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Avatar for A Pair of Hands
A Pair of Hands
4.7(
27
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Indian Head, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was referred by a friend who had them install a composite deck. I had 3 contractors look at my deck to demo and replace with wood. They had a competitive price. They were done in 3 days! Short punch list which the owner had his men address. I would say Iâ m pretty picking but his men completed everything to my 100% satisfaction!!! I would definitely recommend â A PAIR OF HANDSâ !! It was a great experience to hire a honest contractor with professional people working with him! Oh, there was nothing for me to really clean up after! Thank you Rab!"
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Carrone Baptist Church
Currie Sr. and I (Rab)
New Porch and Ramp
Loaded it all up!!

+74

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
4.4(
193
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Indian Head, 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

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Closets By Design - Washington DC Metro
Closets By Design - Washington DC Metro
4.6(
104
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Closet - Build

Serving Indian Head, 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 7th State Builders, LLC
7th State Builders, LLC
4.1(
94
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Indian Head, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
355 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Jose Solano Remodeling, LLC
Jose Solano Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
9
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Indian Head, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
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 Indian Head, 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
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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.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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