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Avatar for Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC
Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Hamden, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Agile Construction and Home Improvement
4.8(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Hamden, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rafael was great - he fixed our front door knob and lock, replaced another door handle, and our towel bar. He worked us into his busy schedule and came by on a day that was best for me. Rafael picked up parts he needed at Home Depot after assessing what we needed, and efficiently completed all three jobs."
Entry porch
House flip
House flip
House flip
House flip

+232

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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CT Home Improvement LLC
4.4(
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Hamden, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired the team to help us renovate a home before we moved in. They worked tirelessly to complete the project within a month so we could move in ASAP. Most of the home was redone and it came out amazing. We can not thank them enough!!"
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation

+53

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by78%of homeowners
J & P Restoration
4.2(
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Garage - Build

Serving Hamden, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Do not hire. The flooring job was horrible. Kitchen was done 3 years ago and within 1 year all tiles are cracked and grout falling out. And wood flooring is separated in multiple places. Stair nose is tilting down. Hurry to get money then u won't hear again if issues."
Response time3 days
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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EA Development LLC
5.0(
10
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Garage - Build

Serving Hamden, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Aldo and his team are, hands down, the best in the business! Aldo is a detail oriented professional who handled our complete kitchen remodel beginning to end. Not only did he deliver on exactly what we wanted ( i am absolutely in love with my new kitchen!!!) he ensured that every step in our kitchen remodel was completed in a timely manner, despite unexpected set backs. If you have done renovations before you know how hard it is to stick to a schedule, but Aldo and his team made sure that they communicated any set-backs with us, AND they managed to finish my kitchen remodel in time! Bravo! I highly recommend you hire EA Development LLC for any and all home projects. You will not want anybody else doing work on your house, after you get the chance to meet Aldo and his awesome team! I already booked them for my bathroom remodel, and will book them for all my other projects!!"
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Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Kitchen

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Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
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Custom Build and Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Hamden, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"We had a fantastic experience remodeling many aspects of our house: basement, attic, as well as electrical and plumbing. They went above and beyond with everything. Very trustworthy; the project was completed within budget and on time. A truly smooth experience. I would strongly recommend this contractor to everyone!"
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

You don’t typically need a permit to build a shed, but it’s best to check with your local city clerk to make sure before you start the project. Every town, city, and municipality can have different rules when it comes to any home improvement project. Homeowners associations sometimes have restrictions on the materials you can use on your property as well.

There's no simple answer to which is less costly: wood or metal-framed homes. In most cases, metal building components cost more than wooden ones, while entire metal buildings cost less than wooden versions. However, regardless of the exterior framing or structure, each must meet similar building codes. This means that the costs are about the same, even considering that wood will require more maintenance than metal over time.

You can use a variety of wood to build a barn door, but the most common options include 1-by boards and 2-by boards for the backing and the decorative boards on the front of the door. Softwoods like pine will save you some money and should hold up well, while hardwoods like maple and oak will stand up to more wear and tear. You could also build the backer out of plywood to minimize the cuts you need to make. Whatever you decide on, make sure the width of the wood is compatible with the mounting brackets you buy.

It’s much less expensive to build a house with wood. This is because wood is relatively inexpensive, strong enough to endure decades or even centuries of weathering and pressure, and is easier to replace if there are issues. The cost of stone houses are incredibly expensive, heavy, time-consuming to build, and difficult to repair. 

Choose a barn door with an extra two to three inches on either side of the frame. The width of the barn door will depend on the type and placement of your track, but in most cases, an additional inch or two will do the trick.

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