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Hoskins Construction, LLC

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Hoskins Construction, LLC

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7 years of experience
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Here at Hoskins Construction, LLC, we are a full service contracting company. No project is too large or small for us. We can do anything from a custom home build, to new siding and decks, or a quick in and out repair. We will do it at a high quality and value. Call now for a free estimate.

Here at Hoskins Construction, LLC, we are a full service contracting company. No project is too large or small for us. We can do anything from a custom home build, to new siding and decks, or a quick in and out repair. We will do it at a high quality and value. Call now for a free estimate.


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Carpenter for Hire

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Carpenter for Hire

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12 years of experience

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

"Quick and easy"

Buel N on March 2020

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

"Quick and easy"

Buel N on March 2020


Huck's Home Repair

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Huck's Home Repair

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Super Service Award
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30 local quotes requested

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, home improvements, painting, ceiling fan installs, TV mounting, and more! We also accept PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, in addition to cash and checks. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Todd is very professional. His estimate was extremelty accurate for supplies and labor. Project was perfectly executed and we are very satisfied. He stayed on budget, schedule and delivered as promised."

Nicky S on July 2025

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, home improvements, painting, ceiling fan installs, TV mounting, and more! We also accept PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, in addition to cash and checks. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Todd is very professional. His estimate was extremelty accurate for supplies and labor. Project was perfectly executed and we are very satisfied. He stayed on budget, schedule and delivered as promised."

Nicky S on July 2025


Howard Construction

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Howard Construction

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11 local quotes requested

Serving the Milford and surrounding areas, Howard Construction is your solution for all your Construction needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"I found Cassidy Howard to be a very competent, knowledgeable, and a very good craftsman. He arrived promptly and ready to install my door. He cleaned up every thing. I would highly recommend him."

John Y on November 2014

Serving the Milford and surrounding areas, Howard Construction is your solution for all your Construction needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"I found Cassidy Howard to be a very competent, knowledgeable, and a very good craftsman. He arrived promptly and ready to install my door. He cleaned up every thing. I would highly recommend him."

John Y on November 2014


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T&E Construction

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T&E Construction

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From changing door handles to replacing flooring. I am an experienced contractor with 8 years of services. No matter how big or small the project I can get it done, even just moving/hauling furniture. Willing to work on weekends and around your schedule.

From changing door handles to replacing flooring. I am an experienced contractor with 8 years of services. No matter how big or small the project I can get it done, even just moving/hauling furniture. Willing to work on weekends and around your schedule.


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K&M Exteriors LLC

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K&M Exteriors LLC

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2 years of experience

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!


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Home Tuitions in Hyderabad: http://www.myhometutions.com has become the one stop shop for Home Tuitions in Hyderabad where it serves from KG to PG and also hobbies, Sports and Physical Trainers and so on...

Home Tuitions in Hyderabad: http://www.myhometutions.com has become the one stop shop for Home Tuitions in Hyderabad where it serves from KG to PG and also hobbies, Sports and Physical Trainers and so on...


Shandy Home Improvements LLC

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Shandy Home Improvements LLC

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9 years of experience

We are a Home Improvement business that specializes in the smaller jobs that most contractors are not interested in. We have 1 full time employee and several skilled part time employees that can be called upon when necessary. The business is fairly new, but I have been working in the trades for 21 years. We also offer referral discounts, and incentives for customers that have work done by us.

We are a Home Improvement business that specializes in the smaller jobs that most contractors are not interested in. We have 1 full time employee and several skilled part time employees that can be called upon when necessary. The business is fairly new, but I have been working in the trades for 21 years. We also offer referral discounts, and incentives for customers that have work done by us.



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Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.

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Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We do not manufacture windows or doors for homes nor do we use Insulated glass. Strafford Window Mfg. manufacturers custom wood windows for barns, sheds, stables, pool houses, cabin, porches and interior applications in the home. Our windows are made of all wood and single strength glass. Call for pricing on Tempered glass. Strafford Window MFG. manufactures Sashes, Transoms, Single Hung Window Units, Hopper Window Units, Fixed Window Units and Screens.

"These windows are solid, well built and look great. I will be ordering more for my house."

Don P on September 2020

We do not manufacture windows or doors for homes nor do we use Insulated glass. Strafford Window Mfg. manufacturers custom wood windows for barns, sheds, stables, pool houses, cabin, porches and interior applications in the home. Our windows are made of all wood and single strength glass. Call for pricing on Tempered glass. Strafford Window MFG. manufactures Sashes, Transoms, Single Hung Window Units, Hopper Window Units, Fixed Window Units and Screens.

"These windows are solid, well built and look great. I will be ordering more for my house."

Don P on September 2020

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

Depending on your carport's configuration, foundation or slab condition, and location in relation to the house, turning a carport into a garage has a lot in common with adding an addition to your home. However, you can skip some of the necessities of adding living space to your home, such as fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall or HVAC. It might be possible to DIY the conversion, but it’s complicated and potentially dangerous work, so it’s best left to the professionals.

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