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Lasting Strength
5.0(
46
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Ridgefield, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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"My wife and I hired Lasting Strength for a gut renovation of the main bathroom in our house. Our experience was nothing short of excellent. Adam and his team are talented and respectful. They were constantly communicating with us during the entire process to discuss ideas and confirm the plan / our vision for the space. They treated our home as though it was their own, taking care not to damage other areas during the work and also cleaning up after every day was completed. We also decided to install a new slider to our deck where one didn't exist before. Adam helped in confirming the size to be ordered and they did another great job. We unexpectedly found some rot on the house during the slider project. They were able to come up with a solution to repair it that didn't inconvenience us and it prevented a huge problem developing later. Lasting Strength is talented, knowledgeable and trustworthy and my wife and I would recommend them to anyone. Can't wait for our next project!"
tv cabinet built in
shower
wine cellar
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pergola

+116

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
332
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Ridgefield, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had two patio sliding doors removed and replaced & due to the existing openings, there was a lot more work involved to make new doors fit. It was amazing how Nixon and his crew removed and replaced all the 50 yr. old trim and created matching moldings inside & out. Everyone worked non-stop and were delightful, respectful of property and very easy to welcome into my home. Nixon is on site, very experienced, and I appreciated his guidance in choosing new materials. He gave choices, explanations & prices on the new trim so I could stay on budget. The doors and new trim inside and out look fabulous because of the high quality workmanship of Nixon and his crew. I will be calling Nixon for any future projects!"
Response time10 hrs
77 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Economy Handy Carpenter LLC
4.9(
101
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Ridgefield, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nixon and his team were absolutely amazing!!! They fixed 8 windows that wouldn't stay up in a single day for a very reasonable price. Nixon and his team were courteous, professional, neat, and did meticulous work. I'm looking forward to having Nixon and his team help me with several other upcoming projects. This was one of the best experiences I've ever had working with a home repair professional! I highly recommend Nixon for all your home improvement needs!"
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+96

Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Agile Construction and Home Improvement
4.8(
80
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Ridgefield, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time4 days
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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Hammertime Contracting, LLC
4.0(
32
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Garage - Build

Serving Ridgefield, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend hammertime. Reasonable prices and quality workmanship. Always arrived on time and cleaned up at the end of each day. I ended up hiring Mike for additional work... would not hesitate to hire again."
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 Dresser w/ vanity
Before view from ground
Garage
Putnam Rehab

+74

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Andre's Home Improvement Contracting, LLC
4.4(
22
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - RepairShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Ridgefield, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Andre for a handful of projects. One job was for drywall and painting, another to replace screens in windows and refinishing a door. Also hired him to build a custom staircase. All jobs did timely and with great detail and quality. Found a great reliable contractor to do the jobs I can not. Fair price and no job is too small or big."
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Shed Build
shed in progress
shed in progress
shed primed

+24

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barndominium Builders FAQs, answered by experts

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.

If you can’t repair and repurpose your shed, it might be possible to sell it, donate it, or salvage parts rather than them just ending up in a landfill. Professional junk removal services will advise you on what can and will be recycled. You may also want to keep some parts to upcycle them for other projects around your home. Turning planks from your memory-filled wooden shed into a coffee table or bed headboard is good for the environment and the soul.

Yes, barn doors can be too heavy, although the limitation is usually imposed by the mounting hardware you buy and not your home’s framing, unless you’re building an unusually wide door. To keep the weight down, you can opt for 1-by material rather than 2-by material, and choose a softwood like pine rather than a hardwood like maple or oak. Check the weight limits on your mounting hardware, and always attach your door track to studs rather than to drywall anchors.

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.

Depending on your needs, you may find a storebought pole barn is a much less expensive option than a custom-built one. You can find pole barn kits from big box retailers starting at $11,000, but you will be limited when it comes to size and add-on features. As long as you have the necessary skills, you can save on labor costs by doing it yourself; but there are a lot of different skill sets you would need, and mistakes during the building process can lead to excessive repair bills later.

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