I've passed by Park Hardware many times and it is in close radius of several spots I frequent…read moreto/from town. Its location is a bit tricky off a main thoroughfare, and parking could be tight on a busy day. I stopped by to look at their hardware selection today. In search of specific materials, I wanted to see what was available. Easy in and out today, with no interaction with staff near closing time. I'll be back as I'm interested in materials for replacements and projects, I need more time to look at options and costs.

I visited Park Hardware a few weeks ago, and it was my first time in the store. I was referred…read morethere by a competitor to refill my propane tank. My husband sent me to get it refilled--a task I don't normally handle. I hadn't realized the store was right off Ritchie Highway (a road I drive often) and had never noticed it before. I was pleasantly surprised by how nice it was. The exterior was beautiful: vibrant flowers and an inviting atmosphere. Unfortunately, as soon as I walked in with the empty tank, that positive first impression quickly faded. A friendly young cashier greeted me, and I told her I needed a propane refill. An older woman sitting next to her then barked from behind the counter, "Ma'am, you need to take that tank outside." I immediately complied, but the tone felt unnecessarily scolding. There was no greeting and no explanation, just a reprimand as if I should have already known the rules. As I stepped back outside, a young man came over to take the propane tank to fill it. After waiting a moment, I went back inside to pay to help move the process along. Again, the older woman scolded me and said I couldn't pay until the employee called in with the number of pounds filled. A few minutes later, the tank was filled, I paid, and I was on my way--but the negative experience lingered. The interaction was so rude that I called my husband on the drive home to tell him what happened. Under normal circumstances, I would have browsed and likely purchased something else (the flowers had caught my eye), but the vibe was so unpleasant that I didn't want to spend one more minute--or one more dime--in the store. I'm sharing this because you can't assume customers know your procedures, especially first-time customers. Kindness costs nothing, and a brief explanation would have gone a long way. I hope the customer service approach improves.

The entire Able Electric team went above and beyond to ensure my satisfaction. Everything was…read moreperfect. Their staff is kind, skilled, and professional from beginning to end. I couldn't be happier with my new fixtures. Now on to my next project!!

We needed to have several smaller electrical tasks done. My husband found Able Electric online on…read moreAngi's List. I called to schedule the service on Friday and they came out on Monday. The owner, Doug, sent me an email with instructions and suggestions for sources for a fixture I need to order for next time. William came out first thing this morning. He was very pleasant and so efficient. He hung the kitchen light fixture, checked out and reset the Jacuzzi circuit breaker, and repaired an outdoor spot light, all in very short order. We will definitely use them again, and I will be asking for William by name.

I've work with Anthony's Electric a few times over the years. He's is always quick to reply and…read morerespond. His work always does quality work. He's installed new switches and helped fix problems created by not so talented electricians. His pricing is always upfront and competitive.

A MASTER of his craft! Troubled shooted issue and quickly resolved, also provided helpful tidbits…read moreto always check for reference.

Stopped by but didn't make a purchase…read more So many different light options. You want glitzy or simple modern, traditional or whatever, it's here. Enjoyed walking through the shop. Well organized. It's pricey.

Bottom Line: Whether you are looking for a simple pendant or Liberace's chandelier, you can find…read moreit here. Annapolis Lighting is a great place to shop for indoor lighting, outdoor lighting, replacement parts and ceiling fans. The collection in this store is large but its even larger on line. If you don't find what you are looking for here, be sure to grab someone to help you because they may be able to point to your desired item in one of their catalogs. Also, the sales staff can help find lighting options for a wide range of budgets from high-end to wallet-friendly. It can get busy in here on the weekends so if you are needing some hands on help I recommend coming right when they open; otherwise, you could find yourself waiting a long time for a sales person to become available. Also, before buying here, I recommend checking for better prices online elsewhere. I was surprise to find one of the chandeliers I was interested in sold elsewhere for significantly less.

