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AWD Cabinetry
5.0(
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Serving Otto, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job. He was on time and did the job in a shorter time frame than anticipated. I definitely would use him again and would recommend his to our friends."
Furniture - Custom Made Project
Custom kitchen
Butcher block kitchen
custom kitchen and island
Custom kitchen

+30

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Nate's Home Improvement And Services
4.8(
47
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Serving Otto, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Renovate decks and install composite deck boards. Install new aluminum railing We hired Nate based on the recommendations on this site. Everything that was said about him was true. He is honest, personable, works hard and communicates very well. If he said he be here at 9 he was usually early. The job encompassed a large deck and about 180 feet of railing. Nate was very meticulous and the job looks great. I plan on using him in the future."
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Grizzly Construction, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Otto, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are so happy with our new deck! Jeff at Grizzly Construction gave us a fair quote, got to work in a short time frame, and did an awesome job. The crew kept a clean work site and communicated with us along the way. Their work far exceeded our expectations and we would absolutely use them again. Thanks so much guys!"
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Franco Landscaping, Hardscaping & Maintaining
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Serving Otto, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Francisco and his team are wonderful!! Easy to get ahold of and schedule an apportionment and always shows up on time. Weâ ve used them to build us a patio, stone patio with fire pit and paint our house."
My Projects
My Projects
My Projects
My Projects
My Projects

+18

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
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K & W Construction
5.0(
5
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Serving Otto, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an excellent experience with this carpentry company. They came out to repair my subfloor and joists, and the quality of their work was fantastic. They were professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything along the way. I also really appreciated how respectful and courteous they were in my home. The repairs were done efficiently and with great attention to detail. I highly recommend them to anyone needing dependable, skilled carpentry work!"
New house
New house
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New house

+3

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C&A REMODELING
5.0(
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Serving Otto, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Carlos did the quote for the paneling, chair rail, and painting the first floor of my house. He came for a quote promptly on Monday after my Saturday inquiry. He and his team came in, did the job right, exactly to our specifications. He worked efficiently and politely. He also pivoted mid-job with a reasonable price increase for the added labor of a tweak my wife needed added. House looks great. Very worth the price he quoted for excellent services rendered. We’ll be using him to do our herringbone subway tile backsplash next! Thanks, Carlos!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
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Seven Springs Landscape Maintenance, LLC
4.5(
9
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Serving Otto, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Aaron as fabulous! Communicated schedule and anything else about fence install. He is cheerful, dependable, reasonably priced and easy to work with...I will find other projects for him. Best experience ever!!"
Privacy Hedge
Dry Creek Bed
Dahlia Garden
Native Hill Planting
Cut Flower Garden

+7

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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. 

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

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