"Andy and his crew were extremely personable and communicative with me each step of the way. I got exactly what I hoped for, sooner than expected, and under budget! They took the time with me to even go to Lowe's and pick out flooring pieces that I took back to the house and matched to my hardwood floors so that everything has continuity. I couldn't be more pleased. I highly recommend D Squared Contracting."
"He did an excellent job! He showed up when he said he would and had all of the tools and materials necessary to complete the job with him when he arrived. The cost was within the estimate he originally gave me. Im planning to use him again soon!"
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Hi, my name is Jake Ortiz, and I’m the owner of Ortiz Luxebuilds & CO. We are a local, small renovation company focused on providing reliable, quality craftsmanship for homeowners looking to improve and maintain their properties.\n\nWe specialize in a variety of residential improvement projects, including deck builds and repairs, fencing, siding installation and repairs, interior and exterior painting, drywall work, framing, and other small renovation projects.\n\nAs a small business, we take pride in giving each customer personal attention, clear communication, and dependable workmanship from start to finish. Our goal is to make the renovation process as smooth as possible while delivering results that homeowners can be proud of.\n\nWhether you’re looking to update your home, repair damaged areas, or bring a new project idea to life, we’re here to help with honest service and quality work.
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A garage counts toward the official square footage of a house if it is considered livable space. For a garage to qualify, it typically needs to be attached to the home and have permanent finishings like proper insulation, finished walls, and ceilings. It must also be livable year-round, which requires adequate heating, cooling, and ventilation. The exact legal requirements for what constitutes living space can vary by location.
The level of insulation is determined by both the material and the thickness of the door. Some garage door materials (such as wood) have natural insulating capabilities, while other materials (such as metal) do not. No matter the material, two-layer and three-layer garage doors have a higher R-value than single-layer garage doors, as insulation is fitted between the panels.
It’s not safe to install a pet door on your garage door. Garage doors that tilt upward can roll up with your dog inside the door without you realizing it, making them dangerous and potentially deadly. Most dog doors also won’t fit on traditional garage doors, as they would need to span the panels, compromising the door’s stability.
A garage door panel is a section of the garage door that spans the width of the door and connects to other panels above and/or below to create a folding door. The panels usually each have rollers on the sides that fit into the tracks and direct the sectioned door to open and close while remaining in balance.
A carriage house combines garage or storage space with living space, usually in two stories, while a garage generally does not offer any living space. Carriage houses are built with plumbing, insulation, and heating and cooling systems, which are usually features not found in traditional garages. Building codes and insurance requirements greatly differ between the two types of structures, and may make it difficult to convert a garage to a carriage house.
The Alger, OH homeowners’ guide to garage services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Want to add value and living space to your home? Use this guide to figure out the cost to convert your garage into living space to see if it’s worth it.
For most homeowners, a garage needs to be big enough for more than parking a car. Use this guide to figure out the average garage size and how to build from there.
Weighing the options between an attached vs. detached garage? The choice is entirely personal, but we'll help you make the best decision for your property.
