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Avatar for Misha's Home Improvement Inc
Misha's Home Improvement Inc
4.6(
42
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shady Side, 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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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shady Side, 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
Avatar for VKB Kitchen & Bath
VKB Kitchen & Bath
4.7(
335
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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A&N contracting
5.0(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"The service was wonderful and great to work with, they were easygoing and got it done. They talk regarding the processing and very professional and know their craft."
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+7

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for E&V remodeling innovation
E&V remodeling innovation
5.0(
16
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Edwin and his team at E&V remodeling and a variety of projects. They were true professionals and did a fantastic job with power spraying our siding and replacing all of our outdated window screen mesh with high-quality materials. They also knocked out several 'odd jobs' and exceeded expectations. They were professional, punctual, and very easy to work with. I look forward to working with them in the near future. Rod H."
Framing Project
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Framing Project
Deck
Deck

+3

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by31%of homeowners
Avatar for John Krause Construction
John Krause Construction
4.4(
168
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Avatar for D & H Demolition, LLC
D & H Demolition, LLC
5.0(
11
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Avatar for D&R Improvements
D&R Improvements
4.8(
17
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

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.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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