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Newmans Wudkreations
4.7(
15
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Serving Gretna, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well. BMAC is a great at communicating every step of the way. BMAC also does high quality work. Having a cabinet shop at their disposal is great. David Newman finished our stairs in the cabinet shop and they are stunning. Having a cabinet shop definitely is a advantage most General Contractors do not have. Great job!!!"
Cabinet Making Project
Cabinet Reface
New Kitchen
Bathroom Cabinets
Cabinet Refacing/Restoration Project

+21

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CW Drywall
5.0(
13
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Serving Gretna, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"Working with CW Drywall was an excellent experience. Chauncey (owner) was professional, prompt, and very courteous. The work performed was exemplary and was completed in a timely manner. In addition, the cost of service was fair. He took the time to understand our needs and act accordingly. I would highly recommend CW Drywall...In fact, my neighbor just higher him also. I plan to finish our attack soon and will, once again, higher CW to install and the drywall. Thank you CW Drywall and I look forward to completing future projects together."
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+65

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Serving Gretna, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
"
Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Serving Gretna, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"It was all right; we didn’t really get anything worthwhile out of it.  She was pleasant to work with, it is just what she advertised versus what we got was way out.  There was nothing really robust about it.  She was polite and pleasant to talk to and what not but her work wasn’t that great. "
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Mike's Maintenance
3.7(
18
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Serving Gretna, VA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Michael does excellent work. Always makes sure it is to the customer’s satisfaction before he leaves. He can fix almost anything. I saved his information in case I ever need work done again."
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Brandon Freeman
5.0(
1
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Serving Gretna, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Awesome work ethic and attention to detail. Brandon took our vision of what we wanted our kitchen and new floors to look like and brought it to life. He was very thorough and made sure everything was exactly the way we wanted it. He gave us realistic expectations and was very honest about timeframe to completion of the job. His team were very clean and during the work process maintained a clean environment carefully getting up dust and demo materials before leaving the job. He was also very respectful of our dog who lives in our home while his team worked. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking for remodeling and restoration of the home. We look forward to hiring Brandon and his team for future projects at our home."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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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