For over 130 years, the Lanctot family has been selling flooring, and has always been known for choice and service – and their prices are low all year round. Can you just imagine how many satisfied customers that adds up to?

The huge warehouse offers hundreds of options for floating and hardwood floors (look for the bargain bins starting at $.89), including condo solutions and ceramic tiles (starting at $1.25). You can select from amongst 500 area rugs, carpeting and vinyl flooring (lots of remnants too). There are options to decorate walls, and even staircases can be created here. It is so nice to shop at a store which has the comfortable feel and friendlinss of a family business.

In floating floors, you have many tree options such as: oak, maple, ash, beech and cherry, as well as ones that look like natural stone or ceramic.

For hardwood options, there’s cherry, white oak, red oak, hard maple, silver maple, ash, wild cherry, beech, larch and walnut. Where else could you find so many exotic species too: jatoba  ipe, bamboo, tauari, cumaru, cabreuva, tiger wood and kempas?

An entire wing is dedicated to ceramics in many types and sizes for bathrooms, kitchens and hallways. Along with the ceramic and natural stone tiles, you can also buy granite, marble, slate, porcelain and even faux wood.

You can also shops for many types of wall coverings like decorative stone, natural stone, decorative brick, wood siding and decorative panels.

Lanctôt also offers two types of staircases: modular and traditional. Staircases generally form the heart of a home. They can usually be seen from the entrance, and often take centre stage. Replacing a staircase can considerably increase a home’s value.

They offer services for insurers and claim adjusters. Both individuals and businesses happily shop here.

Locations:  Longueuil, 740 Jean-Neveu Tel: 450-647-1571: St-Isadore (Chateauguay) location:  148 Boyer,  Tel: 514-875-1954
Hours: Regular plus Sun 11-5
www.lanctot.qc.ca

Q:  Is there still a shop to refurbish old pots and pans ?

A: Yes but you have to take a drive to Rawdon as the store has just moved. Clinique de la Casserole Del Mar has a  handy guy who can do spot welding, replace handles and knobs, polish stainless steel, aluminum or copper, refinish copper, or sell you parts for Presto pressure cookers – gaskets, safety valves and sealing ring sets.
You can also buy polishes, pots and pans – Strauss, Cool Kitchen, Quon Tanium, Integral 3, Meyer, – as well as pressure cookers to 12 qts. and pots for induction cooking. Breville cordless coffee pots, toasters, juicers, are here along with Sanelli, Miaybi, Global and Henckel Twin Line knives.

NEW Location: 3659 Queen St, Rawdon. (It’s about an hour drive away)
Tel: 514- 723-3532 or 450-834-3434
Hours: Closed Sun and call for Monday
www.cuisineriedelmar.com

Come in and enjoy shopping for fabric and more in the spacious enlarged home decor area. If you want the popular motorized blinds, there’s a wall display of options. Browse through the section on ready-to hang curtain panels or if you want to order some special fabric, get comfy at the tables, and peruse the many fabric books: Robert Allen, Maxwell, Joanne, Avante Garde, J. Ennis and more. Look for the creative sample table set up like a bed of pillows.

Right now there is a Fall sale of 50% off on all blinds in store and 30% off all fabric online and in store.

Wallpaper has become so trendy again. It’s really hard to find stores that still sell it. While you’re stuck in this winter, it would be a good time to tackle a wallpaper project.

It’s time to take a look inside your home and freshen it up for all the time you will soon be spending inside. So if you would like to clean your drapes, window coverings , pillows or duvets –  think Bellingham Cleaners and Tailors.

No time for laundry? For busy people, they offer a wash and fold service for $1.50 lb. Whites and coloured items are washed separately – and – independently of other peoples’ clothes. There’s free pick up and delivery. The minimum order is for 10 lbs. Their Bates Rd. location even has Quebec’s first drive-thru service and a 24-hour night deposit box using VIP bags.

Would you sleep on the same sheets for 6 months? So why haven’t you ever had your pillow cleaned? They will sanitize, deodorize, clean, and fluff you pillow – and – replace the cover. Is it too difficult to remove and rehang your drapes and window coverings? They’ll send someone to do it for you so you can send them in for a cleaning along with the bedding and decorative cushions

Their Deluxe Service handles delicate garments individually:

* garments individually cleaned in virgin solvent
* buttons are removed to prevent damage
* items are hand-pressed,
* double inspection procedure
* garments are stuffed with tissue paper to preserve their form

– For garment repairs (even suede and leather), every day there are seamstresses and a changing room, so quick fixes can be sewn while you wait.
– Home or office pick-up service is available over most of the island.
– Bellingham Cleaners are the only cleaners in the province of Quebec who are certified by the worldwide Association of Wedding Gown Specialists.

TMR Location: 2655 Bates Rd, Montreal
corner: Wilderton
Tel: 514-733-4444
Hours: Mon-Wed 7:30-6:30, Thurs & Fri 7:30-7, Sat 8-5, Sun 11-5
Westmount location: 1 Westmount Square
Tel: 514-934-3353
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30-6, Sat 9-5
www.smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=167
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Re-upholstering is a fabulous way to refresh your house decor while maintaining the quality of the well-made furniture that you invested in, enjoy looking at and are comfortable with. If you’re in the market for an upholsterer, then head for this company, Reliable Upholstering, which has been in business since 1939. They certainly have a lot of satisfied customers.

Whether you are a residential customer or a commercial enterprise, they can handle your job. If you are using a designer or decorator, the company is happy to work with them.

