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Paint It Contracting, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Bluffton, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Can t say enough good things about this company, it s owner, and it s employees. From first contact the owner was willing to work with my time frame and get things done right. While I had other quotes for less then what I paid, all the extra was worth it. In under a week we went from estimate to prep, paint, and business owner inspecting final job. This is the company you want painting your house if you want it done right and looking it s best. These guys don t make excuses, they make it look good. 5 stars all the way and 2 thumbs up. Thank you for an amazing job."
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Exterior Paint

+4

Response time6 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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A Plus Home Services
5.0(
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Serving Bluffton, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Isis and his team did a fantastic job. I hired them on Friday afternoon , they started on Monday morning and finished the next day. They did an excellent job. I highly recommend them. I will be using them for future projects."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Zugan Home Renovations, LLC
4.1(
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Serving Bluffton, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Professional crew and oversight of all phases of construction, remodeling and repairs. We show off our new screened porch and our new deck to all our friends. Our new landscaping is beautiful."
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Wilbanks Paint Home

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
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M2X, Inc.
3.2(
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Serving Bluffton, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quality work

"We are so pleased with the work Ed and his team have done. Any questions we had they were always answered and Ed was able to accommodate our every need. Nancy from the office has been in touch with us throughout the entire project to make sure all of our questions were answered. The job was amazing, completed quickly, and for a good price. The crew was very professional, clean, and the result left our living room looking like a million dollars. We definitely recommend Trim the Carolinas and will be using them again in the future!"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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. 

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.

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

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