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Jove LLC
5.0(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The contractor was very good at the cabinet install. He was very polite and considerate. He was knowledgeable. Would recommend him to anyone who needed this type of work done"
Before Picture
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
Before Picture.  See how short those upper cabinets are?
A before picture, you can see a clean work area and where the ceiling height was originally.
Fortunately, with carbon filters, range hoods don't always need the vent stack.  We were able to eliminate this, and the soffeting, to extend the cabinets to the ceiling, while removing the old drop down ceiling.

+29

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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WHL Construction Facebook
4.2(
45
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were absolutely amazing to work with!! We had siding, insulation, and roof done on our 118 year old house. It turned out absolutely gorgeous. I can't tell you how easy they were to work with!"
Siding
Siding
Siding
Siding
Remodel

+27

Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
"
Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
Henderson Residential Mechanical
4.2(
58
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

"Don seemed to drop off the face of the earth because I have more work for him BUT he has not answered my calls. Do you know where Don's helper, Greg, is now? I know Greg received his contractor license. Greg has all the experience and he does great work. Don was more a helper and Greg did the work, which was great. Do you know where he is now??? Thanks Please advise. Thanks"
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"They did a good job. She had to submit like a photo but my daughter had them work on the central are of the loft. The deal was for one room. She got a lot of good ideal from her and it was worth it for her. They were professional and I did not hear anything negative."
Recommended by55%of homeowners
Biller Maintenance and Construction
5.0(
1
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Small jobs welcome

Dave Biller founded BMC in the fall of 2005. He has a diverse background of knowledge and experience, which includes construction, maintenance and customized applications.\n\n1985-1991: Served in the U.S. Air Force as a Structural Specialist in Civil Engineering. Left the military after Desert Storm. \n1991-1996: Attended Penn State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Workforce Education and Development. \n1996-2004: Managed a maintenance program for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. \n2005: Instructor of building trades for Lycoming Career and Technology Center. Fuel prices shortened Dave's teaching career at the Lyco CTC. \nFall 2005: Founded Biller Maintenance and Construction.\nDave has completed apprenticeships in carpentry and masonry; completed vocational programs in welding, electrical and refrigeration; completed continuing education courses in construction management, contracting and safety management. \n\nDave volunteers for the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and has served as Vice Commander and Commander for the State College PA flotilla. \n\nBiller Maintenance and Construction prides itself on excellent customer service. If you need it, we can repair, modify, or build to your satisfaction. \n\nWe follow these guidelines to successful project management.\n\nDetermine the customer needs. \nDevelop project plans and specifications. \nReview plans with the customer. \nRevise as necessary. \nPerform project tasks. \nFinalize completion. \nWe believe communication is the key to customer satisfaction and a successful project. \n\nWe follow up on every detail.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Whippoorwill Woodworx
5.0(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"“Great work & very trustworthy. Worked with Sam Weber on a quick job on our kids’ rooms. He was very knowledgeable about potential issues before getting into it & was able to get it finished very quickly. I would trust him with any future builds or remodels."
Indoor Wall Painting
Single door installation
Double door installation
Interior Hanging - Deer Mount
Bathtub Caulking

+28

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

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.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

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