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Scott's Handy Services

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Scott's Handy Services

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
456 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

If you are in need of a reliable handyman service, look no further. We have been proudly serving the southern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island areas for over 30 years. With our extensive experience and expertise, you can trust us to handle any household repair or maintenance task. Whether it's fixing a leaky faucet, painting a room, or assembling furniture, we've got you covered. Our team of skilled and professional handymen is dedicated to providing excellent service and ensuring your satisfaction. We understand the importance of a well-maintained home, and we strive to exceed your expectations with every job. So, why wait? Contact us today and let us take care of all your handyman needs. ScottsHandyServices.com

"Scott was very quick to respond and get the job done. He is very knowledgeable. His prices were fair. I will definitely be calling him again! I thought I needed a new faucet but he let me know all I needed was a new hose. I really appreciated his honesty. He saved me some $$$."

Melissa P on March 2025

If you are in need of a reliable handyman service, look no further. We have been proudly serving the southern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island areas for over 30 years. With our extensive experience and expertise, you can trust us to handle any household repair or maintenance task. Whether it's fixing a leaky faucet, painting a room, or assembling furniture, we've got you covered. Our team of skilled and professional handymen is dedicated to providing excellent service and ensuring your satisfaction. We understand the importance of a well-maintained home, and we strive to exceed your expectations with every job. So, why wait? Contact us today and let us take care of all your handyman needs. ScottsHandyServices.com

"Scott was very quick to respond and get the job done. He is very knowledgeable. His prices were fair. I will definitely be calling him again! I thought I needed a new faucet but he let me know all I needed was a new hose. I really appreciated his honesty. He saved me some $$$."

Melissa P on March 2025


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GREENSKEEPER

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GREENSKEEPER

4.81(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
54 local quotes requested

Dating back to 1988, Greenskeeper Inc. has been designing and building landscape projects, adding both beauty and value to homeowners and commercial properties. With a degree in agricultural plant and soil science from the University of Rhode Island, President John Ferrucci has the knowledge and experience to handle any size project.

"Superb there craftsmanship in the mason trade speaks values they are very special I am having them do a new project also."

James M on March 2021

Dating back to 1988, Greenskeeper Inc. has been designing and building landscape projects, adding both beauty and value to homeowners and commercial properties. With a degree in agricultural plant and soil science from the University of Rhode Island, President John Ferrucci has the knowledge and experience to handle any size project.

"Superb there craftsmanship in the mason trade speaks values they are very special I am having them do a new project also."

James M on March 2021


"We recently hired Custom Construction Services LLC for an interior painting project in my home, including painting our kitchen island cabinets, and installing 2 doors and an attic vent. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results! From start to finish, the experience was outstanding. Derek took time to go over our plans, provided us with sound advice when needed, and sent estimates promptly. He was in constant communication throughout the whole process. Derek accommodated our last-minute requests, adjusted our quotes, and promptly addressed our questions or concerns over the phone. Derek’s team was incredibly professional and punctual, arriving exactly when they said they would. They took great care to protect my floors, ensuring that everything was covered and safe from any paint splatters. Their attention to detail was impeccable; every wall (including ceiling and trim in some rooms) and cabinet was painted with precision, leaving no streaks or missed spots. Clean-up was thorough, leaving my home spotless and the walls, especially our kitchen island cabinets, looking absolutely stunning. The final result exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for top-notch interior painting services, I highly recommend Custom Construction LLC. Their expertise, professionalism, and dedication to customer satisfaction truly set them apart. Thank you, Derek and team, for transforming my home with such beautiful results! We’re sure to hire them again for our next project."

Paula M on July 2024

Offering any residential sheetrock, plastering, or painting sevices. Anywhere from new construction to patch and repair.

