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Rough Diamonds Construction LLC

5.00(
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Rough Diamonds Construction LLC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2023 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Rough Diamond Construction Company did an excellent job remodeling my family room/basement. Nate's attention to detail and his expertise was well worth every dollar paid. He was always in contact with me as well as advocating for me when I had a water problem in my basement with the company who initially made the repair. Because of the water problem I experienced in the summer, I decided to have the entire room renovated - new floors, walls, ceiling, doors, etc. Nate and his crew were professional and efficient. The end result is that the room is absolutely beautiful. I would recommend Nate and his team to anyone - you won't be sorry."

Cindy N on October 2025

is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Rough Diamond Construction Company did an excellent job remodeling my family room/basement. Nate's attention to detail and his expertise was well worth every dollar paid. He was always in contact with me as well as advocating for me when I had a water problem in my basement with the company who initially made the repair. Because of the water problem I experienced in the summer, I decided to have the entire room renovated - new floors, walls, ceiling, doors, etc. Nate and his crew were professional and efficient. The end result is that the room is absolutely beautiful. I would recommend Nate and his team to anyone - you won't be sorry."

Cindy N on October 2025


Ske Construction, LLC

4.92(
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Ske Construction, LLC

4.92(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2007 years of experience

Ske Construction, LLC can handle all your carpentry needs right here in Central Pennsylvania. We have been bringing quality along with integrity to each and every project. Ske stands behind our work

"Karl and Staci were easy toward with, a pleasure to have work on our house, and they do craftsman-like work. I'd gladly have them improve our house again someday."

Chris R on June 2020

Ske Construction, LLC can handle all your carpentry needs right here in Central Pennsylvania. We have been bringing quality along with integrity to each and every project. Ske stands behind our work

"Karl and Staci were easy toward with, a pleasure to have work on our house, and they do craftsman-like work. I'd gladly have them improve our house again someday."

Chris R on June 2020


"Robert was great! I hired him to assemble furniture and now he has agreed to come back for more projects!"

Megan M on December 2025

40+ years of construction experience in all areas of home remodeling.

"Robert was great! I hired him to assemble furniture and now he has agreed to come back for more projects!"

Megan M on December 2025



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House & Home

5.00(
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House & Home

5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
2000 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I am an owner operated carpentry and maintenance service with 35 years of knowledge and experience. I work inside and outside. Working on any building from top to bottom. I have built new homes and remodeled all rooms in old homes. I build, install, patch, paint and fix most anything.

"Darrin was incredibly responsive. We needed a very large refrigerator moved into our kitchen from a ramp adjacent to our house as soon as possible (our current fridge had failed with no recourse for repair, and we had hundreds of $$ of food standing by in a large ice chest). He was able to come within 90 mins of our "cold" calling him, & was very knowledgeable, fast and expert at securing the replacement to an appliance cart we provided & navigating up a double-back ramp behind out house, into side entrance and past a very narrow space into our kitchen. This required removing side entrance door from its hinges, and removing fridge doors (and then replacing once positioned in the kitchen), which he did expertly and quickly. Darrin was very friendly, courteous, knowledgeable and fast. We learned he also does carpentry work, and given his excellent work will reach out to him for a project we will have in the spring once the weather warms up. Would highly (highly) recommend. "

Regina V on December 2025

I am an owner operated carpentry and maintenance service with 35 years of knowledge and experience. I work inside and outside. Working on any building from top to bottom. I have built new homes and remodeled all rooms in old homes. I build, install, patch, paint and fix most anything.

"Darrin was incredibly responsive. We needed a very large refrigerator moved into our kitchen from a ramp adjacent to our house as soon as possible (our current fridge had failed with no recourse for repair, and we had hundreds of $$ of food standing by in a large ice chest). He was able to come within 90 mins of our "cold" calling him, & was very knowledgeable, fast and expert at securing the replacement to an appliance cart we provided & navigating up a double-back ramp behind out house, into side entrance and past a very narrow space into our kitchen. This required removing side entrance door from its hinges, and removing fridge doors (and then replacing once positioned in the kitchen), which he did expertly and quickly. Darrin was very friendly, courteous, knowledgeable and fast. We learned he also does carpentry work, and given his excellent work will reach out to him for a project we will have in the spring once the weather warms up. Would highly (highly) recommend. "

Regina V on December 2025


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WHL CONSTRUCTION

4.85(
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WHL CONSTRUCTION

4.85(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2000 years of experience

As an independant contractor, I believe in building it right the first time. I am committed to superior quality and results. I listen to your vision and we turn those visions into reality. We can focus on restoring the past or creating the future from your own concepts. Quality construction. Honest service. Great value. WHL Construction is committed to helping you and your home to have a better relationship. Give us a call today to get a free estimate. (570) 755-1991 William Lamey, Owner

"The crew came to the house and modified their way of working to accommodate the tight work space. They were friendly and went above what they had to do by saving my flowers out of my flower bed before they began digging out the space. They answered my questions and explained how things were going. The company owner often checked in by phone and in person to communicate with me regarding the job."

