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Vhomes Co.
4.7(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+3 more

Serving El Lago, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

"Victor replaced rotted siding boards and painted house and trim. He also repaired wall /ceiling from attic rodent damage in a bathroom and then painted walls, ceiling and trim. Very attention to detail and cleaned up areas when done."
Patio renovation
Patio renovation
outdoor exercising bars
Fence installation
Pavers installation

+205

Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
78 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nail'd It Renovations
4.6(
21
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving El Lago, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They installed Hardiplank fascia, power washed house and painted fascia and house. They were reliable, did great work, and wanted to be sure I was happy with it before they left. I plan to use them on future projects."
Front Half of Kitchen
Second Half of Kitchen
First Half of Kitchen
bathroom
bathroom

+41

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Pernal Handyman Services LLC
5.0(
52
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving El Lago, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeff and his coworker completed three projects. They showed up on time and were professional, prepared and polite. The work was well done, efficiently and in a timely manner and the cost was fair and reasonable."
Kitchen Lighting Install
Wall Decor Install
Fire Place Tile Install
Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Eric's Handyman Service
4.9(
23
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving El Lago, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Customers say: Quick response

"I am writing on behalf of Eric’s Handyman Service. I hired Eric To build a new wood fence gate and to replace damaged wood pickets. He was courteous, prompt and completed the job with attention to detail in a timely manner. I highly recommend Eric for any job he feels qualified for."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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