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Avatar for Last Looks LLC
Last Looks LLC
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Houston, 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%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Breathtaking Homes
4.4(
17
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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
Single Source Contracting
4.8(
9
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

"Reviewed by Todd Johnson in Dover DE. I had a walk-in tub installed in my bathroom. They removed the old tub and built a wall to support the new walk-in tub. they added wall tile that looks great and painted. Dave and his employee were on site everyday by 0800 and did a great job. I highly recommend them!"
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 Houston, 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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+49

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Indian River Contracting, LLC
3.8(
86
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian and his team were awesome to work with. They were very professional. Brian helped us with the design of our addition. They were very efficient and kept the property clean throughout the job. Would definitely recommend this contractor to anyone looking for home improvements."
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Stairs renovation

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Response time50 mins
Response rate86%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Link Brothers Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
9
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have used Danny at least 10 times. He remodeled an investment property I purchased and did carpentry, flooring , some electrical and plumbing. His work is EXCEPTIONAL and he has the strongest attention to details. His carpentry skills are next level, he rebuilt a stairwell and raised a roof as well. Very trustworthy guy, and did a lot of the work for me with no supervision as the property was in another state. Never had any issues and he sent pictures of the work daily. Additionally after the work was completed I started using him in my personal home in pa and he did flooring/ tile and built shelving, installed toilets and sinks and built a bar in my basement. All the work was great! Prices are very fair !!"
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Exterior Wood Trim
Custom built shed/storage unit
Exterior Wood Trim
Custom built shed/storage unit

+23

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, professionals can install new frames, trim, and threshold adjustments for a complete finish.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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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