Chimney.com provides modern, innovative venting solutions while never losing the time-honored traditions taught by the chimney and masonry professionals before us. Whether it’s a simple chimney sweep or a comprehensive rebuild from the ground up, Chimney.com has 30+ years of knowledge, training and experience to get the job done right. Call us today!
"the team, Jon, Tiffany and the fabulous work of Enrique and his guys were top notch. from the assessment to the follow up to the completion we were were happy all the way around and now enjoying a nightly safe, comfortable roaring fire during these cold months."
Jonathan K on December 2024
Chimney.com provides modern, innovative venting solutions while never losing the time-honored traditions taught by the chimney and masonry professionals before us. Whether it’s a simple chimney sweep or a comprehensive rebuild from the ground up, Chimney.com has 30+ years of knowledge, training and experience to get the job done right. Call us today!
"the team, Jon, Tiffany and the fabulous work of Enrique and his guys were top notch. from the assessment to the follow up to the completion we were were happy all the way around and now enjoying a nightly safe, comfortable roaring fire during these cold months."
Jonathan K on December 2024
Multiple Super Service Award winner. We clean, Inspect, repair, install & reline chimneys, wood & gas stoves, fireplaces, sidewalks, driveways & do historic tuck pointing. Owner, Dave Myers, is the area's most experienced chimney diagnostician (since 1973). We have an A-Plus BBB rating & emphasize customer service excellence in every aspect of our business. What differentiates us from other companies is that we provide a thorough analysis and estimate for any necessary repairs, without any pressure or emphasis on sales. We are happy to prioritize any repairs that may be needed so that customer's can budget accordingly. Additional phones - 301-699-6050, Catherine Wilson, manager: 202-468-5590, 202-483-0440, 202-483-2223, and Dave Myers: 202-468-5596. Also doing business as: Artful Dusters Chimney Sweeps. Evening hours available but dependent on demand, requirements and availability of personnel.
"Everything was great!"
Alan R on October 2024
Multiple Super Service Award winner. We clean, Inspect, repair, install & reline chimneys, wood & gas stoves, fireplaces, sidewalks, driveways & do historic tuck pointing. Owner, Dave Myers, is the area's most experienced chimney diagnostician (since 1973). We have an A-Plus BBB rating & emphasize customer service excellence in every aspect of our business. What differentiates us from other companies is that we provide a thorough analysis and estimate for any necessary repairs, without any pressure or emphasis on sales. We are happy to prioritize any repairs that may be needed so that customer's can budget accordingly. Additional phones - 301-699-6050, Catherine Wilson, manager: 202-468-5590, 202-483-0440, 202-483-2223, and Dave Myers: 202-468-5596. Also doing business as: Artful Dusters Chimney Sweeps. Evening hours available but dependent on demand, requirements and availability of personnel.
"Everything was great!"
Alan R on October 2024
Let me introduce myself and tell you about us. I’m Mike, the founder and owner of MCP Chimney and Masonry. MCP is a company I started in 1994 with only an old pickup, three hundred dollars, and a mission to treat all of my customers like family. Today, each MCP employee is trained to provide the highest quality chimney work. We want to be more than just your average contractor, we want to be the personal chimney and masonry company that you can trust and rely on for a lifetime. As you can imagine, trustworthiness in a chimney company is paramount. Customers cannot easily see chimney work that is recommended. MCP treats our customers the way we like to be treated as customers. I am so grateful that our customers’ trust in us over the years has spurred our growth despite minimal advertising. These word of mouth recommendations of our fiercely loyal customer base has pushed MCP from a single employee with a single truck to twenty-five year-round employees working in fully staffed offices. We hope you will give us a chance to be your trusted chimney company. We will work hard to keep you happy.
"They were very great to work with. They are always on time, very punctual and the quality of work was excellent."
