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Avatar for Cozzys Powerwashing
Cozzys Powerwashing
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ottawa Lake, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I had Cozzys power wash my business building and they did such a phenomenal job, I had him do my home, and my mom’s home! I have referred Cozzys to many friends and family, and will continue to do so. They do an excellent job, communicate, well, are extremely conscientious, friendly, honest and hard-working! I highly recommend Cozzys!"
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+16

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Gary Eugene Davis, Jr.
4.2(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+3 more

Serving Ottawa Lake, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gary gave excellent explanation as to what he was doing. Clearly I had the shed with a mind of it's own. After much work, we found there continued to be leaks in the building. Small mind you, but none-the-less wet spots. It was clear to me this was not acceptable, to Gary. I did not have to say a thing. He promptly went about re- evaluating the situation, discovered something I believe most would have never found. He fixed it, and I have an dry building again. He went beyond expectations, as the building was cleaned from top to bottom, everything replace, and dry! He did everything he said he would do. I am most pleased!"
 Door sll installed
 Trim, Doors, Built In Shelves
 All Siding was restored with sanding equipment
 Small Kitchen with layout Plan
 Built in Tile Shower/Shelves

+101

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LWR Properties LLC
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Ottawa Lake, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Garden Wall

+36

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
McCords' Carpentry
New to Angi
Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Ottawa Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

I've been honing my craft in the trades since I was old enough to swing a hammer... I always do my best to think outside of the box to problem solve issues and I like to think I'm pretty good at it too.\nI could do just about anything you would need a handyman to do... I've been framing houses and building stages for concerts since about 2015... For that reason my skills are a little too well rounded to specifically list off each and every one.

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Sentri Homes
2.9(
46
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Ottawa Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Truecraft Tile and Carpentry
New to Angi
Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Ottawa Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Truecraft is a locally owned company specializing in custom tile work for your showers, floors, backsplash and more! But also we are available for many more services, just about anything your house may need done!

Tile shower install
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Tile shower install
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel

+6

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
at &thomas residential repair
New to Angi
Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Ottawa Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

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 Ottawa Lake, 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

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

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.

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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