We went in looking for bathroom sconces and a kitchen chandelier…read more Sue was super helpful with pointing us in the right direction and pulled out some books for us to pull more ideas from. We need to get some measurements and will be back. Friendly and welcoming and super helpful!

Light Brothers associates are very friendly and helpful. There are great and some unique selections…read moreto choose from that you won't find in a regular store like Menards, Home Depot. Very reasonable on the pricing.

I brought a family heirloom lamp of my mom's to The Lamp Doctor for a faulty switch. it was fixed…read morequickly, for a very reasonable price, and I was able to make my mom's day with the now-working lamp! if you have a lamp that's "sick" in any way, bring it to the Lamp Doctor and it will be back to "health" in no time!

Dennis fixed a vintage lamp for us. Very reasonable and a quick fix! I highly recommend the Lamp Dr.read more

Such a crazy story - but new dishwasher could not be installed without a proper outlet. My house is…read moreold...we didn't have that outlet! Called Donatello Electric - too kind - and explained what we needed. Matt came out and what should have been an hour-long job (per Matt) turned into an almost two hour "let's be sure to get this really right" job. I am so thankful for Donatello's professionalism and kindness - and wow, they actually answer their phone! Matt was very knowledgeable, patient, and thorough! Really appreciate the quality of their work...and business model. I should also mention that I feel the pricing was honest and very fair. I will be calling again! Thank you all at Donatello Electric for a GREAT experience!!!

We've used Donatello twice now! First time around, they did installation of can lights, ceiling…read morefans, nest thermostat, ceiling lights, etc. Had them back just a couple weeks ago and Shawn did a great job installing my outdoor Ring floodlight camera, fixing some outdoor light posts, and changing out overhead ceiling lights and fans. Highly recommend them! Shawn was super chill! I'll have them back always for any electric work.

Pardon the pics as they were closing and turned off the lights... but I just wanted to show how…read moremany beautiful options they have and big this place is. We worked with Davis and he was super helpful and attentive. They have lights, fans, and other indoor and external fixtures and decorations. We will definitely come visit again.

I truly wish I had nicer things to say. Crest has been a Chicago staple and when I finally was…read moreready to upgrade my lighting again I went back to the place that had been tried and true for me years ago. But it seems that era has ended. I came in a hot mess, I have no design skills. I relied on the sales person to help me and I thought she was amazing. She was kind, patient and seemed to really get me and my condo style - benig "vintage" and wanting to modernize was beyond me. She was super helpful and made me feel like she knew exactly what I needed. That was until I left the showroom. I ordered two ceiling fans from her that day, it wasn't cheap. I also ordered one I'd found on my own online. I hired someone reputable to install them for me and I was all set. But then they left and within days the two I purchased from Crest (different manufacturers) were both on the fritz. Hard to believe for sure, but both manufacturers agreed this was a fluke and they both had inherent issues requiring replacement. And then I had to replace them, which meant I had to pay for the labor again. One of the fixtures is in a room I hadn't needed the fan for in the first year. But then I did, and it didn't work. At that same time I noticed the on/off switch wasn't working properly either. I called the manufacturer and they agreed it was a warranty claim and to call Crest to replace the wall switch. Not something I feel comfortable doing on my own. When I talked to Crest, they said they'd order me a part and well... they did but never called to tell me it had come in. I called on my own three weeks later and they said it was there waiting for me. I verified I could wait for the weekend to get it. Of course they are closed on Sundays so It had to be during the short Saturday hours. I raced to get there in the window only to find a lot of confusion. It wasn't waiting for me at all. The woman who said she'd call me was there and surprised I was asking questions. She said she hadn't heard back from the manufacturer to answer my question about paying for labor, and they all just threw their hands up and said they couldn't help me because the manager wasn't there. Let's just say it's the end of an era and I won't be back for business in the future. Good luck with your purchases after you leave the store.

I had Kevin design a fairly significant project last year for the side of my house. I (along with a…read morelarge number of my friends) was so impressed by the finished project as well as the work ethic put in by Dustin and his fellow employees during a nasty part of last summer, that I had Kevin design me a total reconstruction (6 weeks of work) of my front yard which was completed a few weeks ago. I have had nothing but compliments by friends and relatives who have stopped by to check things out. My only regret is it appears as if I am done with any future projects that I cannot utilize Kevin and Dustin again. Kevin & Dustin were a pleasure to work with, provided me with everything I had expected in a timely manner. I was fortunate that one of his competitors was nice enough to recommend him.

