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Misha's Home Improvement Inc
4.6(
42
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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"We hired Misha and his team to remodel our 1975 ranch house, which needed a lot of care and attention. This is one of the best decisions we have made! After bad experiences with other reno projects in the past, we were very worried about taking on another project. Misha put us to ease after our first meeting, and our respect for him grew every day. Misha’s team showed up every weekday and even on weekends until the project was done. My neighbor, who is a real estate agent, told us she had never seen such a professional and reliable crew. His men were friendly and very accommodating, they began to feel like family. Their incredible craftsmanship exceeded our expectations, including installing a huge customized master walk-in closet and a living room built-in unit. Misha provided great counsel when we were planning the reno, had wonderful suggestions, and was open to all our ideas. Their prices were very reasonable in comparison with other area contractors. We cannot recommend them highly enough!"
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+9

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Dimitri's Home Improvement
4.8(
36
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Serving Lothian, 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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+8

Response time7 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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VKB Kitchen & Bath
4.7(
335
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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"While it is normal for remodeling projects to create chaos and to be the muse of many a horror story, this ended up with a very pleasant end result. We had a complete renovation down to the studs to bring things up to code, which included ripping out the sub flooring and quite a bit of pipes. Parts were ordered and lost and found. Things went on backorder and were discontinued. We fortunately had a fantastic crew. Ismar (the contractor) did an awesome job of making sure that everything was done to spec and built beautifully. He followed our wishes and came back on the weekend and late to be sure the work was done right. The only real challenges were with the design and oversight from the office, between the designer losing our design specs on the first pass and not communicating proactively about delays or back orders, but thankfully these were more annoyance than problem. After a few handoffs, we got Eric E. as project manager, and he saw us through the rest of the project with much better results and only about 30% oversight still needed from us. Overall, we got a great bathroom out of the deal, so 4 stars."
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Kitchen Remodel in Laurel, MD with quartz countertop & wooden flooring

+1053

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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A&N contracting
5.0(
7
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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Very well. The owner was wonderful. He took the time to assist in planning, building, and finish work. He was there every step of the way. His work is above and beyond what we expected. We would definitely use him again."
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+7

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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John Krause Construction
4.4(
168
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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Daniel and his partner installed new appliances and tile in my kitchen, I had new counter tops installed as well in my kitchen and master bathroom. I also used John Krause for a repair to my shed from water damage again Daniel and his partner did an excellent job for me. Very please with Daniel and his work. I believe Daniel is a sub-contractor for John Krause, but none the less in my opinion he did really good work and communicated with every step of the way."
Pool House Exterior with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows & Doors, Two Pergolas, & Cupola with Windows
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
Luxury Bathroom Renovation with Free-Standing Clawfoot Tub & Chandelier
Pool House - Side Entrance
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen with Farmhouse Sink, Pull-Down Faucet, Stainless Steel Range, Range Hood, Double Wall Oven, and Dishwasher

+113

Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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D & H Demolition, LLC
5.0(
11
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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Work team was polite, on time every day and highly professional. They explained the process in detail and kept us informed during each phase. I highly recommend D&H."
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+9

Response time8 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D&R Improvements
4.8(
17
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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have hired many contractors over the years, and don't recall any who have been nearly as exceptional in every way as Dave and his team. Both my wife and I cannot recommend D&R more highly."
Master Bath Shower
2nd Bath tub/shower
tub tile
floor tile setting
shower tile complete

+31

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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American Eagle Building
5.0(
8
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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"American Eagle Building is the best contractor I’ve ever worked with. They are honest, responsive to their clients needs, fair with pricing, and always respond to inquiries and questions. I have done multiple builds with them (residential and commercial) and have referred them to many people. I highly recommend."
Beach House
Custom Home
Modern Waterfront
Beach House
Custom Home

+66

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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. 

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.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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.

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