We purchased a Lazy Boy sofa with 2 recliners about 2 years ago. Last night (Friday) one of the…read morerecliners stopped working. Called the store first thing Saturday morning, thinking someone could come out during the week to look at it. Within a half hour after my call, Howie called back and asked if he could come out today. He was there within an hour and thankfully it was a simple fix. We have purchased other furniture from them and have always been impressed with the service they provide. I highly recommend this store and encourage people to shop local.

We bought a sectional from this company. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The selection of…read morefurniture and fabric was extensive. They worked with us to find the proper size and fabric that would fit into our household with dogs. The delivery was excellent. It took awhile to get this sectional into our house. It was done in a very professional manner. They took away the old sectional at the same time. Everything was so convenient for us. I would highly recommend this company.

i'm in love with this shop the ladies barb and company are the best i don't have to need anything…read morejust to look and always come out with a item

This is by far the best first I've done. Barb and Phyllis, the ladies who run Barb's Corner, are…read morewonderful individuals and very hard workers. Their store may be tucked away, nestled between Main Street and the train tracks, but it really is a friendly hub. I met Phyllis at the Valley Marketplace on the green in downtown Ansonia. My mom struck up a conversation with her and told her that we were having a hard time trying to consign our old clothes and she warmly welcomed us to come on over any time and she'll take any clothes as long as they're not too beaten up or stained. When I finally went there with bins and bags of clothes, they were so kind and took all but 3 items, which is a breath of fresh air after dealing with the uppity atmosphere at One More Tyme and Plato's Closet. Granted, not a lot of people who visit buy things, so don't get too butthurt if you go in after a couple of weeks and only have 25 cents in your account. This leads me to the absolute BEST thing about Barb's Corner: their huge hearts. Barb and Phyllis take more than just clothing, they also take household items, furniture, and even unopen packs of diapers and adult disposable underwear. If you're someone who's hurting and hard up for money, they might even cut you a break on the price, which is totally unheard of in this dog eat dog world where everyone just wants to make a buck. However, please don't abuse their kindness since they need every dollar they get, as do the consigners. Even if you've got a heart of stone, it's hard not to like this quaint shop and their great prices. I got a brand new pair of shorts with the KMart tag and everything still on them, here for $2.50! All in all, this place is wonderful to visit, even if you are just feeling lonely and need someone to talk to. The only downside, and it's not that big of a deal, is that it tends to get a bit cramped what with all of the stuff they take. So, just keep on your toes and you should be golden.

There's a lot of old appliances and unique devices here for very cheap. Fishing equipment,…read moreconstruction tools, plumbing fixtures, even new work gloves all very affordable. Plenty of DVDs and books, new notebooks for school, discounted jeans, I picked up a few picture frames for a personal project all under $20. Friendly fellas at the front desk. Check this place out if you're doing repair and need a random piece of work equipment

A large, almost overwhelming store. This business offers a variety of things and even has a whole…read moreseparate area for larger items and furniture. They have a decent selection of books and movies and a great selection of household goods. Don't worry if you can't make it here. They also have an eBay store. Unfortunately, their prices reflected this. A few times, I picked up an item and had one of those "Really?" moments. A fun place to browse but nothing came home with me.

Loved this place! Stopped by yesterday because I was meeting up with a friend and we went through…read morethe main store and the Annex. For those who haven't been in a while, they've been renovating. The main building is now just the main floor and basement (basement is bright and cheery, not quite finished yet, though). The second building is across the way and the entrance is located across from the All-American Valley General Store. The prices vary from insanely good deals to pretty darn expensive. And some of those expensive pieces need some reno loving. Mostly reupholstering for couches/chairs and refinishing hard-wood tables. The annex holds the clothing, books, house nick-nack pieces and personal accessories. Display doors can be challenging to move but don't need the help of a sales assistant. There are some really great prices for the random pieces that find their way into this store. I'm looking forward to coming back to this store. Friendly staff, interesting pieces and beautiful displays should make the trip out of town worth it!

The most interesting shopping experience around. I love the way they set up the rooms into…read moredisplays: either similar things, or set up to look like mini-rooms within the rooms. Nice eye for decorating and using space wisely, SAC staff! I've bought a lot of things from here, often finding hard-to-find gift items. They almost always have something along the lines that I'm searching for, and are also surprisingly reasonably priced. I could seriously spend the whole day perusing around this store, if time permitted. It's like stepping back in time, only upon leaving the store do you remember what calendar year it is. Great place to shop for antique or vintage ANYTHING!

For a large assortment of furniture, mattresses, and home appliances, you may want to check out…read moreAmerican Freight in Derby. While this location has only been open for a couple of weeks, American Freight has been in operation since 1994 and buys direct from manufactures. The name American Freight has been replaced on all of the former Sears outlet stores. The name brand selection of impressive home appliances include refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, dryers, and many others. The furniture choices are limited, but if you need to furnish a rental or a college dorm, there is an adequate collection for every budget.

