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MGM carpentry llc
4.9(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. Mike is incredible!!! I had forgotten it was possible to have a really good experience with a contractor. When I first contacted him through Angies List he contacted me promptly, we met, discussed what I wanted (I provided him with a picture), he gave me a quote and we scheduled the work. Several weeks before the job he called to confirm our schedule and we texted the day before to confirm what time he would arrive. He was prompt and very professional. During the period I was waiting for the job to start, I changed my mind about what I wanted. The day we began I gave him another picture of a surround and we discussed What I liked about it and what I was trying to achieve. Then he began his creative process by cutting pieces of wood , beveling, etc. displaying them on the surround and showing me what was possible. Every step in the process was discussed and executed with my input. In the end he created something better than the picture or anything I had come up with. He really is an artist, very skillful, very smart and very, very efficient. The entire project took just a little more than 4 hours. I now have a new, beautiful custom surround for my fireplace and am very happy. Worth every penny spent on the project and a real pleasure to work with Mike. He’s a personable, quality, very skillful contractor, and I feel lucky to have found him. Will use him again."
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Greenfield Contracting
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

All around home services company looking to help you with your everyday home needs. \n\nWe can assist you with anything your home needs including: concrete work, decks and patios, power washing, Pools, Demolition, Landscaping, A/C and furnace install and repair, and more.

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T&M Carpentry
5.0(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

T&M Carpentry is a family owned and operated business based in Fowlerville, MI\nWe have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Finish Carpentry including Crown, Wainscot, Accent Walls, Handrails, Coffered Ceilings, Cabinets, Built ins, Closets, Doors and Windows. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or\nclick for your FREE estimate today!

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Elysium Painting Company
4.2(
184
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional from start to finish.  Within a day of getting the estimate they were at the house working with a team to get the job completed quickly.  Staff were fast, friendly, and the price was better than any other place we checked into.  We were extremely satisfied with the finished product.  Kevin W. and his team get 5 stars from us, and we will be contacting him for any future painting needs! Great job!
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Nyboer Builders and Remodeling Inc
4.3(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an excellent experience with this company.  The workers were very professional and the work was completed in a very timely fashion and the quality was very good.  I am very pleased with this company and would be glad to recommend them to anybody needing a general contractor and would use them again in the future for sure!!!
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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