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Simmons Home Improvement LLC
4.9(
87
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Serving Arnold, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We contracted Simmons Handyman Services to perform some much needed work at a rental townhouse and was impressed from the start. From replacing bathroom vanities, flooring, plumbing, electrical repairs to building a new front cement stairs, Simmons Handyman Services can handle everything. Mr. Simmons was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and competent. He was very accommodating and always available to answer questions. We are very satisfied with the quality of work, but mainly his work ethic, which is rare these days. We are glad to have finally found a contractor to handle all of our future needs and will not hesitate to use his services again."
Remodeling - General Project
Painting a (2) car garage
Install Rain shower panel
Bathroom remodeling
Electrical Project

+93

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Step It Up Construction
4.6(
84
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Serving Arnold, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike was the first contractor to call me immediately. As I had a leaking roof from a wind storm that damage my shingles. He arrived on time and took care of the roof repair immediate. Very efficient and professional. Highly recommend"
Window Replacement
Window Replacement
Window Replacement
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+15

Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ace Handyman Services Annapolis
4.7(
39
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Serving Arnold, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I was unable to be onsite when they repaired our deck, but they did a great job of communicating details about the work that needed to be done and sent pictures as well. I would, definitely, use them again."
Home Gym Installating
Custom Sauna Installation
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Harry's Handyman Services
5.0(
23
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Serving Arnold, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can't say enough about Harry! He completely renovated my (total gut job) rental. He stripped the house down to the framing, including replacement of loadbearing walls! The entire house is brand new and beautiful! He is trustworthy, reasonably priced and takes much pride in his work! Harry has also completed many projects in my residence! I promise, you will not be disappointed!"
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Painting - Interior Project
Handymen Project
Handymen Project

+17

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Dimitri's Home Improvement
4.8(
36
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Serving Arnold, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything from the bidding process, through completion, was handled with the utmost care and professionalism. Dimitri and every person who he brought into our home treated it as anyone would want their own to be treated. This was not a small project. They vaulted the ceiling in the living area, completely removing the roof on half the house, and did a full new roof. Matched the existing red oak hardwood flooring, and sanded/re-stained the entire upstairs. All the plumbing and electrical in the entire house was replace. New kitchen, 3.5 new bathrooms, finished basement, combined two bedrooms to make a master suite. New HVAC. New generator…. You name it, and it was done. When all was said and done, I think our two hall bedrooms were the one walls that weren’t torn down. We could not possibly recommend Dimitri and his company (his two sons work with him as well) any higher. They are honest, and hard working. Old school in all the best ways."
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+8

Response time7 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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VKB Kitchen & Bath
4.7(
335
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Serving Arnold, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was definitely a 5 star operation from the initial discussions to the finishing touches! For a major renovation and upgrade to our master bathroom we reviewed potential contractors and their customer comments. VKB stood out. Our VKB designer Sean clearly has artistic talent and lots of design experience. He patiently worked with us, showing us 3D design options as we considered alternative configurations and materials. When we were satisfied with the design, Sean transitioned us smoothly to the build phase, introducing Jason as our project manager and Walter as our crew chief. Sean personally familiarized Jason with the project, inviting us to share our thoughts and any concerns. During the renovation, Walter and his crew would carefully isolate the MBR work from the rest of the house, sealing off the room and path to the front door with plastic barriers and floor coverings every morning and remove them every evening. Everyone was polite and sensitive to our living space. Jason was responsive to our wishes to refine several design aspects as the work proceeded, and Walter and his crew smoothly made the alterations. After the main construction was completed Jason remained very attentive to our ‘punch list’ of remaining details and our questions until all had been resolved. Walter ensured very high-quality work down to the finest detail. All the work from design to completion was well within the timeframe we had hoped. In the end, we have a beautiful MBR well beyond our original expectations!"
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Kitchen Remodel in Laurel, MD with quartz countertop & wooden flooring

+1053

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAMB Construction, LLC
5.0(
22
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Serving Arnold, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"FAMB called and I told the owner what needed done. They knew just what to do after that. Gave me an estimate on one day, started the job the next day and completed. Cleaned up nicely everything pretaining to the fence even cut down a Bush that was in the way that grew there over time. The owner does quality work he and his helper. The replacement of my fence is awesome. Love looking out my back now. Highly recommend his service. Professional in his line of work. Nice and courteous to his customer. I will hire this company again."
Regular Wood Deck
Deck
Deck
Frame Moulding
Deck

+37

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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E&V remodeling innovation
5.0(
16
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Serving Arnold, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very happy with the work Edwin and his team did. They framed out our unfinished basement, unfinished drywall and painted. They put in extra time and care to make sure everything was done properly. We will definitely hire him and his team for future projects."
Framing Project
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Framing Project
Deck
Deck

+3

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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. 

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

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