Will W on April 2023
Let me introduce myself and tell you about us. I’m Mike, the founder and owner of MCP Chimney and Masonry. MCP is a company I started in 1994 with only an old pickup, three hundred dollars, and a mission to treat all of my customers like family. Today, each MCP employee is trained to provide the highest quality chimney work. We want to be more than just your average contractor, we want to be the personal chimney and masonry company that you can trust and rely on for a lifetime. As you can imagine, trustworthiness in a chimney company is paramount. Customers cannot easily see chimney work that is recommended. MCP treats our customers the way we like to be treated as customers. I am so grateful that our customers’ trust in us over the years has spurred our growth despite minimal advertising. These word of mouth recommendations of our fiercely loyal customer base has pushed MCP from a single employee with a single truck to twenty-five year-round employees working in fully staffed offices. We hope you will give us a chance to be your trusted chimney company. We will work hard to keep you happy.
"They were very great to work with. They are always on time, very punctual and the quality of work was excellent."
Will W on April 2023
At The Home Doctor, we go beyond exterior improvements – we protect the health of your home. As a locally owned and operated business, our mission is simple: to provide you, our valued homeowner, with superior products and personalized service. Big Savings: Limited Time Only – 50% OFF Installation TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Offer valid on complete replacement projects of 10+ windows, entire roofs, or all sides of siding. Gutter, door, and attic insulation projects qualify with a minimum job cost of $7,500. Discount applies to 50% off installation costs only, which typically account for 20-30% of the total job cost, resulting in a 10-15% overall project discount. Valid for new contracts only, cannot be combined with other offers. Valid on initial visit only, and has no cash value. Residential projects only; exclusions apply. Deferred payments only valid with this promotion. The Home Doctor reserves the right to modify or cancel this promotion at any time.
"We were looking to increase our attic insulation and met The Home Doctor Company at the Capital Remodel and Garden Show in February 2025 as well as some other companies. We consulted with several companies and decided to go with The Hone Doctor for our attic insulation. The company rep, Chris Lear, was very good explaining what they would do and why our attic needed R-38 insulation. I knew we needed more but did not realize our attic was only R-13. I have worked with numerous contractors before on projects and felt this was a really good company plus they have great reviews. The installation of the attic insulation went very well. They do install siding as well but decided to put this project off for now. Would highly recommend this company."
Beverly B on March 2025
At The Home Doctor, we go beyond exterior improvements – we protect the health of your home. As a locally owned and operated business, our mission is simple: to provide you, our valued homeowner, with superior products and personalized service. Big Savings: Limited Time Only – 50% OFF Installation TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Offer valid on complete replacement projects of 10+ windows, entire roofs, or all sides of siding. Gutter, door, and attic insulation projects qualify with a minimum job cost of $7,500. Discount applies to 50% off installation costs only, which typically account for 20-30% of the total job cost, resulting in a 10-15% overall project discount. Valid for new contracts only, cannot be combined with other offers. Valid on initial visit only, and has no cash value. Residential projects only; exclusions apply. Deferred payments only valid with this promotion. The Home Doctor reserves the right to modify or cancel this promotion at any time.
"We were looking to increase our attic insulation and met The Home Doctor Company at the Capital Remodel and Garden Show in February 2025 as well as some other companies. We consulted with several companies and decided to go with The Hone Doctor for our attic insulation. The company rep, Chris Lear, was very good explaining what they would do and why our attic needed R-38 insulation. I knew we needed more but did not realize our attic was only R-13. I have worked with numerous contractors before on projects and felt this was a really good company plus they have great reviews. The installation of the attic insulation went very well. They do install siding as well but decided to put this project off for now. Would highly recommend this company."
Beverly B on March 2025
Two Brothers Handyman and Home Improvement Service has 20+ years experience and a "CLASS A LICENSE IN VA & DC". We love every type of project from large scale renovations to even the smallest of jobs! We specialize in quality workmanship at affordable prices. We take pride in maintaining a consistently high-caliber level of work that comes with a satisfaction guarantee. Open and honest lines of communication with our clients during every step of the project is key to building relationships with successful outcomes. Washington DC License #2705168243, Expiration 5/31/2020.
"Ruben and the team did such a great job on the first project (2-3yrs ago) that I asked them to come back and finish my condo's water heater closet, which showed wear and tear from past water damage. They did a fantastic job in repairing the closet and adjacent living room's dry walls that it looked seamless to the rest of the unit. The team was always conscious of keeping the work area clean as they closed the area off with tarp and placed drop cloths down. I greatly appreciate the amount of high-quality work done in a short time span, especially when asked within two weeks of the project starting. I've recommended the team to my family and friends if they ever need a job done right by a team who is professional, courteous, and knowledgeable."
