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Mr. Fix-It Home and Handyman LLC
4.8(
5
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Serving Manhattan, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very pleasant and professional with me understanding my situation and together we came up with a solution perfect with ease. I appreciate this as it is rare these days. I look forward to seeing this simple but greatly needed project completed very soon. I am eager to meet this Professional in person and thank him for his efforts to help me. Thanks Angi for sending him my way"
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garage access cat boxes
garage access cat boxes

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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RemoCore LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Manhattan, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I wish all contractors were like Dan at RemoCore. He showed up when he said he would, the work looked great, he cleaned up and did not leave any mess behind, and he finished on time. I definitely would use RemoCore in the future."
Frame
Box in, roof, and siding
Finished
Back bed room
Up stairs

+18

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
S & P Construction And Auto Repair
4.0(
1
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Serving Manhattan, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.4(
27
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Serving Manhattan, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

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
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CB Home Solutions - Home Facebook
4.9(
16
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Serving Manhattan, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Been doing DIY home improvements for a few years now and needed some help with drywall repair. Chad came for a quote originally and explained to me what I would do to fix it myself! Thought about it, and decided to hire him as a consultant to learn some new tricks and really get a good handle on the project. He was prompt and helpful and Brandi was very good at coordinating the project. Will be hiring him again for other projects!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

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