Culinary Essentials is the perfect name for this shop because they carry everything you need and…read moremore for your cooking needs at every level! Tons of cute items and many practical items at reasonable prices. I could spend all day in the store but due to COVID, they're requesting you limit your browsing to 30 minutes or less. Luckily they're extremely friendly and I was able to get all my questions answered from the variety of coffee related products to comparing the soda stream options. Especially with this year and the holiday season approaching, I highly recommend checking out Culinary Essentials for any dining related gifts or kitchen upgrades as the personal attention is so valuable and to support local businesses!

We stopped by this store to brouse the aisles with no real intention to buy anything. The aisles…read morewere crowded with high quality cookware of every description. A delight for anyone who enjoys cooking. We spotted several items that would be great gifts... After talking with the very nice owners, I decided to buy my son (who lives in Ballard) some Christmas presents. We presented them with the problem that we would be returning to southern California, where my son will join us for Christmas. It didn't make sense to fly stuff down that he would then have to fly home. They suggested that I could buy the presents, I could give my son a card and the gift receipt, and he could collect the present when he came home. Genius! The owners put my gifts into a gift bag, topped it with crumpled purple tissue paper, and put it into the back to await my son's return.

Big rave for Janine at Best Plumbing Showroom in Seattle. I went online to find a replacement…read morekitchen faucet head for a 14 year old fixture. It was a discontinued model so no luck. We then talked to Janine at Best where we originally bought the fixture. She went to bat for us with the manufacturer and the replacement head was soon on its way. No charge; covered under the original lifetime warranty. This proves the value of working with small local businesses instead of box stores or Amazon. Thanks, Janine! You're the Best! Pun intended.

We remodeled our master bathroom recently and had the pleasure of working with Patti B at Best…read morePlumbing. She helped us dial in the best cabinets/fixtures to transform our bathroom into a spa like retreat!! We went with Hansgrohe Axor fixtures and cabinetry that reflects our Mission style home. We couldn't be happier with the results, and the stellar service we received from Best Plumbing and Patti!!

Very thorough, honest and does good work. We've called on him twice for remodel work and both…read moretimes his attention to detail is impressive. And if you like Boston accents this the guy for you.

From the owner: Robert Capen Construction specializes in a wide variety of residential…read more upgrades ,improvements and handyman type repairs. I've been involved in both new construction and remodeling for over 30 years. My evolved skills are most suited to providing beautiful kitchens & baths both in existing locations and adding new ones where they can be. Laundry rooms as well. In over 30 years I've done everything from foundations to roofs. Everything in between. The list is too extensive to list here. I was even a home inspector for a stint. I think my greatest asset is being able to see the "bigger picture",when it comes to these remodels. I tend to want to fix the actual problem not the symptoms. I try to guide the project toward something that's worth what it costs. Not always easy in remodel. In my lifetime I've built treehouses to custom homes. Even houseboats. My profession is a high fiber diet. My specialty? Fine home improvements!

Claddagh recently remodeled my 1940 house, full kitchen gut/rebuild, a few walls removed, floors…read morerefinished, all new doors and windows and a basement shop converted into a BR. They were always very transparent about where things were (including when Covid shut us down mid-project), and even with Covid delays they had us back home almost exactly to the day from my initial estimate. A few issues here and there were resolved quickly and to my satisfaction. I especially appreciated their ability to talk through options and keep emotions out of it. I've had a few other projects done with contractors who are tough to work with - construction always comes with issues and you need someone you can honestly discuss them with. Great value for service provided...I would highly recommend!

Claddagh did a major remodel for us. We had heard horror stories about remodel projects and were…read morebraced for having the same kind of experience. To our surprise, the process went smoothly and Claddagh were great to work with. They are open and honest folk and skilled craftsmen. We love our house.

20 years later I love all the handmade tiles in my home here in Hawaii. Love Bedrock and my entire…read moreexperience!

It's a fun place to browse all the different types of glass they have, if you're looking for…read moreinspiration. Bedrock is mostly for crafts people; while they do have a handful of gift items (glass sun catchers, etc.) but it's not really a "gift store". It could be better organized (and cleaner--keep a wet nap in your car for when you're done), but that would take time and staff. We purchased several round glass tiles to be installed in a metal handrail. No returns on glass "tiles", but they will give store credit, and allow you to swap items later on.

Ryan did a great job replacing our water heaters. I solicited bids/proposals from five plumbing…read morecompanies to replace our two water heaters in a commercial building. They were connected in series and installed on a wooden cabinet. I was looking for an in-kind replacement or another solution that made better sense for us. Ryan clearly understood our existing configuration and provided alternatives that made better sense, were less expensive, and provided better functionality. On replacement day, he and his helper were delayed by an emergency that required addressing before a restaurant could open; he let me know what his status was and when he would be at our facility. Once there, they worked very efficiently and made a nice, tidy, and organized installation. He handled all the permitting and the system passed with no questions or concerns. Best was the best value for our work, did a great job, and were nice while doing it. I have struck the other vendors off my approved vendor list and will use them for all of our plumbing needs.

$700 for 15 minutes of work. A month later the issue has returns and not fixed. Never using again…read more Sad that this industry's reputation continues to be earned for stints like this.