Earlier this year we had Jim and Brown's Custom Contracting renovate our kitchen and could not be…read morehappier with the results. From start to finish Jim was very communicative, professional and easy to work with. He kept us informed throughout the entire process. Our new kitchen looks fantastic and we highly recommend Jim and his team. We'll be contacting Jim for our future renovation needs!

Quick Summary: Jim runs an exceptionally professional business, and I would gladly hire him again…read morefor any job to improve my household. He is an excellent communicator, and his workers were not only courteous but very skilled at their respective jobs. He was able to finish my basement in a timely manner with high-quality materials. I could not be happier with the work Brown's Custom Contracting did within my home. Detailed Summary of My Experience: I contacted Jim initially just to get an estimate for finishing my basement, which was in a state that needed major work because the walls were made of cinderblock and the floors were complete concrete; it was a space that was probably best used for storage and I would not call it "comfortably livable." Jim arrived quickly for an estimate and helped me explore the possibilities of the space, even going so far as to note what would be difficult or expensive to pull off. Within days he provided an estimate for the job, which I found out during the process was a major ordeal involving many phases and individuals, so I'm impressed he was able to produce a price so quickly (and in the end it was an accurate price). I signed Jim up for the job because of his straightforward and pleasant attitude. In the weeks and months that followed (this was a major job, I want to note), Jim gave me frequent updates about what workers I could expect to come by and when/how-long they would be there. Every person who came onto the property was skilled and good about communicating what they would be working on, especially when they had questions about the possibilities of the space. Jim also handled all of the work involving the permits and he worked with the county to ensure everything was up to code. He also alerted me any time there was a change in plans or if there was a possibility of delay. Given how involved this basement-finish job was, there were plenty of opportunities for major hurdles, but the project was still completed in a timely manner, and it was always clear to me what was going on, what would happen next, etc. The final product is everything I could've wanted. Jim made efficient use of the space to make as much of it "comfortably livable" as possible. Even the water heater and HVAC unit were relocated with no diminishment in functionality just for the sake of making the basement as good as it could possibly be. I'm very pleased with the additional space my family has been given, and there isn't a single rough edge in the room. Jim's guys are the best and I highly recommend his service to anyone looking to improve their homes. I have included pictures of the job before and after just so you can see the quality of work.

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.

Gillian assisted my team in selecting the appropriate materials for our project. This was our first…read morefence installation and it went really well, with Gillian's support. We are confident that we can rely on Gillian and the entire team at Fence and Deck Connection! Top-notch service!

We got a screened in porch built by them in our NVHomes house. After two years it is warping and…read morecoming apart in the corners. NVHomes only honors the warranty for 1 yr. On the Fence & Deck Connection website, they claim "lifetime structural warranty." But they told me on the phone they don't honor that if it was part of an NVHomes build. Are there different standards? Do they not support their product? And what kind of porch comes apart at the seams after 2 yrs?!!!!

Bottom Line: A beautiful store on Maryland Avenue featuring traditional and transitional home…read moredecor. I really enjoy shopping Maryland Avenue and the classy stores that call it home. Like many of its neighbors, Be Home does not disappoint! This store features furniture, lamps, artwork and other home decor. Some items are very traditional while other items are more transitional. Regardless of the style, everything is quality and classy. Be Home is definitely the type of place that you'll want to keep checking out as their inventory turns over and they offer many seasonal items. Also, it's a great place to shop for inspiration or a gift. Finally, the staff is friendly and attentive but not overbearing.

Wonderful home furnishing store on Maryland Ave that beckons comfort, costal & class. From chairs…read moreto tapestries, trays, to decorative pillows, candles, gifts and nautical furnishings. Do yourself the favor and linger in. The perfect gift awaits you here be it for yourself or for a loved one. It's the perfect boutique shopping experience!

