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Levinsohn Restoration & Remodeling Co

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Levinsohn Restoration & Remodeling Co

4.72(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

30 years of home improvement and remodeling experience. Also a Greater Lansing resident for over 30 years. Can provide custom painting-staining services and professional design (My spouse, Marla, is a professional interior designer for home and office with 20 years experience). I am a licensed builder, EPA-RRP certified lead-based paint renovator; fully insured, references available upon request. Good-standing member of BBB of Southeast Michigan for 5 years running. We specialize in difficult and detailed projects; we also enjoy job challenges and solving problems for our customers. Free estimates are available upon for request for most jobs. We offer an Angie's List 10% automatic discount for first time customers for all size jobs. Award wining.

"The work went very smoothly. Elliot is a consummate professional and a lovely man. He did his work very well and the price was extremely reasonable. I will definitely use him again."

Victoria B on July 2021

30 years of home improvement and remodeling experience. Also a Greater Lansing resident for over 30 years. Can provide custom painting-staining services and professional design (My spouse, Marla, is a professional interior designer for home and office with 20 years experience). I am a licensed builder, EPA-RRP certified lead-based paint renovator; fully insured, references available upon request. Good-standing member of BBB of Southeast Michigan for 5 years running. We specialize in difficult and detailed projects; we also enjoy job challenges and solving problems for our customers. Free estimates are available upon for request for most jobs. We offer an Angie's List 10% automatic discount for first time customers for all size jobs. Award wining.

"The work went very smoothly. Elliot is a consummate professional and a lovely man. He did his work very well and the price was extremely reasonable. I will definitely use him again."

Victoria B on July 2021


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Placetas Handyman Service

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Placetas Handyman Service

5.00(
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Super Service Award
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Efficient, friendly, affordable. "

Whitney D on December 2025

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Efficient, friendly, affordable. "

Whitney D on December 2025


"He was friendly and patient and did a good work for us"

ghada l on December 2024

HHS specializes in the small odd tasks that float just above easy reach for the average busy customer: Let us assemble, hang, mount, repair, dispose, etc. We're reliable, convenient, and professional, and that means you don't have to sweat the small stuff.

"He was friendly and patient and did a good work for us"

ghada l on December 2024


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C&L Ward

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C&L Ward

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Customers say: Quick response
54 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

C&L Ward is proud to be your source for top-of-the-line home remodeling services throughout Michigan. Whether you're in need of replacement windows, a new entry door, siding installation services, a roof replacement project, or a new deck construction, C&L Ward has you covered. Since our founding in 1972, we have consistently provided extensive remodeling expertise, top-notch products, and exceptional craftsmanship to offer customers a superior home remodeling experience. We are the company you can rely on for reliable and professional service from start to finish.

"Salesman was excellent experience was excellent "

David P on April 2025

C&L Ward is proud to be your source for top-of-the-line home remodeling services throughout Michigan. Whether you're in need of replacement windows, a new entry door, siding installation services, a roof replacement project, or a new deck construction, C&L Ward has you covered. Since our founding in 1972, we have consistently provided extensive remodeling expertise, top-notch products, and exceptional craftsmanship to offer customers a superior home remodeling experience. We are the company you can rely on for reliable and professional service from start to finish.

"Salesman was excellent experience was excellent "

David P on April 2025


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Richard Acker

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Richard Acker

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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
52 years of experience

Hi This is Richard Acker! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. We do not charge any kind of service fee. Call us today to set up a free estimate!

"I am so glad I â foundâ Dick for my bathroom project. He contacted me the very same day I filled out a questionnaire on Home Advisor. I had received other quotes for my project, but I felt Dickâ s quote was very fair. The project was completed in the time frame he had given me looks great! They were respectful of my home, and cleaned up after each days work. He communicated well and I never had a problem contacting him with questions or even having to reschedule an appointment to discuss some details. He was very willing to â work with meâ . Dick is a very fair and honest contractor. I would not hesitate to hire him again. ð"

Kelly S on January 2021

Hi This is Richard Acker! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. We do not charge any kind of service fee. Call us today to set up a free estimate!

"I am so glad I â foundâ Dick for my bathroom project. He contacted me the very same day I filled out a questionnaire on Home Advisor. I had received other quotes for my project, but I felt Dickâ s quote was very fair. The project was completed in the time frame he had given me looks great! They were respectful of my home, and cleaned up after each days work. He communicated well and I never had a problem contacting him with questions or even having to reschedule an appointment to discuss some details. He was very willing to â work with meâ . Dick is a very fair and honest contractor. I would not hesitate to hire him again. ð"

Kelly S on January 2021


"Honest prepared and did a great job it was worth the money and I look forward to hiring them again"

maria E on October 2023

Sayago's Home Improvement, LLC, proudly serves it's customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Honest prepared and did a great job it was worth the money and I look forward to hiring them again"

maria E on October 2023


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SW Construction LLC

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SW Construction LLC

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

As a locally owned home remodeling contractor, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide clients with high-quality results and excellent customer service. With our fair pricing and attention to detail, you can rest assured that we'll get the job done right. We'll complete your project in a timely, efficient manner so you can enjoy your new living space as quickly as possible. Call us today for a free estimate on your dream renovation or addition.

"Did a great job in a short timeline. Was courteous and professional. Would recommend to anyone looking for some home improvements!"

Stephen J on January 2024

As a locally owned home remodeling contractor, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide clients with high-quality results and excellent customer service. With our fair pricing and attention to detail, you can rest assured that we'll get the job done right. We'll complete your project in a timely, efficient manner so you can enjoy your new living space as quickly as possible. Call us today for a free estimate on your dream renovation or addition.

"Did a great job in a short timeline. Was courteous and professional. Would recommend to anyone looking for some home improvements!"

Stephen J on January 2024


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Sentri Homes

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Sentri Homes

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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.


Castle Metal Works

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Castle Metal Works

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Castle Metal Works 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.

Castle Metal Works 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.


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Michael Gary Ottenbacher

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Michael Gary Ottenbacher

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11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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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.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

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.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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