I trust St. Helen Hardware because their service, professionalism, and friendliness are second to…read morenone. The staff KNOWS the store and their products. If there is a specialty item that you need, they will order it from Do-it-Best and have it delivered pronto. I've had many painting projects both at home and at work, and I will go nowhere else for my paints. Their color matching is perfect, and the paints are top quality. A small community like St. Helen is very fortunate to have such a helpful and professional local business.

We felt we had gone to every single antique shop and thrift store in Houghton Lake area but somehow…read moremissed this one because you turn left onto 55 off of M 18 towards 75 as opposed to turning right going through Prudenville into Houghton Lake. Easy to miss but DONT. This is an incredibly organized merchandised and clean building. The staff is so warm and sweet, small talk at check out was so natural and positive. Soft lines (apparel, footwear, linens, pillow) is on the right side. The middle section that connects the two buildings was the fragile items.. glassware, candles, glass home decor. Then the left side was everything else! Everything is so well laid out which isn't the typical for a thrift store. The furniture is all in great shape and priced to value. Seems they filter donations in a way. Tons of Disney movies and outdoor sports gear... clothing was blanket priced (I.E. all ladies tops $2 all men's pants $3 for example) unless otherwise signed or marked. Got some great stuff today!

I would like to give a shout out of appreciation to Amy at Prudentville St Vincent DePaul for…read moredeescalating a rather ugly confrontation by one of her employees. While dropping off a bag of donated garment, I was approached by a rude and obnoxious employee that insisted on yelling at me for dropping the bag in the wrong bin (an honest mistake). She insisted on being extremely combative with me even though I told her I wasn't sure where the proper drop off was supposed to be. She was extremely rude and had no remorse for her terrible attitude. I treat people with respect, and I would hope that someone in customer service would do the same, especially when someone is trying to donate to charity. I hope this employee eventually understands that a little kindness can go a long way. Again, thank you Amy for your help in settling an uncomfortable situation. Bob

Can't say enough about this location! I literally live up the road, so I'm there a LOT. It's the…read morecleanest, most organized and friendliest store I've been in. They work hard, long hours, but you'd never know it. Always helpful and kind to our community.

DG here is like the mini walmart for harrison. The workers are mostly friendly, some just look down…read moreright depressed! The prices and product quality are a win- lose for me, i find some things to be super cheap (price wise and product wise too) and some things to be overpriced, that would make the trip to wal-mart worth it. Product availability is decent for the basic necessities. I like the new rennovations and slight expansion, that little bit made a huge difference!

I recently had the experience of wanting a ring made for myself. I had never had a nice ring…read morebefore so I decided to treat my self to something very nice. Having just moved to this area I found my way to Branham's in West Branch. The jeweler I worked with, Kurtis, helped me immensely and had some recommendations and guidance to help me design the ring. I wanted it to be a very nice ring. I'm so happy and pleased that I went to Branham's My ring turned out exactly how I hoped and wished it would. I picked it up today and it is absolutley beautiful. I love it ! I would highly recommend Branham's for anyone looking for a business that pays attention to customers' wishes and gives personalized attention to detail. I think Kurtis had almost as much fun as I did creating this ring and seeing it through to completion. Thank you again Kurtis and Branham's for a job well done. Melanie Peterson

Jane Smith has been helping me for years. I highly recommend her. She's always very friendly and…read morehelpful.

We happened upon this location when we were out garage saling this summer and were pleasantly…read moresurprised! It's large, well lit and organized! I appreciate how the different rooms are categorized and everything isn't jumbled together! The prices are reasonable and the items we found were quality! The staff was approachable and friendly as well. Keep up the great work! We will be back when we visit the area again!

I'm originally from south eastern Michigan where thrift stores are everywhere and are often…read moremerchandised like a standard department store with thrifty items... The stores up north however are hard to come by... There are not as many and their inventory is lacking due to being in a less populated area... It is funny to see how the stock and type of stuff varies so much in different parts of the state. This thrift store is the best one that I have found in Northern Michigan not only is it extremely spacious... The store itself is extremely organized, and you can tell that the owners and staff take great pride in merchandising their product in a way that is easy to shop and thoughtfully placed. I found it incredible how this business is operating I went today for the first time and it is senior day so the deals are very deep and the line is wrapped around the building! It seems like this building was once a mom and pop shop style department store because there are various rooms that organize each department even still with it being a thrift store this location have less furniture and clothing but all the other items are in great supply. Ifound a few great deals and left knowing that I will be back I highly recommend this store if you are into Thrifting and looking for a gift or even a vintage find.

Happy pups bed and biscut has doggie daycare, boarding and grooming services. I take my…read moregoldendoodle there for socializing, play and exercise 1-2 days per week. The owner tells me which dog(s) she played with, activities they did and rest times. It's clean and safe for dog's. I get the package that's $250 for 10 days plus 1 free day. My dog comes home tired, happy and safe. So glad I learned about it from friends and you'll be too! I forgot to mention they have grooming services on site, a good price and so convenient.

This place is AMAZING. They treated our pups like their own! They paid special attention to our…read moreEnglish Setters and their exercise needs! Their facility is extremely clean & comfortable for the dogs. Our babies came home soooo happy and sooo tired! What a great experience! We will definitely be back! Thank you!!

Situations that have become mind blowing in our life of late will make this the place to go if and…read morewhen we have to say good bye to one of our pets in the future. Thanks for sharing such great information. I never realized that there is a place where we can feel that our opinion matters and care and concern for our pets are utmost in the minds of these folks. Many thanks Katherine

I want to Thank, Autumn Valley Crematory for there caring service they did for my 8yr old…read moreLabrador. Baxter went to Rainbow Bridge on September 2nd. I picked up Baxter remains at our Vets place. I was so pleased how I got Baxter back. He came to us in a beautiful orn, with a note stating when he was cremated and a special note. I also got a footprint with his name on plus a stand. Autumn valleys you guys went above and beyond !!! Plus I received seeds to plant flowers in his memory.. I can't Thank you guys enough.. Baxter was a special dog. He didn't live long however its so nice to know he was treated with love and respect Again, Thank you Bob & Sandy Hayward

Hands down the best day care facility my Duchess has ever attended! I normally have to coddle her…read moreinto going after her first day at any other facility, she loved this place so much that the moment we turned onto the road, she'd jump up and get excited!! After work, I would pick her up and she ate her dinner heartedly and slept hard! Not one time did I feel the need to exercise her more! I gladly drove from West Branch to Gladwin every morning and evening to bring my, often finnicky, Rottweiler here and was able to get my work done without worrying if she is ok. Thank you, Luann from the bottom of my heart for providing above and beyond love and playtime to my dog. If ever in this area or "not too far away" it is well worth it! Can't say enough!