"The coop turned out magnificent. He did a fabulous job designing it and building . He provides great customer service and communication. The job was completed on schedule and the building looks fabulous. I would highly recommend him and have had him build several other sheds."
At DAD construction we handle all type of residential remodels, small commercial remodels, all sorts of handyman services. I’m Alex, owner or DAD construction. I have years of experience as a professional tile installer, finish carpenter and small house repairs. I’m also a full time licensed journeyman electrician. Attention to detail and quality work is my priority and I stick to it.\nSo reach out with any questions and see if I can help you with your projects. \n
"Phone call on Thursday, Geraldo came over on Friday to check the job & agreed on price. He arrived on Monday morning & work was all done on that day. Prompt & professional. We are very happy with the repairers done on our home & we would not hesitated to hire him again for any work we need done at our home."
"It went very well. Brad is very professional, personable and explained what he was going to do and then did it. He cleaned up completely after the work was done. I was very pleased with his work. He is a fine young man and I will definitely use him again. "
"I highly recommend Jeremy of JM Smith Gutters and More, LLC. I would hire him again, and in fact I have - to perform repairs on my commercial medical office gutter system. Do not hesitate to ask for a quote. He was very reasonably priced, performed the work quickly, and professionally, and stands behind the high quality he promises. I could not recommend this company any more highly. ~ Dr. Baker"
"We had an Excellent experience with Root! Their guys were honest, and hard working. I felt that the prices were reasonable and I could trust the work was being done right. We will definitely be using them for future needs."
"Joe Arnold of Merlin Home Magic has been a valuable resource to me at my home in Oregon. He has helped me numerous times with various projects from building and reconstructing fences, installing a new door, and landscaping work. Joe has a broad spectrum of knowledge and has proved to be reliable, punctual, honest, and fair. I have some larger projects planned and anticipate relying on Joe to see them through."
Prefab sheds can be worth it, depending on your needs and goals. If you want to build the shed yourself or have a quick project turnaround, then a prefab shed will likely be worth it. If you want something more customized, then starting from scratch may help you achieve your goals better than a prefab could.
Yes, you can use a storage shed several ways, including as a chicken coop, but you'll need to make some modifications. You will have to add a chicken door, roosts, ventilation near the roof, mesh on the windows, and insulation if you live in a colder climate. Additionally, you’ll want to ensure that the shed is predator-proof so no other animals can harm your chickens. You should also add a run and nest boxes to your shed.
Adding an extension or addition to your home costs more than a loft conversion in all but the rarest cases where the home's structural integrity is lacking. Because a home addition requires a new foundation section or significant structural upgrades to handle a cantilevered portion, the cost compared to almost any loft conversion is significantly greater for the same square footage.
Yes, barn doors can be too heavy, although the limitation is usually imposed by the mounting hardware you buy and not your home’s framing, unless you’re building an unusually wide door. To keep the weight down, you can opt for 1-by material rather than 2-by material, and choose a softwood like pine rather than a hardwood like maple or oak. Check the weight limits on your mounting hardware, and always attach your door track to studs rather than to drywall anchors.
Ranch and colonial-style homes are often the most affordable to build. They have a common layout with available designs that are easy to adjust in simple ways without having to spend too much on a structural engineer or architect. Both types of homes' symmetry, simple roofs, and often one or two-story plans mean they often fall in the $150 to $200 square-foot range, putting them right around average.
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