"It was GREAT! He refinished the outside woodwork, replaced the deck railing and when the railing finish didn't uphold to the weather he has agreed to refinish it with a different stain. The railing itself is as sturdy as when he installed it, and the other finish is gorgeous. I recommend him 100%."
"Our A/C stopped functioning. They removed dust and debris from the coils in the 'inside' unit. They also cleaned the drainage hose that took condensation out. Unfortunately, they missed an overflow tray which filled up a few days later, overflowing above the ceiling of our living room. It soaked the plaster. We are still getting bids to fix it, but the bids are hovering in the ~$500-$700 range. VanderHyde was apologetic and fixed the problem promptly when notified, but the damage had been done. I think it was an honest oversight. But that oversight doubled the cost of the repair. I would still use them again. "
"We love our kitchen! Quality is excellent and the attention to detail is obvious. We were so grateful when Ralph connected us to a design team to help us with our dream kitchen. But his creative ideas and wonderful problem solving skills kept the project moving. The construction area was cleaned daily and the project was finished on time and on budget. We really enjoyed having him in our home. His can do attitude made us feel confident we chose the right contractor."
"Alfredo did not want to cut the cabinet so he came up with a solution to move up the cabinet. This saved us from having to refinish the bottom of the cabinet and kept the look the same as the rest of the cabinets. He came at a moments notice, came up with a better solution and got the work done in maybe one hour and 15 minutes. We are very happy with the work that was done."
"Rob removed a (large) gas fireplace (including piping and fake chimney structure) in our living room and put in a sliding glass door. He also built a 16X16 deck off the door. He is dependable and did an excellent job. The door and deck look like they were always there. Rob has done work for us before and we highly recommend him to anyone looking for quality work."
"Mario’s capable crew did exactly what they needed to do to make my project a success. They worked hard when needed the most, and left my home ready for the next big steps. I recommend!"
"Bob was hired to install a door where there never was one before. Therefore, he had to make the doorway a bit larger to accommodate the pre-hung solid door. That job took the longest and he also did the locks. Then on to the screen door. It really looks nice and works well for the owners. There has to be some finishing on the interior (molding), but my son is able to do that. The job was messy, for sure. Redwood dust everywhere! Wish I had known, I would have covered everything in the sunroom. Although, I have to hand it to Bob.......he did clean up the wood chunks on the exterior this time! :) I had him last year to install a dishwasher, sink and then replace the disposal after sink was installed. There was some carpentry work to be done so the dishwasher would fit properly. Also, hard wiring for the dishwasher. So far all is still in working order! That cost was $400 total for labor alone. I didn't use a coupon for either of the jobs. "
"Since my previous review of DNA I've kept employing Derek Esterline and his associates over and over again, as there's no end of things that need to be repaired/updated/replaced, etc, after thirty-some years of "deferred maintenance." Derek has recently taken on a new partner, John Wright, and I wanted to update my review with a note about how expertly he has fit into the business. John is conscientious, industrious, and a very quick study who appreciates the high levels of skill and experience Derek has to impart. Recently they've given my barn a complete makeover, replacing shoddy roofing, broken windows, siding and hardware as necessary, and power-washing and painting the exterior and trim so that it now looks like something you might find in Martha Stewart's back pasture. They've cleaned up severe storm damage, carefully taking down a huge maple limb that had been weakened and left hanging perilously over the road by gale-force winds. In addition, John's in charge of the bookkeeping chores, cheerfully and diligently dealing with all the paperwork. That he's also an extraordinarily kind person is not necessarily relevant to a review like this, but to the extent that it speaks to a person's character I'll throw that in as well. (I've been so touched by the way he makes sure my very old, blind, dog gets his share of attention and doggie treats.) As far as I'm concerned, Derek and John are the Hallmark Cards of the repair business--for "when you care enough to hire the very best.""
"The new porch will be maintenance free since the old wooden decking has now been replaced with composite. Matt and Jeff are so conscientious and thorough and it shows through from the beginning of the job to completion. In addition, Matt helped us greatly with his creativity and great eye for what works and what doesn't in terms of design and color. We did obtain three different bids and Matt's was the highest but in the end, as the old saying goes, "you get what you pay for". Now that the job is done, we are so glad we decided to go with Build LLC for this job! Matt and Jeff both demonstrate pride in every facet of the work they do. We have more interior "refreshing" work to accomplish over the winter and we'll be hiring Matt for this work as well. We would gladly and without hesitation, recommend Matt and Build LLC for any work that you may need.
The country's most famous Neoclassical architecture appears in major government buildings and college campuses. The White House is unmistakably the most famous example, though the Capitol Building and Thomas Jefferson's Monticello are also iconic uses of the design.
While it’s never too early to start planning for a major home improvement project like a home addition, give yourself at least a month or two to plan and design your addition, find a contractor, and get the permits in order. For larger projects like a second-story addition that require designing with an architect, plan on three to four months of preparation.
You'll find Arts and Crafts homes across the country in varying styles. On the East Coast, bungalows and Tudor Revivals fill the Boston area through New Jersey. In the West, Mission-style homes incorporate terracotta shingles, white stucco siding, and rounded archways.
The only real drawback to green building is that it’s more expensive up front, with per-square-foot prices sitting 33% higher than what you’d pay to build a traditional home. The higher cost is due to more expensive building materials and more labor to ensure every aspect of the home is as efficient as possible. However, green buildings often save money in the long run, so this is just a temporary downside.
Drawing your own floor plans is acceptable for many kinds of projects, including interior design and room layout. You can use floor plan software to create the plans but keep in mind that the floor plan will only be as accurate as the measurements you take and enter into the software.
The Fennville, MI homeowners’ guide to subcontracting services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Homeowners can enclose their porches in a few different ways—each having their own price tag. Learn what contributes to the total cost to enclose a porch and how you can reduce the bill.
There are several steps you should take before hiring one or several subcontractors. This guide leads you through the necessary research and questions you should ask before hiring a subcontractor for your next home project.
Learning how to hire subcontractors can help your home renovation run smoothly, whether you’re a general contractor or a homeowner handling things directly.