I hired Green Expectations to transform my yard last year. I was very very surprised by how professional the company was and how well the work turned out. When I chose Green Expectations I was working with Larry. I wanted to go with a small owner run company, because I like to support local companies. Green Expectations was fairly priced, did excellent work, and gave me a great value and service for my money. I could not have had a better experience with them. From now on I will let them handle all of my landscaping needs. The Crew Showed up on time and was dressed neatly. They also cleaned up all their messes. The crew leader was a sweetheart of a man who I think was named Adrian. He did fantastic work!! Their crew was in uniform and very predictable and reliable. For the most part, I can’t even say I knew they were there half the time. One of the big pluses was that they always parked on the street and never blocked my driveway and nothing was ever damaged in the course of their work. The only con is that I’m probably going to have to spend more money with them to make the front look as good as the back of the house does now. These guys were amazing. If you’re looking for more businesses, try using globalYP.net, a searchable online directory.

SouthWest Plumbing Supply is a family owned business that was founded in 1989 in Cedar City, Utah and today has expanded into the Salt Lake Valley, Arizona, and Nevada. SouthWest offers tools and a full line of plumbing, waterworks, HVAC, and irrigation supplies. The new location has a free soda fountain and lounge area and separate shopping areas for contractors and Joe off the street. Their helpful staff is familiar with their extensive product line and can offer suggestions and answer questions. If they don’t have what you need in stock they can special order stuff on request. While other suppliers are going out of business during the recession, SouthWest continues to grow and now you can even order online or on some phones by mobile app. Everything is computerized for accuracy and speed. Products can be delivered throughout Cedar City, Utah, and some parts of Nevada and Arizona. In most cases, products can be shipped anywhere in the US and Canada. They even offer help with your sprinklers and can professionally set up and remove your Christmas decorations. If you are tired of the corporate feel of Home Depot or Lowes but want more than a mom and pop shop can offer, try this family run local supplier. If you want local listings available online, try globalYP.net.

When my wife and I finished renovating our kitchen we knew that there was still something missing, which is when we decided to install a tile backsplash. We knew that we wanted to work with a local firm, one that provided top quality materials and customer service but at an affordable price. That is why after speaking with several of my neighbors, we went to Tile Time, in Farmingdale, NY. From the moment we stepped into the store, we were treated with kindness and respect by all members of the staff. Our questions and concerns were of the utmost importance, and they were very patient about working with us to find the perfect tile. With the help of the Tile Time staff, we picked the tile that was not only the right color, but the right size to fit perfectly into our kitchen. They also worked well with our contractor, delivering the special order tiles on time, with the correct color grout. They even called after the work was done to check to make sure that everything went smoothly. That is a level of customer service that is hard to find today, and it ensures that when I renovate my bathroom next year, I will be getting all of my tiles from Tile Time, in Farmingdale, NY. To find other great places in your area, visit globalYP.net, a local online directory.

The owner of Dann’s Decorating and Grimston Roofing is Dann Grimston and he does amazing work. He will do anything that is needed. If you get an estimate, Dann will automatically give you a lower estimate and better work. He has been doing roofing and carpentry as a career since he was sixteen. He also is highly skilled in automotive problems as well. Located at 815 Stoddard Ave in Wheaton, IL, this business can paint indoors and outdoors, fix your roof, replace your roof, shingles, and much more. It seems to me that any problem, Dann will fix. He is also very considerate. If you treat him with respect, then he will come back to do any work that you need done, at a reasonable price. Without Dann my house would be in shambles. He also has other businesses that he works with. Therefore, if there is something he cannot do then he can always call one of his other contacts. This business will travel around all of the suburbs of Chicago as well as the Northwest corner of Indiana and the Southern end of Wisconsin. With a history like his, I would not go to anyone else. While talking to others, I only start to like him more and more. He does the best work around and if something goes wrong, even if it is not his fault, he always tries to fix it. Dann’s Decorating/Grimston Roofing is the best handyman business around. Find out what’s around you with globalYP.net, an online directory.

John Shields Construction did a great job repairing the flashing on the front and side of our house. After a couple fierce windstorms last spring, the trim on our siding took a beating and was bent backwards or torn off completely. Some of the pieces were blown away or so badly beaten up that they were unusable for repairs. We called John and asked him if he could do the job of replacing and repairing the flashing pieces. He came and inspected the damage and found that the materials used were specialized pieces used by our homebuilder on our house. These pieces were no longer being sold so, he used similar materials and made adjustments in order for it to work. He did quality, efficient work. This could have been a tricky job because of the way he had to modify the materials and because he had to do careful work matching the existing flashing on the house to the new flashing. He did a great job at a reasonable price and we would definitely consult him again for our home repair or building needs. My husband is planning to replace our carpet with hard wood flooring soon and plans to call John for that project. To find other great places in your area, visit globalYP.net, a local online directory.

