We were referred to Robert by a friend who had seen his painting in a neighbor's apartment and…read moreloved it. His pricing is VERY competitive and his services are an incredible deal for the money. We asked him to stop by and give us a quote for painting several rooms and he set up a time that was convenient to us after work. We hired him initially to paint only part of our apartment, but he did such a good job that we hired him again for a smaller job a few weeks later. He and his crew were extremely careful and made sure all of our furniture and floors were protected with coverings to ensure there would be no spills. The end result was gorgeous and Robert and his crew were so easy to work with. They showed up and left at the times we agreed upon and when we pointed out any touch-up spots he had them corrected immediately. Also, he has equipment that allows them to easily do high ceilings and tricky spots that may require scaffolding. Can't say enough good things about our experience with him - I'd hire him again or recommend him to a friend in an instant! You can also contact him at: robertnguyen06@comcast.net

I had a very positive experience with David at the end of a terrible day. It had been one of those…read moredays where I had been at the point of tears numerous times trying to solve a WiFi problem. After getting no joy from either my ISP or Apple, someone recommended that I call David. I'm so glad I did! He was willing to spend some time with me on the phone sorting out some problems in the Airport Utility settings. Even though he was on the run and not in front of a computer, he actually walked me through several panes of the utility's dashboard to find an obscure setting that no one at my ISP or at Apple had been able to think of. I was very impressed with his deep knowledge of the subtle workings of network settings, and I was equally impressed with his generosity of spirit. Finding a good computer tech is like finding a good doctor. David possesses the perfect combination of master geekdom and an excellent "bedside manner"! I'll call on him without hesitation the next time I'm in computer despair. Pamela Z San Francisco

For me, David was not a miracle worker. He was more so a solid parish priest. He respectfully gave…read moremy milk-infused MacBook Pro its last rights, making it clear why the laptop was beyond repair and providing sage and clear counsel about what's next. My favorite tip of his was putting the dead computer on eBay so people could bid on the still-working screen, the computer's most valuable part. It's that sort of insight that makes David a great consultant.

I rented a residential property managed by Pete/NorCal for over 5 years. This was the most positive…read moreexperience as a renter I have ever had. Pete is responsive, professional, and most importantly reasonable.

This review is written for Michelle Ren worst agent you can have when it comes to buying a home…read more She doesn't reply to anyone. At the end you lose your dream house. She works for NorCal Realty in Daily City.

I am marveled that Joe Reilly and his team finished not only on time but a WEEK AND A HALF EARLY,…read moreand stayed on budget! My husband is completely type A and anal attentive - Joe was able to respond right away every time proactively. He managed to keep the areas near our neighbors clean and kept good rapport with them as well through our 3 month renovation. There were extra touches (like having the shower glass door that can fold out fully to the wall) that we didn't ask for, but I am SO grateful for. Or the fact that they knew we were expecting twins and mentioned a hot, filtered water faucet at the sink to easily warm up bottles?! (Which I've already fallen in love with for my oatmeals and teas) All the subcontractors he used were professional and I felt comfortable with them whenever I dropped by. If the subcontractors did something wrong, Joe would fix it in a nanosecond. Our house is absolutely stunning, spacious, homey and I couldn't be happier. Thanks Joe and team! * Bonus, my husband and I agreed that the young Irish foreman was quite the looker.

After a few years of having Joe and his crews come out to our house with great results, the last…read moreproject--a full kitchen remodel--showed us he's decided to cut a lot of corners and has basically given up on supervision of his crews. In the past, we've had a great crew for other projects and we saw Joe around almost every day while the work was going on. We felt like he kept the quality of the work at a high level. With our kitchen remodel, Joe seemed nowhere to be found. We had to constantly monitor the crew, correcting blatant sloppiness of the work. As an example, we had to have a painter out 5 times to paint one wall before we finally got it correct. The electrical (done by Kevin, Joe's brother) was passed off to one of his workers. While we did a walk-through on what we needed before the wiring started, none of the information we gave Kevin was passed on to the guy actually doing the work. We had to repeat ourselves constantly to the the man doing the work. Once he had the right info, he did the work adequately, but there was still a lot of re-doing of work throughout the project that should have been common sense: Re-centering a dining room light; placing can lights in kitchen so they're not blocked by cabinets (!!); having to tell them to wire a light already installed in the backyard to the switches in the kitchen (had to tell them 7 times before it happened). The highlight of the whole electrical experience was texting Kevin about an item, then receiving a text (that he obviously thought he was sending to his worker) stating what a "f***ing pain" I was being for asking when he would do something--since he'd stated it would happen two days prior. Other basics had to be repeatedly followed-up on like sealing the front door they installed; getting the door stained and sealed correctly (still never got them to stain around the door knob correctly as they stained around the old lock hardware instead of the new stuff we bought. Was never sure why they didn't stain and seal the door BEFORE the hardware was installed to begin with.); trim around cabinets being installed straight; finishing panels on cabinets being cut straight and without jagged edges; installing cabinet door and drawer handles straight (!!); installing baseboards with some sealant and making them straight with the flooring. During the painting of the entire house interior, they STAPLED floor paper to the hardwood floors. It was 3 months before we think we got the final staple out of the floors. While the floors aren't new, they're not in horrible shape and we weren't replacing them. Staple holes are not an attractive addition to the decor. The painters also re-painted our deck (the one Joe built for us in 2010). Unfortunately, they only scraped the deck, but never power-washed it. The amount of debris and dust from the kitchen remodel on the deck was a lot. After they painted the deck, I had to clean out screws, nails, drywall bits and other debris from between the boards--all of it with sloppy deck paint on it. When I complained, their response was to put another coat on the deck. Less than 6 months later, a good deal of the paint is pealing up since there wasn't a clean base to adhere to. In addition to the painting, we requested Joe replace some boards that were rotting on the deck, as well as closing the back of the stairs for a soon-to-arrive puppy. (We realize this rotting happens living out by the ocean in the Outer Sunset--this is not a reflection of his 2010 build this long afterwards.) He said the boards were fine. Within 3 months after the project, we had to have someone come out to replace the very same boards as they were disintegrating, along with several stair boards. That was an addition $1,300 we had to pay for that. Several of the boards that he installed to close up the stairs are cracked and loose only 6 months later. Again, quality of work was never checked on by him. I think if it had, this type of thing wouldn't happen. I put the review to two stars because the past projects with Joe were great. This one, however, makes us unable to call him again for any project. It's unfortunate. We felt like we were in good hands going into the kitchen remodel. Afterwards, we just hope everything stays together.

