Cal-Wood Flooring Supply Inc
Neighborhood: Bayview/Hunters Point

2820 Oakdale Ave
San Francisco, CA 94101

Lawrence T. writes: This was my first stop on my quest to remodel my new home and put in new floors. Robert and Jason are great. Robert was extremely helpful and went over all our choices. We wanted maple floors... he said everyone is going away from oak.
They are a…

United Granite and Cabinets

3219 Pierce St
Richmond, CA 94875

Kitty L. writes: we got our granite there. competitive price (roughly the same as the major granite/warehouse outlets in oakland chinatown). and definitely much cheaper than the granite in home depot. the price of granite in home depot is calculated by square-feet…

Belmont Plywood & Door Co

550 Harbor Blvd
Belmont, CA 94002

Kate W. writes: Don't be fooled by their name...  Belmont Plywood and Door carries all sorts of interesting stuff.  Yes, they carry doors --- all sorts of doors.  They also carry a gargantuan array of moulding, interior and exterior columns, and great doorknobs and…

American Home Renewal

310 Shaw Road
Suite A
South San Francisco, CA 94080

GIR .. writes: Update 4/20/08: Only after living with the door awhile we have come to realize that the weather stripping falls too short on either side by about half an an inch - enough to let the wind blow right in (along with the dust and dirt which have left…

Fox Marble & Granite
Neighborhood: Bayview/Hunters Point

1315 Armstrong Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124

Anthony H. writes: I've dealt with Fox for years, and as a contractor, I can tell you - Craftsmanship & Quality are worth the wait.  

I've used a few other Granite Fabricators in the past and yes, they are a bit quicker.  But I've learned that when the project is done,…

The Home Depot

30055 Industrial Pkwy
Union City, CA 94587

Jessica S. writes: This is a typical Home Depot.

They have a large roof drain in front of the main entrance.  When I went yesterday they had water pouring from the drain.  Since there has been no rain I can only assume they had a mechanical problem on the roof.  What…

Golden City Building Supply
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1279 Pacific Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109

Fallopian Swim Team D. writes: This is more of a 'contractor grade' hardware store (it is not interchangeable with Cole http://www.yelp.com/bi... which is more of a 'housewares' place, or Brownies http://www.yelp.com/bi..., which is more of a 'standard' hardware). Excellent…

EXPO Design Center
Neighborhood: West Oakland

1555 40th St
Emeryville, CA 94601

Jeff D. writes: This is a very nice store actually.   Well-laid out and friendly folks to help you spend your inheritence or re-fi.

We purchased some window shades and were very happy with the price and quality  five stars

One star for the doofus who installed them…

Lowe's

32040 Union Landing
Union City, CA 94587

Andi T. writes: My favorite thing about this Lowe's was that I got to pass by three (3) Home Depots on the way and thumb my nose at them.  Hahahahaha.

Things that were pleasant about shopping here (as opposed to the evil HD), in no particular order:

1.  It was easy to…

Golden City Lumber
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1279 Pacific Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94109

Fallopian Swim Team D. writes: This place is directly across the street from its sister store Golden City Building Supply. You place your order and pay in the latter, and then walk across to have them cut the wood. It is over priced, but it is the only place with anything over…

Dotto Glass

74 Mitchell Blvd
San Rafael, CA 94901

Ron L. writes: Dotto Glass is, for the most part, a fairly good operation.  Their employees meet a moderate to good standard for professionalism, depending on whom they send out.

Be warned, however, that if anything out of the ordinary occurs, they stop returning…

Chu Supplies

2233 Vicente Street
San Francisco, CA 94116

l p. writes: BAD customer service, not helpful and make you wait...

Color Tile & Carpetsplus

1671 Industrial Pkwy W
Hayward, CA 94544

Jayde S. writes: This company was one of the worst that I've ever experienced and dealt with in my life. If I could give then 0 stars I would.

