LIBERTYVILLE, IL, January 26, 2013 (Press-News.org) North Star Stone, Inc., a stone veneer manufacturer and installer of fireplaces and interior as well as exterior siding, out of Libertyville, Illinois, has been awarded "Best Of Houzz" 2013 by Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design. The stone fireplace and interior and exterior stone contractor was chosen by the more than 11 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community.
The Chicago area stone veneer manufacturer was awarded the Houzz "Best Of Houzz" award for 2013 for Customer Satisfaction and Design; winners are based on homeowner members who rated their experience working with remodeling professionals in 12 categories ranging from architects and interior designers and architects and other residential remodeling contractors. The community of 11 million monthly users, also known as "Houzzers," who saved more than 124 million professional images of home interiors and exteriors to their personal ideabooks via the Houzz site, as well as Houzz's mobile apps for iPhone, Android, and iPad voted for North Star Stone to receive the award.
"Houzz provides homeowners with an in-depth, 360-degree view of building, remodeling and design professionals through images of their work, reviews and an opportunity to interact with them directly in the Houzz community," said Liza Hausman, vice president of community. "We're delighted to recognize North Star Stone, Inc. among our "Best Of" professionals for exceptional customer service as judged by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts who are actively remodeling and decorating their homes."
North Star Stone customers are able to leave a detailed rating and review on the North Star Stone Houzz Pro Page, as well as ask questions directly to the contractor, view pictures of previous work and learn more about the stone fireplace design work the company does.
"We're so grateful to our customers who have left us amazing reviews and been such a big part of our success. Our stone fireplaces, as well as the interior and exterior siding we do are a source of pride for us. Thank you to all of our customers- we will always strive to meet and exceed your expectations!" said North Star Stone founder Alan Andrews.
North Star Stone also recently completed a contest seeking out the Ugliest Fireplace in Chicago to offer the winner a complete fireplace remodel.
North Star Stone, Inc., founded in 2004 offers custom stone fireplaces, exterior stone work and interior stone design for homes throughout Chicago and the Northwest Suburbs. North Star Stone custom manufacturers stone veneer to transform old and outdated fireplaces, update home exteriors and add new style to interior structures like wine cellars, interior walls and stone columns. Find out more about the custom stonework that North Star Stone offers at http://www.northstarstone.biz.
North Star Stone, Inc. of Libertyville, IL Receives Houzz's 2013 'Best Of Houzz' Award
North Star Stone, Inc., a stone veneer manufacturer and installer of fireplaces and interior as well as exterior siding, has been awarded "Best of Houzz" 2013 by Houzz.
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[Press-News.org] North Star Stone, Inc. of Libertyville, IL Receives Houzz's 2013 'Best Of Houzz' AwardNorth Star Stone, Inc., a stone veneer manufacturer and installer of fireplaces and interior as well as exterior siding, has been awarded "Best of Houzz" 2013 by Houzz.