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Marc L. Kenyon
4.7(
14
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lakeside, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"We initially hired Kenyon Construction to build a two-tiered deck system. This project involved a main deck with cedar beams, a roof, can lights and ceiling fans, connected to an open sun deck surrounding a hot tub (all pictured). The project went so well that we have since used Marc and his team for bedroom and bathroom remodels, flooring updates, and a new roof. Communication is awesome and projects come in at or under budget. We wouldn't even think about choosing a different company for any of our home remodel needs. Highly recommended!"
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Recommended by78%of homeowners
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2C Construction, LLC
4.5(
59
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lakeside, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The office personnel was always on top of my needs and keeping me informed. The workers arrived on time, were efficient and careful, they listened to my concerns and resolved the one issue I had very quickly. When they left every was done to my expectations and completely cleaned up! I will definitely contact 2 C Construction again!"
Business Repair & Refresh
Business Repair & Refresh
Kitchen remodel - Before
Business Repair & Refresh
Kitchen remodel - Before

+13

Response time2 days
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brawny Builders
4.8(
35
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lakeside, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brawny Builders was great on all accounts. They helped with the design of our project which included a new front entrance, large rear deck, a couple sections of fence and an outdoor shower. They had a competitive quote and we’re able to start quickly. Their crew was hard working, very courteous and customer focused. The project was completed within the agreed timeframe and slightly under budget. The best thing about working with Brawny Builders was their effectiveness in communicating with me about all phases of the project. We’ve worked with many contractors over our years and no one comes to Brawny Builders in their customer relations. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend them."
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+8

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Legacy Window & Door LLC
4.1(
151
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lakeside, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We dealt with the owner, Mark Spencer, directly.  The process was virtually seamless from start to finish.  It was very reassuring to work with the owner.  He knows a ton about windows and home improvements in general (as also a general contractor).  He was more interested in finding out what we wanted than selling us on anything in particular.  That was a breath of fresh air for sure after looking at some other companies that send sales people to your door.  A lot was riding on this purchase, so we were glad to work with someone that knew what they were doing.  We decided on his company because of his experience and knowing that the relationship was important to him so he would take care of us.  We made a great choice.
During installation his crew was very experienced and professional.  I felt comfortable having these guys around the house.  I had planned to work from home, but after talking to them a little bit I just left them with my cell number and told them to let me know if they needed anything.  My wife was in and out through the whole project.  They finished most of the inside of our house on the first day (getting the windows actually installed).  They completed the big bow window and the sliding door on the second day and finished up the metal work the next morning.  When they were gone you would have never known they had ever been there...other than the brand new windows.  They were fantastic!
Our house was built in 1982 and our old windows were our driving source of energy inefficiency.  We did online research for almost a year (on and off) and when we got serious we had a couple of companies over.  One thing I learned is that a lot of window companies use the exact same manufacturer to build their windows, they just slap their name tag on them (and they can tweak the design...most likely for style...and the prices for the same windows vary like you wouldn't believe).  One company in particular was trying to sell us on the foam and metal material used for installation (claiming their stuff was the best).  I later found out that Mark's company was using the exact same materials.  In the end, I highly recommend Legacy Window & Door.  No gimmicks and a great product!
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+70

Recommended by84%of homeowners
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MCG Modern Construction Guy
4.5(
11
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lakeside, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"MCG Modern Construction Guy is a reliable and excellent service company. The owner, Gerardo Coria, Jr. Is a precise, punctual, and detail-oriented person, especially honest, authentic and informative. He has done a great job for me and I highly recommend this business. Theresa Wiggins"
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Windows& doors
Deck steps
Handymen Project
Handyman Services Project

+102

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

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.

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