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Avatar for Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
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

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had five reach in closets that I wanted organized and Lori Parisi was absolutely fantastic in patiently walking through the design of each one with me. She was energetic, punctual, polite, and creative. She took the time to explain reasons for different sections being a certain height/width, and she helped me see my closets in terms of their maximum functionality. She even considered the height of my hangers in her calculations for maximum potential. Lori was detail oriented and I appreciated her double and triple measuring to make sure my custom builds would fit like a glove. Her customer service went above and beyond. Not only did she prepare accurate drawings on the spot, but she faithfully followed up with me and made revisions to each design as I continued to voice my needs. She has a great eye for three dimensional space. Her expertise was invaluable in pointing out details to consider for every stage- from planning, to installation, to daily use."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for DEX Window & Door Repair
DEX Window & Door Repair
5.0(
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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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Credit card accepted

"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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7th State Builders, LLC
4.1(
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Bel Alton, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great company to work with from start to finish. From meeting Nick we were sold on the company, Ashley and Chase were very helpful and worked with us on many aspects of this build that we weren't knowledgable about. Crew that came out to do the work were respectable and friendly. 7th State will definitely be our choice for other projects around our home."
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck
Bathroom

+156

Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
233 neighbors recently requested a quote
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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
I G F Construction Company
5.0(
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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."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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