Rhonda in the East End

Re-Wrap are pros. We had purchased foam slabs and leather for our built-in kitchen bench but needed someone to piece it together, sew it well and make it look great. Gary double checked all the measurements, suggested the type of stitching and colour of thread for design aesthetic and durability, pieced together the pattern and recommended the type of fabric liner to help the leather breath. His attention to detail is excellent. Service was friendly, helpful, fast and very reasonable priced. Our bench looks great.

I found Capp's Duct Cleaning on HomeStars. The reviews were great - AND for good reason! I called Paul and explained my situation - we've just bought an older home and the previous owners had let it sink into disrepair. (We're doing a total reno in the spring.) There was an unbelievable amount of dog/cat hair and dirt in the house and I wasn't comfortable turning on the furnace. Paul gave me lots of info over the phone, explaining what his service was all about, and answered all my questions. He gave me his first available appointment. He arrived with his colleague Andy, did a quick inspection, explained how our ducts had been retro-fitted and figured out how to get the job done. Both gentlemen were professional, courteous and personable - careful moving their equipment through the house and cleaning up the mess. They also did an inspection and cleaning of our furnace and replaced the filter with a proper filter. The process was pleasant and professional. I couldn't have asked for anything better.

Bill's has a good selection of plants and knowledgeable staff to help you choose what's appropriate for your garden. I have a challenged garden - no sun - and needed shade plants. The staff at Bill's were very helpful so I could find what would work in my space. The prices aren't the cheapest, but are fairly reasonable. The selection is very good!

Parts Gallery offers a great selection of art, focusing on new and emerging artists. The owners (Diana & Ric) are very personable and knowledgeable - Ric is an artist - and they curate their gallery with interesting artists and pieces. You can always find something you will love for your home. And if you're lucky, you can catch an up-and-coming artist before his/her prices skyrocket.

This mover was recommended by a friend - as well as on this site (homestars.com) - I was not disappointed. They arrived early and began working right away. The guys were professional AND friendly. My house contents (plus BBQ & other outdoor items) were moved quickly and safely to my new home. I highly recommended them!