I ordered a treadmill and a recumbent bike from Amazon. I forgot when it arrived that I would have…read moreto assemble it, so I thought okay this shouldn't be so tough. I was wrong, when I opened the box and saw all those pieces, I knew immediately I had to hire someone for the job. I got on Yelp and came across John's business. I was a little skeptical at first because it says furniture assembly but I decided to message him anyway. Not only did he answer right away but the price was excellent and he could fit me in the next day!! John arrived promptly and went right to work. It didn't take him long before he had the treadmill put together and was working on the bike. He even opened up the treadmill mat and set everything up nicely. He completed the bike in what seemed like seconds and I tested everything out. John was very professional, on time and he answered all my questions with ease. Everything was well put together and he didn't leave a mess behind. I am throughly impressed. Not only is he skilled in assembly but he's sort of a jack of all trades. I explained to him a situation that I was having with the light in the basement and he knew exactly what to do to remedy it. John is officially my go to guy!! If your looking for a good handyman and you want it done right then John is the man for you. I highly recommend him!

I would highly recommend John to do work in your home especially if you want your TVs hung off the…read morewalls. I initially set up an appointment with John but I needed him to come earlier than the original date, he was able to make arrangements and showed up on time. His work is clean and precise.

Love this store! Great inventory. Great staff. Great smell. Lol. I know that's weird but iykykread more

every neighborhood needs people like this Great service, all around…read more From screen repairs to lawnmower tuneups.

NEVER leave a lamp for repair without a written estimate. I…read moreleft a lamp and asked approximate amount and thought I heard $100. It ended up being 3 times that to rewire a simple table lamp. It also took 5 months and only got done after I began calling. Very unhappy.

Great quality and selection of lamp shades and finials, from moderately priced to pricy. Pricy…read moreones we've bought were worth it. We bring in the lamp, and are helped choosing an optimal shade in a pleasant environment. Staff are helpful and knowledgeable, but open to our input. It's amazing what a beautiful and appropriate shade does for a lamp!

Smart, beyond honest, and I learn so much every time I stop by. A New Yorker, I found Wilson…read moreHeritage by accident when I landed in Baltimore about 20 years ago. Had I known about this place beforehand, I would have left New York City years before I did.

²Very accommodating. Do excellent repairs. I am handicapped and they came right to the car and…read morecaried the​ lamp in. It's quite the place with lots of intake lighting for sale. Definitely worth the visit

After years of old furniture I decided to update my furniture when I moved into a new space…read more Linda Papa was the sales Associate who helped me select the beautiful furniture I purchased. Linda was amazing! Linda kept me updated on the progress of my order weekly, and as I decided to add additional pieces she was great in assuring that all of the pieces were delivered together. I also bought 3 floor sample pieces and Linda helped me with a delivery service to pick up and deliver to my home. I couldn't be happier with the process from sale to delivery and everything in between!

I was about to buy an entire room of furniture. After speaking with the service person about what I…read morewas looking for - she walked away and never came back. WTH.

Visited for the first time yesterday to pickup and online order that wasn't available at my local…read moreAce. I was very impressed! The store is huge (the largest Ace in MD) and the staff went above and beyond to help me out. I showed up in the middle of a rain storm without an umbrella to buy a pile of power tools. Rather than call me out for my poor planning. The staff very generously helped me figure out a way to get my new purchases to my car without getting them wet. This may sound minor, but when was the last time someone at a store went out of their way like this. I didn't even have to ask. Seriously can't say enough positive stuff about the team here.

Now owned at Westlake Ace Hardware. New owners, not Clark's, so they've eliminated tap to pay, so…read moreeverything is more 2% more expensive. This lower level of service means that we can go to closer hardware stores. We have shopped here for years, enjoyed Ladies Night, the Christmas Jazz band and are in at least one a month for a few hundred dollars. This really takes us to looking for a new store now. We only started shopping here due to the Apple Card special. Kinda just took a big slap towards Apple Card tap to pay. We don't do gas stations that require card because of the risk of card readers. And it's just a sign of higher fraud in our book. Unfortunate, we used to love coming here, even with the more limited and older selection. Please fix, or we're not likely to drive the extra mile past Lowe's or Home Depot.