My Husband and I built a pergola and it came out perfect! The team was absolutely amazing -…read moredetailed, professional, and clean (each day they picked up the area to keep it neat and tidy). It's hard to find good people to work with and we are so grateful we found this team. To call out all of the wonderful people we worked with: Crew Members: Fares (Foreman), Jose, Alvaro and Nahun. Project Lead: Lizz Ingram Company President: Tobi Thank you for making our backyard dreams come to life. Looking forward to working with y'all again!

Well, I guess my update in September of 2023 was not my last for this nightmare of an experience…read morewith Hill Country Outdoor Builders. In late January of 2025 I noticed some uneven shingle lines on the opposite side of the patio roof that Tobi and his team completed. From my previous post, Tobi assured us that the opposite side of the patio roofing was done correctly which is why he refused to redo the entire shingle work and just correct the area that was falling off (as seen in the pictures). I asked a 20+ year roofing professional to assess what I noticed and he confirmed that both sides were done incorrectly. There were areas with 3 nails per shingle or less and even some shingles with no nails at all. We chose to have the entire side (opposite side from which Tobi already corrected) re-roofed; including paper underlayment. Luckily there were no signs of water damage. This correction was north of $1,000 out of our pocket. My wife and I want everyone to know that we would not recommend Hill Country Outdoor Builders for any work moving forward. We are also starting to notice some loose paver stones on the end caps of our patio floor. Do your research with this company and ask a lot of questions before moving forward.

Over-the-moon happy with my Backyard Office shed. After much research, my intuition told me BYO was…read morethe best company for my project, and I was right. BYO sheds are are built board-by-board using high quality materials and craftsmanship. Shout out to Quinn, who prepared my drawings quickly, and happily accommodated my tweaks and customizations. Shout out to Jose, who managed the build from ground-breaking to handing me my keys. I cannot say enough about Jose's commitment to quality and doing the right thing. He is 100% customer-focused, and goes above and beyond. My shed was part of a larger project. BYO and my other contractor worked together seamlessly, and I am certain they will do projects together in the future. I had confidence I was in good hands every step of the way. I could not be a more delighted customer!

I can't speak more highly of the integrity and quality of this contractor and product. Jose is…read moresuper responsive and his crews are very efficient and respectful. We were amazed at how quickly our Backyard Office went up. Yes they might seem expensive but you get what you pay for. On a per square foot basis, their fee is undeniably reasonable. And the 12' X 16' in our back yard is now our favorite space in the whole house! We use it as an office but also for yoga, a guest house, and just some peace and quiet from the kids. Highly recommend!

Jenn and Jeremy are great! I replaced all the cabinets in my kitchen and it's beautiful! Kitch was…read morevery communicative, flexible, and understanding. Would highly recommend!

I can't say enough good things about Jenn and Jeremy! I recently remodeled my kitchen and received…read morean estimate from Kitch and another cabinet company. The price from Kitch was around what I expected and the quality of my cabinets is amazing! Jenn was incredibly helpful when designing my kitchen and always answered my call or email promptly. I would use Kitch again without hesitation!

Picked up a piece of stone cut to order--they checked what edges I want but did not give me options…read morefor the finish. Picked it up--was a high gloss kitchen countertop, not the natural stone we wanted. Went back to them to ask them to fix it--they refused but offered they could redo it for $500, more than the original cost of the stone! Now I'm stuck w a piece of kitchen countertop rather than the natural stone I wanted. Will likely donate this useless 200 lb piece of rock and re-purchase from another supplier. There are many options in Austin area, proceed w caution.

Juan Flores of Travertine Stone Products (TSP) demolished Formica countertops, produced templates,…read morethen fabricated and installed granite counter tops in our kitchen. Unlike other fabricators, TSP provided a choice of edge designs at no additional cost. Their removal of the old counters did not damage existing cabinets or walls. Juan and his team worked with us to minimize seams and demonstrated skill in fabrication, delivery, and installation. The stainless sink we selected was of a heaver gauge than some offered by other area companies. We shopped for our own granite at several stone yards. We used Shenoy on Research Blvd. in Austin, also a very customer-oriented business. We were pleased with Juan and his easy going personality. He was here and worked with his staff during both demo and install. In our search for a fabricator/installer we spoke to companies throughout the area. We have been very pleased with the work Juan and his team accomplished in our remodel efforts. We highly recommend Travertine Stone Products.

Sidney, the owner of Spencer's Custom Wood is phenomenal! I sent him a request for quote with…read morespecifications on Yelp for a walnut cutting board I planned to use for the base plate to support my Kitchen Aid Mixer on a mechanical lift I had installed in my kitchen cabinet. He responded almost immediately with a reasonable quote. I asked for him to proceed that same evening and said I would love to have it as soon as possible. He completed it overnight and let me know that I could pick it up at his shop or he could ship it to me for a reasonable shipping fee. I picked it up less than 24 hours after ordering it! Wow, talk about customer service and exceeding expectations! I had the wonderful opportunity to see his amazing shop, meet his wife and marvel at the creative and beautiful items he and his wife and family are making. Winning combination: great work, fantastic customer service and a beautiful work product! I definitely recommend Spencer's Custom Wood for all your wood-working needs. They also have a wonderful website with lots of pictures. If you can think it up, Spencer's can make it and you will be so happy with the product! Super friendly and professional!

