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Dunaway Construction

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Dunaway Construction

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2002 years of experience

Done the Right Way! Dunaway Construction prides our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We have one the best construction company in the area. 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. Call us today!

"Lee showed up on time at my old cabin to go over project and was there when he said that he was going to be there to demo old cabin.he was professional and did it for a fair price !"

Leah H on May 2020

Done the Right Way! Dunaway Construction prides our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We have one the best construction company in the area. 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. Call us today!

"Lee showed up on time at my old cabin to go over project and was there when he said that he was going to be there to demo old cabin.he was professional and did it for a fair price !"

Leah H on May 2020


MJ Buildings

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MJ Buildings

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2011 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very nice guys and willing to work with you. Photos coming soon"

Robin B on February 2025

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very nice guys and willing to work with you. Photos coming soon"

Robin B on February 2025


Bullock Construction, PLLC

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Bullock Construction, PLLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2023 years of experience

Welcome to Bullock Construction, LLC.!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"They did a amazing job on siding and gutters on our house. They have also repaired our floors and did a great job."

Erika P on May 2024

Welcome to Bullock Construction, LLC.!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"They did a amazing job on siding and gutters on our house. They have also repaired our floors and did a great job."

Erika P on May 2024


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Precision Construction

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Precision Construction

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2024 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take pride in our company's 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!

"Amazing team of guys. Super friendly and explained everything in detail about what need to be done and what it would take. "

Kevin E on January 2025

We take pride in our company's 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!

"Amazing team of guys. Super friendly and explained everything in detail about what need to be done and what it would take. "

Kevin E on January 2025


THE HANDYMAN SERVICE

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THE HANDYMAN SERVICE

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1998 years of experience

The Handyman Service has been doing business in the Morris, IL. area for 9 years. The business moved here from Tulsa Ok. and has been building a customer base since. With over 35 years experience in roofing and remodeling, including kitchen and bathroom remodels. We enjoy what we do and what we do gets results for you.

"late every time, worse work I've ever seen, refuses to take credit for it. renamed his company to THI with # 815-333-7183. Gotta spend hours fixing his bad work now. This is definitely a new guy that took over an old company name from 2017."

Tyler G on October 2024

The Handyman Service has been doing business in the Morris, IL. area for 9 years. The business moved here from Tulsa Ok. and has been building a customer base since. With over 35 years experience in roofing and remodeling, including kitchen and bathroom remodels. We enjoy what we do and what we do gets results for you.

"late every time, worse work I've ever seen, refuses to take credit for it. renamed his company to THI with # 815-333-7183. Gotta spend hours fixing his bad work now. This is definitely a new guy that took over an old company name from 2017."

Tyler G on October 2024


Integrity Roofing & Exteriors

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Integrity Roofing & Exteriors

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our goal as a company is to provide a 5-Star Customer experience while they are making one of the most important investments in their lifetime.

"Dylan was my contact person I had to houses that had roofs done not only did they surpass people on price the quality and delivery we're truly excellent I will use Dillons expertise on the next house we need a roof on"

Ted O on October 2020

Our goal as a company is to provide a 5-Star Customer experience while they are making one of the most important investments in their lifetime.

"Dylan was my contact person I had to houses that had roofs done not only did they surpass people on price the quality and delivery we're truly excellent I will use Dillons expertise on the next house we need a roof on"

Ted O on October 2020



Born Again Interiors

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Born Again Interiors

4.25(
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Customers say: Super punctual
2001 years of experience

Family owned and operated residential and light commercial, contracting and sub contracting services. Additional Services: Handymen. Hardwood Flooring Sales, Installation, Refinishing. Interior Design & Decorating. Painting - Interior. Remodeling - Basements. Remodeling - General. Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom. Remodeling - Modular & Mobile Home. Remodeling - Sunrooms & Patio Enclosures. Siding. Windows.

Family owned and operated residential and light commercial, contracting and sub contracting services. Additional Services: Handymen. Hardwood Flooring Sales, Installation, Refinishing. Interior Design & Decorating. Painting - Interior. Remodeling - Basements. Remodeling - General. Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom. Remodeling - Modular & Mobile Home. Remodeling - Sunrooms & Patio Enclosures. Siding. Windows.


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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Cupping and bowing are both types of wood warping, but they affect the board in different ways. Cupping happens when the edges of a board curl upward or downward, creating a concave or convex shape across its width. Conversely, bowing is when the board curves along its length, forming a gentle arc. 

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.

You can use a nail to find ceiling joists, but it’s not as reliable as a stud finder, and you’ll end up with lots of small holes in your ceiling. If the nail hits a joist, you'll feel increased resistance. Mark the spot with a pencil. Repeat this process regularly along the ceiling, 16 or 24 inches apart, until you've mapped out the joist locations.

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.

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

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