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AAA Homecare
4.9(
51
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Serving Sawyer, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Randy came on time. He immediately started to complete my projects. He is very knowledgeable and efficient. I am planning on having him do several other projects in the near future. He was very reasonable for the projects he completed for me. It is very difficult to find a person to do smaller projects. I wish I had hired him before now."
Custom Fireplace
Close up Gutter Guards
After Guards
Before Guards
After Stain

+5

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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O'Kerns Construction
5.0(
2
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Serving Sawyer, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh is a very personable and courteous young man. He came assessed the job and discussed options. Came the next morning on time and did a great job. Would definitely hire again."
tub tile remodel
Barn door install
New tile install
Garage door repair
Exterior wood rot repair

+6

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.3(
21
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Serving Sawyer, MI and surrounding areas

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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."
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Custom Home Remodeling
5.0(
1
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Serving Sawyer, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was a remodeling job. Ed finished 800 sq ft of basement. Framed walls, drywall, insulation, electrical outlets, suspended ceiling, lights, installed doors. (Flooring was done by a company he recommended.) He impressed me by carefully listening to what I wanted and provided valuable advice throughout the design and execution of the work. He started work promptly and skillfully coordinated the work of his employees and subcontractors so that there was very little downtime. Workers were very competent, friendly, and respectful to us, the homeowners. I highly recommend him for any type of remodeling or new construction project and would use him exclusively in the future. I want to recognize him for his quality work, competence, helpfulness, honesty and integrity."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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R Bowen Construction, Inc.
4.7(
56
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Serving Sawyer, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had some dry rot damage on the exterior boards between my windows on the front of my house due to gutters that I had ignored far too long. I contacted Bowen Construction and Robert came out right away inspected the damage, knew what needed to be done and gave me a reasonable estimate. He and his crew came out at the agreed upon date and time installed guards on the gutters and replaced all water damaged boards. It looks great and it’s nice to know it’s done. Also: they were good about keeping in touch with you as to their eta (mine was a 2 day job), they were good about cleaning up when they left and they stayed well within the estimate. I would definitely hire them again."
Mobile home skirting
Deck Repair and painted
Gazebo and lawn furniture assembly
Deck staining
Storm Door put up

+82

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Brawny Builders
4.8(
35
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Serving Sawyer, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great and turned out better than we had hoped. Brawny Builders exceeded our expectations. We will definitely recommend them and use them again. Like Bronson, John and Marty say, "we know construction" and they do. Gary from Niles"
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+8

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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2C Construction, LLC
4.5(
59
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Serving Sawyer, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"These guys are true pros. They turn up on time and get a lot accomplished each day. I ve been recommending them to friends and we are hiring them for additional jobs. They handled tricky tasks for us replacing old baseboards that involved piecing things together and cutting them down to size; putting in a frame and door for a new opening that had been enlarged. Doug is an amazing worker!!"
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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Michiana Handyman Solutions
5.0(
14
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Serving Sawyer, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Michiana Handyman Solutions did a kitchen remodel for me and it went excellent he was very nice and knowledgeable and the quality of the work was awesome. I’m very happy with the work that was done and will definitely hire again."
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
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+53

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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