs offers attendees the chance to make new and theme based meals in a safe, fun and supportive environment. Throughout the 2 1/2 hour class, Lilian and an assistant provided supervision and instruction to the students, as they moved through all of the steps to make three age appropriate, yet creative menu items. In the class my daughter attended, they made a cucumber salad, homemade Southern-style macaroni and cheese, and mixed berry shortcakes with lemon curd. Completely at ease with the children, Lilian infused the class with instruction on technique, such as how to properly hold a knife; kitchen rules, such as to always say "behind" when you are coming behind someone with boiling water or a hot pan; and nutrition information, such as information on the differences between organic, locally grown and conventional produce. At the end of the class, which included a generous tasting of all the dishes, my daughter and her friends left with a take home bag of the dishes they had prepared and a recipe booklet so that they could make the recipes at home with their families. The girls had a wonderful time and I would highly recommend the class to other children and teens who enjoy and want to learn more about cooking.

From the owner: Sprouting Chefs trains the chefs of tomorrow, by offering hands-on cooking classes for children,…read moreages 8-16. Each themed 3-hour class incorporates cooking skills, food and kitchen safety, nutrition and meal-sized tastings. Vegetables harvested in our nearby Project Grow garden site are featured in seasonal dishes. Private classes can be arranged.

Zingerman's Bakehouse is absolutely incredible. Their sourdough bread is some of the best I've ever…read morehad -- amazing flavor, the perfect crust, and that chewy texture you want from a really good sourdough. You can taste the quality and craftsmanship in every bite. The food is just as good. Everything tastes fresh, thoughtfully made, and high quality. It's one of those places where you can tell they genuinely care about the ingredients and what they're putting out. If you love real sourdough and great food, Zingerman's Bakehouse is a must. I could seriously eat their sourdough every day!

I stopped in here because I was picking up my sandwich at the deli. The staff is super polite and…read morehelpful, I was able to try the gelato which was delicious 10/10 and I purchased two lemon cupcakes 10/10, a whipped pastry 10/10, and lemon cloud pastry 10/10. I love this place!

My family faced charges that could have had dire consequences. Mr Simon gave us prompt accurate…read morecounsel and top-flight representation. His knowledge of the relevant law and contacts with local justice officials helped us obtain the best possible results and avoid an outcome that would have been ruinous. I cannot give sufficient praise to Joe Simon and his team for how well they worked on our behalf. There is no better criminal defense attorney in this area: we are grateful beyond any words for his professionalism and expertise.

Mr. Simon came highly recommended and did a great job for my family member. Very knowledgeable,…read morecommitted, and well known in the court system. His experience was very valuable and the outcome was better than expected. Joe worked hard to get the best the results. You will not be disappointed.

Bottom line: I do not recommend KSI and do not plan to hire them ever again. Read on for more…read moredetails. The design process was relatively easy - I sent the designer photographs of the bathroom, dimensions that I provided, and a Pinterest inspo page that I created to reflect our design taste. From these, she created a project proposal with estimate. My husband and I appreciated the level of service early in the process compared to other companies we contacted, felt comfortable with our quote, and decided to move forward with KSI. After this, there was a brief visit to our home by the designer and contractor to confirm measurements. A visit to the KSI showroom finalized our cabinetry, flooring, and counter selections. You will not be able to buy lighting or plumping fixtures from KSI and you will be sent elsewhere. If you want a high level of service with your designer, that will not happen with KSI - They do not accompany you on these trips or provide input. The designer was responsive throughout the process, but I do feel like she was overly busy sometimes and I did feel like her attention to detail was sometimes lacking. While the design process was relatively easy - Maybe a 3 star process - The actual renovation was 1 star and absolutely the reason that we will never use KSI again. The project was originally estimated to take 3-4 weeks... Actual time: 2.5 months. The workers consistently showed up late in the day - mostly after 4pm - if at all, and made it clear that we were their last priority. When confronted about the delays, which were absolutely due to short work hours and no show days, the contractor became defensive and extremely difficult to communicate with thereafter with long stretches of no responses to questions and ludicrous excuses. It was extremely distressing because other work that was being done on our home needed to be delayed multiple times, while we waited for the bathroom to be finished. We had to have some return visits for very subpar work, mostly related to improper wall preparation and painting, but overall, the workmanship was fine. Even after the work has been done almost a month, we are still waiting for the designer to make her final visit where final billing will be given. She says that the delay is because they are waiting on a gift basket. Really?! This must be some gift basket! I cannot wait to be truly done with KSI. This was a trial run for other projects we want done, including large projects of kitchen and master bathroom remodel, and I would love to say that KSI will miss our business but I am not sure that they even care or will notice.

Very pleased with the service and advice we received at KSI. My wife and I have worked with Jill J…read more On a couple of bath remodels and couldn't be happier. Everything came in on time and as ordered and the installation crew was top notch. If you are looking to do a kitchen or bath remodel I highly recommend giving KSI and specifically Jill J. a call.