Were a locally owned and operated company with over 25 years of industry experience. We hold a high value in honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We also specialize in handyman/carpentry work in the commercial as well as residential fields and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. Any problem you have, we know we can solve it. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Very Good Customer Service"
Rodney D on September 2021
Were a locally owned and operated company with over 25 years of industry experience. We hold a high value in honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We also specialize in handyman/carpentry work in the commercial as well as residential fields and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. Any problem you have, we know we can solve it. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Very Good Customer Service"
Rodney D on September 2021
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"I first hired Bryce from Angi because of his good reviews. I just moved to Upperco and the washer was broken from the last tenant. He responded quickly and came out to me within a day. He explained everything and got it done quickly and had all the parts needed already on him. His prices were fair and it was a painless process. I work at a horse farm and needed repair work on our dryer and I immediately told my boss to hire Bryce for the job. Again he responded quickly and was there within a day to help fix our dryer. He also is very honest and punctual. Will definitely be using him in the future for my home and work."
Laurel S on August 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"I first hired Bryce from Angi because of his good reviews. I just moved to Upperco and the washer was broken from the last tenant. He responded quickly and came out to me within a day. He explained everything and got it done quickly and had all the parts needed already on him. His prices were fair and it was a painless process. I work at a horse farm and needed repair work on our dryer and I immediately told my boss to hire Bryce for the job. Again he responded quickly and was there within a day to help fix our dryer. He also is very honest and punctual. Will definitely be using him in the future for my home and work."
Laurel S on August 2024
We at SamCort Painting, pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
We at SamCort Painting, pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"The repair person that came out his name was Leo. He was very polite and professional.. He was very knowledgeable about his job and respectful of me and did his work in a timely manner."
Betty J on April 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"The repair person that came out his name was Leo. He was very polite and professional.. He was very knowledgeable about his job and respectful of me and did his work in a timely manner."
Betty J on April 2025
Simply Service LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Technician was timely and professional. He took the time to explain what the problem was and worked diligently to get my refrigerator back up and running. Highly recommend."
Carolyn T on January 2025
Simply Service LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Technician was timely and professional. He took the time to explain what the problem was and worked diligently to get my refrigerator back up and running. Highly recommend."
Carolyn T on January 2025
Our Mission: Bringing Back the Personal Touch At the heart of our mission is a commitment to rekindle the personal connection with our customers. We aim to forge relationships that stand the test of time, grounded in the excellence of our work and the exceptional service we provide. As a proud locally owned and operated business, we are deeply invested in our community and dedicated to ensuring your satisfaction. We promise not to leave until the job is done right! Ready to experience the difference? Call or click to schedule your estimate today, and let us embark on this journey together!
"A shout out to a "Hero of the Season", Pohlman's Heating Specialist CJ, who again restored warmth to our home. With our""Old House" emergency/crisis challenges, it's comforting that skillful assistance is just a call away. A local family business, Pohlman & CJ always came through, ... even resuscitated/turned around a barely hopeful case. Over the last years, this company earned my trust & loyalty with competency & honesty ... thx!"
Gabriele H on December 2024
Our Mission: Bringing Back the Personal Touch At the heart of our mission is a commitment to rekindle the personal connection with our customers. We aim to forge relationships that stand the test of time, grounded in the excellence of our work and the exceptional service we provide. As a proud locally owned and operated business, we are deeply invested in our community and dedicated to ensuring your satisfaction. We promise not to leave until the job is done right! Ready to experience the difference? Call or click to schedule your estimate today, and let us embark on this journey together!
"A shout out to a "Hero of the Season", Pohlman's Heating Specialist CJ, who again restored warmth to our home. With our""Old House" emergency/crisis challenges, it's comforting that skillful assistance is just a call away. A local family business, Pohlman & CJ always came through, ... even resuscitated/turned around a barely hopeful case. Over the last years, this company earned my trust & loyalty with competency & honesty ... thx!"
Gabriele H on December 2024
WE offer Senior, Teachers, Military and First Responders discounts! ONE-STOP- SHOP, with over 15 years of professional experience covering all your home improvement needs. Our specialties include: Bathroom and Kitchen Remodel, Home Renovations, Interior and exterior Painting, Decks, Gutter Installation, Flooring Installation. Our quotes are ALWAYS FREE! We are licensed and insured to deliver superior service. We guarantee great quality results on all projects offering fair and competitive prices. We take great pride in pleasing our customers! Give us a call today, we look forward to serving you!
"Awesome. The DMV Pro team were extremely professional and informative every step of the way."
