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Something Constructive
4.9(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Lincoln, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Something Constructive to build a 12' by 16' second story 3 season room with a storage shed below. The owner of the company, Patsy Ciccalla, met with us and asked us how we wanted the room to look. He then designed the room to those specifications. Patsy was there each day, working with and supervising his team. It was a complex and multi-faceted project that required coordinating other contractors (masons, electricians, gutter installers, etc.) and ordering and scheduling the arrival of materials in a timely manner. His whole team (Jacob, Ernesto, and Jesus) was very accommodating and easy to work with. When we asked for a change in the plan, it was not a problem. They stressed to us that they wanted us to be happy with the final product and encouraged us to tell them what we wanted or if we wanted something done differently. They worked on our project every day until it was completed; they did not, as other contractors do, go off and work on another project for a few days and then come back to your project. The 3-season room turned out beautifully with a vaulted white pickled pine ceiling, 10 double hung windows and laminate flooring. The shed below with access to the basement was designed to house a riding mower and serve as a tool shed with peg board walls. We have received many complimentary comments on how nice the addition looks and how well it blends with the rest of the house. We are very glad that we had the addition done and would recommend Something Constructive to anyone thinking of building on to or needing work done on their home. Thanks to Patsy and his team, we now have a lovely addition that has added comfort and value to our home."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
Decked Out
5.0(
9
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Lincoln, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We offer friendly and courteous service. We are always ready to answer your questions or address your concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service. This has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality work with excellent prices.

Shed Build
Shed Build
Shed Interior
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bennett Bros Painting, Inc.
5.0(
16
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lincoln, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Everything was carried out professionally and beyond my expectations! Painting and trim was perfection and they left me a little paint for touchups.Price was fair and they were very pleasant to have around!! Would definitely recommend ????"
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
Project
Project
Project

+29

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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Kemp Construction
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lincoln, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kempâ s does a terrific job in all facets. The team takes the job seriously, is quick to respond and happy to take on the work. Weâ ve used them for painting, renovations, roof repair, and general carpentry around our home. Highly recommend."
Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Hitched Services
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lincoln, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We are not in the contracting business, we are in the consumer business.

Laundry Room Update
First Floor Remodel
Wet Bar Install
Mudroom Remodel
Guest Bathroom Remodel

+19

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Coastal Marine Construction
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lincoln, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Coastal to do rip rap on our shoreline and build a new dock. They did a fantastic job on both projects. They communicated with us as the project moved forward keeping us informed. They are great company."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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.

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.

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.

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