What Steven Does Best

Handyman Services in DC, MD & VA

From fine carpentry to floor refinishing — whatever your home needs, Steven's done it hundreds of times across the DC Metro area.

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Carpentry & Trim

"The cabinets, doors, and trim in my home need someone who actually knows wood."

Steven started his career restoring antique and luxury homes with the renowned Gary D. Torgerson company in Seattle — fine carpentry is in his DNA. From rough framing to the most delicate finish trim, he brings the same precision to every project, whether it's a single door or a full kitchen cabinet overhaul.

  • Cabinet installation, repair & custom built-ins
  • Interior trim, crown molding & baseboards
  • Window casings, shelving & framing repairs
  • HOA & commercial carpentry welcome
Quick Facts
Experience
Trained restoring antique & luxury homes in Seattle
Best For
Cabinets, trim, custom built-ins, HOA work
Serving
DC, Maryland & Northern Virginia
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Flooring & Hardwood

"My hardwood floors look worn and scratched — but I don't want to replace them."

Refinishing hardwood is one of Steven's signature services. Rather than costly full replacements, Steven can sand, stain, and refinish existing floors to look better than new. He also installs laminate, engineered hardwood, and handles repairs — squeaky boards, damaged planks, transitions between rooms.

  • Hardwood floor refinishing & restaining
  • Laminate & engineered hardwood installation
  • Plank repairs, squeaky floors & transitions
  • Subfloor prep & underlayment
Quick Facts
Most Popular
Hardwood refinishing — restore without replacing
Also Handles
Laminate, engineered wood, squeaky floors
Tip
Most DC Metro homes have refinishable floors under carpet
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Tiling & Grout Work

"My bathroom and kitchen tiles need a clean, professional finish."

Tiling looks deceptively simple but small errors show forever. Steven's tiling work is known for precision — consistent spacing, clean grout lines, perfect corners. From bathroom floors to kitchen backsplashes to full shower surrounds, his tile work holds up under scrutiny.

  • Bathroom floor & wall tiling
  • Kitchen backsplash installation
  • Shower surrounds & waterproofing
  • Grout repair, regrouting & sealing
Quick Facts
Specialty
Precision spacing & clean grout lines every time
Common Projects
Bathroom floors, backsplashes, shower walls
Also Handles
Grout repair, regrouting & sealing existing tile
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Painting & Staining

"I want a clean, lasting paint job — not walls that need touching up in six months."

Steven's paint jobs start with proper prep — patching, priming, protecting surfaces — so the finish actually lasts. He handles interior rooms, exterior siding, decks, fences, and cabinetry, always working cleanly and efficiently without shortcuts.

  • Interior painting — rooms, trim, ceilings
  • Exterior painting & siding refresh
  • Deck & fence staining and sealing
  • Cabinet painting & refinishing
Quick Facts
Approach
Full prep first — patching, priming, taping
Interior & Exterior
Rooms, siding, decks, fences & cabinets
Result
Clean, lasting finish — not a quick coat
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Doors & Appliance Installation

"My door sticks, won't latch, or needs to be replaced entirely — plus I need a new appliance set up."

Doors that stick, swing wrong, or won't latch are everyday frustrations Steven fixes quickly. He handles full door replacements (interior and exterior), hardware upgrades, and appliance installations — including the countertop and cooktop work that requires a careful, multi-trade approach.

  • Interior & exterior door installation & repair
  • Lock & hardware upgrades
  • Appliance installation — ovens, cooktops, dishwashers
  • Countertop cutouts & multi-trade kitchen jobs
Quick Facts
Multi-Trade
Kitchen projects often cross carpentry, plumbing & install
Recent Job
Cabinetry, countertops & induction cooktop in DC
Doors
Interior, exterior, hollow-core & solid wood
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Not Sure What You Need?

Steven tackles multi-trade lists all the time. Tell him what you've got — he'll figure out the rest.