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Elegance Custom Cabinetry
4.7(
48
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Serving Arlington, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After costing out new cabinets vs new doors and drawers to facelift our 10 year old kitchen, we decided new doors and drawers would achieve the look we desired. Dmitry was fantastic- he came out and measured every single one, built and installed them himself. We went from a sea of golden oak, outdated cabinets, to beautiful, white shaker style fronts. He uses commercial grade paint and sprayed them all in his shop with the color we selected - perfection. We have received so many compliments since our project wrapped up. I look forward to hiring Dmitry to build some mud room lockers/storage for us when we are ready to tackle that project! Thanks Dmitry!"
Custom Kitchens
Custom walnut kitchen
Custom bookcase
Custom Kitchens
Custom walnut kitchen

+179

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JP SERVICES LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Arlington, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jon rebuilt a retaining wall and composite deck. He is an expert craftsman, extremely knowledgeable and highly professional. He takes a consultative approach, offering suggestions and design ideas throughout the process. He consistently goes above and beyond expectations. I couldn't be more pleased with the results."
Hunter deck resurface
Hunter deck resurface
Hunter deck resurface
Hunter deck resurface
Hunter deck resurface

+12

Recommended by66%of homeowners
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H&H Remodeling LLC
4.4(
7
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Serving Arlington, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"H&H did an AMAZING job replacing my two kitchen windows. We were doing a kitchen remodel on our own but needed help when it came to putting in new windows. They were able to make time for our project right away! I highly recommend hiring H&H for any work you are needing done."
Handymen Project
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.8(
36
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Serving Arlington, MN 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."
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Berger's Table Pad Factory
4.8(
1,345
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Serving Arlington, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Berger's sent out a detailed description of how I was to measure my dining room table and enclosed mailing envelope for its return. Actually, I was expecting someone to come nd measure the table until I realized they were in Indiana! Still, the process went well. Took a bit longer than I thought but I am pleased with the high-quality table pad. Top of pad closely matches the actual grain and color of the oak farm table. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a quality table pad - any size or shape. They can do it all."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Ark Construction, Inc
4.6(
47
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Serving Arlington, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

"Scheduling was easy and services were completed within a week of my initial contact. It can be difficult to find someone who is willing to do a small home repair job, so I'm thrilled to have a contact for future projects. Larry is very professional-- he's efficient, knowledgeable, no-nonsense, and friendly. What more could a person ask for? Don't hesitate to give him a call!
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Artistic Fence Inc
4.4(
154
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Serving Arlington, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We love our fence-- it's beautiful!  Yet, while the final outcome was"A" worthy, a few bumps along the way unfortunately weigh down my overall rating.
When I reached out to Artistic Fence through Angie's List, I got a timely response and an estimate soon followed.  I liked the samples of their work, the price seemed fair and reviews on Angie's List were strong so we signed the work agreement and made our deposit without delay.  
The bumps were essentially the result of some inconsistencies in the way of customer service.  Namely, we were not impressed with the crew that did the tear-out of the old fence and placed the posts because of their general lack of professionalism and regard for our property.  I feel pretty strongly that every crew working residential jobs needs at least one person who has the soft skills needed to, at the very least, introduce themselves to the homeowner and say what they are there to do.  If there was such a person in this crew, he did not introduce himself, which caused some unease.  Plus, they did not space two of the posts correctly so one needed to be dug up and moved by the builder.  I believe with more proactive and detailed communication from a project manager, my expectations could have been managed more effectively.  For instance, I was expecting the crew in the morning of the first day so I stayed home from work to get them set-up with power and water.  After a couple hours I inquired about their whereabouts.  Turned out they didn't arrive until the afternoon and then worked for only an hour and while I understand the weather's heat was likely disruptive, I felt out of the loop.  Or, perhaps that was part of the project plan all along, but based on my expectations they were late, left early and threw the job off schedule. Things turned around after I expressed my frustration over having a torn-up, exposed yard and  being told the job would not be finished by the agreed date or two days after that when we were slatted to host an event in our backyard or two days after that. 
They responded with great service recovery?moving things around to send out their ?best builder? (perhaps owner too) to get things very close to finished allowing us to get our yard cleaned up in time for our party.  He was great?friendly, understanding, and detail-focused.   He was very apologetic about our experience with the earlier crews.  He communicated how he was going to approach the build.  When he finished, he gave his recommendations on care, including staining.  He let me grab some scrap pieces to test stains.  He even offered to haul away some old concrete footings from a separate project, which was very helpful.  And, like I said at the beginning, the finished product is really lovely and has helped us enjoy our backyard so much more.
Based on the final product, I think it?s a shame this project didn?t earn an A because the fence is truly excellent.  The process in total was good, just falling short of great.  I would certainly recommend Artistic Fence and I would use them again in the future.

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Wood
Aluminum
Vinyl
Pergolas
Arbors

+2

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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CADY HANDYMAN SERVICES
4.2(
342
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Serving Arlington, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went according to plan and they were helpful and professional.  Painted door and fixed weather trimming.  While waiting for the first coat to dry they patched up some nail pops and took care of looking at a few other small items."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Home Options Inc
5.0(
65
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Serving Arlington, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve gave us a detailed estimate with drawings and was quite amenable to making a few changes before work began  Everything went smoothly.  We are thrilled with the finished product.
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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.

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