Services:
– Upholstered headboards are very popular nowadays, and Reliable can create one for you.
– They can change the foam in cushions.
– If you’d like some new slipcovers, they can make them .
– Some furniture repairs can be done.
– If you see a photo of furniture you like, they can reproduce custom-made pieces for your home.

With 200 fabric catalogues from which to choose fabric, you will be able to find a pattern, texture or colour to match your decor. Some of the famous fabric houses they work with are:  Kravet Design, Maxwell,  Uniqu, Exclusive Fabric, Avant Guard, Elite Fabric, Charlotte, Caravan, Barrow Industries.

Location: 2215 ave Beaconsfield Suite 101 H4A 2G9
Corner: boul de Maisonneuve O
Tel: 514-486-7933
Hours: Mon-Fri 7-6 (by appt only) Sat – by appt
Metro: Station Vendome
email: reliableupholstering1@gmail.com

This weekend would be a good time to take advantage of Liquideco’s great savings on bedding, curtains, comforters, pillows, shower curtains, bath towels, rugs, oven mitts, mattress covers and even kitchen accessories. They offer great deals like cushions for $3, twin sheets for $11 and comforters sets starting at $20.

Head to their manufacturer’s warehouse sale in the east end. It will only be held for 2 days, so why not stock up on extras of everything at these prices.

They pay both the taxes, so at those prices, make sure to bring plenty of cash.

Location: 8566 Boul. Pie X
corner: Boul. Robert
Dates: Oct 23 & 24
Times: Fri 10-6, Sat 8-3
www.liquideco.com

Why should you shop at Codell Audio and not be enticed by the big box stores? Codell Audio, in business for 43 years, will meet or beat big box store pricing (except for the 2 weeks or so during the year when the big guys offer power buy specials or offer exclusive products). Every day though, Codell Audio will provide better advice and solutions as their experienced staff members have all been in the business for more than 15 years.

They will always integrate and install your purchase professionally and properly – and – many times it will cost less than the big box stores. Their after sales service is just what the customer wants: no questions asked, prompt, courteous and efficient.

In televisions, they offer Sony and Samsung. For high end audio and speakers, they carry 30 brands http://codellaudio.com/Products.htm and all are in stock. Before you buy you can try out the speakers in one of their sound rooms. They carry a large selection of headphones.

For the film enthusiast ( or you), they also set up home theaters and projection systems. They wire and install Smart Home Systems for sound, lighting, HVAC and security cameras.

They are happy to do repairs whether it is for TV’s, speakers, amps, or turntables. Custom installation is available for your home or business including acoustic room treatments

They carry pre-owned audio equipment for sale (even record albums, cartridges and turntables) and they also offer trade-ins and consignment sales.

If you are selling off an estate or clearing out a home, they do all the work to research for the true value of your audio items and try to sell them for you (all they need is the model number). So don’t throw anything awqay before calling them. This service is especially useful to evaluate vintage audio gear.

Parking is available right in front of the door.  Codell Audio can help you with all your audio needs whether they are big or small.

Location: 8220 rue Devonshire, T.M.R. QC H4P 2P7
corner: ave Royalmount
Tel: 514-737-4531
Metro: Station de la Savanne
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-9, Fri 10-7, Sat 10-5, Sun closed
 www.codellaudio.com

When planning to shop for your Fall wardrobe, Standa is exactly what the busy person is looking for. Unlike big box stores, they have been offering personal service for over 50 years – they get to know their customers and their tastes and can help you shop quickly and efficiently.

The newest sales are men’s Jac & Jones jackets for $69.98 or they can choose a suit for only $119.98. Kid’s snowsuits are $29.98 or pajamas can be bought for $6.98. Ladies boots are as low as $29.98 while men’s and women’s cozy slippers are $29.98.

You can spruce up your kitchen with a new dinner ware set (for 4) for $19.98 or a 2L casserole with cover for $8.98.

For formal events there’s both dressy dress and gowns and kid’s for formal clothes (even suits for husky boys). You can find school color code uniforms  and even undergarments like wool/cotton long johns.

Head here for hard-to-find specialty appliances (pasta makers, grinders, tomato squeezers, sausage mincers, stove-top espresso makers, and for bakeware, pots (enormous ones) and pans (ecological ones) as well as giftware. On the 2nd floor, you will find carpets, mirrors, tables and lamps all at take-me-home prices.

A family-run business, they have what you’re looking for from linens, kitchenware, clothing, furniture and home decor, to gifts and souvenirs, it can all be found under one roof. There is no need to wait for a sale, when they offer exceptional pricing everyday.

Location: 3253 Fleury est
corner: boul. St-Michel
Tel: 514-321-3743
Hours: Regular
Sale ends: Oct 10
Metro: Station Henri-Bourassa and Station SauveBus 140 stops right in front of the store on rue Fleury

Dessins Leo/ Leo Plans is us an architectural technician who has 15 years of experience producing residential architectural drawings. The company also can do home inspections and help you get daycare permits.

Within his architectural services, they produce architectural drawings for extensions, new homes, daycares, and chalets, as well as floor plans for renovations and decks. 

They can provide detailed home inspections.  Their reports are customized for each client and are not done purely with standardized home inspection forms. Their rates are reasonable.

Using an architectural technician you can save 20% to 30% off of what an Architect would charge.

Please feel free to contact them for a FREE estimate. No project is too small or too big.

Phone: 514-576-5582
www.dessinsleo.com
Leo.plans@sympatico.com