Sophia L on April 2025
Two Brothers Handyman and Home Improvement Service has 20+ years experience and a "CLASS A LICENSE IN VA & DC". We love every type of project from large scale renovations to even the smallest of jobs! We specialize in quality workmanship at affordable prices. We take pride in maintaining a consistently high-caliber level of work that comes with a satisfaction guarantee. Open and honest lines of communication with our clients during every step of the project is key to building relationships with successful outcomes. Washington DC License #2705168243, Expiration 5/31/2020.
"Ruben and the team did such a great job on the first project (2-3yrs ago) that I asked them to come back and finish my condo's water heater closet, which showed wear and tear from past water damage. They did a fantastic job in repairing the closet and adjacent living room's dry walls that it looked seamless to the rest of the unit. The team was always conscious of keeping the work area clean as they closed the area off with tarp and placed drop cloths down. I greatly appreciate the amount of high-quality work done in a short time span, especially when asked within two weeks of the project starting. I've recommended the team to my family and friends if they ever need a job done right by a team who is professional, courteous, and knowledgeable."
Sophia L on April 2025
Our mission is to be a handyman that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Christian was prompt, communicative, and did great work for us at a fair price that matched his quote. I would hire CIC again for sure."
Tim S on April 2025
Our mission is to be a handyman that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Christian was prompt, communicative, and did great work for us at a fair price that matched his quote. I would hire CIC again for sure."
Tim S on April 2025
We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, home improvements, remodeling, painting, flooring, ceiling fan installs, TV mounting, furniture assembly, cleaning, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"Fabulous well put together"
Tyra B on April 2025
We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, home improvements, remodeling, painting, flooring, ceiling fan installs, TV mounting, furniture assembly, cleaning, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"Fabulous well put together"
Tyra B on April 2025
Exquisite Roofing and Exteriors LLC is a family owned and operated business that's fully committed to serving the residential roofing, windows, and other interior/exterior home improvement needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on quality and professionalism. In addition to residential and commercial roofing services, we also specialize in providing a broad range of services including window replacements, storm damage repair, metal roofing, custom deck design, replacement of doors, gutter replacement services, and more! We are CertainTeed preferred contractors and GAF certified! We are fully licensed and certified to operate with your insurance! and Yes we do provide FREE No-Obligation Estimates! ALL ESTIMATES ARE GOOD FOR 90 days Give us a call, message, or email! admin@exquisiteroofing.com Office manager phone: (443)734-7152 We also have the app so message us too if that is more convenient for you!
"No show for an in-person estimate after I spoke with someone on the phone."
Peter R on June 2024
Exquisite Roofing and Exteriors LLC is a family owned and operated business that's fully committed to serving the residential roofing, windows, and other interior/exterior home improvement needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on quality and professionalism. In addition to residential and commercial roofing services, we also specialize in providing a broad range of services including window replacements, storm damage repair, metal roofing, custom deck design, replacement of doors, gutter replacement services, and more! We are CertainTeed preferred contractors and GAF certified! We are fully licensed and certified to operate with your insurance! and Yes we do provide FREE No-Obligation Estimates! ALL ESTIMATES ARE GOOD FOR 90 days Give us a call, message, or email! admin@exquisiteroofing.com Office manager phone: (443)734-7152 We also have the app so message us too if that is more convenient for you!
"No show for an in-person estimate after I spoke with someone on the phone."
Peter R on June 2024
American Windows & Siding of VA, Inc., specializes in custom windows, siding, doors, and roof systems. We use the finest quality products and labor available, and all our work is guaranteed for your peace of mind. Owner operated and employee owned, the company was established in 1991. We have two locations for your convenience - one in Fairfax, Virginia and one in Kensington, Maryland. We’ve been a member of the Better Business Bureau since 1993, and our customer service and proven track record of thousands of satisfied customers have earned us the reputation of an industry leader. All our workers are licensed, bonded, and insured. We have been top rated for the last eleven years in Washington Checkbook Magazine, a leading consumer publication for the DC metro area. In March of 2011 we were recognized as one of the "The Top 200 Remodelers" by Washingtonian Magazine and we have an "A" rating on Angie's List, receiving their Super Service Award for the past two years. With more than 13,000 jobs successfully completed in Northern Virginia, DC and suburban Maryland, we are proud of our reputation. Take a look at what our customers have to say. LICENSE # 49774.
