Seattle flooring

5 Star Flooring/Stretch Carpets replaced carpet in Harold Taw's home. "They were patient and friendly in explaining the differences between kinds of carpet, wear ratings and what would work best for my needs," Taw says. "The installers came early and finished faster than expected. The workmanship was fantastic, and the carpet looks and feels wonderful."

Seattle remodeling

Homesmith Remodeling LLC fixed up Elaine Meyer's unfinished basement. "They installed drywall, applied mud and tape, and improved on the installation of some existing drywall," Meyer says.

"This project had a lot of detail work that needed expert attention, and they delivered it! They were thorough, careful, courteous and completely available to answer questions. I couldn't be happier with how the room turned out."

Seattle real estate agents

Elizabeth Schagrin hired real estate agent John Madrid to help sell her home and purchase a new one. "What separated him from the pack was his common-sense realism and genuine ability to market himself and the property," Schagrin says.

"It took longer than expected to sell, but John hustled with open houses, flyers and Internet searches. On the purchase, he took advantage of market conditions to get a great price on a fantastic home. I felt John was working in my best interest as a buyer and seller."

Seattle hauling

Ray's Hauling cleaned up Josepha Rood's yard. "They hauled away about 40 juniper bushes and other various trees," Rood says. "I came home and my yard - which had been a huge mess of shrubbery piles - was neat and clean. They even swept the sidewalk. Even though I added more stuff to haul away, they did it for the original amount quoted."