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Avatar for Last Looks LLC
Last Looks LLC
5.0(
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Serving Frederica, DE and surrounding areas

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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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+96

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Breathtaking Homes
4.4(
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Serving Frederica, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

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"Brad was very professional. He showed up when he said he would for the quote, listened to what I wanted and gave me several estimates. The price I paid in the end was the price he quoted me, no surprises. The crew worked very hard during hot weather to install my split rail fence and it looks beautiful. He kept me informed during the process of when we was ordering materials or when something didn't go as planned; however, the project finished on time despite some bad weather. Many other fence contractors I contacted either gave me very high quotes or poor customer service. Some didn't even return my calls! I highly recommend Brad from Breathtaking Homes."
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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J&L Handyman Services LLC
4.8(
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Serving Frederica, 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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Indian River Contracting, LLC
3.8(
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Serving Frederica, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner, Brian, is very technical and creative. He explains in detail how the project will be done - what has to be in county code, materials to be used, and the entire construction process- step by step. Brian has integrity. His work ethic about the quality of products he will use. We worked together on the design of the final project. The original project expanded into a 3 season room with sliding doors, a paver patio, and an outside shower with stepping stones walkway from a screened porch. The pricing is very fair."
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+181

Response time50 mins
Response rate86%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Link Brothers Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
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Serving Frederica, DE and surrounding areas

Free estimates

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"So I been longing to get my basement bathroom done and was very skeptical because I wasn’t sure what I wanted and wasn’t sure if it would come out right…so I searched for a contractor only to find Link Brothers home improvement… Again still skeptical about the finishing look so I crossed my fingers and went with them and when I say I was by far the happiest woman beyond measure… The job they performed and the amount of time was amazing I was ecstatic and I am truly in love with my bathroom…. So if you ask me, with hands down I will recommend Link Brothers Home Improvement with no hesitation!!!"
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Exterior Wood Trim
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+23

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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