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Aldridge Enterprises, LLC
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Serving Boston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"It was clear and evident that Fred was experienced and knowledgable when he came to my home to discuss what I wanted and gave me a reasonable estimate. Upon signing a contract, Justin and Mike were tasked with the build out. They were on site at the times they said they would be, extremely personable and educated within their field of work. They were also extremely hospitable in allowing me to watch them show their expertise as a learning experience. I would most certainly hire Fred and his crew again and highly recommend!"
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+28

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Chiveral Craftsmen Co., LLC
5.0(
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Serving Boston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tac's Handy Services did a phenomenal job with multiple projects in our house, including crown molding, a shower door, and drywall. Their professionalism was by far superior to others in the area. I would highly recommend them! We will be using them again for future projects!"
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Custome Greenhouse
Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stoneridge Decks & Outdoor Living
4.0(
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Serving Boston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I don't have the finished product yet but they are very thorough in figuring out what you need done. Looking forward to the finished product."
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+340

Response time7 hrs
118 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Dynasty Woodworks
5.0(
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Serving Boston, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dynasty woodworks did an amazing job designing and building our end table. They were very informative throughout the entire process. Outstanding customer service. Would highly recommend!"
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+29

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

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.

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.

There are a variety of second-story deck privacy ideas depending on your budget and aesthetic. For starters, you might consider fencing or tall privacy railing that masks a good portion of the open deck. A pergola or an awning can provide additional cover and shade. Outdoor curtains are an easy way to add or remove privacy at your convenience, plus they’re a wallet-friendly way to decorate your deck.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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