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Avatar for Dave The Fixer
Dave The Fixer
4.9(
24
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have a new faucet and will be recommending Dave to all my friends and family; excellent communication, reasonable charges, punctual and extremely knowledgeable. I will call again with a new list of projects. Do not hesitate to contact Dave."
Complete Cellar
Entrance and Liquor Alcove
Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Driscolls painting and remodeling LLC
4.7(
30
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Haven Driscoll (Driscoll's Painting and remodeling LLC) was a terrific match for us. He is a quick communicator with a friendly and helpful outlook. He did a great job of diagnosing the repairs needed (master bath) in a detailed way, and gave us updates as he progressed so we knew exactly what he was doing. He did not inflate the work needed, and was spot on in helping us make choices that would yield quality results without just throwing money at the job. I really liked working with Haven, appreciated what he accomplished on our behalf, and am happy to pass along this five star rating."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barbot Construction
4.0(
59
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Big bang on to the services of Barbot construction. I had communicated them via email. They were very fast and within a span of hour they quickly sent their team members to my house for the inspection of my bathroom. Installation of the bath tub and tiles went 100% perfect. I canâ t thank them enough."
foundation
foundation
foundation
foundation
BASEMENT REMODEL/ADDITION

+174

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Chad Obrey
4.4(
15
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Garage - Build

Serving Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Chad to replace the shower in one bathroom and remove the bathtub in another, replacing it with a beautiful walk-in shower. Since Chad is both a licensed plumber and contractor, the entire project was handled seamlessly from start to finish. I selected all of the materials, and Chad picked everything up for us, making the process easy and stress-free. His crew was outstanding?they worked with great attention to detail and their craftsmanship was excellent. During the project, I made several changes, including switching the faucet style and deciding to install a shower niche instead of corner shelves. Chad was incredibly patient and accommodating, making sure everything turned out exactly the way I wanted. Throughout the renovation, Chad and his crew treated our home with respect, kept the work area as clean as possible, and left everything in excellent condition when the job was complete. We are thrilled with both bathrooms and would highly recommend Chad to anyone looking fo"
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Aestheticore Construction LLC
5.0(
2
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Garage - Build

Serving Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I needed to have the old flooring removed and the new flooring put down. They team was very professional. They realized the subflooring was messed up in a section and made sure to stop and communicate so the job can be doone correctly. I appreciated that factor and was able to approve a replacement of the messed up board the great thing was they were still able to finish the job in the time frame they originally stated! I plan to use them for all jobs moving forward. Priced fair,quality work, and friendly and professional!"
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
All Aspects Home Improvements and Repairs, LLC
2.4(
14
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is the second time I have hired All Aspects Home Improvement. This time was to install a ceiling fan in my office, replace my front and screen doors, and repair/upgrade my front porch. All the work is detailed up front, with no hidden costs. The work is done quickly, efficiently, and within budget. The workmanship is excellent and company is very easy with which to deal.I highly recommend them!"
Response time10 mins
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

The construction stage is almost always the longest part of building a house. Within this stage, framing often takes the most time, lasting anywhere from one week to a couple of months, depending on the home's size, the crew, and the time of year. Other parts of the construction phase include pouring the foundation and installing doors, windows, a roof, siding, drywall, and flooring. The planning and design phase can also be very time-consuming, sometimes taking months or even years, especially for a custom home. The final finishing process, which includes painting and installing trim, is typically shorter than the construction or planning stages.

Building a treehouse can vary in difficulty depending on factors such as design complexity, size, and the builder’s woodworking experience. Basic treehouses with simple designs can be manageable for DIYers with some carpentry skills, while more elaborate structures may pose challenges. Adequate planning, research, and careful execution can make the process more manageable, and resources like premade plans or professional assistance are always available for additional support.

Barns and barndominiums are most commonly painted red, like barns depicted in movies and paintings. The practice of painting barns red dates back to America’s colonial days, when new farmers would borrow the European practice of mixing linseed oil with ferrous oxide to coat the barns in order to protect them from the elements, leaving the structures with a red color.

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. 

Rustic and modern farmhouse styles are currently the most popular. These include rustic and antique furniture, muted colors, clean lines, eclectic decor, and natural materials. Some other popular farmhouse styles include the following:

  • Coastal farmhouse: Creates a lighter, airier feel with soft colors and blue palettes, along with gold

  • Colonial farmhouse: Focuses on real antique furniture and decor

  • French farmhouse: Leans on French country architecture and design by including marble and lighter-colored metals, like zinc

  • Industrial farmhouse: Includes thick, chunky furniture and dark metals

  • Scandinavian farmhouse: Usually includes lighter wood colors and more refined furniture

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