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Tom Vandermolen
4.9(
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Serving Grand Haven, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Customers say: Quick response

"Tom replaced the baseboard trim throughout our house. He did a nice job on the trim and it was obvious he takes pride in his work. My only complaint is that his services seem very expensive, If you break the job down by the hour he charged just under $60/hr. so you might want to think about getting multiple estimates."
Cable railing on deck
Cable railing on deck
Cable railing on deck
 Outside   Cedar  shower
 Outside   Cedar  shower

+26

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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H & B CONSTRUCTION, LLC
4.9(
17
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Serving Grand Haven, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Matt & KJ really exceeded all expectations when it came to our bathroom remodel. They cleaned up after themselves, arrived at the time they said they would and they even drove an hour out of the way to get us a new vanity and shower because it was damaged in shipping. It was our first time hiring out a job & we had a great first experience! Weâ ll be calling them for any future projects!"
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
RagStar Contractors LLC
4.6(
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Serving Grand Haven, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I love it! Framing and hanging sliding doors that separated kitchen from living room. This is a project that I have wanted to do for a long time and finally got it completed. I own a manufactured home (or as it is called now a mobile home). These homes usually have unique openings and require customized or special orders. John was extremely helpful and brought my vision of what I wanted into reality. He also provided some suggestions which proved to be extremely beneficial. He was quick and efficient with his work. John framed the space from floor to ceiling. John did framing, molding and trim, dry wall (in the space above the doors on both sides), sanded and painted. I will definitely use him in the future and highly recommend this service."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Colorful Outlooks Painting
5.0(
12
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Serving Grand Haven, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Colorful Outlooks Painting LLC based on a referral we received. Chris the painter did not disappoint. He was reasonable, respectful, punctual, and kept us informed. He completed our ceilings and walls in our living room, kitchen, dining, and our breezeway. I look forward to working with him again!!!"
Response time11 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Michigan Screen & Window
4.1(
100
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Serving Grand Haven, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They created a new patio door screen for my new rental unit. From the first call to get a quote and then hiring them to do the job, I was so impressed with the excellent customer service and professionalism. They came to do the proper measurements and kept me informed of the time frame before installing was happening. My new screen door is perfect and I am so happy with the product and I tell everyone about this company and excellent customer service I received. Thank you much from a very satisfied customer."
Back Porch
Back Porch
Small Front Door Patio Area
Small Front Door Patio Area
Screen Porch over Lake MI

+13

Response time2 days
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Qualified Maintenance & Home Improvement
4.8(
5
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Serving Grand Haven, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I will start with first phone call, Ashley was so professionall, and helpfull, telling me a little about the company. Hugo, removed old dishwasher and installed new one. cleand up after he finished. job went very smooth. I own 4 apartments on Lake Bella Vista, I will be using Qualified Maintenance again. Thanks for Great job James Y"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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.

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.

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