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K&M Exteriors LLC

3045 200th Trl
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K&M Exteriors LLC

3045 200th Trl
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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!


Rent-a-Papa

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Rent-a-Papa

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25 years of experience

Rent-A-Papa was formed after seeing the community's need for small handyman fix-it jobs. Sometimes you are planning a full kitchen remodel where a contractor is needed. You often need someone who can fix stuff that gets broken around the house like Dad or Grandpa could. Bret started learning fix-it stuff from his Dad and Granddad at an early age. Now he is a Dad and Papa and can fix just about anything. To get started, text or Call us today at (319) 360-3994. Count on us to provide top-to-bottom handyman services. Carpentry: We can create or repair anything made with wood. Electrical Wiring: We tackle small electric projects like adding an outlet. Plumbing: We can change out faucets, sinks, and shower heads. Lighting: We put in lights and ceiling fans. Doors and Windows: We can install doors and windows. Miscellaneous: Need something done not listed? Give us a text or call at 319-360-3994 to discuss your project. Consulting: Need advice? We can help you figure out the next steps in your project. Home Inspection: Putting the house up for sale or buying a new one? Let us inspect the home for peace of mind.

Rent-A-Papa was formed after seeing the community's need for small handyman fix-it jobs. Sometimes you are planning a full kitchen remodel where a contractor is needed. You often need someone who can fix stuff that gets broken around the house like Dad or Grandpa could. Bret started learning fix-it stuff from his Dad and Granddad at an early age. Now he is a Dad and Papa and can fix just about anything. To get started, text or Call us today at (319) 360-3994. Count on us to provide top-to-bottom handyman services. Carpentry: We can create or repair anything made with wood. Electrical Wiring: We tackle small electric projects like adding an outlet. Plumbing: We can change out faucets, sinks, and shower heads. Lighting: We put in lights and ceiling fans. Doors and Windows: We can install doors and windows. Miscellaneous: Need something done not listed? Give us a text or call at 319-360-3994 to discuss your project. Consulting: Need advice? We can help you figure out the next steps in your project. Home Inspection: Putting the house up for sale or buying a new one? Let us inspect the home for peace of mind.


C.T. Construction

1005 Maplewood Dr
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C.T. Construction

1005 Maplewood Dr
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We are a small residential business that focuses on quality and customer satisfaction We do anything from Kitchen, Basement and Bathroom remodels to porches and decks We make a point to have complete customer satisfaction, and that includes price, we work with our customers to deliver the best product at a price that will not break the budget

We are a small residential business that focuses on quality and customer satisfaction We do anything from Kitchen, Basement and Bathroom remodels to porches and decks We make a point to have complete customer satisfaction, and that includes price, we work with our customers to deliver the best product at a price that will not break the budget



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J Christensen Painting & Home Repair

Audubon Dr
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J Christensen Painting & Home Repair

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

At J Christensen Painting & Home Repair we specialize in interior painting and small home repair projects. Attention to detail and treating your home as if it was our own is priority on every job. Being an owner operated small business means you will be dealing with the same person the entire job & building a trusting relationship with the owner of the company.

"Great job! Work is excellent. Jason treated our home as if it was his own. Everything was done when promised. Always on time and quick responses to texts and phone calls. I highly recommend J Christensen Painting."

Susan L on April 2022

At J Christensen Painting & Home Repair we specialize in interior painting and small home repair projects. Attention to detail and treating your home as if it was our own is priority on every job. Being an owner operated small business means you will be dealing with the same person the entire job & building a trusting relationship with the owner of the company.

"Great job! Work is excellent. Jason treated our home as if it was his own. Everything was done when promised. Always on time and quick responses to texts and phone calls. I highly recommend J Christensen Painting."

Susan L on April 2022



Schultz Repair & Renovation LLC

1015 W. 2nd St.
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Schultz Repair & Renovation LLC

1015 W. 2nd St.
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12 years of experience

My team and I provide a great experience while serving our customers in any task they are in need of. Safety and quality can be reached at the highest level while having a great turn over rate on the task at hand.

My team and I provide a great experience while serving our customers in any task they are in need of. Safety and quality can be reached at the highest level while having a great turn over rate on the task at hand.


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Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.

168 Roller Coaster Road
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Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.

168 Roller Coaster Road
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
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


Honest and Affordable Plumbing and Remodeling

319 Baltimore St
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Honest and Affordable Plumbing and Remodeling

319 Baltimore St
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Free onsite estimate

Affordable bathroom solutions? Honest plumbing and Remodeling, full service bathroom remodeling, can make any bathroom into a beauty at an affordable price. No other licences, and bonded Remodeling company can beat our prices! 20 years experience in remodeling, which includes full tile showers custom built, full house plumbing, new tub/surround install, all flooring, framing, drywall, texture, lighting, painting, and on. No interior limitations, no cost estimates, and amazing prices! A clean job with exceptional results is the Honest way

Affordable bathroom solutions? Honest plumbing and Remodeling, full service bathroom remodeling, can make any bathroom into a beauty at an affordable price. No other licences, and bonded Remodeling company can beat our prices! 20 years experience in remodeling, which includes full tile showers custom built, full house plumbing, new tub/surround install, all flooring, framing, drywall, texture, lighting, painting, and on. No interior limitations, no cost estimates, and amazing prices! A clean job with exceptional results is the Honest way


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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

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.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

If you’re considering buying a home with known termite damage, you can negotiate with the seller to lower the costs of the house. They might be able to make the damage repairs before handing over the keys or lower the asking price before the deal is agreed upon. It’s vital though that even if you’re winning the negotiation, a home inspection contingency might be a good idea in case of future issues.

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