I first met Gina Fitzsimmons when she was the designer for a friend's home and I loved what she did…read morefor them. I hired her to redo the bathrooms in my townhome in Maryland and that led to the whole house. She not only did a hand drawn floor plan of each room to scale, she also planned all paint colors, window treatments, bedding, furniture selection, fabric, rugs, built-in cabinets for storage and wall art. You can tell that she loves what she does by the attention she pays to each detail of the project. Later I hired her to help me redo my house in Texas. I was a little worried with the house being in Texas but once again she did a great job capturing exactly what I wanted and paying attention to all details of the project. No matter where I live Fitzsimmons Design is who I will go to whenever I have a design project. Gina is a true professional and a joy to work with.

Fitzsimmons Design has done my favorite rooms at the Baltimore symphony show house the last two…read moretimes that they were in it. They put together the most comfortable designed spaces.and we have met two of the designers when we were in the space at The Ritz Carlton in Baltimore. We liked the living room so much, we had them work on our place in Delaware. What great professional!s. our place looks great from top to bottom! Thanks, again!

Mr. MacDonald repaired two chairs that needed a lot of work. He did an outstanding job at a very…read morefair price, and we highly recommend him.

Revision of my previous post. The owner of handyman has taken full responsibility for his workers…read moreand has fixed the issue. I thank you Today I hired Mr. handyman services to revision of my earlier post. The owner of handyman took care of all repairs associated with the water damage thank you very much yes we are all human and we make mistakes but they owned up to their mistakes and fixed the problem again thank you. install a vanity in my third-floor bathroom. Mr. James Ellenberger was the insulator. This company drilled right through my water pipe and flooded my house. And did not want to take responsibility until I had to get a plumber out here to figure out what the problem was and where the leak came from and sure enough it was confirmed by the licensed plumber that the installer Which works for Mr. handyman drilled right into my waterline flooded my first second and third floor. This company don't want to pay to restore my home or better yet the owner wants to sell his people to restore my home why would I trust them to do anything in my home ever in life. And this company couldn't even have the decency to refund my money for the work done considering they messed everything up again. Not only did I have to pay for them to install the vanity but now I have to pay to have my house dried out in the drywall torn up in my floors replaced because of their neglect

Extremely disappointed with the services provided and the disingenuous pricing of the work. I…read morerequested assistance with repairing a leaking sliding glass door and fixing a small hole (1.5" x 1.5") in my garage siding. I was quoted $450- $550 to fix the sliding door, and the siding repair was not included in the estimate. The repairman did not attempt to recreate the leak for the sliding door and suggested either caulking a small gap that might be the issue or replacing the entire door assembly. I said I would take care of caulking the door because I needed to clean the surfaces beforehand. We spent about 5 minutes addressing this. We then moved to the hole in the garage siding. Initially, the repairman asked if I wanted him to caulk the hole. Caulk seemed inappropriate for the repair, and I suggested using Bondo or something similar. He said he wouldn't be able to match the siding profile perfectly, but he could try. He also said he wasn't sure he could match the color, but he would take a paint chip to Lowe's to see what he could do. I understood the limitations and approved his attempt at the repair. I wish I hadn't; I would have been better off going to Lowe's, picking up some epoxy, and spending half an hour doing it myself. He said the paint chip he brought in wasn't big enough to color match, so he got a can of spray paint that looked close. I approved him to try it nonetheless and again, wish I hadn't. After finishing the job, the repairman gave me the invoice and said he came in at the low end of $450, which was confusing to me because that was the estimate for repairing the sliding door; we hadn't discussed an estimate for repairing the hole in the garage. I addressed this directly and was met with the response that "I have no control over the pricing, I just punch it in the computer, and it gives me a total." After including the cost of the spray paint and the credit card processing fee, the bill was $534.20 for a poorly executed repair of a 1.5" x 1.5" hole in some metal siding. That's absolutely insane. I would caution against using this company's services due to the poor workmanship and the predatory pricing. I tried calling to address this issue, but I couldn't reach anyone other than an AI phone agent.