Final Touch Painting & Decorating is definitely one of the most professional and talented painting companies out there. I recently purchase a 110 year old Victorian home that was in desperate need of repair. I shopped around for many estimates before I decided to go with Final Touch Painting. I have to say they were the only company that provided me with a booklet of credentials which not only had copies of their Insurances and Licenses but pages upon pages of references, with phone numbers. I knew when I met with the owner that this was a company I would definitely trust. Another bonus was the beautifully typed detailed estimate that was emailed to me, that same evening. The price was not the cheapest but not the most expensive either. They came right in the middle. After we hired them, the wonderful, polite men came everyday for 2 months and were very neat and clean. Every single day they worked very quietly and neatly and at the end of the day they made the house look like they were never even there. The 62 day restoration of my home went down without a hitch. My home is awesome, the 110 year old plastered walls look flawless, and the inside of this home looks like it should be in a magazine. The outside of my home is amazing as well. The Victorian details that they had suggested to do made my house win the “Home of the Year” award in my neighborhood. I cannot stress enough how much this company means to me. Don’t stress the next time you need something from the phonebook. Save yourself time, and a headache, by going to globalYP.net, yellow pages that are online.

Rural Bolt Company is a great welding supply and hardware store. In addition to the obvious bolts, nuts, washers and tools any one might expect, they have a great many hand and power tools and services for the professional or weekend contractor, like rentals of heavy and light machines, tools and the best prices on tank rentals for welding and cutting. You can have your own tanks refilled, but they must have a current inspection certification, this service is provided at an additional charge and can take up to two weeks. You can usually just drive in and find anything you need, but with the equipment rentals you should call ahead to check for availability, to be on the safe side. Their headquarters are located off rural route 11 in the town of Hastings, the business has grown from it’s modest beginnings of bulk bolts and nut sales to a wide range of services usually only found in a big city hardware store. They are open Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. and closed Sundays. They also have a limited delivery service for larger orders. To find more great places in your area, visit globalYP.net, a local online directory. 

Ultimate Concepts (UC) recently finished my basement. It is a local business which has been around for about 15 years. It employs roughly 30 people. I was a bit skeptical at first because I never heard of them, unlike some of the other well-known basement remodelers in the area. However, the prices at those other places were way above what I was ready to invest in my basement. When I first got a quote from Ultimate Concepts, I was pleasantly surprised by two things. First, their price was very competitive, and second, the salesman was very friendly and not pushy. Although I got a good impression from the first meeting, I was hesitant to commit immediately. So I did my research through websites such as Better Business Bureau and I decided to give it a shot. Basically everything they promised was fulfilled. The construction began immediately and was promptly finished in two weeks. The construction crew was kind and considerate, and unlike my initial expectation, I did not feel nervous about their working in my house. All in all, I had a great experience with them. I would definitely recommend them to my friends or anybody who wants to remodel their basement. Yes, there was that initial fear of not knowing what to expect, but I am very satisfied with my decision to go with Ultimate Concepts. You’ll be satisfied with globalYP.net, yellow pages that are online.

It was late afternoon New Year’s Eve and our touch football game got out of hand when an errant pass went through the front window on the house. I had to be at a party in a few hours and was in a panic about the window and knew I couldn’t leave it that way and go to the party. I called a number of glass repair shops and most were closed or just told me good luck finding someone on New Year’s eve to fix the window and replace the glass. I finally got Dwight’s Glass and Mirror on the phone when they were about to close up and they were very empathetic toward my situation and agreed to come over, measure and get the glass replaced before my party. They arrived within minutes and quickly examined the damage and measured for a replacement window. The professional installer was courteous, well mannered and even had a sense of humor about having to do this on New Year’s Eve. They went back to the shop and returned within the hour with the replacement glass and my window was installed before I knew it. The installer even took the time to help clean up the broken glass on the porch before he left for his own party that night. I was able to make it to my party in time with the peace of mind that my home was secure. In addition to the great and fast service, Dwight’s did not gouge me on the cost like some others would have because of the situation and timing. Save time using globalYP.net, a searchable online directory.

Crosscom Property Restoration is a great company that helped me with my homeowners’ insurance claim. Because of their expertise, I was able to get new siding and a new roof without having to pay anything except my insurance deductible. Crosscom’s claim specialists made sure that I got the most money I could have out of my insurance claim by identifying damage caused to my home by hail and wind. They also brought in local contractors to do the work, which saved me a ton of money. Plus, when I went to sell my home, the value had gone up significantly, which meant that I made money in the end. At first, I thought my insurance premiums would rise if I filed a homeowner’s claim, but Crosscom’s representatives informed me that storm damage falls under “acts of nature” and as a homeowner, I cannot be penalized for filing this type of claim. If I had gone ahead and done the work myself, or gotten a retail estimate, the work would have cost me over ten thousand dollars! My deductible is only a thousand, so I saved nine thousand dollars in the end. I also spend less on utilities because of improved insulation from my new siding and roof. Everyone should go to Crosscom to save themselves the headaches that come with doing home repairs. Save yourself some time with globalYP.net, online yellow pages.