I was relocating back to my townhouse after renting it for 11 years…read more I wanted a custom window treatment for my bay window. Elliot came out to meet with me and brought many

My parents had a beautiful wood based chair that they no longer wanted/needed, so they asked if I…read morewanted to take it off their hands. It was barely used and was in excellent condition, but for some odd reason the cushion was sinking. I figured, if I got it reupholstered to the color of my choice and had the cushion replaced, it would be good as new. I took to my handy dandy Yelp app and did a search and Mill End popped up. I'm familiar with the shop, since a family member worked there years ago, but I had no clue they did this type of work. I gave them a call and was told to bring in a picture to evaluate the chair because they didn't want me to be without my chair for a long time. Well, I thought bringing in the chair itself would be easier, since I wasn't in a hurry for it. I was greeted by a very knowledgeable staff member who gushed about how beautiful the chair was. She did an evaluation of what would be needed to repair and reupholster it and then showed me the fabrics that were available in the color I selected. They have a large variety of fabrics on-sight in the store, but they do have options that can be ordered. The one I selected was on-sight. We agreed upon the estimated price, I filled out some paperwork and I was out the door. It was literally that quick and simple. Since they have a pretty extensive client list waiting for their projects before me, my estimated date for the chair to be completed was about 2 months or so. To my surprise, I was called about a month later informing me that my chair was ready. I arrived and was extremely pleased with my brand new chair. The workmanship was beautifully done and the cushion they replaced was perfectly placed. They did such a phenomenal job, my parents wanted their chair back. Lol! Not on my watch! Yes, Mill End is a bit pricey, but so worth it! They're truly professionals. I'm planning to get my dinning room chairs reupholstered in the near future, so I made sure to get an estimate while I was there. I'll absolutely be back in the near future.

Jeff and his team did a FANTASTIC job painting both our new home and the one we moved out of. Jeff…read morewas very quick to respond and worked around our schedules, and his team painted both places during the time frame that worked for us. Not only was the response time and overall job impressive, but the price worked in our budget. Also, in our old home, there were a few cosmetic issues that they did an amazing job patching up, and after a slight miscommunication about some of the work we wanted done there, Jeff and one of the painters went back the very next day to take care of it AND did not charge us anything additional. I highly recommend Pro Painting & Contracting. If we need to paint anything again, we won't even consider contacting anyone else!

I found Pro Painting after googling "ceiling painting". When I saw the amazing reviews I called…read more Jeff quickly gave me an appointment to look at what I needed done, gave a reasonable quote and had me on their calendar the following week. Jeff's crew was on time, polite, professional, fast, and meticulous. They made sure my furniture, railings and floor were adequately covered and did some minor furniture moving. My ceiling looks great and I will be calling them to do more painting!

I've honestly lost track of how many times I've used Flatpack Assembly - I think I'm up to FOUR…read more Carlos and his team always go the extra mile with assembly and installations. I was especially impressed on the most recent project that included mounting of a digital photo frame. Carlos simply "wasn't having it" to mount the frame with the electrical cord showing! He expertly drilled holes and snaked the cord through the inside of the wall and back out just above the electrical outlet for an amazingly clean look. He had the finishing caps to cover the entry and exit holes too. Carlos and the crew also took a very personal interest in mounting my career memorabilia (22 plaques and awards!) beautifully in my home office. And they are undaunted by "oddball" stuff like mounting clips for a tapestry in my media room to cover unsightly electrical panels. Their excellence starts with the manager Marc who gathers a LOT of information from you (pictures, model numbers, installation videos, etc.) so that the crew arrives fully prepared. Not only are their prices very competitive, but Flatpack offers a flat RATE quote so that the crew stays until the job is completed. I'm very pleased to have found this amazing company.

Flatpack for the WIN! I'm SO glad I went with them versus the others I had researched. I will…read moresay, I wasn't expecting to spend this much to install my murphy bed, but in the end it was well worth the cost. Once you reach out to them with the specifications of your project they will quickly respond with an estimate and even pictures of similar projects they've done. I reached out on a Monday and was able to have my wall be installed on Saturday. Now that's service! Trey was/is the 'real deal'; very professional! ...worth every dollar! When he set up his tables, tools and camera to video the install I knew I was in good hands! He was helped by Khadir and another young man. They communicated well and made a great team. They arrived early (who does that? Contractors are rarely on time). He explained everything along the way, to include the parts that were missing (luckily it was only a few screws that he had in his tool box), how to work the bed, and which mattress would be the best for that bed (based on the instructions given). I am so relieved to have this project complete. I have no doubt about it being installed correctly. Great job. I'll definitely call them again if I need similar service. By the way, they also followed up with a detail list of what was missing (by part number/name) and where to find it in the manual. That made it easy for me to get replacement parts from the manufacturer. Great job Flatpack!

