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Quality Counts Carpentry, LLC
4.8(
22
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Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Our project was new to us but the personal attention for details and options made it enjoyable and we felt like we were in the loop the entire project. Great timely responses were consistent. The workmanship and experience was evident as well was carefully and thoughtfully done. Weâ d definitely hire Quality Counts again and highly recommend Andy!!"
New Brighton Stairway
New Brighton Staiway
New Brighton Stairway
Prior Lake Stairway
Prior Lake Stairway

+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Visions Carpentry, LLC
4.3(
22
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Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Dan, the owner, was very professional and did an excellent job building our new deck and stairs. He was always on time and did everything he said he would do. His price was very reasonable and we got a great value for that price. I would hire Dan again in a heartbeat!"
 trex decking
 Cedar deck with arches
 1700 sq. ft deck with screen porch
 1700 sq. ft deck around pool
 Azek decking with cedar railing

+70

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Landson Construction
4.8(
37
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Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"I rank Landson Construction #1 in the list of contractors we have hired in our 40 years of home ownership. Ari and his team of subcontractors recently completed a challenging remodel of one of our bathrooms--challenging because it is a very small area with limited space. Their finished job looks better than our separate remodel of a larger bathroom completed by one of the big firms that advertises daily on television. Examples: the tile work in our small shower is exceptional, and the vanity/oversized sink is a perfect match that does not dominate the small room. Ari Erickson (no relation to me) offered selections from his preferred vendors, but we had full latitude to shop on our own for all tile and fixtures. He and his subcontractors kept us fully apprised at all stages of the project, arrived promptly throughout the course of the work, responded promptly to our texts and emails, and cleaned up their work area at the end of each day. My highest recommendation: I always seek at least four bids for a major project, but I would forego that process and hire Landson Construction again for future building/remodeling projects, and would encourage friends and family to do the same."
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells
Concrete Driveways Project
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells
Concrete Driveways Project
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells

+14

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Elegance Custom Cabinetry
4.7(
48
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Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The project was very much discussed and we put all our ideas together and Dimitry shared some of his ideas of what might be some better options that we had not thought of previously going into these projects. One big suggestion was do the cabinetry in a white shade instead of using a color because he reminded us it would be much easier to change your wall colors and much more difficult to repaint the cabinetry. This worked out great and we did the same thing for the linen cabinetry in the hallway. In the bathroom he added 2 floating shelves in natural wood shade on one wall and made a super large framed mirror directly across from the shelves above the double sinks, and kept these in a natural wood shade also, looked great and added another color tone to the room which created more excitement. Self closing drawers, meticulous workmanship and full of super suggestions. I wanted a bit more added to our mirror, it just needed a bit more wood and he came out and suggested an idea and then made a return trip and added it and the mirror looked just the way I wanted it to be. Dimitry is a true Artisan, he will please you and his mastery of custom cabinetry will speak for itself."
Custom Kitchens
Custom walnut kitchen
Custom bookcase
Custom Kitchens
Custom walnut kitchen

+179

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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R-Home Services, LLC
5.0(
19
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Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ross was not only diligent, capable, and did a great job with our painting project, but was also immensely kind and enjoyable to work with. He was flexible with my indecision around our project, pivoted to building us some wonderful garage storage at the end of his time with us, and is an all-around amazing person and handyman."
Bathroom
Basement
Basement
Entry way
Steps

+238

Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blue Sky Contractors LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I will definitely recommend Tyler. Being this was his first complete pole barn build, it turned out excellent. 36' x 63' x 14' high. I had set the poles previously and discovered that my math is not as good as it used to be. I helped some but we had to reset the posts, and everything was down to 1/16". It really made a difference when it came time to build the barn. Very trustworthy and always came out when he said he would. Top tier carpenter you won't regret!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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.

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.

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