Solomon did great work. I really like the finished product. Solomon kept me in the loop on…read morematerials and installation date. He worked around a trip I had planned. Go with Essential Woodworking and you won't be disappointed.

Loved Solomon's attention to detail. Helped me mount a TV and very happy with the work.read more

John, the owner, yelled at me on the phone and accused me of not being aware of a policy that was…read morenot disclosed to me. Who goes to a lumber yard and expects the wood to be cut not to spec? I asked multiple times if I needed to pay for milling, Kristin told me no, and the boards were not cut correctly. Do NOT go here if you need great work done. They treat their customers like trash!

This company is great. They were really helpful when I came to get a piece of lumber for a box that…read moreI am making. I came as a newbie to wood-working and they took me around to the shop and showed me all of their hardwoods, and pointed out the characteristics of the species. They ran it through a jointer and a sander, so I was set up really nicely to start on my wood-working journey. I highly recommend this company. I will be coming back here. I'm still blown away they used their really expensive pro machinery to help me out and clean up the wood I was purchasing. top notch dudes.

Very responsive, did a really good job replacing/repairing window trim, reasonable price, overall a…read moregood experience

Reliable, high-quality work with great communication -- I've now used this handyman twice and will…read morekeep coming back. My first experience was a door installation that turned out to be a surprisingly tricky job, but he worked diligently to figure out a way to make it work. I recently called him for a siding repair as well. Both times I got a quick appointment with him showing up exactly when he said he would. Will definitely be calling him again.

I was very pleased with Blue Sky, from Andres to the foreman and painters. Their price was very…read morecompetitive and the work was done well.

We have been using Blue Sky Painting for several years and they are so professional, respectful and…read morereasonably priced. They have painted the outside of our house, most of the inside of our house and have also installed shelving along our basement steps. I can't say enough about how great they are.

Joshua was amazing from start to finish. He knows his stuff and is able to come up with ideas and…read moreoptions you may not have e even thought possible. He is professional and can do everything from small fixes to large renovations. He brings a wealth of knowledge and perfection in his work that isn't seen often these days. For me he has done everything from fixing my front door to renovating my laundry room with custom floating shelves to redoing our entire basement which including completely gitting and rearranging plumbing to brand new finished. I would highly recommend him, he isnt the cheapest but you will definitely be happy with his work.

Joshua was absolutely fantastic. I had an emergency repair and he was able to fit me into his…read moreschedule with very little notice. He came over promptly, and was able to get things done quickly. He was upfront about what I could expect from this job, and what would need to take more time. What's more? He even helped me with an unrelated issue since he was already here. Joshua is communicative, enthusiastic, and upfront about the cost of services. I am definitely going to work with him again and recommend him to everyone that I can. You couldn't ask for a better person to get the job done.

Wow. This was a last second request and it couldn't have gone better. Thank you, Kenny, for your…read moreresponsiveness and attention to detail. You'll definitely be the first person we'll call for future projects. Thank you!

Kenny did an excellent job! He was highly professional and personal, gave me upfront pricing, and…read moreresponded very quickly to my need for my roof exhaust to be replaced. Kenny replaced it, and I would highly recommend his company. He is a very polite, professional, and Personable young man. I would love to work with him again. Thanks for coming out and doing an efficient job. I would recommend him to everyone I know. A. McCoy

Still just as happy with them. Even more. I've included the before and after for the chair repair…read more It's more stable than it's been in 20 years and they did a wonderful job at mending the broken wood.

We are absolutely delighted with the reupholstering work done. Note to future customers - specify…read more"any wood repair necessary, contact for authorization for repairs." We did not do this and upon pick-up, discovered there were repairs that should have been addressed prior to completion.

One morning not long ago, during breakfast, we heard a crash from upstairs. This time it wasn't the…read morecat getting into mischief--it was a large shelf in our closet giving way after thirty-one years of faithful service. To its credit, the old wire system had lasted decades. But what followed was not just a replacement--it was a complete transformation. We're now standing in a custom-built white oak closet designed and executed by JJ Palmer, and it's one of the finest examples of residential craftsmanship we've ever encountered. Every detail has been carried out with extraordinary care and quiet precision. The workmanship doesn't shout--but it absolutely sings. You see it in every cut and corner. Trim lines are crisp and flush, hand-scribed to imperfect walls so precisely that they seem to have grown there rather than been added. Shelf edges are finished so carefully that all end grain is hidden, and the face grain flows seamlessly across components. Even the angled shoe shelves--normally utilitarian--are grain-matched and gracefully proportioned, elevating function to quiet elegance. The layout itself reveals a deep understanding of proportion and geometry: verticals and horizontals are aligned across bays with rhythmic consistency; trim widths are uniform; spacing feels intentional and calming. Every inch of the system--from the sloped shoe racks to the deeper bay for long dresses and luggage--feels purposeful, balanced, and beautifully made. Nothing is extraneous. It's the kind of design that honors both material and use. JJ selected the materials with a discerning eye: knot-free white oak with straight, harmonious grain, installed in ways that bring out its natural beauty rather than compete with it. Even before stain was applied, the woodwork had presence and refinement. Once finished in a light weathered gray, the result was timeless, tactile, and visually integrated with the rest of the space--including our flooring and natural light conditions. What truly sets JJ apart, though, is not just his technical ability: it's his ethos. We've worked with him before, on projects ranging from a bathroom remodel to a full basement build-out, and each time, he brings the same consistency of quality, professionalism, and quiet pride in his work. He listens well, offers thoughtful solutions, and always delivers what he promises without shortcuts, excuses, or ego. In a world where true craftsmanship often feels like a relic, JJ Palmer is the real thing. We recommend Maryland Home Improvement Company without hesitation, and with deep appreciation

I highly recommend this company. John was incredibly responsive. He called within minutes of my…read morerequest and was able to come out same day for the repairs. He swapped out a leaky sink faucet with a new one, which he ran out and bought himself, saving me a trip to the store. He also replaced our old, degrading water lines. He also fixed our leaky toilet by changing out the flushing mechanism. He completed both projects same day, and was very reasonably priced. I would call him again.