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F. Oliveira's Home Improvement llc

4 Nelson St
4.88(
103
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F. Oliveira's Home Improvement llc

4 Nelson St
4.88(
103
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
81 local quotes requested

F. Oliveira's Home Improvement LLC is your go-to choice for all your home improvement needs in Providence. With expertise in remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, we specialize in both interior and exterior projects. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results that will transform your home. Contact us today to bring your vision to life!

"Amazing work! He was prompt and communicative and the work is incredible! We will absolutely hire him for our next project!"

Brad S on October 2025

F. Oliveira's Home Improvement LLC is your go-to choice for all your home improvement needs in Providence. With expertise in remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, we specialize in both interior and exterior projects. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results that will transform your home. Contact us today to bring your vision to life!

"Amazing work! He was prompt and communicative and the work is incredible! We will absolutely hire him for our next project!"

Brad S on October 2025


M & R Design

91 Holliston Ave
3.75(
2
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M & R Design

91 Holliston Ave
3.75(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
31 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Rick grew up in a family of hard working contractors, and has been learning the skills of the trade since a very young age. He brings to the table a high level of expertise that is often hard to come by, and will always take the time to get the job done right.

"Rick was very responsive at first and eager to get started on my bathroom remodel job for one of my apartments. He is commended for having to respond to quote request fast. I decided to give him a chance to do a good job before handing a bigger jobs for my other properties. Before the work started, I emphasized that the dust control and cleanup was very, very important to me. The job involved lots of demolition work inside the apartment - naturally, there will be lots of dust. The apartment is currently occupied and has lots of furniture, computers and audio equipment that I wanted to protect. I thought he and his workers were communicated this request. I even offered the use of dust control fan and Zip Wall to isolate the work area but he said he will be fine without them. Once the job started, I was away for one week to take care of my family. When I returned, I discovered that the door to the adjacent room was left open. That is my office with all the equipment and important papers. They left their construction material and equipment in this room. I was horrified that there are fine dust everywhere - on my printer, computer peripherals, furniture. I brought this issue up with Rick. Nothing happened. The worst part was that the job was declared done and I paid the service in full - They never returned to clean up and pickup the equipment. After almost a whole month, the supply and equipment is still there. I had to spend extra time cleaning up after their mess. Very unprofessional. Lessons learned. Do not pay the balance until all the cleaning is done and all the equipment removed. I expect the clean up and dust control to be a part of the job. I also repeatedly asked or professionally prepared invoices with vendor name and address, job details and the most important of all, the invoice number - all of these essential information is important to keep track of expenses for my projects. The SMS texts message and e-mail messages were not appropriate for this purpose. I explained to Rick that my CPA requires them many times. I even sent him a sample invoice and quote in Microsoft Word template - he never understood what I was asking. He is a nice guy, but not a good project manager or competent business person. The work was done, however, the work quality is fair to good - I had to go back and correct some sloppy work. Lacking attention to details and follow up bothered me. The biggest issues is the lack of clean up and keeping the worksite cleans so he and his crew gets an F. I do not think I will be hiring his company in my future projects."

TJ S on March 2022

Rick grew up in a family of hard working contractors, and has been learning the skills of the trade since a very young age. He brings to the table a high level of expertise that is often hard to come by, and will always take the time to get the job done right.

"Rick was very responsive at first and eager to get started on my bathroom remodel job for one of my apartments. He is commended for having to respond to quote request fast. I decided to give him a chance to do a good job before handing a bigger jobs for my other properties. Before the work started, I emphasized that the dust control and cleanup was very, very important to me. The job involved lots of demolition work inside the apartment - naturally, there will be lots of dust. The apartment is currently occupied and has lots of furniture, computers and audio equipment that I wanted to protect. I thought he and his workers were communicated this request. I even offered the use of dust control fan and Zip Wall to isolate the work area but he said he will be fine without them. Once the job started, I was away for one week to take care of my family. When I returned, I discovered that the door to the adjacent room was left open. That is my office with all the equipment and important papers. They left their construction material and equipment in this room. I was horrified that there are fine dust everywhere - on my printer, computer peripherals, furniture. I brought this issue up with Rick. Nothing happened. The worst part was that the job was declared done and I paid the service in full - They never returned to clean up and pickup the equipment. After almost a whole month, the supply and equipment is still there. I had to spend extra time cleaning up after their mess. Very unprofessional. Lessons learned. Do not pay the balance until all the cleaning is done and all the equipment removed. I expect the clean up and dust control to be a part of the job. I also repeatedly asked or professionally prepared invoices with vendor name and address, job details and the most important of all, the invoice number - all of these essential information is important to keep track of expenses for my projects. The SMS texts message and e-mail messages were not appropriate for this purpose. I explained to Rick that my CPA requires them many times. I even sent him a sample invoice and quote in Microsoft Word template - he never understood what I was asking. He is a nice guy, but not a good project manager or competent business person. The work was done, however, the work quality is fair to good - I had to go back and correct some sloppy work. Lacking attention to details and follow up bothered me. The biggest issues is the lack of clean up and keeping the worksite cleans so he and his crew gets an F. I do not think I will be hiring his company in my future projects."