Wayne G on April 2025
WE offer Senior, Teachers, Military and First Responders discounts! ONE-STOP- SHOP, with over 15 years of professional experience covering all your home improvement needs. Our specialties include: Bathroom and Kitchen Remodel, Home Renovations, Interior and exterior Painting, Decks, Gutter Installation, Flooring Installation. Our quotes are ALWAYS FREE! We are licensed and insured to deliver superior service. We guarantee great quality results on all projects offering fair and competitive prices. We take great pride in pleasing our customers! Give us a call today, we look forward to serving you!
"Awesome. The DMV Pro team were extremely professional and informative every step of the way."
Wayne G on April 2025
Remodel Now is a premier bathroom and kitchen home remodeling company serving the DMV area. With 23 years of experience in the industry, our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. We understand that your home is a reflection of your style and personality. That's why we work closely with each client to bring their vision to life. Whether you're looking to upgrade your bathroom or create the kitchen of your dreams, our team will guide you through every step of the process, from design to installation. Trust Remodel Now with your next bathroom, kitchen, or basement renovation project. Contact us today for a consultation and let us help you to Remodel Now!
"Remodel now did a fantastic job with my bathroom. From Reggie who can an presented the plan. I like it when a person knows their job. The receptionist Misty so sweet handle you with special care. The workers can in very professional, My bathroom looks like it is straight out of magazine . I am soooo. Happy with my new bathroom"
Florence M on April 2024
Remodel Now is a premier bathroom and kitchen home remodeling company serving the DMV area. With 23 years of experience in the industry, our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. We understand that your home is a reflection of your style and personality. That's why we work closely with each client to bring their vision to life. Whether you're looking to upgrade your bathroom or create the kitchen of your dreams, our team will guide you through every step of the process, from design to installation. Trust Remodel Now with your next bathroom, kitchen, or basement renovation project. Contact us today for a consultation and let us help you to Remodel Now!
"Remodel now did a fantastic job with my bathroom. From Reggie who can an presented the plan. I like it when a person knows their job. The receptionist Misty so sweet handle you with special care. The workers can in very professional, My bathroom looks like it is straight out of magazine . I am soooo. Happy with my new bathroom"
Florence M on April 2024
Len The Plumber, LLC. is a leading plumbing and drain company serving Central Maryland. Our certified professional plumbers are available same day to assist residential customers in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Harford County, and Howard County. Our knowledgeable plumbers have years of experience dealing with a wide variety of plumbing issues including plumbing repairs, drain cleaning, water heaters, well systems, heating systems, sewer, water, and gas lines. We’re open 7 days a week with no extra charge on evenings or weekends!
"On the positive side, the plumber himself (Mr. Ralte) was great. He was courteous, efficient, competent and friendly, and he cleaned everything up nicely. If I were just giving a rating for him I would give 5 stars. Unfortunately, I can't do that for the company overall. My biggest complaint is that the $591 charge for a simple 25 foot snaking of the drain seems exorbitant. I'm actually annoyed with myself now that I agreed to it, but I had already waited 3 days to be able to use my sink and it was too late afternoon for me to get anyone else out that day. In fact, they started with an estimate of $900 (not based on any detailed inspection, just on the fact that neither the sink nor the dishwasher would drain). I actually had the feeling that Mr. Ralte was a bit embarrassed about this estimate, because when I pushed back he immediately offered to try to get me a discount. He went out to his truck for a few minutes, came back and said they had agreed to come down to $591. This seemed like a very arbitrary amount, perhaps aimed at making me feel like at least it was under $600. Still, I was so sick and tired of waiting that I agreed to this, even though I regret it now. The whole visit took slightly over 1 hour, and it turned out that all he really had to do was detach the pipe from the wall, use the regular snake (not even the "super snake") for about 15 minutes, and re-attach the pipe. Then he poured a bottle of (my) bleach down the drain and it was done. Aside from the cost, my first appointment (Sunday 2-5 PM) was a no-show (I got a call 4:45 to say no one would be coming -- too late to try to find someone else). I know this happens sometimes, and (even though it had been predicted), it's not their fault that we had 7 inches of snow overnight so they couldn't come on Monday. But I had to call them on Tuesday morning to confirm that I was on their schedule (11 AM-2 PM), and then called again at 3 PM, only to be told that they hoped they could get someone there that day. After I protested about this, they finally agreed to send someone right over and Mr. Ralte showed up about 45 minutes later. I would rather not have said I would not hire them again, since I don't like to burn bridges, but the review form forces you to choose either Yes or No, and I'm really not inclined to say Yes..."
