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Ken's Home Improvement and Repair Services
4.8(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Ken s home improvement to do a drywall repair from water damage and they did an excellent job. They were prompt, polite, knowledgeable and very neat. I highly recommend Ken and his crew!"
Chimney repair
Chimney repair
Chimney repair
Chimney repair
Kitchen

+1

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Titan Remodeling and Cleaning
5.0(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Titan Remodeling & Cleaning did a fantastic job painting the exterior of our home. The team was professional, punctual, and paid close attention to every detail. They properly prepared all surfaces, protected our landscaping, and delivered a beautiful, high-quality finish. Our home looks brand new, and we’ve received so many compliments from neighbors. The entire process was smooth, and the crew was respectful and easy to work with. I highly recommend Titan Remodeling & Cleaning for any exterior painting project. Excellent workmanship and outstanding customer service!"
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+8

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Omar Remodeling LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They did such an amazing job on my bathroom remodel! Everything came out even better than I hoped, and you can really see the care and detail they put into their work. The team was super easy to work with, professional, and made the whole process stress free. I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out!"
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+1

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CDC Panting
5.0(
2
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Review for Caesar (Ceasar?) Caesar has done an amazing job helping me prepare the sale of my home. He has done all of the work inside to make my home a luxury experience. His dedication has been pivotal to helping me get my house on the market. He has been my painter and repair person for years, and he already helped me sell one of my homes in PA by upgrading and repairing the entire home. If you want someone who shows up and is committed to finishing the work with great quality, hire Caesar."
Family room Painting job
apartment rental office
Beauty salon
Beauty salon
School multi-purpose room

+3

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Thompson Customs
5.0(
5
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Thompson Customs 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.

Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

You can plaster over regular drywall, but it's essential to prepare the surface properly. Before plastering, the drywall should be clean, free of dust, and any loose or peeling paint should be removed. Applying a primer specifically designed for plastering can improve adhesion. Some professionals recommend applying a base coat of plaster or joint compound to create a better surface for the plaster to adhere to. Proper preparation ensures a smooth and durable plaster finish over regular drywall.

Your walls are likely cracking due to fluctuations in the temperature outside. Drywall tends to expand and contract when temperatures and humidity levels change, and this repeated movement can lead to cracks in your walls, particularly around door frames. If you have multiple diagonal cracks, you may want to have your foundation inspected, as cracks can also be a sign of a bigger issue.

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.

If you’re installing new drywall, you may need to skim coat the drywall first for a smooth finish and to allow the primer to adhere to the wall. It’s only necessary if there are imperfections in your drywall due to issues with the studs or improper drywall installation. If you’re refreshing existing walls, you may want to skim coat if there are imperfections across the wall. As an alternative, you can repair your drywall and sand it for a smooth finish before painting.

You should stagger drywall sheets to help prevent cracking. The joints between drywall sheets are the weak spots, so if you install drywall with seams aligned, you’ll create weak lines that run across the length of the wall and extend from floor to ceiling. But when you stagger drywall, the solid sections of panels will support the joints. This can prevent seams from cracking or separating due to fluctuating temperature and humidity, vibrations from movement inside the home, and gravity.

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