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Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
1,223
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Bel Alton, MD and surrounding areas

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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
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
SIDING

+73

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2797 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
4.4(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Bel Alton, MD and surrounding areas

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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

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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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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

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Credit card accepted

"John was assigned to me and from the start was very attentive and committed to getting it right.  He was meticulous with his measuring which was important since my house is old and the walls are not even.  He came for a consult and worked with me til the end, even though he was not there for the installation.  I appreciated his willingness to negotiate, even though the price was higher than I wanted to spend, but realistically a fair price, given that I couldn't have done this myself, nor could my husband who is very handy.  The project has transformed the room.  It looks like it's been there all along.
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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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

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"Dexter repaired and replaced numerous windows, sliding glass doors and screens at our home and i must say his knowledge, expertise and his timely professionalism has always been on display. He is truly a high skilled technician and I highly recommend him and will continue to higher his firm for our projects going forward. Mansfield Realtors, CEO"
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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

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"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%
13 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

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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."
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Sentri Homes
3.0(
48
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Bel Alton, MD and surrounding areas

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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."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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. 

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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.

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