Martin greeted us warmly. Once we told him we work in the market for a new washing machine and…read moredryer, he quickly wen to work showing us the different models. He was careful to point out the various features, as well as the range of prices for each. Martin was extremely patient and very knowledgeable about the inventory. We wouldn't hesitate to ask for him again if we return.

I love me a Goodwill and it's a new facility to do there is little to complain about. When the kid…read moreand I visited, the clerk was open to his suggestions which I appreciated. It ain't an easy job keeping the jam packed racks tidy, the shelves of nick nacks organized and so on. I give mad props to the folks who constantly have to clean up after unruly customers. To future customers, BYO bag - save a whale, save Mother Earth !

My first time in this location and All of the Employe's was very Helpful and Nice I would go back…read more I found exactly what I was looking for and seen a lot more that I will be back to get.

Marshall's is a little disorganized for me so I'm not gonna lie I don't really shop there…read more However,my sister does so we went in to check it out(my niece as well). We were in the area. I loved the Halloween decorations!Halloween is everyday for me! They had a couple of table setups! One of the tables I didn't take a photo b/c it was messy! I found some cute fall Mickey Mouse socks. I love,love socks!You could never have too many socks! I also bought my niece meringues. Meringues are a dessert or candy. It is a light mixture of stiffly beaten egg whites and sugar, baked until crisp or used as a topping for desserts. They're hard to find in Bridgeport!

Came here for my daughter to add another plush comforter into her collection, as if she doesn't…read morehave enough. If you're not familiar with Marshall's, it sells branded items at discount prices. They have lots of unique home items and decor as well as clothing, treats, and kid toys etc. I love getting high quality items for a fair price, so I like coming to Marshall's. The bedding aisle was nice and neat and the check out line went smooth. Besides wishing I had more money to burn, I had no complaints about my visit today.

When you need lighting (as a homeowner) I don't think I have ever been to a better location than…read moreValley lighting. My wife got a recommendation to VL from a coworker. Now I recommend VL to all of you. We have been shopping for lighting as we update the outside of our 1970's CT colonial and our kitchen. Countless websites with thousands of pictures led to some frustration and we decided to go visit some lighting stores. Some stores may be highly recommended but are really for designers, they are by appointment only, have a very limited supply for a showroom, but offer a really big screen so you can browse their website (ugh!) Others have a bigger supply in the showroom and have nice people who understand lighting. Then there is Valley Lighting! They had a huge selection to look at (and touch) a friendly staff who really knew their inventory, availability and options and were also full of ideas that made us open up the options we were considering. We worked with Zac and he was really great as we waffled on every aspect from design, color, and size. We settled on a design for the outdoor lights in about 20 minutes, after searching for the last several weeks. We purchased 2 Large, 2 Medium, and 2 Small lights to mount on the exterior as well as 3 post lights for the driveway. They also had a huge selection of lightbulbs and guided us through witch wattage and color would work best for our application. This seems elementary that a lighting store would do this, but I haven't seen it elsewhere. We were able to bring home two lights which I mounted (pictured) and the rest were ordered and we expect them in 2 weeks. Now that we accomplished this project it is time to finalize the kitchen lights and for that we will certainly return to VL.

We had a good experience here yesterday. They have a nice…read moreselection of lighting but it's not too overwhelming. We had no problem getting help and had most of our questions answered quickly. It's more expensive than the box box home improvement places but it's higher quality lighting so you get what you pay for. There are surprisingly few larger lighting places around here and this one is worth a look.

I found this place on Yelp after I picked up a "free" chaise lounge. It is perfect for bedroom and…read morephotography prop. I knew I couldn't just take home because the item was heavy as heck and if I took home I would put off and procrastinate. Wilson is centrally located on Washington ave north haven. Owner graciously met me downstairs, removed item from my car and took the time to inspect the item and point out the "gem" I procured as he compared my lounge to the "prefab won't-last-five-years chaise lounges of today. He asked questions on where the item will be stored (high traffic va low traffic areas of home) and when i answered he provided a plethora of fabrics to consider. Most importantly, he did NOT expect full payment that day! Whew!! What a relief. Starting a new business is expensive so not having to make full payment before work commenced made my day. Chair is absolutely a transformation. Comfortable and I can't wait to use as a prop. Love the oatmeal color I chose.

My father had a chair that has been in the family for generations, in fact his grandad read him…read morebed-time stories in this one over 65 years ago. The years had not been kind to the chair, fabric needed to be replaced, padding worn and arm of the chair completely broken. Rich was great from start to finish. He was able to help us find the right fabrics and bring life back to the chair - looks good as new and still holds that antique quality they just don't make anymore! And a family heirloom should now see more generations to come. Thanks again Rich! Service and Skill are top notch. Rob