"We recently hired Custom Construction Services LLC for an interior painting project in my home, including painting our kitchen island cabinets, and installing 2 doors and an attic vent. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results! From start to finish, the experience was outstanding. Derek took time to go over our plans, provided us with sound advice when needed, and sent estimates promptly. He was in constant communication throughout the whole process. Derek accommodated our last-minute requests, adjusted our quotes, and promptly addressed our questions or concerns over the phone. Derek’s team was incredibly professional and punctual, arriving exactly when they said they would. They took great care to protect my floors, ensuring that everything was covered and safe from any paint splatters. Their attention to detail was impeccable; every wall (including ceiling and trim in some rooms) and cabinet was painted with precision, leaving no streaks or missed spots. Clean-up was thorough, leaving my home spotless and the walls, especially our kitchen island cabinets, looking absolutely stunning. The final result exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for top-notch interior painting services, I highly recommend Custom Construction LLC. Their expertise, professionalism, and dedication to customer satisfaction truly set them apart. Thank you, Derek and team, for transforming my home with such beautiful results! We’re sure to hire them again for our next project."

Paula M on July 2024


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ACE Handyman Services

4.38(
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ACE Handyman Services

4.38(
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Customers say: Quality work
240 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

Thank you for visiting Ace Handyman Services formerly HandyMan Matters (since 2010) now based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, servicing all of Rhode Island. Ace Handyman Services is locally owned and operated by Louis Paiva. Lou brings extensive experience in commercial and residential home improvements to help transform the handyman business one customer at a time. We are doing this by providing the upmost professional service and quality from the time you contact Ace Handyman Services to the point of completion of your project. Our company specializes in the small right up to larger remodel sized projects. With one call to us, you can fix or repair all your TO-DO-LIST. All of our craftsmen combined have over 30 years experience in residential and commercial applications. We have specialists in all fields including kitchen, bathroom and basement remodels as well as carpentry, interior and exterior painting, tile and flooring, electrical, plumbing, vinyl siding, custom crown molding, wainscoting just to name a few. You will be happy you called us, whether it's fixing the broken gate/fence or doing a complete custom kitchen with custom granite countertops. fixing the leaky faucet or partial/full remodeling of your bathroom. Ace Handyman Services is the company to call. Our registration number is #34055, and we are fully insured for your safety and peace of mind.

"After performing demo workout, our previous contractor took our $$ and ran. Because of this, we were too spooked to hire another “con”tracor and decided to try a service with a good reputation and warranty. I can not recommend ACE more highly. Our “handyman" Juan was skilled and super knowledgable with the HUGE project he was thrown into. He was on time, efficient and just a joy to deal with! By himself, Juan cleaned up the prior demo area, properly sealed the shower, installed a new shower bench/curbs and repaired the wall…he did everything but the painting, which we took care of. What a worker! Thank you so much Juan and ACE Handyman Services. We will certainly be working with you again!"

Kelly V on May 2021

Thank you for visiting Ace Handyman Services formerly HandyMan Matters (since 2010) now based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, servicing all of Rhode Island. Ace Handyman Services is locally owned and operated by Louis Paiva. Lou brings extensive experience in commercial and residential home improvements to help transform the handyman business one customer at a time. We are doing this by providing the upmost professional service and quality from the time you contact Ace Handyman Services to the point of completion of your project. Our company specializes in the small right up to larger remodel sized projects. With one call to us, you can fix or repair all your TO-DO-LIST. All of our craftsmen combined have over 30 years experience in residential and commercial applications. We have specialists in all fields including kitchen, bathroom and basement remodels as well as carpentry, interior and exterior painting, tile and flooring, electrical, plumbing, vinyl siding, custom crown molding, wainscoting just to name a few. You will be happy you called us, whether it's fixing the broken gate/fence or doing a complete custom kitchen with custom granite countertops. fixing the leaky faucet or partial/full remodeling of your bathroom. Ace Handyman Services is the company to call. Our registration number is #34055, and we are fully insured for your safety and peace of mind.

"After performing demo workout, our previous contractor took our $$ and ran. Because of this, we were too spooked to hire another “con”tracor and decided to try a service with a good reputation and warranty. I can not recommend ACE more highly. Our “handyman" Juan was skilled and super knowledgable with the HUGE project he was thrown into. He was on time, efficient and just a joy to deal with! By himself, Juan cleaned up the prior demo area, properly sealed the shower, installed a new shower bench/curbs and repaired the wall…he did everything but the painting, which we took care of. What a worker! Thank you so much Juan and ACE Handyman Services. We will certainly be working with you again!"

