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Martin's Home Improvement
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"Martin's got it done right, on budget and on time. Martin and Ivan were great to work with. We love our new bathroom and connecting room. They did drywall, flooring, toilet and sink/vanity install."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Honesty Construction LLC
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

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"Our experience with Honesty Construction was great! Excellent communication, always arrived early and quality workmanship. We used them to remove an old patio door/install new door."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
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Lockhart Construction, LLC
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

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Emergency services offered

"Jim and his team were very professional throughout and did an awesome job renovating our exterior porch that enabled us to proceed with our initial concrete project. Jim's recommendation in 3D allowed us to visualize the plans in advance and the end result was perfect for our needs. I will be reaching out to Lockhart Construction for future work and highly recommend that you do the same!!"
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Shingle Express, Inc.
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Customers say: Quick response

"Excellent service. I called and he answered and was in the area. Just 2 hours later he had the job done. He even had the correct color to match our roof where a shingle was blown off. Fair price. good and fast work."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Cypress Contracting Services
4.4(
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1980

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"Dave was very professional, experienced, efficient, and affordable. We connected on Thursday and the work was completed on Friday before noon. I would recommend Cypress Contracting Services for your next project"
Response time4 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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A Step Above Painting & Drywall
4.9(
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Customers say: Quick response

"A Step Above Painting and Drywall were very professional, knowledgeable and did an amazing job on my project! Andres was very thorough and ensured that the space was clean when the job was completed. I needed the job done quickly and Tony and Andres got the job done above and beyond my expectations. If you are looking for a company to get the job done efficiently and professionally with excellent customer service, I highly recommend you choose A Step Above Painting and Drywall! I will be using them again soon for my next project!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

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.

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