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Avatar for Fine Line Builders LLC
Fine Line Builders LLC
4.8(
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Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Dan have very good communication skills and very good customerservice. His contractors showed up on time and did a very good job for our new roof install project. Project was completed on time. I am already thinking of hiring Dan for other projects."
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+30

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landson Construction
4.8(
37
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Serving Lake Elmo, 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

+14

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Art Quality Renovations Corp.
4.4(
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Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had an exceptional experience all around with Art Quality Renovations! From meeting and discussing ideas, to the actual work being done, it was a great job! Love my new bathroom and all the little extras Ivan did."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Twin City Home Services
4.3(
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Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Twin City Handyman did great work on my exterior window project. Very professional and fast. Got a pretty big project done in one day and left it nice and clean. Their estimate was concise and thorough and no surprises when it came to the final bill."
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+52

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Regal Remodelers, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Mike, Edwin, and Corrie did an outstanding job! I, had my bathroom remodel! There were some minor problems due the Christmas holidays! But, at the end it all came together and only took about one month complete the job! Mike, informed me of all of the changes and when they were going to show up! I, highly recommend this company to all of my, friends and family!"
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+20

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
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Xpres Bath & Shower
4.5(
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Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent service from start to finish. Dave and his crew did a fantastic job, Very professional installation with no issues. We highly recommend Xpres Bath and Shower."
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Bathroom Remodeling | Showers | Tubs
Showers
Edina Open Kitchen
Edina Open Kitchen

+34

Response time1 day
120 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Excalibur Builders LLC
4.4(
24
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Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mitch Rivard, who is the owner of Voyager Concrete, was in charge of the job. He did what he said he would do in a timely manner and did an excellent job. I would hire him again in a minute. A+"
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barrier Construction LLC
4.6(
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Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1961

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"If your stucco home was built around 1990, and fails a stucco inspection with several points of high moisture readings, you fear the repair work can easily cost $60 K and much more because the damage is likely hidden. I had several contractors look at the job and nobody could/would handle the job to take care of the window, repair frame work and re-stucco and match existing stucco. Matt Roach of Barrier Construction quoted the project with the promise that his staff would do all the work and only need to deal with one company and satisfy the inspection findings. From the first day Barrier's crew started the job, my wife and I knew right then we had hired the best company. The crew was so professional in every way, soon felt almost almost like family, and were truly craftsmen in their job skills. Barrier turned what could have been a nightmare into a solution that was more than fair from a cost standpoint to an absolute gem of a finished project. We can not say again how great the crews were and Barrier staff support."
New Front entry door
Rot caused by moisture intrusion behind stucco
Front Facelift with James Hardie lap siding.
Rot cause by moisture intrusion around windows.
Front Face Lift with James Hardie Lap Siding

+24

Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

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.

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.

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