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The Handybeard

4.88(
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The Handybeard

4.88(
33
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Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Handybeard was very thorough and reasonably priced. Very happy with his work"

Mike R on December 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Handybeard was very thorough and reasonably priced. Very happy with his work"

Mike R on December 2025


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M Phippin Contracting Inc.

4.95(
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M Phippin Contracting Inc.

4.95(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

M. Phippin Contracting is proud to be a family owned and operated Construction Company! With 25 years of experience in the industry as a full service contractor who believes in earning trust and establishing relationships with our customers. We will never cut corners or use inferior products! M. Phippin Contracting is proud to collaborate with selected contractors on the Eastern Shore to ensure the best project outcomes! We treat our customers the way we would like to be treated, with honesty and respect…. M. Phippin Contracting just doesn’t do business any other way!

"Everything went well. Mike did a fantastic job communicating every step of the way. Easy to work with and showed up on time as promised."

Mike P on August 2023

M. Phippin Contracting is proud to be a family owned and operated Construction Company! With 25 years of experience in the industry as a full service contractor who believes in earning trust and establishing relationships with our customers. We will never cut corners or use inferior products! M. Phippin Contracting is proud to collaborate with selected contractors on the Eastern Shore to ensure the best project outcomes! We treat our customers the way we would like to be treated, with honesty and respect…. M. Phippin Contracting just doesn’t do business any other way!

"Everything went well. Mike did a fantastic job communicating every step of the way. Easy to work with and showed up on time as promised."

Mike P on August 2023


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Shore Thing Construction, LLC

4.95(
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Shore Thing Construction, LLC

4.95(
22
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Shore Thing Construction, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Walter and Kevin repaired an upstairs shower that was leaking to the downstairs ceiling. The ceiiling needed to be refinished because of the water stqains that resulted from the leaky shower. The entire job was done in one day. When finished the ceiling looked as if nothing had happened to it. An outstanding job at a reasonable price!!!"

joseph f on January 2024

Shore Thing Construction, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Walter and Kevin repaired an upstairs shower that was leaking to the downstairs ceiling. The ceiiling needed to be refinished because of the water stqains that resulted from the leaky shower. The entire job was done in one day. When finished the ceiling looked as if nothing had happened to it. An outstanding job at a reasonable price!!!"

joseph f on January 2024


Kings Son and Services, LLC

4.76(
25
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Kings Son and Services, LLC

4.76(
25
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

King's Son Services, LLC, is your locally owned and operated handyman business. We are a lifetime member of the Association of Certified Handyman Professionals. We have over 30 years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. We are EPA certified to conduct lead-based paint renovation, repair, and painting activities pursuant to 40 CFR Part 745.89. Our certification number is NAT-F178741-2 Call us today, and we look forward to your future business! 443-366-5709 We'll fix your stuff, like it's our own. [email protected]

"Kings Son and Services installed gutter guards on our home. They gave us a good estimate, and scheduled and completed the job swiftly!"

Bob D on June 2022

King's Son Services, LLC, is your locally owned and operated handyman business. We are a lifetime member of the Association of Certified Handyman Professionals. We have over 30 years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. We are EPA certified to conduct lead-based paint renovation, repair, and painting activities pursuant to 40 CFR Part 745.89. Our certification number is NAT-F178741-2 Call us today, and we look forward to your future business! 443-366-5709 We'll fix your stuff, like it's our own. [email protected]

"Kings Son and Services installed gutter guards on our home. They gave us a good estimate, and scheduled and completed the job swiftly!"

Bob D on June 2022


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GLR Home Improvement

4.95(
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GLR Home Improvement

4.95(
19
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

We have over 30 years experience! Our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals. We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry.

"Gary's work is excellent and both jobs were completed fast. I am hiring him again for another project."

Lee W on October 2025

We have over 30 years experience! Our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals. We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry.

"Gary's work is excellent and both jobs were completed fast. I am hiring him again for another project."

Lee W on October 2025


CMI Construction Group, Inc.

4.75(
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CMI Construction Group, Inc.

4.75(
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Customers say: True professional
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

CMI Construction, Inc., is your number one choice the next time you are looking to find a custom Renovator or home builder. With our many years of experience, we have learned how to make the most beautiful custom renavation. For a detailed estimate, the cost is $75; if you do decide to proceed, the $75 will be taken off the end charge. Call us today!

"Charles and Kevin did a great job. They were efficient and asked us questions regarding the job to make sure they were doing what we wanted and not what the contractor thought we wanted. They always kept us informed when they would be here and would be on time. Pricing for job was very competitive and actually better. I would recommend them to anyone. We actually had them do a second job while here which was replacing a decorative post on our front porch."