I made several purchases recently which I'd like to rave about; the precision and quality of these…read moreproducts is amazing. As a grizzly bear lover and longtime follower of the Brooks Falls bears in Katmai National Park aka the Fat Bear Week contestants, I was drawn to the grizzly bear head available. The details are unbelievable and it looks like this guy is staring at me. The beauty & intricacy of the grizzly had me search further to see a tiger head which is destined as a house warming gift for a close friend. Further searching brought me to the cutting boards where I fell in love with a chaos design putting together so many different shapes into a beautiful puzzle. The board is solid and weighty; it will not slide across my granite countertops as I chop. All the items delivered timely and it great shape; I'm oh so pleased and I'll be a returning Holiday shopper. What's better than a unique, hand made gift.

My wife and I hired Remodel Boutique to execute a complete remodel of our home, and I'm so glad we…read moredid. We wanted a partner for our contractor that understood we wanted to stay involved throughout the process. Michelle and her team quickly understood our vision and goals and did a fantastic job executing. Elizabeth, Mingo, and the rest of the team were fantastic in their attention to detail both in things you can see but also behind the walls. After moving in, we are constantly saying how much we love our home and still receive compliments on how beautiful it turned out. Great team, and thanks for all your hard work, RB!

The only thing we love more than our primary bed/bath/office addition was the experience working…read morewith Elizabeth, Michelle, Mingo, Becca and so many more at Remodel Boutique to make it happen! From day one everyone was incredibly clear and realistic with cost and timeline expectations, communication was prompt and thorough, and everyone we interacted treated our project with the care you would expect someone to extend only to their own home. I especially loved how they gathered materials on-site during the planning and permitting stages so when we were given the go-ahead everything was already here to expedite the process and go full steam ahead. Basecamp is such an excellent communication tool. Everything being in writing and accessible at any point in the project is worlds better than relying on quick phone calls and memory. They worked with me to find cost-effective options where possible--I'm looking at you, glass block window--and supported me indulging in my must-have splurges. It was so fun to be able to put together a truly custom look with folks who had the expertise to bring my eclectic wishes together. As with any project, there were hiccups here and there. The RB difference is that _every single time_ the priority was resolving the situation promptly to my satisfaction, not shifting blame, upcharging or cutting corners. We enthusiastically recommend them to anyone and will 100% reach out again on any future projects.

After 100 years, a family heirloom carpet has been restored!…read more I kept my great-grandmother's 9 x 14 rug in a closet for 25 years because I didn't know what to do with it. It was too big for my dining room, had wavey marks across the entire rug from being improperly stored and my husband didn't like it. Then I called Wooden Looms Rug Gallery. Mike, one of two brothers and a wife who owns Wooden Looms listened to my carpet's story and had the knowledge, skill and vision to restore its beauty. Knowledge: Although my husband felt the rug was dingy and worn, Mike inspected the rug and was able to reassure him that it wasn't worn and would no longer be dingy after a good washing. Mike identified the rug as a Chinese Art Deco rug, a valued antique in California. My great grandmother acquired it in the 1920's when a tenant moved out of her apartment building in San Francisco and left it behind. Skill: Mike and his brother Sam carefully measured the rug and calculated how they could cut it in order to save its beautiful floral designs in the corners. The rug had a scruffy old fringe. After cutting the rug, Mike unknotted enough of the rug's 100 year old warp threads to knot by hand a beautiful new fringe. What an amazing skill to have here in Austin! Vision: Mike could see that I loved that old rug. He helped my husband see its value and potential. Mike and Sam delivered the beautiful old rug to our house Monday night and it is perfect. Thank you so much to Wooden Looms Rug Gallery.

Wooden Looms Rug Gallery has a great selection of handmade rugs. Mike and Sam were so helpful,…read moreincredibly knowledgeable on the selection of rugs, and were able to find the perfect rugs that would fit with my vision.

I stopped in hoping to find something different than what the Big Boxes offer. Legend Lighting has…read morea fully-packed showroom that is more hardware store than designer display style, so it can be a little visually overwhelming. You have to slow down and look at each item individually, or you can zip right past something cool in the scanning process. But it's nice to be able to actually see and feel a product before ordering it online, so it's worth the effort. The staff was busy at the counter with other customers, so it was hard to get help that day beyond a friendly greeting. But I did find out that they have far more options available online than what is displayed there. Prices, barring a sale, range from mid to high. I didn't find anything that called out to me that day, and I didn't have time to deal with online ordering, but I'll definitely check them out in advance for future projects. No appointment necessary, and they do have weekend hours.

The store looks like MTV Rap Star Cribs meets brothel meets 1982-disco-is-not-yet-dead. I really…read morewish I was kidding. I've never seen so much chrome and tacky bling in one place in my life. Trying to keep a positive outlook, I walked into the store despite wanting to flee for my life. I kept thinking it would get better as I made my way through the store. Most businesses display their newest and best stuff at the entrance so that wasn't a good indicator but I was trying to keep a positive attitude. There were a few fixtures that might have been okay but mostly it was chrome chrome chrome. Just because an item has a 1k price tag doesn't mean it is good. I can say the store is clean because it would have to be with all that seizure inducing chrome. There is an elevated area in the back of the store with ceiling fans and garage sale style foldable tables upon which was junk for sale. I wish it wasn't junk but when you look at what appears to be stick on light strips, really what else can it be called? That was the entire store. Their "sale" from February was called their "Love Sale" which is pretty cringe-worthy. Positives: Store is clean Staff is friendly They have Saturday hours.