I revere St. John's College. It is among the oldest institutions of higher education in the nation,…read morededicated to the Great Books. I always wanted to attend. I interviewed for a job there once, and I imagine someday trying to read their required curriculum, specified down to the preferred translation. Passing through Annapolis, I took a break from the drive. I stopped into the Mitchell Art Museum. Every college should have a museum. This is at the center of campus, more or less. They had a special exhibit. Three students or staff or students doubling as staff were seated in the gallery. They welcomed me. I looked around. I was done quickly. To put it into perspective, I spent more time in the bookstore browsing than I did here. That said, I wish to reiterate my enthusiasm for the college, my support for art museums, and my pleasure to have visited. I am just setting expectations. This is a brief digression, not a destination to spend a day. I hope St. John's continues to do well. In our era, we need more reading, writing, critical thinking, independent thought, and communities of scholars.

Museum should update its times of operation on Apple Maps. Information on museum website was up-…read moreto-date. Unfortunately, I trusted Apple Maps and visited on a day that it was really closed; although I did not really miss much. There is only one room which is poorly marked in a campus building. It should be called the St John University art exhibit room. If one is on the campus with absolutely nothing else to do, it would might be worth taking a peek; but if you have to walk more than 5-6 blocks, then it's probably not worth the time.

I have now hired Victor twice and been thrilled with the results each time. He is very timely and…read moreresponsive, provides detailed quotes in writing, and then shows up exactly as promised. He's installed drywall, installed trim, and painted inside my home. He is excellent and I cannot recommend him enough!

Once again, Yelp did not fail me. Leveraged Victor for a client's whole condo paint. His team…read morecompleted ahead of schedule and arrived on time daily. I called him to request quotes for 3 projects in my home. The finishing of my garage is absolutely amazing. I am still placing finishing touches on my office and bathroom, but happy to post pics of my finished garage. I knew when to expect them daily, extremely responsive, and his team is really nice. Went above and beyond daily. Here are before and after pics of the work completed. I selfishly do not want to post a review as I don't want him to be too busy for my projects. Just kidding, I highly recommend!

Trey is a very knowledgeable person who listened to all our requests…read more He took total control of the various systems we requested to be installed and answered all our questions. We have more projects for him to work on. So we will be using him in the future. He really is excellent at this business. I can't recommend him enough.

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Haven Landscape was very easy to work with and they did a great job. I was getting compliments on…read morethe professionalism and craftsmanship of my new fence before it was even completed. The work on my patio pavers was also done very well. I would definitely use them in the future and recommend Haven's services.

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To say I'm happy with Liberty Painting would be an understatement. I found this company by way of…read moretheir Google & Yelp reviews. And the 5 star ratings don't lie! This company is by far one of the best paint contractors I've ever worked with. They're currently still working in my house for a big multi room project, but I was so pleased with the work they've already begun to do that I just had to post a review. Luis is very pleasant and professional. They offer competitive pricing. And most importantly, his team is superb. I've already highly recommended Liberty Painting to the owner of Benjamin Moore franchise in McLean, VA as well as friends, family and neighbors. In a world of greedy, lying, money hungry contractors who are more interested in over quoting and not being as professional as they promote themselves to be, Liberty Painting sells itself simply on fair pricing, honesty and excellence in workmanship. I recommend this company 1 million percent From a happy customer!

Liberty Painting were great to work with. Reliable and professional. They arrived on time and did…read morean excellent job. Highly recommend!

Not only do I love, love, love Nancy Hammond's work, but this gallery shop is truly a gem…read more It is right on West Street in the Arts District. I visited in person for the first time today. I only wish I had gone earlier in the season. In addition to the gorgeous, larger format framed works, they have some amazing gift items. There are many items featuring her great designs. The holiday cards are so unique; I will remember that before buying cards for next year. They had tree ornaments, towels, glassware, and so many other gift items. Make your stop here part of a fun day out and visit one of the nearby restaurants for lunch too. Annapolis Arts District has SO much to offer.

Bottom Line: Colorful paintings and silk-screen prints that beautifully capture life around the…read moreChesapeake Bay. I don't know anything technically about art but I know what I like when I see it and that includes Nancy Hammond's colorful interpretations of life around Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay region. As an Annapolitan I have long been familiar with Nancy Hammond Editions and I was excited to see she has a gallery in Saint Michael's in addition to her downtown Annapolis location. I think the Saint Michael's gallery might only be open on the weekends but its is beautifully done and worth a stop. When I visited a colorful heron print called "Trumpet Vine and Marshmallow" was featured up front and I just kept starring at it and all the lovely colors. There is something fun about the long-legged herons and this piece really captures that for me. While Nancy Hammond does paint a lot of herons she is also known for capturing Labrador retrievers, the Naval Academy, Annapolis, sailboats and other common sights of the region. Nancy Hammond is a very accomplished artist. She attended the prestigious Rhode Island Design School and I recently learned that some of her work has even been featured in the Baltimore Museum of Art.