Kristy S on June 2021

As an independant contractor, I believe in building it right the first time. I am committed to superior quality and results. I listen to your vision and we turn those visions into reality. We can focus on restoring the past or creating the future from your own concepts. Quality construction. Honest service. Great value. WHL Construction is committed to helping you and your home to have a better relationship. Give us a call today to get a free estimate. (570) 755-1991 William Lamey, Owner

"The crew came to the house and modified their way of working to accommodate the tight work space. They were friendly and went above what they had to do by saving my flowers out of my flower bed before they began digging out the space. They answered my questions and explained how things were going. The company owner often checked in by phone and in person to communicate with me regarding the job."

Kristy S on June 2021


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Uplinger Construction & Lawn Care

5.00(
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Uplinger Construction & Lawn Care

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
2024 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"They were super easy to schedule with and talk to. Also finish the job super fast and it turned out great!"

Seth B on June 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"They were super easy to schedule with and talk to. Also finish the job super fast and it turned out great!"

Seth B on June 2025


Hess Contracting Services

5.00(
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Hess Contracting Services

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
2000 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

For more than a decade, we have carefully dismantled barns and log houses to reclaim, restore, and rebuild. Timber frame barns and old log houses are our specialty. We remove antique buildings, purchasing them if possible. If you would like your antique structure restored, we are happy to do that. If you want it to be removed, we will salvage any materials that we can for resale or re-use. Call us if you are looking for antique lumber of any kind.

"Hess's service provided a quick turn around in clearing out furniture that I no longer wanted. They were efficient and careful not to cause any damage. I would hire him again."

Avis K on February 2021

For more than a decade, we have carefully dismantled barns and log houses to reclaim, restore, and rebuild. Timber frame barns and old log houses are our specialty. We remove antique buildings, purchasing them if possible. If you would like your antique structure restored, we are happy to do that. If you want it to be removed, we will salvage any materials that we can for resale or re-use. Call us if you are looking for antique lumber of any kind.

"Hess's service provided a quick turn around in clearing out furniture that I no longer wanted. They were efficient and careful not to cause any damage. I would hire him again."

Avis K on February 2021


EPTS Remodeling

5.00(
3
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EPTS Remodeling

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1980 years of experience

Eric Taylor-Schmidt has more than 30 years as a well-respected home improvement contractor in Pennsylvania. Painting and restoration are his specialty. Eric excels at complete remodels of basements, bathrooms & more. EPTS Remodeling serves the Centre County area of State College and Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Eric is a trusted contractor and remodeler with many repeat customers to attest to his reputation and honest work ethic. Remodeling bathrooms and basements, repairing and painting, installing tiling floors, restoring Victorian porches and water stained ceilings are only a few examples of work.

"ERIC WAS PROMPT AND DID A MARVELOUS JOB ON BUILDING THE SURROUND FOR MY NEW HOT TUB. I WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE TUB AND ERIC CAME UP WITH SOME WONDERFUL IDEAS FOR MAKING IT EASIER FOR ME AND MY GUESTS. I RECOMMED HIM EXTREMELY HIGH."

Linda B on February 2021

Eric Taylor-Schmidt has more than 30 years as a well-respected home improvement contractor in Pennsylvania. Painting and restoration are his specialty. Eric excels at complete remodels of basements, bathrooms & more. EPTS Remodeling serves the Centre County area of State College and Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Eric is a trusted contractor and remodeler with many repeat customers to attest to his reputation and honest work ethic. Remodeling bathrooms and basements, repairing and painting, installing tiling floors, restoring Victorian porches and water stained ceilings are only a few examples of work.

"ERIC WAS PROMPT AND DID A MARVELOUS JOB ON BUILDING THE SURROUND FOR MY NEW HOT TUB. I WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE TUB AND ERIC CAME UP WITH SOME WONDERFUL IDEAS FOR MAKING IT EASIER FOR ME AND MY GUESTS. I RECOMMED HIM EXTREMELY HIGH."

Linda B on February 2021


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Service Nation

4.20(
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Service Nation

4.20(
5
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2023 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Service Nation! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Be very careful with this group. They keep changing their name whenever they get a negative review. They used to be Happy Valley Cleaning services, then elite cleaning, and now service nation. There have been some very concerning incidents with them and their clients. I used them and had an incident and something feels very wrong. Why change your name that many times?"

Karen C on October 2025

Welcome to Service Nation! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Be very careful with this group. They keep changing their name whenever they get a negative review. They used to be Happy Valley Cleaning services, then elite cleaning, and now service nation. There have been some very concerning incidents with them and their clients. I used them and had an incident and something feels very wrong. Why change your name that many times?"

Karen C on October 2025

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

There are some rules regarding how far your exterior bump-out can go. For a cantilever bump-out that avoids the need to provide additional structural support, the limit is often 24 inches. However, if a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can encompass a whole room or more. Remember that many residential properties are subject to limits regarding the total house size relating to the size of the lot. 

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

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