I've spent over a year testing everything from KEF and B&W to Devialet and Dali. I went into B&O…read moreSan Francisco to test the Beosound A1, totally torn between it and the Dali Katch 2. Josh did an amazing job and completely won me over! He took a truly consultative approach and answered every single question I had. I originally planned to wait two months to pull the trigger, but once I stepped outside, I thought, "What am I waiting for? Josh covered all my concerns." I walked right back in. Josh is the ultimate brand ambassador. Thanks to him, I realized the A1 isn't just a great speaker, it's a piece of a luxury brand that matches the pure passion Josh showed while helping me. He's actually a professional musician, so definitely ask him about his band when you go in! Because of the experience Josh provided, B&O SF has gained a long-term customer. Go see him!

Noel was so fantastic and helpful. He's super passionate about sharing his love of excellent audio…read morequalify and very knowledgeable. The store is super well designed and the sound quality of the 50s and 90s blew us away. Highly recommend you check out this great addition to Union Square!!!

I've been relying on David for years (after having been cheated numerous times by Ameritech on…read moreThird Street--beware!) David will drop everything and do his best to get to you as soon as possible. He comes to your house for no extra charge. He's resourceful and will continue to try possible solutions till he gets the problem fixed. He's very reasonably priced. Very reliable. Also, incidentally, a pleasure to hang out with while he's fussing with your machine.

This is the 2nd positive review I've written since working with Dave in 2010. He is very reliable,…read moreknowledgeable, and affordable. He is one of the few service providers who returns phone calls in a timely fashion and shows up on time. I feel that Manesh's review below is totally off base. If he had a problem with Dave's results, I am confident that Dave made it right either technically or with a full refund.

Voice, data, fiber optics, cabling installations/testing/repairs…read more Interactive whiteboard, Smartboards, audio/video systems, ceiling mounted projectors installations. Friendly service.

These guys are good. We have been using them for many years, actually starting over 15 years ago…read more We have had them install two phone systems, wire the whole building for wired internet, and they were always reasonable about price. I think I have met all of the guys working for Sterling, Sean, Steve, Juan, Harold... I am not sure I have missed anybody but they were a pleasure. In summary, I don't spend much time writing reviews but these guys deserve a review and it is much over due. I would recommend them for any help or installation of a phone system, security system, internet wiring, voice, data, cameras (yes - they did that too )

Music Lovers Audio & Video is exactly what its name promises, and Spencer Giel is exactly the kind…read moreof person you want guiding you through one of the most rewarding and dangerous journeys you can embark on as an audiophile. I came in as someone just getting into the high end audio market, surrounded by gear I could only dream about, and Spencer never once made me feel unwelcome or out of place. I've visited other stores where you can feel judged the moment you walk in based on your wallet size. That was never the case here. As someone around my age with the same passion for amazing sound without millionaire budgets, he got it immediately. He worked with me from start to finish, helping me build a system that punches well above its price point. The result was a carefully curated blend of tubes and solid state that created a synergy I didn't fully appreciate until I heard it all together. He helped me select my Paradigm Persona 5F speakers, Audio Research LS27 preamp, Parasound A21+, AudioQuest Niagara 3000, and interconnects. Each brand chosen with intention, Paradigm out of Toronto, Parasound originally based right here in San Francisco, Audio Research from Minnesota, and AudioQuest from Irvine CA. Respected names with solid reputations in the audiophile community that fit my budget without compromising on quality. Any system I was curious about I was able to audition without any pressure or hesitation. That kind of access says a lot about how they treat customers. And it doesn't stop at the sale. They helped with three moves of my audio gear, something regular movers simply are not equipped to handle with equipment this precious. They also helped connect my system which is a level of service you just don't expect from a retailer. That kind of relationship goes well beyond a transaction. The store itself is filled with incredible gear across some of the most coveted lines in the industry. McIntosh, Audio Research, Boulder, Anthem, dCS, and speakers from Paradigm, KEF, Wilson, Sonus Faber, and more. They also specialize in home theater if that's your thing. Just be warned, every visit is a little dangerous to the wallet. And don't overlook their preowned section either, it's where real bargains hide. That's how I picked up my Audio Research preamp for half its original price. This place is a "Music Lovers" dream whether you are just starting out or building your end game system. Ask for Spencer Giel, he's the real deal!

Great gear and great staff! This store has a wide selection and fantastic demo rooms. The staff are…read morevery knowledgeable and friendly. Spencer was very generous with his time and spent a good 45 minutes discussing speakers, and amplification with me. He also allowed me to demo a bunch of my favorite tracks. I will definitely be back next time I am in town!