Agi K on January 2022
Len The Plumber, LLC. is a leading plumbing and drain company serving Central Maryland. Our certified professional plumbers are available same day to assist residential customers in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Harford County, and Howard County. Our knowledgeable plumbers have years of experience dealing with a wide variety of plumbing issues including plumbing repairs, drain cleaning, water heaters, well systems, heating systems, sewer, water, and gas lines. We’re open 7 days a week with no extra charge on evenings or weekends!
"On the positive side, the plumber himself (Mr. Ralte) was great. He was courteous, efficient, competent and friendly, and he cleaned everything up nicely. If I were just giving a rating for him I would give 5 stars. Unfortunately, I can't do that for the company overall. My biggest complaint is that the $591 charge for a simple 25 foot snaking of the drain seems exorbitant. I'm actually annoyed with myself now that I agreed to it, but I had already waited 3 days to be able to use my sink and it was too late afternoon for me to get anyone else out that day. In fact, they started with an estimate of $900 (not based on any detailed inspection, just on the fact that neither the sink nor the dishwasher would drain). I actually had the feeling that Mr. Ralte was a bit embarrassed about this estimate, because when I pushed back he immediately offered to try to get me a discount. He went out to his truck for a few minutes, came back and said they had agreed to come down to $591. This seemed like a very arbitrary amount, perhaps aimed at making me feel like at least it was under $600. Still, I was so sick and tired of waiting that I agreed to this, even though I regret it now. The whole visit took slightly over 1 hour, and it turned out that all he really had to do was detach the pipe from the wall, use the regular snake (not even the "super snake") for about 15 minutes, and re-attach the pipe. Then he poured a bottle of (my) bleach down the drain and it was done. Aside from the cost, my first appointment (Sunday 2-5 PM) was a no-show (I got a call 4:45 to say no one would be coming -- too late to try to find someone else). I know this happens sometimes, and (even though it had been predicted), it's not their fault that we had 7 inches of snow overnight so they couldn't come on Monday. But I had to call them on Tuesday morning to confirm that I was on their schedule (11 AM-2 PM), and then called again at 3 PM, only to be told that they hoped they could get someone there that day. After I protested about this, they finally agreed to send someone right over and Mr. Ralte showed up about 45 minutes later. I would rather not have said I would not hire them again, since I don't like to burn bridges, but the review form forces you to choose either Yes or No, and I'm really not inclined to say Yes..."
Agi K on January 2022
Over 12 years in business! All home improvement work, concrete, brick, decks, garage, bathrooms, kitchen, basements
"Picked CBJ based on their comprehensive approach to solving the issue at hand, not just looking at price for a general replacing concrete. Was very pleased with the detailed quote, the crew work ethic, the quality of the work done and prompt customer service."
Nachum H on November 2024
Over 12 years in business! All home improvement work, concrete, brick, decks, garage, bathrooms, kitchen, basements
"Picked CBJ based on their comprehensive approach to solving the issue at hand, not just looking at price for a general replacing concrete. Was very pleased with the detailed quote, the crew work ethic, the quality of the work done and prompt customer service."
Nachum H on November 2024
Magnetrons burn out when their magnets crack, terminals overheat, or internal connections loosen. Excess heat does most of the damage, so make sure the vents stay clear and the unit has breathing room on all sides. Good airflow and routine cleaning go a long way toward keeping the magnetron alive.
Microwave diodes wear out after years of electrical stress or a sudden short. Telltale signs of a failed microwave diode include a loud hum or a sharp burning odor during a cycle. Catching those symptoms early and calling an appliance repair pro for replacement keeps the rest of the circuitry safe and the microwave heating properly.
Warning signs include no heat, sluggish cook times, sparks, odd noises, burning smells, or a unit that keeps running with the door open. A glitchy touchpad or a door that won’t latch also signals trouble. If the microwave is past its 10-year mark, those symptoms usually mean it’s time to repair or replace it.
It makes sense to fix a microwave if the repair costs less than a new unit and the appliance isn’t past its prime. Built-in or high-end models are good candidates for repair, while a budget countertop unit over 10 years old is usually cheaper to replace. Compare repair quotes with new‑purchase prices before you decide.
Wiping down the cavity weekly keeps grease from clogging vents and trapping heat around key parts. A quick steam‑clean with lemon, vinegar, or baking soda loosens stuck‑on food without harsh chemicals.
Sticking to a simple schedule reduces overheating, extends the microwave's lifespan, and helps it reach its full potential. Seeking advice from an appliance repair technician on maintenance tips can help you prolong the useful life of your microwave.