We purchased hardwood floors, carpets, and bathroom tiles for a new commercial building we had purchased. To make a long…

Pella Windows & Doors
Neighborhood: Fourth Street

1717 4th St
Ste B
Berkeley, CA 94710

Rob Z. writes: I found Pella in my search for double paned wood replacement windows.  Because I have an older home, the building code requires an all wood window, which means no exterior cladding; some of my issues wouldn't apply if I could use a vinyl or aluminum…

Orchard Supply Hardware

900 El Camino Real
Millbrae, CA 94031

Jennifer L. writes: Well heck, they blew the nincompoops over at Lowe's out of the water.  Sure the first guy I asked for my little kitchen compost bin had no idea what I was talking about - but he suggested two places it could be based on my description, with nary a…

Discount Glass Co
Neighborhood: Mission

988 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Stephan F. writes: Extremely poor installation and business practice!

Discount Glass had installed a mirror in my bathroom. Upon installation they had put in some rubber dampeners between the mirror base and the crown molding tile. There was one spot where the mirror…

The Home Depot

1933 Davis Street
Suite 270
San Leandro, CA 94577

christine w. writes: I'm surprised of all the negative reviews considering that on my few visits here, they weren't *that* bad. I give them 3 stars because each of my few visits have been neutral. Maybe it's because I've only had to go in and grab a few minor things,…

The Home Depot

111 Shoreline Pkwy
San Rafael, CA 94901

miika m. writes: Flowers, tools and plants.

Oh my.

In addition to my inclinations as working for the man (Target) I've always enjoyed the verbiage surrounding retail therapy, I can't stand people who follow me from stand to stand, hovering, like a Harpie intent on…

The Home Depot

2 Colma Boulevard
Colma, CA 94014

Skunky G. writes: Three yards of clear plastic tubing, a box of rubber gloves, a can of 'Sierra Indulgence' paint, a 25-piece Dremel accessory kit, and 2 Salvadoreans.

If that ain't a God damn party, I don't know what is.

Home Depot

1125 Old County Road
San Carlos, CA 94070

Jennifer L. writes: Can one superstar employee single-handedly change my opinion of a store?  Yes, John Cattarin from plumbing achieved what I thought was impossible today.  

John gets 5 stars.  The rest of the employees I've encountered over the years get 1 star.  John…

The Home Depot

3838 Hollis St
Emeryville, CA 94608

Sally K. writes: Regarding their customer service, I've experienced nothing but the best, from compressed plywood questions to the benefits of a specific fish hook, I leave satisfied.  HOWEVER, I have heard from numerous sources that it is simply because I'm a lady…

The Home Depot

11955 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530

Toni M. writes: I have to be fair.  Although I still hate Home Depot, I do really like their plants and the guy who works in the garden shop went out of his way to be helpful.  This afternoon Jim is flying back to Utah, so the three of us had lunch at Huong Tra and…

SF International Building Supply & Plumbing Showroom
Neighborhood: Portola

2442 San Bruno Ave
San Francisco, CA 94134

Kristine T. writes: Excellent Selection, Great Price, Helpful Salespeople

I was very happy to have been refered to this showroom by my friend whom remodeled with them last year. I would say that I had a good experience there and will be refering my friends to them.

They…

Integrated Resources Group

275 Valley Dr
Brisbane, CA 94005

Audrey B. writes: 5 stars for super amazing selection.

Integrated is a granite/marble and tile supplier, although their granite/marble selection is more impressive than their tile selection. They have a store front with examples to get your creative juices flowing,…

Saint Tropez Boutique

25 Evelyn Way
San Francisco, CA 94127

Olivia B. writes: Beautiful store, they have huge selection of fine handmade Moroccan lantern, Moroccan mosaic tile, Moorish wood screens, Terracotta tiles, Moorish lighting, Moroccan carved wood doors, Moroccan plaster, Moroccan home furniture, encaustic cement…