[Via the RenovateDSM e-mail group] We had Jim replace some rotten window sills for us last fall and we were so impressed with his attention to detail, we decided to ask him to bid our main bathroom. His bid was very reasonable -- about the same as what we were charged to renovate our much smaller half bathroom a few months ago.

[Recommendation submitted via e-mail] We are having Glen Peterson do work for us. He does excellent work and is very reasonable. He generally charges $250 for an 8 hour day, no matter what the job is. The only problem is he lives in Perry, which is about 40 miles NW of Des Moines, and he does not always have time to make it to Des Moines.

Scott remodeled a bathroom and kitchen for us, including some difficult tile work and custom site-built cabinetry. He and his assistant were conscientious while working in an occupied house, consistent with their work schedule, and competitively priced.