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Avatar for Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
4.4(
193
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Bel Alton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Wilson is a skilled craftsman who has rescued so many of my fine antique pieces over the last 15 years. He is extremely talented and very easy to work with. I have given him broken, stained, desiccated and otherwise damaged wooden items that he has restored to their original beauty. I find his prices quite moderate and his work exceptional."
Dresser Restoration
Oil Painting Restoration
Oil Painting Restoration
Door Restoration
Door Restoration

+46

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
1,230
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Bel Alton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Home Genius was very efficient with their work and did a great job with our siding install. The crew worked hard to get it done and we would certainly consider them for future projects."
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
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SIDING

+73

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2873 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Closets By Design - Washington DC Metro
Closets By Design - Washington DC Metro
4.6(
104
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Closet - Build

Serving Bel Alton, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Wonderful! Lori Parisi did an excellent job in suggesting designs based on my input and her vision and expertise. Everything was explained thoroughly, measured accurately and the installer was very prompt and professional."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for DEX Window & Door Repair
DEX Window & Door Repair
5.0(
19
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For BusinessWindow Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Bel Alton, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He did an AMAZING job for about 1/3 of what I expected and that's without the heck duty pet resistant screens he installed. Oh, came and took screens, worked on them at his place then returned and installed them 1 week later. Tried to post experience on my condo's message board website but post was never approved. I assume because they recommend a different provider that as stated is way more expensive. I will pass Dex's info on directly to neighbors who I have told directly about this experience. Oh, BTW, really nice guy, great with comma and on time! Lesson learned: Stratford Condominium in Reston's new Management Company is probably getting kickbacks and sucks! If you are my neighbor this is Asron V in building 2. Pics: Before, stupid cat pushed through disintegrating screen and was hanging out on ledge (back of bldg is 5+ stories up) and after, with heavy duty screens! ?"
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Avatar for Jose Solano Remodeling, LLC
Jose Solano Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Bel Alton, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I expect high quality work, and was pleased with the end results of numerous handyman and painting projects performed in my home by Jose Solano. He has an excellent work ethic; and is a creative problem solver, who handles tasks with skill, precision, and care. He is courteous, efficient, organized, hardworking, and reliable. Based on the experience I had with the painting and handyman projects performed at my home, I highly recommend his services."
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PMC Home Improvement, LLC
3.7(
21
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Bel Alton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired the company to add fence and to do some renovation in the house. I am very pleased with their work and are very professional! Pricing is very affordable."
Deck Refinish
Stain & Paint Deck
Refurbished Hardwood Floors
Refurbished Hardwood Floors
Refurbished Hardwood Stairs

+10

Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
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I G F Construction Company
5.0(
2
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Bel Alton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Joe did an amazing job rebuilding my back deck and front porch. He made recommendations that helped me save money, and his attention to detail uncovered storm damage that could have cost me thousands if it had been found later. Joe also replaced my front door and corrected a bad repair from the previous homeowner. My door seals so much tighter now. I would definitely recommend Joe, and will continue to call him when I need to have repairs or improvements done around the house."
MJ Construction Repair & Improvement
New to Angi
Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For BusinessWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Bel Alton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

MJ Construction Repair & Improvement is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. 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.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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 choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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