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Calix Carpentry
4.9(
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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas

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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"
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Harry's Handyman Services
5.0(
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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Current owner of Harry's Construction and Harry Handyman Services we've been in business for 25 years we have a five-star rating from all ranges of handyman jobs inside and outside. We are a small local business in Clearwater beach, Maryland. We strive for perfection for all our customers. We are dependable, honest and guarantee our work! Call Harry's Handyman Services today! 410-919-3658.

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Painting - Interior Project
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+17

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
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Serving Lothian, 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."
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+73

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
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Ace Handyman Services Annapolis
4.7(
39
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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Ace Handyman Services Annapolis is a locally owned and operated handyman business that embodies the reliability and helpfulness synonymous with the century-old Ace Hardware brand. We perform 1,162 repair, improvement, and maintenance projects for commercial and residential properties. As a subsidiary of Ace, we go the extra mile to ensure your home is in reliable hands and only employ multi-skilled, background-checked craftsmen with 30+ years of experience in their trade. Licensed, bonded, insured, and supported by a one-year guarantee, our customers know that peace of mind is part of our promise. We also provide simple, stress-free scheduling with set appointment times instead of inconvenient windows, and take pride in results that exceed expectations. Whether your property is a serene escape from Washington, D.C., or your year-round residence in Annapolis, we are here to help make homeownership effortless and worry-free.

Home Gym Installating
Custom Sauna Installation
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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DEX Window & Door Repair
5.0(
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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He did an AMAZING job for about 1/3 of what I expected and that's without the heck duty pet resistant screens he installed. Oh, came and took screens, worked on them at his place then returned and installed them 1 week later. Tried to post experience on my condo's message board website but post was never approved. I assume because they recommend a different provider that as stated is way more expensive. I will pass Dex's info on directly to neighbors who I have told directly about this experience. Oh, BTW, really nice guy, great with comma and on time! Lesson learned: Stratford Condominium in Reston's new Management Company is probably getting kickbacks and sucks! If you are my neighbor this is Asron V in building 2. Pics: Before, stupid cat pushed through disintegrating screen and was hanging out on ledge (back of bldg is 5+ stories up) and after, with heavy duty screens! ?"
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Mr. Handyman of Anne Arundel and PG County
4.5(
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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I have used many contractors in my life. But Eric was above and beyond any I have used, He made sure he did it right with great solutions to little problems. I highly recommend Mr. Handyman and especially Eric, well done!"
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Pen Win Windows and Doors, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The owner came to my house and went over the project with me. He worked with me and was able to get the job done quickly. He was very professional and response. I would recommend his company and will use them again."
Perfection
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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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