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Ken's Home Improvement and Repair Services
4.8(
50
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Kenâ s Home Improvement to do a drywall repair after my son accidentally put a hole in the wall with his foot. When I talk to Ken on the phone, was very professional. He had me explained exactly what happened, I sent him a text with the picture of the hole and he was able to quote me a price right over the phone. Ken was prompt, polite, and neat and performed the work in a timely and professional manner. I highly recommend Kenâ s Home Improvement and plan on hiring Ken again for additional work that I need to have completed"
Chimney repair
Chimney repair
Chimney repair
Chimney repair
Kitchen

+1

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hugo Carpet Services, LLC
4.1(
36
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Did very good job on installing the flooring. Informed us and stop work as they ditectrd a leak. Finished the job after leak was stopped. They could have just finished the work, later we would have detected water damage, which would have cost more to fix."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Pablo & Jr Construction
5.0(
8
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are the real deal. Experienced, professional, top notch work. We hired them to complete a new construction project and they met and exceeded all expectations. The drywall and finishing turned out flawless. Would hire again over and over again."
Life Science Logistics
Life Science Logistics
Life Science Logistics
Life Science Logistics
Life Science Logistics

+2

Response time7 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ace Handyman Services Annapolis
4.7(
39
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Both Ace repair men were thoughtful, well prepared to fix my window problems,. They called to let me know when they would arrive, cleaned up expertly, and we're efficient."
Home Gym Installating
Custom Sauna Installation
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Titan Remodeling and Cleaning
5.0(
20
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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

Approved

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

Approved

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%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

If you want to reduce sound transmission throughout your home, soundproofing drywall is a better choice than standard drywall. However, simply installing soundproofing drywall may not completely block out noise. You’ll get the best results from incorporating it into a larger soundproofing plan that includes proper insulation and framing studs.

Both plaster and drywall are durable wall finishes, but they differ significantly in installation, cost, performance, and aesthetics.

Installation & Cost: Drywall installation is faster and more affordable, typically costing $1.50 to $3 per square foot. It uses premade sheets, making it a more accessible DIY project. Plastering is a labor-intensive craft that requires specialized skills, pushing costs to $2 to $10 per square foot. It involves applying a wet paste over a lath framework.

Durability & Performance: Plaster is generally more durable, longer-lasting, and provides superior soundproofing. It is also a better insulator, which can help reduce energy costs. Drywall is easier to remove for future renovations.

Aesthetics: Drywall provides a smooth, uniform surface ready for paint or texture. Plaster offers a high-end, naturally textured look that can hide imperfections and is often preferred for achieving a classic or historic aesthetic.

Which is better? The choice depends on your priorities. Drywall is ideal for those prioritizing a lower upfront cost, faster installation, and DIY potential. Plaster is the better option for a higher-end project where durability, soundproofing, and a unique, premium finish are more important than the initial cost.

You can put certain types of plaster over other types, but doing so isn't always the best idea. For example, putting a coat of gypsum over lime plaster is possible, but doing so will limit the lime plaster's breathability and potentially affect its performance.

Since cement plaster tends to leave a textured surface, no matter how much you smooth it, some people prefer to use gypsum plaster as a topcoat over cement plaster, creating a smoother surface.

The amount of drywall you need for a 1,000-square-foot basement depends on the ceiling height, angles, number of doors and windows, and more. To find the wall square footage, multiply the width and height of each wall, minus any gaps from windows or doors, and add the totals together. You’ll also need enough drywood nails or screws to install the drywall correctly.

You can usually tell if you have plaster or drywall by touch (plaster is harder, colder, and smoother than drywall) or by tapping on it (drywall sounds hollow, plaster does not). If you still cannot tell, peek under an outlet cover and check the cut edges. The rough edges show the composition of the wall. You will see either drywall (two paper sheets sandwiching gypsum material) or only plaster material (no paper sheets).

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