My husband is a woodworker and is always looking for great sources for quality wood, as well as…read moreinspiration pieces. We've been to ReStore, which we love. We also recently discovered Second Chance, which we thought was awesome. So, we were excited when we found out about this place. The amount of wood that they had was amazing! It was a fantastic assortment of different quality kinds of wood, at very reasonable prices! They have a great selection of items that you might need for your home, whether you are remodeling, or just looking to add a few new pieces to your decor. I did not realize until I looked at their website that they have a $10 per year membership fee. However, for the quality of items you get at such amazing prices, it's definitely worth it to support a great non-profit.

Thankfully, The Loading Dock (TLD) in Baltimore, MD, takes financial donations. They do need them,…read morefor the "General Fund," to keep the lights on. Also, they take checks and value privacy;-) Just by looking at their video shorts, I wish that I could make trips there with my children, but "when life gets busy" time flys by. I get a chuckle when I see their staff of 2-4 at a time refer to things I grew up with "as antiques," but I guess they are. Everything is "back in style" every 25+ years, so if it's "Stinkin' Cute" don't be afraid to try it! Their "customer service staff" is delightful and outstanding++ as they have been from the beginning! I could spend hours (as one of their staff members has suggested in a video short), but my family would officially think "I had gone missing". (that's a "joke" in case you've lost your sense of humor these days) As an ex-fed, I'm thankful that I'm a member of the very "inexpensive annual $10 donation of product" team. It breaks my heart when I see people tear up old homes on some, but not all TV Reno shows. The next time my contractor is able to work here, I'm going to recommend that they take all of their "unused but still good materials here". Thankfully, TLD (at 2 N. Kresson St., in Baltimore, MD 21224) sells fantastic products from "what was truly back in the day" at Extra Low Prices. Such a small staff, still running fast. Give them a call, their phone # is 1-410-558-3625. They are open every day but Sunday. They also host great community building events, check out their calendar! Can't say enough good about them. I keep hearing over and over about "new trends and changes" but ~ TLD is a BEST Representation of how Old can consistently be made New again. Thanks to You and the Staff for being "consistent in your values" from the beginning of your time in Baltimore, regardless of who you are and what level of status you have achieved.

Melvin's team was great, very punctual and communicative when I had questions ahead of our service…read more He was upfront about what could be done on my floors and what couldn't be done. We did a small area of refinishing and a buff and recoat all over the rest of the house. I wasn't sure the buff and recoat would be worthwhile on my original and very old floors but they're definitely smoother and feel refreshed in addition to the extra protection I was looking for. The value for what I feel like we got was very worth it.

Melvin and his team did a fantastic job laying LVP throughout our house. His recommendations for…read morematerials and approach on our older home were very helpful. He was highly responsive and flexible in timing to accomodate our renovation schedule. I would highly recommend him to any friends or neighbors.

February 2026 - without a doubt this is a company and particularly the handymen are wonderful. We…read morehave several issues that included workmen at various times named Teddy, Harvey, and Tony. Each handyman was cut out of the same mold - on time, respectful, upfront on costs, and superior work skills. Recently, Tony was brought to our house as the dry wall in the garage was about to fall. Mr. Handyman office quickly notified Tony who drove immediately to our house and began the work to repair. Afterwards we asked him to rework the drywall and support for the whole garage, repair all paneling after 33 years of neglect, and paint ceiling and rest of the garage. Tony was personable, extremely neat, kept us informed of his progress, and delivered an unbelievable sight of richness to our garage. As he was leaving I asked Tony if he could add handles to the shower area even though this was not on his work order. He did so willingly and worked overtime to be sure we were pleased. This is the type of workmanship that everyone should know about, and all pricing is up front before work begins. We will definitely be using Mr. Handyman for our future needs. The Seippels

Mr.Handyman is truly a "neighborly company". First, Rhanye and Pam both helped me book an…read moreappointment and get answers to all my questions in a friendly and speedy manner. My emails were answered within minutes. When I called with a quick question about materials for the job, the question was promptly addressed. Next, the senior technician Frank who did the work was efficient, prompt, friendly and maybe the tidiest handyperson I have ever seen do repairs! I cannot recommend this company enough to anyone who needs to check off items on their to do list.

Steve is a professional, trustworthy, and knowledgeable painter. He gives free estimates and is…read moreflexible in scheduling a time to meet/work on a project. He gives a price itemized estimate which is really helpful in understanding how much each aspect of the project will cost. He also really knows what he is talking about when it comes to painting (ie which paint brands work best and how to get the best end product). He comes when he is supposed to come and does really high quality work by hand (no paint spraying). He can also do repairs if you need them. Definitely will work with him again in the future and highly recommend!

From the owner: I provide professional 5 star interior and exterior painting, drywall repair, cabinet painting,…read morewall paper removal, color consultation, deck staining/painting, and pressure washing at an affordable cost since 2002! I take pride in my work and I pay attention to the details. I treat my clients like family. I offer special paint discounts to all of my clients. I'm also proud to announce I am a recent recipient of a Best of Baltimore 2024 Award by Business Rate. I do not consider the job complete until my customers are 100% satisfied! I guarantee all my work. 100% 5 star reviews across all platforms!

I had problems with the bolt on my shed door. I tried to put a new one on but did a lousy job…read more BFF came within an hour and fixed it in about 30 minutes. Charge was reasonable. Very polite and friendly as well. Will use him again. David R. / Baltimore County

I had problems with my toilet running constantly. Leon came and fixed it in about 30 minutes. It…read morewas super fast and reasonably priced. Leon was friendly and knowledgeable and a pleasure to talk to.

Grout Medic has highly enthusiastic, experienced technicians who are well versed with whatever…read moreneeds you have. Their crew assisted me with my basement renovation and salvaged my shower. The original contractor grouted the corners of my shower which apparently was cutting a corner. The grout cracked and started leaking into my kitchen. Grout Medic came and removed the poorly installed sanded grout and installed the correct caulk grout matching the original color and saved me thousands. Other contractors quoted over $5K to tear out my shower and reinstall the tiles, plumbing, etc. For a fraction of the price my problem was solved. Take a look at your shower, if you see cracks, that could be a problem in the near future. Reach out to Grout Medic a get a quote.

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Great service and variety of options when it comes to purchasing real wood…read more We couldn't find what we needed to build custom shelving for a client in any of the local hardware stores or lumber yards and found it here.

Fallen Lumber Company is awesome. I went there this past weekend after their social media blitz. I…read morewas not at all disappointed. Everyone there is fantastic. Crazy helpful. I walked in, said I wanted to just browse, and was immediately given a 20 minute tour of their huge warehouse space. What you see out front is just the front door. I spent quite a while looking thru everything and then bought the slabs in my picture. All 2+ feet high and 2+ inches thick. All of that for $220 with their weekend sale. I really like that everything they sell is truly reclaimed wood, mostly from fallen trees or areas where trees are being removed and would then be otherwise thrown out or burned. My haul from left to right: - Black Walnut - Ash - 2 White Oak from the same cut so I can somehow book match them - Sycamore (need to read more about this) - And a Red Oak cutoff they threw in for free. This is from the Monocacy Civil War Battlefield. Some trees were being cleared and were ready to be thrown away!!! Really unique. Will definitely be returning!!!