Pascal transformed an old, dark, but well-loved buffet into a light and bright piece that better…read moresuits our space. Before, it was a sentimental piece we'd feared we'd have to soon part with ; now it's the beautiful piece it was always meant to be and something we hope stays in the family for generations. Pascal was incredibly professional, courteous and responsive throughout the speedy process. Highly recommend his great work!

Pascal did a quality job refinishing several pieces of furniture. This was the second time we've…read moreworked with him and both times his work was excellent.

Eli and his team are pros. They made excellent shelves for three closets in our new place. The were…read morevery good at hearing our needs and planning the custom made shelves the way we wanted them. Everything turned out very well made. We definitely recommend them!

Eli and his team built a library in the front room of my house for me. The contract/design process…read moreis a bit informal in the emails and texts, but replies were quick and I trusted all of the reviews here. I'm glad I went with them because they ended up doing a fantastic job - everyone was extremely professional/communicative and the entire team was on time every day for the week they worked on the project. I highly recommend Eli and his team for custom built-ins! We think it turned out amazing and are excited to add more books to our library!

Gone are the days of the nineties where fun nights out were limited to roller rinks and bowling…read morealleys. Whilst I don't have strong objections to either of those activities, variety is the spice of life right? Lesser known is the saying, "Standing in front of a 2000 degree forge is also in fact the spice of life." But I assure you, that's one spicy tamale. Located off of Parklawn Dr., White Flint Creations hosts small Blacksmithing workshops in a converted industrial garage bay. The night I went, I was one of eight amateur Smiths who learned how to harness the almighty power of the forge, anvil, and hammer. The appreciation of the Smiths surely runs deep now. "Take me out [to White Flint Creations] tonight" #Anyone? During the class period of around two and a half hours, Smithing expert Drew led our guild in making bottle openers out of thin square rods and rebar. We had a choice of using either canvas with Drew explaining that rebar would be a bit more difficult to shape, and me expeditiously grabbing a square rod to start my journey. Drew was an expert teacher. Both guiding us when he saw us faltering or requesting aid, but giving us a serious amount of autonomy to learn and grow. I had such a fantastic time during the course. Safety was observed, emphasized, and overseen. You might be asking yourself, what is the going rate of a night of blacksmithing at your local forge? Quite surprisingly, I only ended up paying $40 dollars for the class. So it was both unique, affordable, and quite fun. Caveat: the cost does depend on the size of the class so prices may vary. I can't wait to take my next blacksmithing course most honestly. It was challenging, fun, rewarding, and relaxing all at once. Drew plays music while you're all working on your project, and the garage doors are open to allow the massive heat created by the furnaces to escape - so it's quite a perfect little activity on a nice night.

This is an awesome woodshop! The co-founders, Brendan and Richard, built this as a community…read moreresource for woodworkers to express their creativity and learn from one another. This is an upbeat, professionally run place where hobbyists can design and build whatever they can imagine. The shop has heavy-duty, industrial-level equipment, including two high-end SawStop table saws, a 22" Powermatic planer, and a 16" Powermatic jointer. It's also fully stocked with hand tools, clamps, and jigs. And to top that off, Brendan and Richard are innovative problem-solvers, always looking for ways to optimize the shop and enhance capabilities.

This team is phenomenal. First, they do quality, professsional work that fits beautifully into our…read morehome. They are extremely pleasant to work with, and they stand behind their work. They did a built-in bookshelf unit for us and we later had an issue with one of the shelves. Franklin and his team were immdiately attentive and took care of the issue plus took preventive measures to insure everything else was as it should be. I cannot recommend them highly enough! It is a pleasure to work with a team that takes pride in their work. They are well worth what they charge for quality work. Susann and Ron Haskins

Polite and rapid service!! Exceeded expectations! Work was…read moredone in a timely manner. Price was more than reasonable.

Jenna has helped us with a few projects, including fixing a door, replacing staircase bannisters,…read moreetc. They include us in the process, provides transparency and even taught us a few things! Their service was extremely fast and the quality shows. They're also very communicative and flexible. Highly recommend!

Jenna of Rocko Handy Services built and installed two gates on my property--one to the backyard,…read moreand one on my deck. For both, Jenna had to think creatively and solve some issues with space and placement. Jenna was great to work with, incredibly professional, and a truly skilled carpenter. The whole project was done on time and for a very reasonable price. I will be calling Rocko Handy Services for all my home projects! Highly recommend.

