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Avatar for Home Remedies Handyman Services LLC
Home Remedies Handyman Services LLC
4.9(
38
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Catharpin, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Mike and I talked briefly through Angie's List messaging system, I described what I needed, he quoted an hourly rate along with estimate of time needed, we set up a time and were good to go. Showed up on time, I explained what I needed done showing him each item and he got to work. Kitchen faucet: I thought it was just a bad washer or o-ring, but it turned out to be a plastic part (that interacted with a metal part) that had worn out deep inside the faucet, which he found by disassembling the faucet. Showed me where it was and what it did, and unfortunately there was no replacement part available. Also explained that he had seen black/rusty water when he was taking things apart and the valve/lines under the sink needed replacing too. (This explained some odd tastes we were getting from the sink water.) He asked me what type of faucet and quality level I wanted (cheapest, most expensive, middle), went out and bought it plus the other needed parts, returned and installed it all. Works great and the water doesn't taste odd anymore. What I thought was a simple job turned out to be more complex and longer. Bathroom sink faucets: Fairly straight forward replacement, though he did have to shorten the connecting rod connecting the drain plug to the post you pull to close the drain. There isn't much space under the cabinets! Also pointed out a small leak in the pipes underneath, which he fixed as well. And he cleaned out all the build up in one of the drains so it drains promptly now. Toilet: Replaced the clogged valve in a jiffy along with the feed line and the tank hardware, and now, instead of taking 20 minutes to refill, it refills in a short time, stops when it's suppose to stop, and doesn't leak. Bathroom: Removed the towel rack, moved and leveled the shelf. And, he tightened the nut holding the toilet seat cover onto the toilet without even being asked, just because he noticed it. (We had lived with it after my attempts to tighten it hadn't worked.) Kitchen cabinet: Removed the drawer and pointed out that the wheel rails can spread at the back, from use. Closed the spread and now the drawer slides in and out perfectly. (I felt dumb for not having figured that out, but now I know.) Cleanliness: He had canvas drop cloths to catch any dirt or grime he generated as well as for protecting the floor. Had a trash bag for any trash generated (such as the faucet boxes) and used it as he went, rather than gathering the trash at the end. Honesty: Even though he ended up doing several extra things (valves and lines under kitchen sink, fixed a leak under bathroom sinks, toilet seat cover nut), I did not get the vibe that he was finding these just to do them and earn more money. The kitchen faucet issue agreed with what we had already observed, and the leak in the bathroom sink cabinet was real and (obviously!) needed fixing. And the seat cover nut, well, that was just a nice touch. All in all, I am very pleased with the results. Very pleased with his attitude and willingness to dig in to get the job done and working until it was. He explained the extra work needed as he found it, and didn't bother me unduly (I had my own work to do, as well, working remotely that day). And when I stepped over to see how it was going, he gave a precise update. He had all the tools needed (most of which I don't have, such as plumber's putty), and he had several spare parts in his truck so he wasn't constantly driving over to Home Depot. In short, he came prepared. Turned out to be 8 hours of work instead of the original estimate of 5 or less. Charged by the hour, and for the faucet and valve and bit of pipe installed (about $200 in parts). I like that flexibility, rather than charging a flat rate for a block of time (4 hours or 8 hours is what I've seen elsewhere on Angie's List site). The rate was competitive and I tipped him as well. The amount indicated in this review is for parts and labor only."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Ossa Contracting Group
5.0(
42
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Catharpin, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I bought the wood for a fence and then was hospitalized and unable to replace some broken fence panels myself. Other Companies would not do the task without providing their own wood. I was not about to buy the same wood twice. Ossa took on the task and did a great professional job. Next time I have a project, I will reach out to them first."
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Bathroom Project 2
Bathroom Project 2

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Aldridge Enterprises, LLC
4.5(
335
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Catharpin, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The Aldridrige crew converted my deck to a low maintenance deck with Trex boards and vinyl and aluminum railings. They did an excellent job! I would highly recommend them for your deck project . I think the price was very competitive for my area."
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+28

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.8(
390
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Catharpin, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"Home Genius Exteriors did an excellent job putting up my new siding. Everyone was very professional start the the gentleman that came out to give me a quote. The crew that came out to do the work was outstanding and did a great job cleaning up afterwards."
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Attic Insulation

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1399 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A&H Contracting, Inc.
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+1 more

Serving Catharpin, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"Angel came to our home and did multiple jobs including installing a coffered ceiling in our 20 foot double story family room, doing wall paneling, installing crown molding, building built ins in the closet, and installing a back splash in our kitchen. He is incredibly professional and willing to work with whatever ideas you might have. He went above and beyond and found scaffolding for our tall ceilings which others weren't willing to do. He allowed our painters and electricians to use this as well which ultimately saved us costs in other parts of our project. His quotes are fair and he is always quick to respond. He spent two hours with us helping us design what we wanted and his work was impeccable and completed on time as promised. I would highly recommend him to anyone."
Bruce quick silver
Bruce quick silver
Bruce quick silver
Bruce quick silver
Bruce quick silver

+35

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for JW Home Improvement
JW Home Improvement
4.4(
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business+12 more

Serving Catharpin, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2001

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Most pleased. Would definitely hire again. Needed carpenter to build a footbridge using repurposed wood, install insect screen under raised screen-in porch, install oak handrails, fix the threshold to our front door, and add shoe molding in basement. JW (owner) was pleasant, professional, and thorough when he came out to give an estimate. He listened to what we wanted done and suggested ways to make it work. Scheduling was a breeze. A team of two came out to complete our projects. Of course temperatures were in the 90s, but they worked nonstop. Pedro (crew chief) built our footbridge based only on description. The results were amazing. It's sturdy, attractive, and durable. Kudos for great work. Other projects were completed within the timeframe with Kevin working on the screen and railings with assistance from Pedro. The crew was timely, professional, courteous. They cleaned up at the end of each day. All work was completed within 4 days. There was only a minor issue with the oak hand rails (needed additional sanding) -- which was remedied quickly after review of the project manager, Bob. JW was a tad more expensive that other bids, but in the end, well worth the price. Glad we went with them."
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Jesse Wertjes with Angie!

+8

23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Two By Four Construction LLC
4.4(
450
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Catharpin, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I’ve been using Two By Four Construction since moving to PWC four years ago. They do quality work at reasonable rates. Reliable and honest, family owned company which is a definite plus!"
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+5

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Closets By Design - Washington DC Metro
Closets By Design - Washington DC Metro
4.6(
104
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Closet - Build

Serving Catharpin, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent. I knew what I wanted and what I wanted to accomplish. The company president ended up making the trip to my house for the complimentary plan and estimate. I was highly improved with his attention to my needs, recommendations to get the most out of the space and keep costs down for me. We were able to build hanging side out to full depth available and, without looking strange, drop the next 2 sections back to avoid interfering with the window valance. By keeping the surface color close to the wall paint most people are greatly impressed by the storage and the fact that it doesn't detract from the overall space. Did have to be dismantled to re-carpet the room but was surprised that the carpet crew was able to pay careful attention to the pieces and reassemble with very little difficulty (though at lest 3 people required). Many commented as I intended....great selling point for this bedroom."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

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.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

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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