Been doing business with Heidler Hardwood for 4 years. Consistently quality, William is great, and…read morebeen in a pinch several times and had these guys come through for me

Fantastic milled red oak mouldings to go in my 1887 rehab. The price, product, and service were all…read moreexcellent. I looked at the big box stores and found far less selection and much lower quality at nearly twice the price. The wood is beautiful. The grain is tight and distinct. I'm working very hard on this house and won't settle for materials that won't last for a few hundred more years. I'm very happy with my choice.

Osorio has the best prices and customer service around. They carry everything a welding contractor…read moreneeds and there is virtually no wait time. Thank you Osorio for all your help!

Drove to the business and loved their work displayed on wall. I was given a name and phone number…read moreto call. This person would supposedly work with our request. I called and texted on a Friday. No reply. I called the office on Tuesday and was told she was on a call and would call me back. No call. Here's the thing, if my job is too small or you are too busy, just tell me. Too bad, because I was so excited to work with them.

Whitney and the team did a fantastic job refurbishing an old heaven hill whiskey barrel that I had…read morein my living room. I was using it as an extension of my bar. I really liked it, but it was in a sad shape. There was a gooey residue on the barrel that would sometimes leave imprints on peoples clothes if they brushed up against it. And the barrel hoops kept falling down. Chicago fabrications brought the barrel back to life. They did an excellent job sanding and staining the barrel and cleaning up the metal hoops and fastening them so they would no longer slip down the barrel. And all that residue is gone. It looks like a million bucks and I would definitely recommend them for any projects you may be thinking of

Shopping local, buying local, turning to our local craftspeople for our needs rather than big-box…read moreretailers with products made in giant factories on the other side of the world. This is an important choice for our cities, and our citizens. In our house, we are thrilled to support Tyler & Team. Although our first project was small, a trio of gorgeous live-edge walnut shelves for a tricky hallway laundry lack-of-storage issue, Whitney made sure that we left feeling like the most important clients to walk through the doors. Not only did her experience and ideas make the project much better, but it was done in less than half the time estimated, with some amazing trivets provided from the scraps as a gift. No doubt that they will be our go-to team for all future projects!

I have shopped at Owl wood a few years now. I took a wood craft class and my teacher used &…read morerecommended them. I love the place. The inventory is amazing. Regarding the lady with 2 boys who felt slighted, I doubt race had anything to do with it. I am black. My teacher is black. I have always been treated with courtesy and excellent service there. Sometimes things appear a certain way to us because we are the one with the problem. What I notice about the way customers are served is that the staff seeks to ring up sales quickly & efficiently. I don't think I have ever waited in line at that place or even seen a line.

Really high quality wood and extremely precise cuts. The only issue is service speed... Especially…read moreon Saturdays, be prepared to wait a very long time (1 hr +) for cuts... They are just woefully under staffed.

I hired Davan to make marble tops for a dresser and two nightstands. Davan made and installed the…read moretops and they are beautiful - it looks like I bought a brand new bedroom set. And, everyone I dealt with at the company were as nice as could be. I very much recommend Davan.

Davan installed our new quartz countertops on 08/27/2025 after shopping around for several months…read more We ended up selecting quartz countertops from MSI. Some helpful hints based on our experience: 1. A big countertop dealer like MSI, located in Elk Grove Village, has a very large showroom where you can see the full countertop slabs. We had some preferences based on the web site pictures and the little quartz samples, but ended up selecting a different slab once we were in the showroom. You really want to see the full countertop slabs before your decision is finalized. 2. We were really disappointed with the Home Depot service, which is The Countertop Factory - Midwest. There was an extremely hard sell visit to our house and a take-it-or-leave it price. 3. Many quartz countertop installation services want you to select quartz they already have in stock. Davan let us shop around and we selected an MSI countetop, which MSI already had in stock. Our job therefore proceeded quickly from final slab selection to installation (less than two weeks). 4. I was unnecessarily nervous about our kitchen tile backsplash when our old formica countertops were replaced with new quartz countertops. We wanted to retain the old kitchen backsplash. That was not a problem and the installation occurred smoothly.

Great educational material on their website and very knowledgeable staff. Edgar is very helpful and…read morealways a positive presence. They have good prices and have everything you need for any masonry project.

Ok, I am simply an owner of suburban brick colonial home in need of matching grout for tuckpointing…read moreof our 90 year-old home. Today my first visit to Henry Frerk & sons, was one of the best examples of genuinely friendly, extremely competent and efficient customer service that I had EVER experienced....from ANY type of supplier. Hands down, if you are looking for a great materials yard, particularly for all types of masonry or plaster work, do yourself a favor and make your masonry or plaster restoration project a WHOLE lot easier and better by going to see Elizabeth, Matt or one of the other great staff people there. Not only did Elizabeth seek out and carefully mix an extremely close match to my rare 90 year old grout, her knowledge of the "science" of mortar materials can be the difference between your masonry project last several years or multiple decades. Beyond the scientific expertise in coloration, application and adherence, Elizabeth provided detailed mixing and application instructions for my older lime-based mortar with additional and essential tips to achieve the best possible color and quality project. These instructions were invaluable to my tuckpointer who learned new tips as well from Elizabeth. She also requested the home address so they could keep a record of the grout color should a future owner need to match mortar in the future. What other supplier have you dealt with that would provide this kind of all-around, amazing service? In the world of big-box hardware stores where you can't find a salesperson, much less a knowledgeable expert, it's no surprise that this family-owned business have been in business since 1888. Yeah, that's not a typo. On top of all this, based upon other reviews apparently their prices are very competitive as well. Usually achieving two of the three pillars of a great business transaction (quality, price and service) is typically the best achievable outcome. It is extremely rare to get all three as you do here. Enuf said. Just go there and experience true customer service and value that is SO rare in today's hurried retail climate.

Super friendly staff! Very helpful! Good value! They have tons of quality flooring options. They…read morehave a Niles location too.

The selection is decent but the sales people are downright unfriendly, I always think that picking…read morethings out for the home should be a fun experience but everyone there except for the receptionist was glum. Not even a thank you for my $8,000 order. I won't be back.

Bob Miller and the whole Miller Lumber establishment is full and absolute personification of what a…read morebusiness can and should be. Whether you are a professional carpenter of 25 years or some novice furniture maker/artist seeking small bits for a project, THIS is the place for you. Their service is engaging, warm, efficient, and sincere. Their expertise is thorough and unflagging. They have full command of all things lumber. They have a humble confidence, the kind that comes from a real genuine professional. In a world where business is monopolized by a conglomerate of global corporations, it is untellably refreshing to come across an operation like this one. Good ol' fashioned neighborhood values, genuine kindness, personal interaction. If you want a fantastic product and incomparable service, L Miller and Son Lumber is your place.

Never before have I felt so compelled to write a review of a business. Everyone here is extremely…read morenice and helpful. I walked in with a metal end-table frame knowing only that I wanted a wooden top for it; I walked out with a walnut masterpiece not ten minutes later. They cut it immediately and gave me an amazing price. If you have any design questions, ask for Tracy. She's very nice and full of ideas. GO HERE. You might even be fortunate to hear a bit of history about the place, which I urge you to ask for.