Kelly V on May 2021


M & R Design

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M & R Design

3.75(
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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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Harrop & Son Remodeling

4.34(
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Harrop & Son Remodeling

4.34(
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Customers say: Quality work
31 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Harrop & Son Remodeling, we are family owned and operated in Johnston, Rhode Island. We are a full service additions and remodeling company with over 20 years experience in the home improvement trade we service both commercial and residential customers. We are committed to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. We strive to complete all jobs, large and small, with the utmost professionalism, while remaining within your budget and timeline. We look forward to working with you for all your home improvement needs! For a free estimate please call us today.

"He hired Tom Harrop to install kitchen cabinets and a heater under the kitchen sink, vinal flooring, plastering in a small area, add ceiling lighting and a shiplap ceiling. Once the work was done I asked Tom to do a walk through and he refused saying he stood behind his empoyees work. Here are the PROs and CONs. PROs: 1.) work was completed in a timely fashion 2) they did a beautiful job on the shiplap ceiling and lighting. CONs: 1) The brand new white cabinets had some nicks requiring paint touch up. 2) Terrible job on the floors! Uneven spots, lengths are uneven at the edges, gaps showing, no finish work. Terrible job!! 3) plastering looks like it wasn't even done! And there is some peeling of paint on the plaster job. Terrible job!!! 4) we were promised and paid for an under the kitchen sink heater which we never received. Called multiple times with no response. Lesson learned, will never use Tom Harrop again!!"

Mandy A on January 2025

At Harrop & Son Remodeling, we are family owned and operated in Johnston, Rhode Island. We are a full service additions and remodeling company with over 20 years experience in the home improvement trade we service both commercial and residential customers. We are committed to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. We strive to complete all jobs, large and small, with the utmost professionalism, while remaining within your budget and timeline. We look forward to working with you for all your home improvement needs! For a free estimate please call us today.

"He hired Tom Harrop to install kitchen cabinets and a heater under the kitchen sink, vinal flooring, plastering in a small area, add ceiling lighting and a shiplap ceiling. Once the work was done I asked Tom to do a walk through and he refused saying he stood behind his empoyees work. Here are the PROs and CONs. PROs: 1.) work was completed in a timely fashion 2) they did a beautiful job on the shiplap ceiling and lighting. CONs: 1) The brand new white cabinets had some nicks requiring paint touch up. 2) Terrible job on the floors! Uneven spots, lengths are uneven at the edges, gaps showing, no finish work. Terrible job!! 3) plastering looks like it wasn't even done! And there is some peeling of paint on the plaster job. Terrible job!!! 4) we were promised and paid for an under the kitchen sink heater which we never received. Called multiple times with no response. Lesson learned, will never use Tom Harrop again!!"

Mandy A on January 2025


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Owens Corning Basement Finishing System

4.83(
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Owens Corning Basement Finishing System

4.83(
332
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
156 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

Lux Renovations, LLC exclusive provider of the Owens Corning Basement Finishing System, has been serving New England homeowners since 2002. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 17 years in a row. Something like that doesn't happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. A free consultation and design is always available.

"Owens Corning kept us informed and was sure to answer all our questions. Their product speaks for itself. They not only turned our basement into a safer, more efficient space, they also transformed it into a beautiful extension of our home. We are more than satisfied with our investment. "

Melissa R on November 2025

Lux Renovations, LLC exclusive provider of the Owens Corning Basement Finishing System, has been serving New England homeowners since 2002. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 17 years in a row. Something like that doesn't happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. A free consultation and design is always available.

