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Fast Solar Company
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Serving Alpena, MI and surrounding areas

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"The work was done quickly, and everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. The only delay was waiting for the electric company to do their part. I'm thrilled to have my panels up and running!"
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Choice Home Warranty
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Serving Alpena, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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"Loay Jabbar provided the information I needed quickly and clearly. I immediately signed up for full coverages for our two homes because of the discounts offered and because of the quality of service that Loay is saying and promising Choice Home Warranty provides to its customers. I have bad experiences with other home warranty companies so I am hoping I found the best company that would deliver the best service."
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R&D Home Repair LLC
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Alpena, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

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I currently have 3 employees that have been life long friends of mine. We currently dont offer any financing, but am willing to quate job to customers standards. All work performed bye R&D Home Repair offers 100% satisfaction. I Rick Dittmar owner/operator is always on job site from start to finish to any questions concerning job.

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
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Serving Alpena, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"The technician did an excellent job. It did take a while to get the repair finished, but that was due to Bertazzoni delivering the parts. I have had multiple problems with this particular appliance. My range now works better than it did when new, but I have a feeling that even if I have continuing problems with it, American Home Shield will just repair rather than replace due to the cost of the range. By the way, I'm not exactly sure of the date of the repair."
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Julians Handyman Services
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Alpena, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

All typical handyman projects are welcomed. I have been in maintenance, construction, and done odd jobs such as trade work(plumbing electrical) full time for a little over a year now for different companies and individuals. I would be happy to get in touch and offer a free job estimate with any task you are looking to have completed.

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Property Services of Michigan
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Alpena, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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Emergency services offered

Who we are... We are Property Services 911, LLC dba Property Services of Michigan, South Florida SealCoat LLC, Potholes911, RoofSeal911, SealCoat911 and RoofCleaning911. Proudly serving Mid Michigan and South Florida since 2007. We offer a variety of property maintenance services for your consideration: Seal Coating Driveways, Parking Lots, Parking Lot Striping, New Asphalt, Asphalt Repairs, Potholes, Mobile Home Repairs, Exterior Home Soft washing, Exterior Pressure Cleaning, Clean & Seal Pavers, Roof Cleaning, (Mobile Home, Residential, Commercial and Industrial Roof Coatings) Roof Sealing, Roof Coatings, Roof White Seal, Liquid Roof, Rubber Roof, Exterior Property Maintenance, Snow Plowing, Lawn Care and Handyman Services. There is a difference... When it comes to property maintenance in Michigan, no one is as dedicated to excellence as Property Services of Michigan. We pride ourselves on producing superior results using long lasting, commercial grade products that will provide protection, maintain and improve the appearance of your property. We strive everyday to build an outstanding reputation, job by job, with a deep personal commitment to provide you our customer with quality workmanship professional grade materials and extraordinary customer service.

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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

There's no simple answer to which is less costly: wood or metal-framed homes. In most cases, metal building components cost more than wooden ones, while entire metal buildings cost less than wooden versions. However, regardless of the exterior framing or structure, each must meet similar building codes. This means that the costs are about the same, even considering that wood will require more maintenance than metal over time.

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

A steel frame costs 10% to 20% more than a wood frame. Wood is a much easier material to work with, more accessible, and generally more affordable than steel—plus, you need specialized tools to work with steel.

This answer varies based on where you are, but most states require that all homes are greater than 320 square feet. Remember that four walls are not the only requirements—windows, closet space, minimal ceiling heights, and indoor air quality are also factors. Each state and municipality differs, though, and as some don’t consider tiny homes permanent shelters, you’ll need to check to ensure you aren’t violating any local or state laws with your build.

The steep slope of an A-frame roof withstands high winds, heavy rain, and heavy snowfall, making them popular all over the world. A-frames also offer simple, quick construction. Finally, an A-frame typically has large windows on the non-roof sides to let in a maximum amount of natural light. Consequently, they are often an affordable building solution for the right homeowner and location.

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