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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
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Serving Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thank you Rigo for your wonderful work! Sam, I canâ t thank you enough for your excellent customer experience! If Iâ m ever in need of roofing, siding, etc you will be the ONLY one I call!!"
437 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Connecticut Yankee Crafts LLC
5.0(
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Serving Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

At Connecticut Yankee Crafts, we strive to match the quality of the legacy seen before us in this area and continue to do what the Shakers did best - creating high quality furniture made with the values of our forefathers before us.\n\nWe have immense pride in the quality of our work and are confident that we will craft the finest furnishings for your home. Let us know how we can help and we?ll get to work on the cabinets or furniture of your dreams.

Custom Island
Custom Bookcases
Custom Bookcases
Custom Bookcases
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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A&C Northwest Remodeling LLC
4.8(
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Serving Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"These guys were very hard working and respectful while in our home always paying attention to detail and cleanliness. Did a beautiful job very satisfied with the whole experience. On target with finish date cleaned work site every day, very happy with the final result. Would have them back again for other projects for sure."
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+13

Response time2 days
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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TruBlue of NW Connecticut
4.9(
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Serving Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Our repairman was professional, knowledgeable, efficient, and polite. Scheduling service was very prompt and the repairman was on-site the following day. I highly recommend for any general handyman needs."
Walkway
Custom Barn Door
New Plank Flooring
Custom Wall Cabinets
New wood plank ceiling

+6

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Heartwood Cabinet Refacing
3.5(
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Serving Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Heartwood was professional, knowledgeable and highly skilled. They saved me thousands by creatively using my existing Cabinets"
BEFORE: Dark Kitchen Needs Updating
AFTER: Light and Bright Updated Kitchen
Refacing and Remodel
Refacing and Remodel
Refacing and Remodel

+51

Response time1 day
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.4(
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Serving Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Sonart Construction Corp.
2.3(
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Serving Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently had my shingle roof replaced and I?m very happy with the results. The team was professional, punctual, and completed the job efficiently. The quality of the work is excellent, and the new roof looks great. They kept the work area clean and communicated well throughout the process. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing a roof replacement."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Enhances property value, ensures safety, and provides a sound basis for future construction.

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.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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