"Owens Corning kept us informed and was sure to answer all our questions. Their product speaks for itself. They not only turned our basement into a safer, more efficient space, they also transformed it into a beautiful extension of our home. We are more than satisfied with our investment. "

Melissa R on November 2025


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PIC Home Pros, LLC

4.21(
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PIC Home Pros, LLC

4.21(
202
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Customers say: True professional
1102 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

Committed to Professionalism. This phrase encapsulates the core philosophy of our company, PIC Home Pros. Founded on principles of compassion and dedication, we strive to deliver top-notch workmanship and ensure a positive customer experience. At PIC, we offer dependable home services driven by a relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction. Our goal is to not only meet but exceed our customers' expectations, leaving them delighted with the results and eager to return to us for future projects. We take pride in providing quality products and affordable bathroom remodeling services to our valued clients. With a team boasting over 50 years of combined experience, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project we undertake. Trust PIC to deliver excellence in every aspect of your home improvement needs.

"I signed a contract on the first week of June to have PIC Home ?Pros? remodel 3 bathrooms. They stayed for a week in the middle of September, and stopped coming, leaving a vanity in one bathroom, and a shower door in another bathroom completely uninstalled. On the last day here, I was told shower door still has not been manufactured yet, but would take a couple of weeks. They told me that it would cost $150 to have them come back to finish installation, even though contract was for them to complete the work. They ignored my emails to them, so after waiting for 3 weeks and receiving response to my email, I called them, and was told that the shower door is not ready, and even though it?s been 4 months since it was supposed to be ordered, there is still no ETA. I asked that they come back to install the vanity, since we still have no sink in one bathroom. I was told that would cost another $650 to come back and install it. They will work until they are paid in full, then abandon you. "

Mark G on October 2025

Committed to Professionalism. This phrase encapsulates the core philosophy of our company, PIC Home Pros. Founded on principles of compassion and dedication, we strive to deliver top-notch workmanship and ensure a positive customer experience. At PIC, we offer dependable home services driven by a relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction. Our goal is to not only meet but exceed our customers' expectations, leaving them delighted with the results and eager to return to us for future projects. We take pride in providing quality products and affordable bathroom remodeling services to our valued clients. With a team boasting over 50 years of combined experience, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project we undertake. Trust PIC to deliver excellence in every aspect of your home improvement needs.

"I signed a contract on the first week of June to have PIC Home ?Pros? remodel 3 bathrooms. They stayed for a week in the middle of September, and stopped coming, leaving a vanity in one bathroom, and a shower door in another bathroom completely uninstalled. On the last day here, I was told shower door still has not been manufactured yet, but would take a couple of weeks. They told me that it would cost $150 to have them come back to finish installation, even though contract was for them to complete the work. They ignored my emails to them, so after waiting for 3 weeks and receiving response to my email, I called them, and was told that the shower door is not ready, and even though it?s been 4 months since it was supposed to be ordered, there is still no ETA. I asked that they come back to install the vanity, since we still have no sink in one bathroom. I was told that would cost another $650 to come back and install it. They will work until they are paid in full, then abandon you. "

Mark G on October 2025


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Nelson Landscaping Inc.

4.56(
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Nelson Landscaping Inc.

4.56(
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Customers say: Quick response
44 local quotes requested

Nelson Landscaping Inc & Hardscape with more than 15 years of experience fully licensed and insured, Outdoor services and masory work from patios, walkways to retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, firepit, bobcat and excavation work and concrete work. We also offer Landscape Maintenance Spring/Fall yard clean-ups, lawn Installation (Sod or Hydro-seed), Mulch installation loam work, Bed Edgeing, any Fence Installation and small tree removal. Nelson Landscaping also will assist you with snow removal services from plowing and shoveling driveways, parking lots, walkways etc.

"Would not recommend for masonry work Did a poor job repointing and fixing mortar on brick steps "

Alan C on November 2025

Nelson Landscaping Inc & Hardscape with more than 15 years of experience fully licensed and insured, Outdoor services and masory work from patios, walkways to retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, firepit, bobcat and excavation work and concrete work. We also offer Landscape Maintenance Spring/Fall yard clean-ups, lawn Installation (Sod or Hydro-seed), Mulch installation loam work, Bed Edgeing, any Fence Installation and small tree removal. Nelson Landscaping also will assist you with snow removal services from plowing and shoveling driveways, parking lots, walkways etc.

