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Wolverine Contracting
4.8(
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Serving Salem, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I contacted Wolverine Custom Painting in the spring to discuss my project. Doug came to my home and we walked through all of the tasks that needed to be done including pressure washing, making repairs, and painting/staining. He was very thorough and took the time to help me understand that there was more needed than I originally expected, especially due to how long it had been since the last painting/staining. I received his quote in a timely fashion and he was quick to answer the questions that I had. I understood when I signed the contract that I would need to wait until summer for the job to be completed. The job was started the end of July and took about a week and a half to complete. Doug and all of the workers were professional, friendly, and informative throughout the project. Because this company could provide a wide range of services, it made it easy for me. I was especially impressed by the work done to prepare the buildings for the staining/painting. Everyone was careful to work around the landscaping and kept the area clean each day. The quality of the final product is excellent - my home looks better than it ever has before. The cost was high but well worth the final results."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DeckPeckers Custom Deck Builders
4.9(
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Serving Salem, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner of this company (Tim) is the nicest & honest contractor I have dealt with in years. He tore out the old deck a built a new one within agreed upon budget & time. He even did extras with no charge. Heâ s a good man Ed Randolph"
Trex Deck
Trex Deck
Trex Deck
Plymouth Project
Stairs

+5

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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My Handyman of Ann Arbor, Saline, and Chelsea
4.4(
76
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Serving Salem, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"This is the second time we have used My Handyman of Ann Arbor for home projects and couldn't be happier with the results. Kirk installed 3 new lights in our kitchen, he was professional and finished in just a few hours. Great job and we will be hiring My Handyman of Ann Arbor again for sure!"
Deck Staining Projects
Light Fixture Updates
Power-washing
A sleek, white, modern bathroom remodel we did recently. Do you have a vision for a new bathroom, kitchen, patio? Give us a call and we can make it a reality!
Our technician Brymer put many hours into remodeling this bathroom. It paid off! This bathroom includes lots of intricate and detailed tiling and timeless granite with a jacuzzi tub.

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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Handyman Connection of Ann Arbor
4.6(
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Serving Salem, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Warranties offered

"We have used Handyman connection Ann Arbor for everything we need: wall painting, dry wall repair, electrical repairs, ceiling repair, wood framing, art installation, etc. They have always excelled"
Decks & Porches
Decks & Porches
Decks & Porches
Decks & Porches
Decks & Porches

+21

Response time4 hrs
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Allor Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Salem, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take pride in our company's 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!\n

Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+13

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Green Lyon HMS LLC
4.5(
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Serving Salem, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Guy Green did an excellent job installing my bathroom vanity. He also moved a mirror, light fixture and electrical plug. A+ job all the way around. Highly recommend!!"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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.

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. 

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.

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