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Buckland Home Contractor
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

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"Kurt did a great job and was very efficient. He was able to repair all rot, and at a fraction of the cost of several other estimates. He repaired several window frames and replaced some of the baseboards. I was worried about having to replace siding, but only one small piece had to be replaced. Kurt is a great contractor and is very reliable and honest. We are planning to hire him to do more work on the back of our house."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"Very well!! Brian did a great job installing 4 custom blinds in my home. Brian measured the rest of our widows and offered sound advice on how to accurately order blinds for them. I highly recommend Brian for his handyman services."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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C.U. Building Dreams, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent, professional work In replacing damaged front porch with Azek, and Trex and replaced rotting wood on a side retaining wall with masonry. Completely upgraded the curb appeal of my home. Excellent cost and quality. Definitely recommend CU Building Dreams, thank you for upgrading my home."
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New deck

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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Arnold's Masonry and Construction LLC
4.8(
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

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Emergency services offered

"Arnold's is the only contractor I have ever had that comes in, does outstanding quality work, does it on time and on budget. I have used them twice and I strongly recommend them to anyone needing Masonry work. These guys are GREAT!"
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Masonry Project
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Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project

+114

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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CRS Painting
5.0(
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Roger and team also painted to match other wall. They helped us with many home projects beyond painting like electrical work, flooring, install vanities and tiles and handy man assembly, power washing house and walkways & more. I highly recommend!"
Response time2 days
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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Oswaldo's General Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had 12 windows replaced on our old front porch, challenging dimensions and added a larger storm door, again very challenging and he and his co worker did a beautiful job and they cleaned up their work space every day."
stone patio
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+24

Response time2 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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