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Last Looks LLC
4.9(
28
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Tony came in and gave us a very fair estimate on the work to be done. He completed the job quickly with the end result being a job my wife and I loved. I highly recommend Last Looks to anyone looking for a Contractor."
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AW Viohl Contracting LLC
4.7(
21
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I found the owner of the company to be very honest. When I met with Mr. Viohl abut what I wanted done. I told him, he gave me the cost and it ended up being pretty much at that cost. No hidden charges. They were responsible, trustworthy, and on-time every single day. They cleaned up everything, I never had to clean up after myself. all the workers were experts in the field. Highly recommend them. Easy to talk to. They answered all of my questions. The owner, Andrew Viohl, he's the most attentive person. He really wants his customer to be happy with the end result. You get top-notch response. They are prompt and will give you what you pay for. The follow-up is great, if there's something you need to discuss after the job they will address it for you."
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+13

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Breathtaking Homes
4.4(
17
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brad and Austin did a great job on every project in our home very respectful and organized young men .If you ever need work done reach out to Breathtaking Homes the name speaks the serviceð ¦ Great workâ ¦.."
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Old Fence

+1196

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Jy Remodeling Co
4.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kitchen Remodeling Review ?I hired JY Remodel Co. to remodel my kitchen, and I couldn?t be happier with the results. They were professional, showed up on time, and paid close attention to every detail. The quality of the work exceeded my expectations, and they kept the work area clean throughout the project. My new kitchen looks modern, beautiful, and exactly how I wanted it. I highly recommend JY Remodel Co. to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality remodeling services. I will definitely hire them again for future projects!?"
Kitchen
Bathroom remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
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Single Source Contracting
4.8(
9
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

"They rocked this remodel !! This team strives to satisfy !! They were on time and completed the project on time and worked through any obstacles with ease ! They kept the path of debri very clean while lying down plastic/coverings/etc each day and removing at the end of their work day. They final walk through proved that this company is definetly the one to call for your home projects. The final project is AWESOME!!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J&L Handyman Services LLC
4.8(
21
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great! The process went really well and mr. Lucas was very pleasant and professional. Always kept me informed and updated on the process of the bathroom. Best contractor to deal with by far! Thank you Angie’s list and once again, thank you so much Mr. Lucas for a wonderful job performed."
Hardwood nailed down and baseboards installed.
Floor is complete
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Easy Way Construction LLC
5.0(
26
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Easy Way, we are focused on providing home remodeling services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction & we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with us. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us. We hope to see you again! Check back later for new updates to our website. There's much more to come!

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Indian River Contracting, LLC
3.8(
86
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They originally quoted just repairing a crack in garage apron. When the work started we found out that there was more work that needed to be done in order to make the repair complete. Brian talked us thru the recommended repair, and he was then able to start right away. Did a great job at completing the entire project in a timely manor. We would recommend Indian River for great concrete work."
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Stairs renovation

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Response time50 mins
Response rate86%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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