Fred M on October 2025

CMI Construction, Inc., is your number one choice the next time you are looking to find a custom Renovator or home builder. With our many years of experience, we have learned how to make the most beautiful custom renavation. For a detailed estimate, the cost is $75; if you do decide to proceed, the $75 will be taken off the end charge. Call us today!

"Charles and Kevin did a great job. They were efficient and asked us questions regarding the job to make sure they were doing what we wanted and not what the contractor thought we wanted. They always kept us informed when they would be here and would be on time. Pricing for job was very competitive and actually better. I would recommend them to anyone. We actually had them do a second job while here which was replacing a decorative post on our front porch."

Fred M on October 2025


"Crew were professional and got the job fine on schedule. Took direction and changed in stride. Finish work good but not perfect."

paul S on January 2024

We are a full service remodeling contractor for over 40 years. We are fully Licensed Bonded and Insured

"Crew were professional and got the job fine on schedule. Took direction and changed in stride. Finish work good but not perfect."

paul S on January 2024


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O.C. Home Services

4.50(
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O.C. Home Services

4.50(
39
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

O.C. Home Services is a Home Improvement and Emergency Service Company dedicated to Customer Service and Lifetime Clients. We offer a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee; 100% of the time. "If you're not happy, we're not happy, and we're not done until you're happy!" We stand behind our products, workmanship, and warranties and we put it in writing; providing our clients the peace of mind they deserve. Contact us today!

"They were wonderful to work with. Our bathroom remodel was done in the exact amount of time they said it would take. The price we were quoted is exactly what we paid. And the work was done beautifully."

Amy S on June 2022

O.C. Home Services is a Home Improvement and Emergency Service Company dedicated to Customer Service and Lifetime Clients. We offer a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee; 100% of the time. "If you're not happy, we're not happy, and we're not done until you're happy!" We stand behind our products, workmanship, and warranties and we put it in writing; providing our clients the peace of mind they deserve. Contact us today!

"They were wonderful to work with. Our bathroom remodel was done in the exact amount of time they said it would take. The price we were quoted is exactly what we paid. And the work was done beautifully."

Amy S on June 2022


Vasco Property Services, LLC

4.68(
32
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Vasco Property Services, LLC

4.68(
32
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

Vasco Property Services, LLC, has the experience and knowledge necessary to make sure that your project is completed on time with quality service and workmanship. We strive to complete each project on time and at, or under budget. Our many years of remodeling experience have given us the knowledge and skills needed to accomplish this from day one and throughout the duration of the project. Your satisfaction is important to us. Let us show you the difference true professionalism can mean to you. We are located in Ocean City, Maryland. Thank you.

"I called looking for a way to renovate my existing space as currently my pantry is useless. Susan answers the phone courteously, respectfully, and empathized with my situation, truthfully the whole team did. They understood its difficult to live in an unfunctional space and helped me make it functional."

Ric M on October 2025

Vasco Property Services, LLC, has the experience and knowledge necessary to make sure that your project is completed on time with quality service and workmanship. We strive to complete each project on time and at, or under budget. Our many years of remodeling experience have given us the knowledge and skills needed to accomplish this from day one and throughout the duration of the project. Your satisfaction is important to us. Let us show you the difference true professionalism can mean to you. We are located in Ocean City, Maryland. Thank you.

"I called looking for a way to renovate my existing space as currently my pantry is useless. Susan answers the phone courteously, respectfully, and empathized with my situation, truthfully the whole team did. They understood its difficult to live in an unfunctional space and helped me make it functional."

Ric M on October 2025


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Coastline Sunrooms and Awnings

5.00(
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Coastline Sunrooms and Awnings

5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

Creating the perfect outdoor space is easy with Coastline Sunrooms & Awnings. Based in Selbyville, DE, our family-owned and operated business brings over 40 years of experience in designing and installing high-quality sunrooms, awnings, and outdoor structures for both residential and commercial properties. Our team takes pride in delivering exceptional craftsmanship and durable products that enhance your home or business.

"Guys were great!"

michele g on February 2025

Creating the perfect outdoor space is easy with Coastline Sunrooms & Awnings. Based in Selbyville, DE, our family-owned and operated business brings over 40 years of experience in designing and installing high-quality sunrooms, awnings, and outdoor structures for both residential and commercial properties. Our team takes pride in delivering exceptional craftsmanship and durable products that enhance your home or business.

"Guys were great!"

michele g on February 2025

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on carport size, wood type, complexity of design, and labor for custom features. They typically start at $3,000 and extend beyond concrete thresholds.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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.

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