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Hunt's Home Improvements LLC

5.00(
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Hunt's Home Improvements LLC

5.00(
22
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Hunt’s Home Improvement’s is a client-focused company that strives to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. We have over 10 years of experience in the industry. We can provide ideas and recommendations, as well as information so that you can make informed decisions about all your remodeling projects. Let us know what you want and need, and we will make it happen for you!

"Colt Hunt and his crew are top notch! Colt responded quickly to our request for bids, came out promptly to give us an estimate, and then did the work on time and as expected. The main job was to install new doors. He was also willing to add some baseboard trim work to the job. Very professional and nice to work with and the work looks great!"

Isa P on March 2025

Hunt’s Home Improvement’s is a client-focused company that strives to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction. We have over 10 years of experience in the industry. We can provide ideas and recommendations, as well as information so that you can make informed decisions about all your remodeling projects. Let us know what you want and need, and we will make it happen for you!

"Colt Hunt and his crew are top notch! Colt responded quickly to our request for bids, came out promptly to give us an estimate, and then did the work on time and as expected. The main job was to install new doors. He was also willing to add some baseboard trim work to the job. Very professional and nice to work with and the work looks great!"

Isa P on March 2025


R and D Construction

4.77(
22
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R and D Construction

4.77(
22
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

As a leader in the Custom home building and renovations industry, we pride ourselves on reliability, great communication, and quality work. We are experts in all phases of Custom home building and renovations from start to finish. we go above and beyond to provide you with the highest industry standard in order to achieve a superior result. Our practices are streamline and always tailored to your specific desired result. Thank you for taking the time to look into R&D Construction where we are "Reliable and Dedicated to all your Construction needs".

"R&D construction did the final grade and elevation dirt work in preparation for a barn built by Cleary. The work done failed Cleary first inspection. Stating that the build site needed to be within 6 inches of level from the hotspot to the lowest. After passing this inspection, R&D required payment in full. After the barn was built, every precipitation caused the interior of the building to flood. The final grade created by R&D construction sloped toward the building on three sides. by code there should be a 5% grade away from the building for 10 feet around the perimeter. This was not done. R&D construction was paid for installing concrete which also never was done because the site was too wet. And the site was too wet, because all surroundings sloped towards the interior of the building. R&D construction quoted an additional $20,000 to repair their own mistake. If the grade were done code, it would never have flooded and concrete would have been installed. Construction defect "

Thomas G on May 2025

As a leader in the Custom home building and renovations industry, we pride ourselves on reliability, great communication, and quality work. We are experts in all phases of Custom home building and renovations from start to finish. we go above and beyond to provide you with the highest industry standard in order to achieve a superior result. Our practices are streamline and always tailored to your specific desired result. Thank you for taking the time to look into R&D Construction where we are "Reliable and Dedicated to all your Construction needs".

"R&D construction did the final grade and elevation dirt work in preparation for a barn built by Cleary. The work done failed Cleary first inspection. Stating that the build site needed to be within 6 inches of level from the hotspot to the lowest. After passing this inspection, R&D required payment in full. After the barn was built, every precipitation caused the interior of the building to flood. The final grade created by R&D construction sloped toward the building on three sides. by code there should be a 5% grade away from the building for 10 feet around the perimeter. This was not done. R&D construction was paid for installing concrete which also never was done because the site was too wet. And the site was too wet, because all surroundings sloped towards the interior of the building. R&D construction quoted an additional $20,000 to repair their own mistake. If the grade were done code, it would never have flooded and concrete would have been installed. Construction defect "

Thomas G on May 2025


Ross Windows & Doors

4.74(
43
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Ross Windows & Doors

4.74(
43
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
39 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Ross Windows and Doors is one of the states premier home improvement companies. We specialize in a wide range of home improvement services for both big and small jobs. ross windows and doors offers a 1 year labor warranty on every job completed. free estimates, every job is completed to customer satisfaction. big savings, energy efficient, energy star rated windows and doors.

"Did great work replacing a storm door and an exterior door for us - they look and work great, he even came back out six months later to make adjustments at no cost when one of them shifted a little with the weather."

Luke T on July 2024

Ross Windows and Doors is one of the states premier home improvement companies. We specialize in a wide range of home improvement services for both big and small jobs. ross windows and doors offers a 1 year labor warranty on every job completed. free estimates, every job is completed to customer satisfaction. big savings, energy efficient, energy star rated windows and doors.

"Did great work replacing a storm door and an exterior door for us - they look and work great, he even came back out six months later to make adjustments at no cost when one of them shifted a little with the weather."

