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Avatar for Mr. Handyman of Northern Baltimore County
Mr. Handyman of Northern Baltimore County
4.7(
455
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Riverside, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Steve arrived on time from Pennsylvania, even though the weather was very foggy that day. He analyzed the work to be done and I said the closest store for parts was Home Depot. I explained that Lowes installed the door in 2004. I took a picture and went to them first for repairs but they said they don't repair doors. However, they recommended Angie's List for a handy man and to use treated wood or PVC material for door framing. Steve returned with a door frame kit. He said the material was wood but seemed unsure if it was treated. He repaired the frame which took 4 and 1/4 hours and he allowed me to use a $25 coupon. The caulk had to dry before we could close the door. When dry, I tried to close and lock it with a key using my body weight to push hard but it would not close. I opened the main garage door and was able to pull hard and lock it from the inside. I called and he came back the next day. I was unsure if I was being charged $124 per hour for him to fix it correctly and I was honestly afraid to ask. He didn't say but either way I knew it had to be done. After two hours I told him I had to get back to work. I asked how long would he be? He told me he wanted to make sure it was done right and to my satisfaction. I told him to call me if he needed me and left him to finish. He already had my credit card info if needed and I asked my tenant to try the key in the lock when he was done. I came back on my lunchbreak a couple hours later. The frame was fixed, he cleaned up the area and he was gone. My tenant said the key worked great and there was no other charge."
Bathroom Remodel
Lattice work and deck maintenance
Gate rebuild.
Bathroom Remodel
Lattice work and deck maibtenance

+84

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CBJ Home Improvement
4.7(
153
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Riverside, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Byblos Home Improvements, Inc.
4.6(
208
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Riverside, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sam and his Employee did a fabulous job and was so helpful to put our new exterior entry door and frame for a reasonable great price. I highly recommend Byblos home improvement to anyone who needs help with fixing their home up. I will definitely go to them again for anything else I need help with. Thanks again Sam for everything."
 Basement railing
Kitchen2
 Basement remodeling 1
 Ceramic Tiles for shower
Kitchen 4

+54

Response time6 hrs
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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JZ Construction, LLC
4.9(
73
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Riverside, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jimmy was GREAT! Quick response and professional service. I really appreciate the way JZ Construction responded to my request with a throurough knowledge of my electrical concern. Technician showed up, prepared and problem was fixed on first visit. Thank you JZ Construction, LLC team. I will be sharing your information with my realtor friends:-)"
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+22

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Maryland Pro Wash DBA MPW Painting
4.1(
162
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Riverside, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"I recently hired them for painting the walls in 3 rooms in my new home, and I am very satisfied with the exceptional service they provided. Not only were they affordably priced and adhered to their initial estimate, but they also accommodated my tight schedule, completing the project on the only day I could spare. The quality of their work exceeded my expectations, showcasing their expertise and attention to detail. Communication was seamless, with prompt and responsive interactions whenever I reached out. Additionally, they left my home perfectly clean, reflecting their commitment to professionalism. I highly recommend this painter for anyone seeking top-notch service and outstanding results, and may hire them again for other rooms in my home!"
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before power washing
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After Pressure washing
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Closet America, LLC
4.2(
82
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Closet - Build

Serving Riverside, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Quality of product is far superior to anything I've seen at Lowe's or Home Depot. Unfortunately, that brings with it a far superior cost as well. That said, the sales person was fantastic and knowledgable and the install team was amazing!"
Contemporary Entry - Seat Beach Floral Pattern Cushion
Walk in
Maple Garage
Sunset Finish Walk-in
Media Center With Accent Wall

+62

717 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Cregger Construction Inc
4.0(
114
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Riverside, 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

23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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95 Concrete and Home Improvement Marketing LLC
4.3(
15
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Riverside, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tim was amazing during the project, start to finish. He was much better explaining the repairs and finished the project sooner than expected. Tim was great keeping me updated during the project and couldn't ask for better communications. I highly recommended the 95 Concrete and Home Improvement."
Stamp concrete
Fences
Walkway
Walkway
Walkway

+17

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
114 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

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.

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.

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

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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