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Avatar for Captain Make It Happen Complete Home Repair
Captain Make It Happen Complete Home Repair
5.0(
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Exterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business+2 more

Serving Destin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fabulous experience with this highly qualified contractor. He is the fix all go-to person. We are real estate agents who handle many properties. This job was replacing large tiles on floor, painting, carpentry work and minor interior repairs. All done professionally in a quick timely manner."
Split Rail
Fencing
Fencing
Backsplashe
Tile Floors

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Southern Rust Woodworks LLC
5.0(
16
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Destin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Southern Rust Woodworks has the best custom built products around. I have several pieces he has made for me, and I get asked all the time who did them and how to contact him. He can make anything you want! Or if you donâ t have an idea, he has great ideas himself. My house is basically a Southern Rust Woodworks showcase. Love all my pieces and they are excellent quality. Love all his products!!!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
JGR Contractors
4.7(
44
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Destin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"John did an amazing job removing an old aluminum frame shower door and installing a new beautiful frameless glass door. Several contractors had said the job was almost impossible and that it would involve tearing out the shower walls. Well, i took a chance on John, who came to look at it and spent a lot of time determining what was needed. He removed the old frame and door with no damage at all to existing shower walls. We chose a door and John ordered it, picked it up and brought it to my condo to install. It was a difficult job but John figured everything out and the new door fits perfectly and adds a modern look to my bathroom. He had to find new screws to work with the shower walls and spent a lot of time making sure everything was perfect. I will be hiring John again to now add tiles inside the shower because I trust him to treat me right pricewise and do a fantastic professional job. I would hire John for any type work. I will be showing off my new door to my neighbors and recommending John for any work. John truly cares about the quality of his work and always wants to make sure the customer is happy. I am a very happy and satisfied customer."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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APV Builders & Engineering, LLC
4.4(
15
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Destin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

APV Builders & Engineering, LLC is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!\n

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution construction group
5.0(
7
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Destin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Evolution Construction did my whole rehab on my house, they being a full service company it saved us a lot of headaches dealing with each trade, they were also very organized and cleaned up everyday and prices were fair, i love how our new kitchen looks,i would recommend them for any other person."
Bathroom remodel
kitchen remodel
Exterior Painting
deck build
interior painting at oak

+1

Response time3 days
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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.

There are a variety of second-story deck privacy ideas depending on your budget and aesthetic. For starters, you might consider fencing or tall privacy railing that masks a good portion of the open deck. A pergola or an awning can provide additional cover and shade. Outdoor curtains are an easy way to add or remove privacy at your convenience, plus they’re a wallet-friendly way to decorate your deck.

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