A trusted woodworker and general building maintenance engineer with quality work based on old…read morefashioned attention to detail all the time. Second to none when it comes work accomplished.

Termini Custom Woodworking does custom woodworking and superlative refinishing and refurbishing. My…read morehusband and I have a beautiful rosewood dining table that was defaced when a well-meaning friend put a wet plant container on it. Phil Termini picked up and returned the table in less than two weeks. It is now magnificent beyond words. I could not be happier!

I had a really wonderful experience with ALM Carpentry. Aldo, who owns the company, his son Odin,…read moreand Carlos who did the painting are all great, friendly, smart, easy people to work with. It was a pleasure, and it was low stress. The quality of the work is very high, and the pricing is very fair. There is no gauging here. I shopped around quite a bit before deciding to go with ALM Carpentry. My experience was so positive that the next time I need carpentry work or remodeling, I am just going to call Aldo/ALM. Thank you Aldo, Odin, and Carlos. The work is great, and it was a pleasure.

Aldo went above and beyond, completely remaking our mess of a screened porch and redoing most of…read morethe doors for our new house. He rebuilt everything with great quality and was so easy to work with. Everything looks so professional, with stellar workmanship, a complete transformation.

John and his team did an amazing job replacing damaged wood with pvc board and repainting my house…read moreexterior. His team was meticulous, thorough and committed to providing high quality service. I highly recommend JZ painting.

As a contractor myself, I have high expectations--and JZ Painting exceeded every one of them. My…read moreown crew was tied up on other projects, and JZ Painting stepped in quickly with competitive pricing, quality workmanship, and a team that delivered exactly what I envisioned. Communication with the owner was exceptional from start to finish. No long wait times, no back-and-forth delays--just clear, prompt, and professional responses that made coordination effortless. What impressed me most was their ability to perform under extremely challenging conditions. With 25-30 mph wind gusts and a three-story exterior to paint, I fully expected delays. Instead, they performed absolute magic. Their precision, attention to detail, and commitment to getting the job done safely and correctly were remarkable. This project was for one of our premier rentals in Alexandria, and the final result looks fantastic. I would absolutely use JZ Painting again for future projects and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to others looking for a reliable, high-quality painting crew. A+ service, craftsmanship, and professionalism.

I used Justin to construct a custom media center for my TV. He did an excellent job. I haven't ever…read moreseen a contractor as meticulous as Justin is with his work. At the moment Justin is a one-man operation, and as a result he will require more time to complete his job than the big boys (e.g. California Closets when it comes to custom built-ins). The big boys, though, use particle board (whereas Justin uses birch plywood) and farm out the manufacturing operation to a factory to get things cut quick and have a install design (whereas Justin cuts everything himself in his own home, transports it himself and has to do all the alignments himself). I thought I had a civil engineer in my house measuring the curvature of my walls, that is how detailed he is. I asked Justin about what other kinds or work he does. He does all kinds of remodeling, including bathrooms among other things (although he will contracts out the plumbing for example). The big guys generally have a lead time of like 2-3 months. Justin's lead time is probably 1 month or so. He is extremely flexible. Very punctual too. I highly recommend him.

We worked with Justin for six months on three big projects in our house. I cannot say enough about…read morehis work. He's very talented and takes great pride in what he does. He was easy to work with and help turn our ideas into reality. He always showed up when he says he was going to, and always return a phone call or a text when there was question. We have been so happy with our new additions. We have recommend him to our friends as well! Thank you, Justin!

Water leaked from the exterior of the house into the interior. The initial estimate was quite a…read morebut lower than the final cost, but there was more extensive damage than seen on first inspection. The final result left the house looking in its original state. I was pleased with their efforts and will use them again.

We hired Handyman in DMV to replace a light fixture and two fans and to tighten our faucet. They…read morearrived in the 1 hour window provided and worked diligently on our requests. Our 1940s house wiring can be a bit fragile but they were careful and did a great job! They even fixed a small leak under our sink that I had just noticed a day prior. Later that day I noticed the fan was a bit askew, when I reached out Handyman was eager to fix the problem and set up a time the following week that worked well for me. He was able to make the adjustment very efficiently. I highly recommend Handyman in DMV!