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Matson Construction, LLC
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"John did incredible work on a built-in bookshelf with cabinets in our hallway. Three years on and we’re still in love with it."
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Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Adam Contracting
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We are a repeat customer of Adam Contracting and will continue to use the company. They have done an excellent job on everything we've hired them to do; this project was no exception. The room looks great! For this project, Adam Contracting redid wainscotting in the room and added a shelf, did wall repair, installed crown molding, painted the walls and trim, and installed a light fixture."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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JW Home Improvement
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2001

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"They did great work painting our extensive exterior wood trim, repairing a section of our fascia, and installing an outdoor light. The technicians and the JW main office were both a pleasure to work with. The great thing about these guys is that if they discover a problem, they can almost always fix it themselves, since they have all the relevant skills. We have hired them often in the past and will not hesitate to do so again."
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22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Mendez Painting Services LLC
4.5(
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

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Warranties offered

"My experience has been excellent. Mendez Painting Services LLC painted the whole house outside. Replace a lot of wood that had rotted, restore all the ceilings, and paint it. Replace some of the wood in the windows that were broken and paint all the windows"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Louise August
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Work was done very professionally. Jim (the owner) explained the scope of the work and answered all of my questions. The work involved tuck and pointing brick, rerouting gutters, installing leaf guards, and waterproof sealing. I am very pleased with the completed work!"
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+25

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
224 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Schmidt's Electric
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

As a locally owned and operated Electrical Contractor business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
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Closet America, LLC
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At Closet America there are no shortcuts to quality. Every professional organizing system for each and every closet, home-office, pantry, and garage is manufactured in our own state-of-the-art facility located in Landover, Maryland. We control the entire process, utilizing the latest in computer-assisted technology. We created our own proprietary software that allows our design consultants to create 3-D computer renderings that meets each individual customer's specific needs. Our factory team concept means that every product has a dedicated team who see it through from beginning to end.

Contemporary Entry - Seat Beach Floral Pattern Cushion
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Media Center With Accent Wall

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441 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Wright Construction
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Wright Construction, we are committed to delivering top-tier residential and commercial construction services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. With a team of skilled professionals, we specialize in a comprehensive range of services, including painting, drywall installation, concrete work, electrical services, flooring, and roofing. Our expertise extends to complete bathroom and kitchen remodeling, where we transform spaces to reflect your vision with precision and quality craftsmanship. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, dedication to customer satisfaction, and ability to bring any project to life, no matter the scale or complexity. At Wright Construction LLC, we treat each project as an opportunity to exceed expectations and build lasting relationships through our commitment to excellence.

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Response time5 days
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

Many contractors prefer checks because they’re easy to track and have no associated fees. However, many also accept credit cards (though they might add a fee to cover their processing costs).

While the Arts and Crafts movement inspired many architectural elements, the primary styles from the time include Craftsman, Tudor Revivals, bungalows, and Mission homes. You'll see elements of these styles in homes, churches, museums, and schools—particularly Country Day schools from the era.

If you’re just replacing a few broken or damaged joists, you can expect to pay anywhere from $100 to $300 per joist. However, a complete installation for a home or room will take into account the cost of labor, which ranges from $25 to $40 per hour. Floor joist installation for an entire room, for example, can cost between $5,000 and $10,000, depending on the room's size and the materials used.

If you don’t have a power saw with a blade where you can adjust the angle, you could use a miter box and hand saw to make the cuts. The miter box contains wide slots to support the piece of baseboard and other narrow slots to accommodate the blade of the hand saw. However, it’s tough to make non-standard cuts beyond 30 or 45 degrees when using a miter box.

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