"Would not recommend for masonry work Did a poor job repointing and fixing mortar on brick steps "

Alan C on November 2025


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Remodel or Renew Home Improvement

4.81(
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Remodel or Renew Home Improvement

4.81(
255
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
878 local quotes requested

Welcome to Remodel or Renew Home Improvement. We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority.

"Signed contract on May 8 for deck build.On May 12 rep came to my office to collect deposit of apprx $13,000. He said project team meeting on Wed & would update me then on start date etc. On Fri May 16 I had to reach out to him. He wrote the team had met & materials were ordered. An hour later he wrote back that he was misinformed & that his boss was going to call me next week. Despite this, dep check cashed. On Mon 5. 20 rep wrote back that they had forgotten certain costs & to proceed it would be $8,000 more. Not a typo. $8,000 more. No apology. Ridiculous, contract rescinded. I wrote that he could return my deposit at my office just as he had collected it. On Wednesday the 21st I got a text from "Tom," presumably the owner/boss, saying he would "drop a check in the mail" to my address. Today is May 30th, Friday, and still no check. Check at a minimum should have been overnighted. They owe me interest not to mention the deposit to hire a contractor who will honor contract. Bad."

Jennifer M on May 2025

Welcome to Remodel or Renew Home Improvement. We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority.

"Signed contract on May 8 for deck build.On May 12 rep came to my office to collect deposit of apprx $13,000. He said project team meeting on Wed & would update me then on start date etc. On Fri May 16 I had to reach out to him. He wrote the team had met & materials were ordered. An hour later he wrote back that he was misinformed & that his boss was going to call me next week. Despite this, dep check cashed. On Mon 5. 20 rep wrote back that they had forgotten certain costs & to proceed it would be $8,000 more. Not a typo. $8,000 more. No apology. Ridiculous, contract rescinded. I wrote that he could return my deposit at my office just as he had collected it. On Wednesday the 21st I got a text from "Tom," presumably the owner/boss, saying he would "drop a check in the mail" to my address. Today is May 30th, Friday, and still no check. Check at a minimum should have been overnighted. They owe me interest not to mention the deposit to hire a contractor who will honor contract. Bad."

Jennifer M on May 2025

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Storm Shelters questions, answered by experts

Local zoning laws and building codes will determine whether you can build a guest house in your backyard. These laws may limit the potential location of the guest house on your lot or the size and look of the structure. If your lot isn’t large enough, you may not be able to build a guest house at all. Speaking with a local home addition company can help you learn about the local regulations and your other options, such as adding an ADU onto the main house.

Building a treehouse can vary in difficulty depending on factors such as design complexity, size, and the builder’s woodworking experience. Basic treehouses with simple designs can be manageable for DIYers with some carpentry skills, while more elaborate structures may pose challenges. Adequate planning, research, and careful execution can make the process more manageable, and resources like premade plans or professional assistance are always available for additional support.

Hardscaping features are usually a great investment, as they improve the functionality and safety of your property, as well as have a positive impact on the aesthetics of your yard. While most buyers will see immense value in these features, some may shy away from hardscaping because it can bump up property taxes and can be costly to alter or replace. Generally speaking, though, you’ll see a great return on investment on your hardscaping, not to mention that it makes your yard more enjoyable before you sell your home.

The early stages of building a house are harder than the later stages; laying the foundation and framing the house are two of the most challenging steps. However, it varies for everyone. Some people have difficulty installing HVAC, plumbing, and electricity, while others find it harder to plan the house and secure the necessary permits. 

Particularly handy DIYers can build a DIY storm shelter. Prefabricated storm shelters are the best option for DIY installation. However, this is a big project that could take a few weeks and requires a lot of manual labor and heavy equipment. For those reasons, we always recommend reaching out to a pro for the job. Similarly, a storm shelter that’s underground or customized should be left to a pro.

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