We are very happy with the work provided. It looks so nice and clean! It was very easy to work…read moreand communicate with Kevin. Looking forward to next spring when everything will be in bloom. If we ever have more landscaping to do, we will be calling on Kevin.

Jaime and his team fixed a wiring issue in this century old house quickly and efficiently. We…read moregreatly appreciate their clean work space in our home, the suggestions made to improve on what we thought was more complex a problem and the bill was very reasonable for the time and effort spent here. HIGHLY recommend Shock Tech 2 Electric!

Very friendly, intelligent efficient professionals whose prices were below other estimates I…read morereceived. What more can you ask for?

Serviceman was very knowledgeable. Also very polite. He solved the problem without having to…read moredestroy the ceiling and walls. I would definitely call this company again if needed.

I called this company over two weeks ago requesting service for 4 outlets in my kitchen that…read morestopped working. First week they said someone would be out between 1pm & 4pm...no show! They rescheduled for the same times a week later....no show. Then promised a technician by last Thursday/Friday. They did promise to show up today 10/27/26 at 8:00am to fix the issue.... No show....no calls or emails. I called at 9:00am this morning & they again apologized & promised someone would reach out & definitely show up for repairs today. Well it's 4:52pm & still nothing! Horrible company.. do not use them!!!

We experienced several outages in our home due to faulty circuit breakers and Ryan helped us out on…read moreshort notice. He picked up the phone and reassured me that he can come out quickly and address the issue. In fact, he was able to diagnose the root cause over the phone and came prepared to resolve the issues. While fixing the issue, Ryan took the time to help me understand my electrical panel and explained the process of how he was going to fix the issue. After the work was completed, he ensured that there were no ongoing issues and that the work was completed to my satisfaction. At no point did Ryan come off as impatient or made me feel like he was rushing. He completed the fix quickly, but was very thorough in his work (something that comes with experience, practice, and being confident in the work). He was extremely kind and patient as he answered all of my questions. The rate Ryan charged was fair (i.e., no price gouging); especially given the short notice. I am definitely going to be calling on Ryan (no hesitation) for any future work that may require an electrician.

I called Ryan and got a rough quote on installing a new outlet in our old house which has sketchy…read moreelectrical and hidden mysteries behind the walls. Ryan came out promptly the next day when I requested and his work was professional and clean. He explained everything he was doing along the way and left everything just as good as it was when he arrived. His rate was very reasonable and the final job cost was very close to his rough estimate. I'd recommend Ryan for electrical work and would use his services again.

As a result of a home inspection from the folks purchasing our home, it was necessary to replace…read moreour breaker panel. After contacting several electricians, we felt that Franck at Encore Electrical was the best for our job. He was local, has a great reputation and made time to provide an estimate and promptly get us on his work calendar. For anyone in need of electrical services, we would recommend Encore Electrical in a heartbeat. He was professional, prepared, experienced and thorough. He knows his craft and is licensed and insured. And to echo what others have said on Yelp, he's got a great personality and cares about the outcome of his work.

Franck did excellent work, reasonably priced, personable to deal with. Came with mask and got right…read moreto work.

Have a lamp you love but it needs a new lampshade? Or how about an antique lamp where you want the…read moreoriginal lampshade restored to its original beauty? Or even a garage sale lamp find that needs to be rewired? Then A Shade Better is the store for you. In business for over 20 years, A Shade Better is your one stop shop for lamps. Case in point- I had an antique floor lamp that was in desperate need of rewiring (it was like living in a haunted house the way the thing flickered on and off) as well as a new shade since it had fallen over so many times. I took it to A Shade Better and within a week, I had my favorite lamp back home with not a flicker in sight. They manufacture all their own lampshades but can also use your own fabric to create a lamp that perfectly accessorizes a room. Their designers know lamps and understand the scale balance between base and shade and are always willing to offer advice and suggestions. Lamps are the charm that add a warm glow to any room. And with the perfect shade- your lamps can look even better. Mine do.

This place is not in business anymore. I'm a bit miffed this is still online, as I was looking for…read morea lampshade that wasn't a generic Home Depot shade.