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Avatar for Ron G Construction Services LLC
Ron G Construction Services LLC
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Ames, IA 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.\n

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Cover's Construction LLC
5.0(
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Carport (Wood) - Build

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Cover's Construction is an Iowa General Contractor specializing in Pole Barn Construction and Steel Roofing. I am proud of the superior materials we use, the efficient construction system we have developed, and of our teams who perform the work so professionally. Whether you need storage for machinery or housing for your animals, our buildings are designed to be durable, long lasting, and functional. If you are considering a new pole barn or new roofing for your building, I would appreciate an opportunity to prepare a proposal for you, and to furnish more details regarding our experience, versatility, materials and workmanship. Call me Monday through Saturday at 515-202-6351, or send me an e-mail . Thanks and visit our website www.coversconstruction.com Joe Cover

Deck with pavilion
Utility building reskin
Backyard shop
Pool Gazebo
Storage/ Shop

+4

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DMF Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

DMF Construction, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Door Interior Install
Door Interior Installation
Door Interior Install
Window Installation
Window Installation

+2

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Iowa Home Doc
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' 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.

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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Anchor Property Solutions
4.7(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+7 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Anchor Property Solutions proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

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Response time1 day
Response rate91%
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M.A.C Construction
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all of our clients unique needs. We are ethical, honest and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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777 Remodeling, Renovations & Repairs LLC
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+7 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With over 25 years of experience we are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Goliath Gutters
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our Gutters and Siding and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

Response time2 days
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ox Homes LLC
4.0(
4
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Over 10 years experience!

Front Door Replacement
Storm door replacement
Deck Update
Re-stain deck
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Selfridge Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Closet - BuildCustom Cabinets - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Welcome to Selfridge Construction, LLC. We take pride in the quality of our work and the customer satisfaction that we provide you! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. We can take projects from design to completion of custom furniture, cabinets, decorative moldings, and just about anything else wood! Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

You don’t need a cutting board. In fact, cutting is the original purpose of butcher block countertops. That said, wood is porous and can harbor germs. You’ll need to clean your countertop thoroughly after use. Knives can also scratch the surface. This adds to the patina of the wood, but not everyone likes the look—in which case, you may want to use a cutting board.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

While you can perform many routine home maintenance jobs yourself, it’s often a good idea to bring pros in for certain tasks. HVAC maintenance, fireplace and chimney inspections, foundation repairs, and roof inspections and repairs should be handled by professionals who know what to look for and can safely perform repairs. You may also find it helpful to hire a local house cleaning service to help with deep cleaning.

Many people, including professionals in the field, use baluster and spindle interchangeably to describe the vertical components of a railing (or technically, a balustrade). However, there are subtle or distinct differences, depending on who you ask. The most common interpretation is that spindles are thin or delicate versions of balusters.

There are two ways you can cut trim for doorways: with a miter saw or a table saw. Mitered joints need a 45-degree angle. If you’re unfamiliar with a miter saw, you might want to consider buying extra trim pieces or choosing butted joints instead. One wrong cut, and you’ll need to power up the saw again with a new piece. 

Butted joints—also called shaker style—don’t need a 45-degree angle. Instead, your side pieces attach perpendicularly to the header trim and only require a straight cut.

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