TJ S on March 2022


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Coastal Counters & Cabinets

PO Box 5236
4.89(
61
)
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Coastal Counters & Cabinets

PO Box 5236
4.89(
61
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
17 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

We are a locally owned, small business, base in South Tiverton. We specialize in kitchens and baths. We also provide full home remodels and additions. We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and valued pricing. Contact us today for pricing and referrals!

"Very professional. Listened carefully to my ideas and made them all a reality. Brought a lot of experience and knowledge to the project. "

Donna G on October 2025

We are a locally owned, small business, base in South Tiverton. We specialize in kitchens and baths. We also provide full home remodels and additions. We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and valued pricing. Contact us today for pricing and referrals!

"Very professional. Listened carefully to my ideas and made them all a reality. Brought a lot of experience and knowledge to the project. "

Donna G on October 2025


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Fourth Generation Construction

629 Chalkstone Ave
4.98(
26
)
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Fourth Generation Construction

629 Chalkstone Ave
4.98(
26
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
43 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our carpentry and remodeling and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"Fourth Generation Construction did a beautiful job renovating the entire two bedroom apartment. from painting the ceilings, walls, doors, baseboards, closet and replacing the kitchen floor and kitchen countertops. The replaced the bathtub and repaired the plumbing that had a leak. They replaced with new (in the wall") an extra large air condition, hood over the stove and exhaust fan in the bathroom. They repaired and painted the deck and stairs outside. They repaired the window sills outside and painted them, all "IN A TIMELY MANNER"! Lastly, I am also pleased with the painting of the two room office and the replacement of the drop ceiling panels. They are a very nice, friendly team. Their costs are reasonable. I recommend them highly. You will not be disappointed. :-)"

Colleen R on October 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our carpentry and remodeling and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"Fourth Generation Construction did a beautiful job renovating the entire two bedroom apartment. from painting the ceilings, walls, doors, baseboards, closet and replacing the kitchen floor and kitchen countertops. The replaced the bathtub and repaired the plumbing that had a leak. They replaced with new (in the wall") an extra large air condition, hood over the stove and exhaust fan in the bathroom. They repaired and painted the deck and stairs outside. They repaired the window sills outside and painted them, all "IN A TIMELY MANNER"! Lastly, I am also pleased with the painting of the two room office and the replacement of the drop ceiling panels. They are a very nice, friendly team. Their costs are reasonable. I recommend them highly. You will not be disappointed. :-)"

Colleen R on October 2025


finish carpentry, installation of cabinets doors windows stairs handrails I do any and all finishing projects for your home painting and sidding




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Apex Builders LLC

Sandy
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Apex Builders LLC

Sandy
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Free onsite estimate

Owner operated with 30 years of carpentry experience including rough & finished carpentry, all stages of remodeling, interior/exterior window/door replacements, flooring, dry wall, acoustical and free hanging ceilings, painting and much more! I believe in high quality standards and provide exceptional service. I have experience in both residential and commercial work and know the guidelines and codes to assure the work is done correctly the first time! Registered & insured!

Owner operated with 30 years of carpentry experience including rough & finished carpentry, all stages of remodeling, interior/exterior window/door replacements, flooring, dry wall, acoustical and free hanging ceilings, painting and much more! I believe in high quality standards and provide exceptional service. I have experience in both residential and commercial work and know the guidelines and codes to assure the work is done correctly the first time! Registered & insured!



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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

You can use a nail to find ceiling joists, but it’s not as reliable as a stud finder, and you’ll end up with lots of small holes in your ceiling. If the nail hits a joist, you'll feel increased resistance. Mark the spot with a pencil. Repeat this process regularly along the ceiling, 16 or 24 inches apart, until you've mapped out the joist locations.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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