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Avatar for Walking Miracle Renovations, LLC
Walking Miracle Renovations, LLC
5.0(
108
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairWindow Frame - Repair+2 more

Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My home recently suffered wind damage to the vinyl siding. A friend recommended I contact ANGI. Within minutes I received the names of six contractors. I communicated with all, but only four replied. I interviewed all four, received quotes to re-side the entire backmof my home. Within three days I made my decision. Walking Miracle Renovations won out. The owner was very responsive, answered all my questions and concerns promptly. His bid was competitive and he followed through on scheduling the project. Workmanship, attention to details, & follow-through were exemplary. I am very pleased with the work and will definitely call them should I require more work @ my home."
Walk In Shower
Sink
Walk In Shower
Shower
Over Sink Mirrored Medicine Cabinet

+12

Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for CBJ Home Improvement
CBJ Home Improvement
4.7(
158
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CBJ Home Improvements did a fantastic job on my outdoor living project (enlarging deck, installing screen room, and building a patio). First of all, the workers that built each part of the project were Craftsmen! Each putting in their own expert 'signature' custom piece. Secondly, they finished the work within the scheduled time. I will get CBJ for all my general contracting needs! Al and Vanessa"
Concrete patio
Concrete patio
Concrete patio
Sidewalk
Deck Steps Repair

+49

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
1,251
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Essex, 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%
2731 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for J & W Brown Contracting, LLC
J & W Brown Contracting, LLC
4.6(
26
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair+1 more

Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Brown did a fantastic job in building my red brick steps and concrete walkway in a timely manner. I recommend this company to everyone. At great price, it was affordable and he built the steps himself."
Remod
Remod
Remod
Remod
Remod

+6

115 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Avatar for Maryland Pro Wash DBA MPW  Painting
Maryland Pro Wash DBA MPW Painting
4.1(
162
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Excellent service for the money. Very efficient. Started early and finished early. Very friendly staff. Had heavy mildew in vinyl siding, gutters, fascia, etc. Service removed it all. Also had them clean my deck and did an excellent job. Highly recommend."
After power washing
before power washing
Before Pressure washin
After Pressure washing
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Cregger Construction Inc
Cregger Construction Inc
4.0(
114
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The teams sent out was very courteous and cleaned up well once job was completed. Job was planned for two days but these guys knocked it out in 10 hours. Will recommend this company to anyone in need of replacing railings."
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails

+62

69 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for 95 Concrete and Home Improvement Marketing LLC
95 Concrete and Home Improvement Marketing LLC
4.3(
16
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"95 Concrete and Home Improvement contacted me one day after my search for a pro and promptly sent a representative to provide an estimate on my project the next day. The time frame and resolution to fixing the problem was fully discussed and an estimated provided the same day. Project to start, in the next week."
Stamp concrete
Fences
Walkway
Walkway
Walkway

+17

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
158 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

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. 

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

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.

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