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"They were on time, they were here when they said they would, and they did a good job."

Greg C on January 2023

Drake custom builder and remodeler ground up builder to small projects . excavation concrete ,framing , electrical , plumbing , siding , decks, roofing , sheet rock , painting most work done in house to keep project on time line

"They were on time, they were here when they said they would, and they did a good job."

Greg C on January 2023






Linkey & Sons Construction Inc.

P.O. Box 5413
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Linkey & Sons Construction Inc.

P.O. Box 5413
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35 years of experience

Family owned and operated company since 1990. Custom builder Lake Tahoe. Three CA licensed contractors are partners of the company. Crew size-5. Our crew does any carpentry work. Most other trades we sub-out but have great relationships with companies who do electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, flooring/tile work, cabinets, and many other home repair needs. We ask for a small deposit to start the job, but most of our billing occurs at the completion of the job. We work on both a time and material basis as well as bid projects, whatever the customer prefers.

Family owned and operated company since 1990. Custom builder Lake Tahoe. Three CA licensed contractors are partners of the company. Crew size-5. Our crew does any carpentry work. Most other trades we sub-out but have great relationships with companies who do electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, flooring/tile work, cabinets, and many other home repair needs. We ask for a small deposit to start the job, but most of our billing occurs at the completion of the job. We work on both a time and material basis as well as bid projects, whatever the customer prefers.


Infinite Design Solutions Inc.

1947 Letterkenny Dr
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Infinite Design Solutions Inc.

1947 Letterkenny Dr
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21 years of experience

I am a General Contractor with over 20 years of experience and am located in South Lake Tahoe, California. I cover the Northern California region and I specialize in low-voltage systems, electrical and general contracting.

I am a General Contractor with over 20 years of experience and am located in South Lake Tahoe, California. I cover the Northern California region and I specialize in low-voltage systems, electrical and general contracting.



Ruckman Construction, LLC

505 Verelli Court
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Ruckman Construction, LLC

505 Verelli Court
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20 years of experience

Performs blueprint review, analysis of projects, preparation of construction documents, subcontractor selection and supervision, material purchasing, scheduling, project budget and development, building code compliance, and quality control.

Performs blueprint review, analysis of projects, preparation of construction documents, subcontractor selection and supervision, material purchasing, scheduling, project budget and development, building code compliance, and quality control.

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

There are six main choices of fireplace inserts: wood-burning, gas, propane, pellet, electric, and coal. Coal fireplace inserts aren’t as popular as they once were because burning coal emits a lot of carbon monoxide. Any fireplace insert will require proper supervision, and it’s a good idea to install a carbon monoxide detector in the room for added safety.

The damper, located just above the firebox, can open or close the chimney flue. The damper should remain closed unless there’s a fire burning in the fireplace. Closing the damper prevents energy loss through the chimney and cold air from seeping into the home during the winter. Opening the damper helps maintain airflow when there is a fire and prevents smoke and gases from venting into the house.

Costs depend on stove type, venting complexity, and additional features like hearth pads or decorative finishes.

Compared to certain types of firewood like pine or spruce—which burn off sticky resin contained within the wood that creates lots of smoke—elm isn’t the worst option for burning in a fireplace.

Because elm wood is dense, it burns at a moderate pace and does a pretty good job of keeping your home warm. Hardwood like maple or oak may perform slightly better, but elm isn’t a bad choice overall.

Your state, city, or even homeowners insurance company may have requirements on how far the outdoor wood furnace should be from the house, so be sure to abide by those regulations. In general, you should install an outdoor wood furnace or boiler as few as 30 feet or as much as 500 feet from the house or any other building.

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