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Parsons Projects
5.0(
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Serving Princeton, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was more than putting a new deck & pergola on. We had a glass sunroom that they removed as well. I was so impressed with the care they took to not break any of the glass. Then came the beautiful new deck! They explained everything that they would be doing & gave me wonderful choices of materials. They even helped me put in a permanent flag pole in my yard! I could not be happier with how easy Kyle, Dave & Chris were to work with, the quality of the materials and how absolutely gorgeous our new deck and pergola are. I highly recommend them."
Decks & Porches Project
Decks & Porches Project
After
Completed Refurbishment
Decks & Porches Project

+66

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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R & B Remodeling
4.8(
39
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Serving Princeton, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I love the new window they installed in my living room. They responded quickly to my request for a quote and scheduled an appointment for the next day. They were very friendly, professional and dependable. They committed to a time frame to complete the project and it was done within that time. Grant responded to questions promptly. I would highly recommend R&B Remodeling."
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+23

Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Next Gen Construction
4.7(
15
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Serving Princeton, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job for the job hired - including all the clean up. They also did a little bit more in breaking down and disposing of many other boxes. Would definitely recommend."
Modern Bathroom Remodel
Modern Kitchen
Basement remodel
Basement remodel
Basement remodel

+8

Response time2 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Weigant Home Improvement
4.3(
6
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Serving Princeton, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We told him we wanted a gym in our unfinished basement and this is what Austin came up with in the budget we were wanting to stay around and we are beyond impressed with the work they completed and would highly recommend them. -equipment -epoxy floors -framed walls -minor electrical -shelving to support weights Thank you Weigant Home Improvement."
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DHP Handyman
4.3(
3
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Serving Princeton, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Friendly and professional. Quality workmanship. I got a detailed written quote the same day and the project was completed VERY QUICKLY and exactly as discussed and documented in the written contract. I really liked that there was no attempt to oversell, the plan for the repair and replacement was tailored so that I got exactly what was needed done right: everything from well constructed new fence on the sections that were damaged beyond repair to functional fixes on the sections that just needed a little bit of work. I am very pleased with the process and the results. I highly recommend DHP Construction and intend to use them for future projects."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.4(
27
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Serving Princeton, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Berger's Table Pad Factory
4.8(
1,345
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Serving Princeton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After purchasing an Angie's List Deal, I received the measuring kit in the mail promptly. The template and instructions provided to draw my split table top and each of the leaves were easy to use and understand. I mailed the completed materials and received the table pads very quickly. The table splits in the middle to allow insertion of up to 3 additional leaves. The table also has 2 drop leaves. That's 7 pads. All fit perfectly. I have used them on the table for family parties (not every day) and they're durable and built to last. I keep them in the box they arrived in to protect them when not in use. These are a worthwhile investment."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

New builds, remodels, and additions often necessitate professional framing expertise.

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.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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