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Avatar for Superior Lawn Care & Home Improvements
Superior Lawn Care & Home Improvements
4.7(
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Serving Vandalia, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"Donny did a GREAT job, repairing my door frame. Replaced the weather stripping, and locks. No my door is more secure! Also sealed around my garage door. Very friendly, easy to talk with."
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+93

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deck & Fence Renewal Systems
4.2(
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Serving Vandalia, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

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"From the beginning Brian Murphy handled the project efficiently and professionally. It seemed like as soon as I called, the work was started. The fence was started yesterday and finished today. Alex, Brian and Jeff were very professional and performed an amazing job! No disruption in our daily schedule, they were in and out. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND these individuals to perform any fencing needs you have. We will be contacting them again for other projects! Thanks much!"
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+13

Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Noah Yoder
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Serving Vandalia, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Noah has done vinyl siding, fencing, and basements windows, and pruning/tree trimming for me. He has done a fabulous job with all four jobs. I highly recommend him and his work. However, please know if its a higher paying job in front of your job...he is going to that job before your job. So, if you don't mind waiting a few days in between your job, and I don't, now that I realize that...then he proves to be well worth the wait. Victoria K-Oakwood, Ohio 45419"
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Be Blessed Remodeling
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Serving Vandalia, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We’re happy with the results. Rob was very accommodating, picked up and assembled a shed vs build one at our request. He did a thorough old shed tear down and site prep and hauled away. Good communication throughout. Thank you."
Fence Installation
Decks
Shed Build
Bathroom Remodel
Patio

+349

Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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On The Nail Roofing
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Serving Vandalia, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came out to my house on time to look at my barn roofs and got me an estimate that night. They were the only company that did what they promised. So I hired them and Joshua gave me a 14 day window to do my job and they showed up on day 7. Project was completed and they did an awesome job. I’m so happy that I chose this company and I highly recommend them to everyone and my family plus friends. Way to go guys."
Full roof replacement
Deck replacement
Deck replacement
Deck replacement
Deck replacement

+50

Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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TPM Fence & Property Maintenance
5.0(
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Serving Vandalia, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"TPM is an excellent company to do business with. They built my fence on the property just after I bought it so that I had a run for my dogs. Fence and three gates are very solid and one of them is large enough for my 48” riding mower. In other words the work they do is customized to your needs. They also built my 24’X 36’ workshop and I could not be happier with it. My only regret is that I did not have TPM pour the concrete slab as they would have done that work cheaper and the quality would have been far better. TPM just recently added a 10’X24’ lean to shed for my workshop so that I can now store my tractor out of the weather. There is nothing I would not trust TPM to do for me and I would give them the highest recommendation. Really good people doing excellent work!!!"
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Decking

+21

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Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

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