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Aarons Custom Carpentry
5.0(
24
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Deck or Porch - RepairFurniture - Build CustomInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+3 more

Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had the trim done throughout our downstairs, and I honestly can?t believe what a difference it made. They were so easy to work with professional, respectful of our home, and knocked everything out much quicker than I expected. They really listened to what I wanted, paid attention to the little details, and the finished product turned out even better than I had pictured. It completely transformed the space and made our downstairs feel so much more finished and put together. If you?re thinking about having trim work done, I can?t recommend them enough. We?re so happy with how everything turned out!"
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Residential Solutions
4.7(
118
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Like all homeowners finding a competent contractor is difficult. I recently had my home exterior painted and requested a bid from my prior painter and a new company that I found advertised in the Johnson County Home Magazine. Craig Anderson, Residential Solutions, (who I had not met previously) met me at my home and did a very thorough review of my project. He identified damage areas in the siding and trim boards that needed to be addressed. His bid provided details on each of the proposed repairs and on the paint project. He answered all my questions about the type of paint and the repairs. Craig was on the job site a portion of each of the work days. The entire project (minus the earlier siding power spray) was completed in 3 days. His crew also had to work around the gutter project that was being installed at the same time. The crew was hard working and respectful of my property."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Simple Trim KC, LLC
5.0(
25
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chad was very professional and such a breath of fresh air to work with. Communication was superb. He went above and beyond to ensure we were happy with his work and it was exactly what we wanted. We hired him to complete an accent wall. We wanted a board and batten with additional trim work to match other decorative moulding in our home so required making sure styles of moulding etc were cohesive as possible. He took the time to show us different ideas and possibilities for the area we were working on. Started the work exactly when we requested and completed the job very timely. Respectful of our home and when working out schedules. He kept the areas he was using clean and picked up while working and when the job was completed. We have other trim work we are going to be completing in our home and will use Chad again. His BID and final cost for project very fair and well priced."
Response time3 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Green Bridge Designs
4.9(
73
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paul does everything as if he is building it for his mother! It is perfect to a tee. It has been fun working with him on this project. It is a deck that will last a lifetime it is so well constructed! From the posts to the framing and all the way through it is all so nice. I cant wait to use it this spring, summer and fall. I ha e been waiting for this for 28 years!!!"
Home Office Shiplap Accent wall
New Kitchen project
Custom Wrap Around Deck
Bathroom Vanity
Fireplace Built-Ins

+58

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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NewLife Business Services
4.9(
47
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had them build a wheelchair ramp on the end of our porch. They were very careful to make sure the ramp would work for my wheelchair. They also made sure they cleaned everything up when the project was done."
Cedar Natural tone Oil 2 coats
Cleaned and Stained
Finished Product
2 Coat Stain Application
Staining of Deck and Fence

+166

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C.P.R.
4.0(
250
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matthew did numerous projects for me. Built me an entire new fence to replace an old one, repaired an aging deck, and repaired my lawn shed. Work was done in a timely manner, work was very well done. I highly recommend CPR to anyone needing projects done well and priced fairly. Will hire Matthew again."
bathroom addition
 deck stain
Leawood KS groudrough
 tear out old shower
 old ramp

+334

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Whiting Wood Works
4.9(
34
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Terrific value

"Mike assembled my bookshelf and TV stand with exceptional skill. His work was efficient, precise, and professional. I look forward to booking him again for future projects and highly recommend his services."
Carpentry
Yard clean up
Townhouse clean up
Swing set removal
Wine glass cabinet Assembly

+68

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Imagine Restoration, LLC
4.9(
16
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair+3 more

Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My yard has never looked better, a friend recommended Imagine Restorations to me a few weeks ago, I called them and I find out that they are owned by a Dad and 2 sons, River and Ryan, who is can't brag on enough, super professional, on time and superb workmanship, they went over and beyond for us, we ended up going for a cedar picket shadow box fence, they even out bid a close friend of mine, they did all this in 2 days practically, the wood was delivered a day in a half late so they had to improvise, if you need a fence or need a fence repaired, call Ryan or River over at Imagine Restorations. RIVER- (816)598-7860 and RYAN (573)289-9721... you won't regret doing business with these guys."
Basement living room finished
New vanity and mirror
Finished Basement
Deck and Pergola
Basement living room finished

+90

Response time10 hrs
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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