Luke T on July 2024


John The Handyman

5.00(
6
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John The Handyman

5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quality work
6 years of experience

I am a locally owned and operated service to help you with projects around your house. I also do repairs on houses that are on the market for sale that need repairs done before the sale can complete. I do pride myself in explaining exactly what I am going to do and also encourage your input in the process. I charge $60.00 per hour with a one hour minimum.

"Complicated lock problem"

Russell B on April 2022

I am a locally owned and operated service to help you with projects around your house. I also do repairs on houses that are on the market for sale that need repairs done before the sale can complete. I do pride myself in explaining exactly what I am going to do and also encourage your input in the process. I charge $60.00 per hour with a one hour minimum.

"Complicated lock problem"

Russell B on April 2022


Loya's Remodel

4.92(
6
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Loya's Remodel

4.92(
6
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Welcome to Loya's remodel! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority.Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"These gentlemen were respectful, timely, and professional. The parts of the house they completed look great and I would definitely use them again for future repairs to my house!"

Daisy M on July 2021

Welcome to Loya's remodel! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority.Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"These gentlemen were respectful, timely, and professional. The parts of the house they completed look great and I would definitely use them again for future repairs to my house!"

Daisy M on July 2021


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Cedar Hill Handyman

4.80(
5
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Cedar Hill Handyman

4.80(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 10 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement and lawn care services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Price, work quality,finished work done"

Gail C on August 2021

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 10 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement and lawn care services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Price, work quality,finished work done"

Gail C on August 2021


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Comisky Construction, Inc.

4.00(
8
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Comisky Construction, Inc.

4.00(
8
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Customers say: Quality work
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"DO NOT USE CLANCY! Worst experience I have ever had working with a contractor. He lied to us for months on end, misused and mismanaged our money and then wanted another $20k to continue work he should have already done. He neglected to pay his subcontractors who were then contacting my family to try and get ahold of him to get paid. The work he did do was poor quality or not done at all. We have been informed from subcontractors that he was purposely asking for lower quality products at a lower cost so he could increase his profit, despite our requests for mid-grade products. We cut our losses and fired him. "

H I on February 2025

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"DO NOT USE CLANCY! Worst experience I have ever had working with a contractor. He lied to us for months on end, misused and mismanaged our money and then wanted another $20k to continue work he should have already done. He neglected to pay his subcontractors who were then contacting my family to try and get ahold of him to get paid. The work he did do was poor quality or not done at all. We have been informed from subcontractors that he was purposely asking for lower quality products at a lower cost so he could increase his profit, despite our requests for mid-grade products. We cut our losses and fired him. "

H I on February 2025


Genuine Property Maintenance

5.00(
3
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Genuine Property Maintenance

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Genuine Property Maintenance is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I have worked with Ken for 10-15 years, and I have been satisfied with every job he has done for me."

Bob T on December 2022

Genuine Property Maintenance is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I have worked with Ken for 10-15 years, and I have been satisfied with every job he has done for me."

Bob T on December 2022


Daniel Englund

5.00(
2
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Daniel Englund

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

Daniel Englund, provides our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Daniel Englund, is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees, and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"He is a master craftsman and does amazing work. His staircase work has been shown in magazines."

Richard G on March 2019

Daniel Englund, provides our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Daniel Englund, is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees, and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"He is a master craftsman and does amazing work. His staircase work has been shown in magazines."

Richard G on March 2019


First Cut Development, Inc.

4.90(
6
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First Cut Development, Inc.

4.90(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
32 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Specializing in custom home construction, remodels, and snow melt systems, First Cut Development, Inc. has provided expert contracting service to residential and commercial customers in Durango and surrounding areas for more than 20 years. If you are looking for design, construction, or remodeling services reflecting your aesthetics, and with superior craftsmanship, we are the contractor for you.

"John was responsive and reasonable for our snow removal needs. Weâ ve contracted with them for the season."

Kent H on January 2024

Specializing in custom home construction, remodels, and snow melt systems, First Cut Development, Inc. has provided expert contracting service to residential and commercial customers in Durango and surrounding areas for more than 20 years. If you are looking for design, construction, or remodeling services reflecting your aesthetics, and with superior craftsmanship, we are the contractor for you.

"John was responsive and reasonable for our snow removal needs. Weâ ve contracted with them for the season."

Kent H on January 2024

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You can use a nail to find ceiling joists, but it’s not as reliable as a stud finder, and you’ll end up with lots of small holes in your ceiling. If the nail hits a joist, you'll feel increased resistance. Mark the spot with a pencil. Repeat this process regularly along the ceiling, 16 or 24 inches apart, until you've mapped out the joist locations.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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