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Avatar for Calix Carpentry
Calix Carpentry
4.9(
62
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Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I’ve used Carlos several times for various carpentry work, both interior and exterior. He’s very professional, skilled, and reasonably priced. Highly recommend"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Alliance Home Improvement, LLC
4.5(
192
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Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Extremely professional, friendly and innovative. Came up with some perfect and , in some cases, cost saving, fixes for a number of issues I had. Did everything from deck repair to carpentry to some electrical, non- wiring work. Always prompt if not early and very fast workers.Extremely happy with their work. Highly recommend them."
Front Entrance
Front Entrance
 Side View
 Side View
 Rear View

+32

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Alexander Townsley
4.9(
85
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Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It is a work in progress; still need to see how well the repairs hold up under heavy rainfall and wind. Then I will be able to finalize my assessment of the work done."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Step It Up Construction
4.6(
84
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Serving Dayton, 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%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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L&V HANDYMAN AND REMODELING
5.0(
30
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Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did exactly what we needed and poured a concrete slab and constructed an out of the box shed and anchored it to the concrete. Came out perfect and exactly the quoted price. Would hire again no hesitation."
Handyman Services Project
Exterior trim and facial replacement
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project

+138

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Dimitri's Home Improvement
4.8(
36
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Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dimitri and his crew did an incredible job with our house. This was a big job, but it went more smoothly than I could have imagined. Dimitri showed up when he said he would, the work was outstanding, and the project was completed earlier than expected despite cold weather delays! Because of the work that was being done, we had to move out of the house for a few months. Dimitri made sure we could move in again as soon as possible. Dimitri also made some great recommendations about how we should do certain things in the house. Turns out all the ideas he had were good ones! 
We have returned to Dimitri's Home Improvement many times since this initial project, and we have recommended them to our friends, family and neighbors.

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Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+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 Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After interviewing several companies to have our kitchen remodelled, we selected VKB, and we are happy we did. VKB provided a lower estimate than other companies, and their reviews were good. As our designer, Sean was easy-going, accommodating and patient in explaining our options. He promptly created the 3d pdf files with the design of our kitchen, which were helpful to have throughout the project. Adam was in charge of our project, and his responsiveness and understanding were outstanding. At one point we were a bit unhappy with a corner cabinet, but reluctantly we felt we needed to "settle" because there was not sufficient space for a Super Susan. Adam made some research and promptly contacted us with a solution that was perfect for enhanced functionality. Last but not least, Ismar, our foreman on the job was professional, responsive, pleasant, and amazingly skilled. He and his team worked diligently on the electrical portion, cabinet installation, backsplash, appliance installation, and painting. Everyone accommodated us to the best of their ability and always left our house clean and orderly. Well done, VKB!"
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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 Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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 Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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