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Avatar for A Handy Man, LLC
A Handy Man, LLC
4.9(
24
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Denver, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Travis was a pleasure to work with. He was very prompt and courteous. He made sure everything was installed and working properly before leaving. I would definitely recommend Travis and would hire him again for any project I have."
Fireplace with TV niche
TV niche on main level
TV niche in main level removed
Fireplace with reclaimed mantel
Kitchen

+38

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unison Builds, LLC
5.0(
7
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Denver, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1958

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It gives me great pleasure to write this review for Unison Builds LLC. Chris and his team handled the complete interior and exterior renovation of our 7,500 square feet office building. Their work included adding seven new offices, a gorgeous marble kitchen and dining room, a wonderful reception area, an executive conference room with a 14-foot table, the CEO's new office, and nearly everything else. He is a reliable builder. His team takes great pride in what they do. And the work proceeded even faster than we expected."
Exterior facade
Mountain home from above
Project: 101,000 sq.ft, 94 unit apartment building
Melrose living room
Soda Creek Remodel

+67

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Tom Cherry
4.9(
9
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Denver, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tom Cherry's work is exceptional. Tom is responsive, honest, thorough and an excellent communicator. Tom helped me with a number of projects, including painting and repairs. His eye for matching color is flawless, and he is committed to getting the best result for you. I was impressed with his work, as I have had some experience with less dedicated handymen. Tom's not happy until you are happy. Recommend without hesitation."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Larry’s Legacy Landworks
5.0(
9
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Denver, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Dillon did an amazing job on my flooring. He got it done in a timely manner and he is very professional. I would recommend Dillon for any project that you have. Dillon is reliable in what ever he takes on."
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Drywall skim coat
Shower Door Instillation

+4

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Restoration Guild, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Denver, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What a breath of fresh air to have a contractor you can trust completely! Greg’s expertise and integrity are exemplary. He exceeded all expectations and delivered a beautiful new home on time and under budget. I will only use Greg and his Restoration Guild for any and all future projects. I look forward to working with him again."
Littleton remodel
Littleton remodel
Littleton remodel
Littleton remodel
Littleton remodel

+7

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Servant Heart Handiwork, LLC
4.4(
46
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Denver, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Customers say: Terrific value

"Very good,. He was a little slow in finishing the job but didn't charge extra for the agreed upon price. He took a bad storm door back to Lowe's and exchanged for a good one. Didn't charge me for the trip."
Art bath
Floor
Usually I find that all decks just require updates
Actual art kitchen remodel
Capable but not usually remodeling

+94

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Qualden Construction, Inc.
4.5(
11
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Garage - Build

Serving Denver, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Qualden Construction completely remodeled two buildings on my property. They had excellent ideas for design and making the most use of the space. Their team provided quality work on time, even when the city had permitting delays. Will was a pleasure to work with and very knowledgeable. Qualden was a great company to work with."
Wet Bar
Wet Bar
Wet Bar
Wet Bar
Wet Bar

+61

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

The best lumber for building will be the strongest and most eco-friendly wood your budget allows. That being said, Douglas fir, pine, oak, and maple are all common building materials. Contractors will use a strong, inexpensive wood to frame a house or other structure and finer woods like mahogany for detail work. 

Technically, most states allow tiny homes, but it depends on the definition of tiny and whether the structure is permanent. Zoning laws regarding home size and construction are significant factors. For instance, a tiny home may be legal as a recreational vehicle in most areas, but you may only install it on a property if it complies with building and zoning codes.

Rather than using a common two-by-four piece of wood for a rafter, you probably will use two-by-six, two-by-eight, two-by-ten, or even two-by-twelve boards. Wider lumber is typically a better choice in a larger building as it provides more sturdiness. Some installers may use wider lumber for rafters near the edges of the roof, where the greatest stress occurs, and save money with narrower lumber toward the middle.

The steep slope of an A-frame roof withstands high winds, heavy rain, and heavy snowfall, making them popular all over the world. A-frames also offer simple, quick construction. Finally, an A-frame typically has large windows on the non-roof sides to let in a maximum amount of natural light. Consequently, they are often an affordable building solution for the right homeowner and location.

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