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ANTHONY'S CONSTRUCTION, LLC
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Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Anthony has done multiple renovations on our residence as well as finishing off the living space of our barndominium His trim ,cabinets and flooring have always been impeccable at a very fair price. Is very dependable and follow through is second to none highly recommend!"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
The Lawnfather
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Had previously contacted a business to give us a quote last November, and when we were ready to begin our project this summer, we could not get ahold of them again. Tried for two months and decided that was that. Contacted the Lawnfather and received an almost immediate response. They came out and did a quote within the week. Two weeks after that they came out and got the job done! And they did a great job!"
Response time4 days
Response rate97%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Covenant General Contracting Services
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Garage - Build

Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My husband and I recently purchased a home and needed a handyman to complete a verity of tasks within the home. He finished all tasks on time and was very professional. We would highly recommend his crew for any inside work. We were very pleased with his work ethic and will be using him as our go-to guy for any inside work."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders FAQs, answered by experts

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

Barns and barndominiums are most commonly painted red, like barns depicted in movies and paintings. The practice of painting barns red dates back to America’s colonial days, when new farmers would borrow the European practice of mixing linseed oil with ferrous oxide to coat the barns in order to protect them from the elements, leaving the structures with a red color.

You can use a variety of wood to build a barn door, but the most common options include 1-by boards and 2-by boards for the backing and the decorative boards on the front of the door. Softwoods like pine will save you some money and should hold up well, while hardwoods like maple and oak will stand up to more wear and tear. You could also build the backer out of plywood to minimize the cuts you need to make. Whatever you decide on, make sure the width of the wood is compatible with the mounting brackets you buy.

While prices fluctuate because of increased demand, fewer supplies, and engineering time, OSB generally remains more affordable than plywood at $1 to $2.40 per square foot compared to the $4.50 to $10 for plywood. Cost is only one factor you should consider when deciding between OSB and plywood.

It’s much less expensive to build a house with wood. This is because wood is relatively inexpensive, strong enough to endure decades or even centuries of weathering and pressure, and is easier to replace if there are issues. The cost of stone houses are incredibly expensive, heavy, time-consuming to build, and difficult to repair. 

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