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Landson Construction
4.8(
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Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"The work was well planned and completed on time. Ariel is a professional contractor with a lot of experience and great at communicating. The mason on my retaining wall was an expert and meticulous. I have recommended Lifetime Construction to my friends and family."
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells
Concrete Driveways Project
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells
Concrete Driveways Project
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells

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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Great River Builders & Remodelers LLC
4.7(
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Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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I bought the deal for a day of contractor services.  I had Jon come out and install a bunch of casing and base board that I have been waiting on but never had a chance to do, thankfully I got him to install them. The work turned out terrific and I would most definitely use them again.  I reached out before buying the deal to see if they do the work I was looking for and verified they do (now I know that and much more).  We scheduled the next available day for all and everything went great.

The day of Jon did everything asked and more.  He left the work spaces clean,  was knowledgeable and courteous throughout the entire process. 

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+2

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Art Quality Renovations Corp.
4.4(
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Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ivan was professional and pleasant to work with. He and his team followed through as promised on several projects. We are pleased with the projects outcome and timeliness. Pricing was fair. My husband and I highly recommend his services."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Greiner & Sons LLC
4.6(
8
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Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jeff was excellent to work with and we're very happy with the results. He took multiple steps to ensure rooms were always cleaned up daily, used floor protection, and gladly worked through any adjustment requests we had during the project."
Kick Cabin
Kick Cabin
Kick Cabin
Kick Cabin
Kick Cabin

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Flakne Construction
3.7(
3
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Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Chad and crew did a great job, fast and clean. The final bill was the first estimate, no additional fees and very conscientious of our property!"
Response time5 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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CADY HANDYMAN SERVICES
4.2(
342
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Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had just had my house broken into and a window needed to be boarded up.  After trying to contact a couple difference companies, Cady Handyman was so nice and accomodating and able to help me within hours.  They were very considerate, did a great job, and helped me out when I really needed it.
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Greene Construction Inc
4.4(
107
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Serving Clear Lake, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Damian and his crew did an amazing job on my basement. I had at least two other contractors flake out on me and I was thinking no one would want to tackle my basement. I had multiple floods in my basement and needed a lot of sheetrock repair. I also needed a stud wall, sheetrock and electrical run for a wall I had to tear down (sump pump and drain tile installed by someone else). They handled the job no problem. Communication was excellent, they showed up on time and I never felt like they were "in the way." The workers were always polite and they left a clean work space. If I ever need more work done I would not hesitate to call them again. I feel like I have my basement back."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

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.

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