"Had windows and doors installed by this company. The window installation went great. The bad news is that they do not seem competent at installing door hardware. My door has not latched properly since they made some unwanted modifications to the hardware (it worked perfectly before they started modifying it).have had them out three separate times to fix the issue they caused with the door latch and lock. Every “fix” they do seems to make the problem worse. I would steer clear of this company for door installations."
Christian S on April 2025
American Windows & Siding of VA, Inc., specializes in custom windows, siding, doors, and roof systems. We use the finest quality products and labor available, and all our work is guaranteed for your peace of mind. Owner operated and employee owned, the company was established in 1991. We have two locations for your convenience - one in Fairfax, Virginia and one in Kensington, Maryland. We’ve been a member of the Better Business Bureau since 1993, and our customer service and proven track record of thousands of satisfied customers have earned us the reputation of an industry leader. All our workers are licensed, bonded, and insured. We have been top rated for the last eleven years in Washington Checkbook Magazine, a leading consumer publication for the DC metro area. In March of 2011 we were recognized as one of the "The Top 200 Remodelers" by Washingtonian Magazine and we have an "A" rating on Angie's List, receiving their Super Service Award for the past two years. With more than 13,000 jobs successfully completed in Northern Virginia, DC and suburban Maryland, we are proud of our reputation. Take a look at what our customers have to say. LICENSE # 49774.
"Had windows and doors installed by this company. The window installation went great. The bad news is that they do not seem competent at installing door hardware. My door has not latched properly since they made some unwanted modifications to the hardware (it worked perfectly before they started modifying it).have had them out three separate times to fix the issue they caused with the door latch and lock. Every “fix” they do seems to make the problem worse. I would steer clear of this company for door installations."
Christian S on April 2025
Looking for reliable handyman services in DC? Look no further! Taggart Endeavors is your go-to choice for all your home repair needs in the DC area. Contact us today!
"Alan was very knowledgeable and got the job done quickly and at a fair price"
Amy V on January 2025
Looking for reliable handyman services in DC? Look no further! Taggart Endeavors is your go-to choice for all your home repair needs in the DC area. Contact us today!
"Alan was very knowledgeable and got the job done quickly and at a fair price"
Amy V on January 2025
Wainscoting is decorative paneling that covers the lower part of a wall, adding style and protection. Beadboard is a popular type of wainscoting characterized by long, vertical panels with raised beads—small indentations or ridges between the planks. It's commonly used on walls and ceilings to add depth and character. Both wainscoting and beadboard are versatile options that allow you to enhance your indoor and outdoor spaces. Beadboard panels lock together with a tongue-and-groove joint, while shiplap—a similar style—uses a square-shaped rabbet joint.
The top of the wainscoting should be set at one-third of the room’s height. So, for a standard room with nine-foot ceilings, the wainscoting should extend exactly three feet. This precise measurement creates a balanced, elegant look that enhances overall room proportions and delivers a classic design appearance.
Wainscoting can make a room look smaller if the room has low ceilings. The same rule applies with wainscoting as it does with painting any space: In order to make the room look larger and more open, paint it a light color like white or cream. Since beadboard incorporates vertical lines in the paneling, this style of wainscoting is ideal for those wanting to make a room appear larger than it is.
While wainscoting can technically be used in any room, you’ll typically want to reserve it for a more open space, like a foyer where you want to make a dynamic first impression or a bathroom with tall ceilings. Avoid using wainscoting in small spaces with low ceilings. Open concepts like a living room and kitchen combination also don’t work well with wainscoting because there isn’t a clean break point along the walls.
Wainscoting can increase home value because it offers a refined design element that boosts buyer interest. Its elegant finish and distinctive style enhance interior aesthetics and generate a positive market impression, therefore confidently increasing the property’s overall desirability and resale value.