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Avatar for Greater Lansing Paint Company LLC
Greater Lansing Paint Company LLC
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Perfect, excellent quality paint job. Perfect line where accent wall meets connecting textured walls, timely - Ryan takes pride in his work. They will refinish my deck this year, they did it 5 years ago and I am amazed at how well their job/deck stain lasted. Highly recommend them for paint or decks"
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+12

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Richard Acker
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1974

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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"
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
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Kitchen Remodel

+6

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sayago's Home Improvement, LLC
4.1(
5
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Exterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was a pleasure getting to work with Pedro and Sayagos Home Improvement. Pedro came out at the drop of a hat to help us with some siding that had blown off/ had some buckling in it. Pedro was very professional and got the job done in a timely fashion while also giving me some pointers on how to repair it myself if something ever occurs like it did again in the future. Pedro was very knowledgeable and professional and his pricing was very competitive for the work that was conducted. I would highly recommend Sayagos for anyone looking for work to be done/ installs for roofs, siding or gutters."
Fisher Job
Siding
Siding
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Infinity Home Improvement, Inc.
2.5(
702
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The team of Jesse and Joe that did the install were great. The project took longer than expected but they stuck with it and replaced a side exterior door in my home. Door looks great and no longer sticks. They guys are rock stars!"
New Vinyl Siding
4 Season Sunroom
4 Season Sunroom
Response time12 hrs
Response rate96%
244 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sentri Homes
2.4(
27
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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at &thomas residential repair
New to Angi
Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Hello, and thank you for considering my services.\n\nI provide dependable carpentry and handyman work with a strong focus on quality, attention to detail, and doing the job right the first time. I take pride in maintaining a clean work area, treating every home with respect, and communicating clearly throughout the entire project.\n\nWhether it’s repairs, installations, trim work, drywall, framing, or general home improvement tasks, you can expect reliable service, professionalism, and workmanship you can feel confident about.\n\nClean. Respectful. Detail-oriented. Committed to customer satisfaction.\n\nI look forward to helping with your project.

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Michael Gary Ottenbacher
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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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+22

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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