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• <div><p>When comparing the costs of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/self-storage-unit-or-portable-storage-container.htm">portable containers vs. storage units</a>, the monthly rates are often higher for portable containers. However, you don’t have the hassle or potential extra cost of hiring a truck or movers to transport your items to a storage unit location. If you have to add these costs, a portable container can work out better value for shorter-term rentals.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2024
I highly recommend Woodard Landscaping & Lawncare. We had a huge tree that started leaning after the recent storm, and they did a fantastic job of cutting and cleaning up afterwards. We would definitely use them again!
Woodard Landscaping & Lawncare
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Reviewed in June 2024
Ollingers tree service provided excellent service for us after a recent storm at Lake Anna. They were on time, removed two trees that had fallen on our house plus additional large trees that had fallen in our yard safely with expertise and professionalism. They took the time to clean out the...
Olinger's Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2020
Sentry Exteriors is wonderful. We had our old gutters replaced with a new seamless gutter system. The first storm after installation, we noticed a leak at a corner seam, and they came out promptly to caulk. They worked with our old gutter guard system to assure all was working properly. The...
Sentry Exteriors
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Reviewed in August 2019
Raymond came out and checked overhead window, bathroom pipes, and went inti attic. Found a roof vent leaking. One trip, about an hour and it was done. Had a huge rain storm 2 days later. No leak. I had trouble getting a handyman service to come out and check this out. CTR was responsive and got...
CTR - Cross Timbers Roofing
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Reviewed in October 2016
The workers that were sent did not understand English so I could not communicate with them. They broke the first storm window they tried to remove for cleaning. Instead of cleaning the broken glass they just left it. They did not try to remove the other storm windows so they could not clean...
A&C Service
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Reviewed in July 2015
The crew was very knowageable and they cleaned up after each day of work. We still have a few issues pertaining to repairs like one screen door for one of the storm doors was damaged when it arrived on the truck and the storm doors were supposed to have double side locks and they had to be...
AAPCO, LC RIC
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Reviewed in June 2013
Work was completed in a very timely manner in spite of a storm which knocked out our power. The new windows were a different size/shape so there was some construction involved. Rob did a beautiful job and even returned to put the finishing touches on the drywall. We had one small problem with...
Dollman Construction, Inc
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Reviewed in November 2012
The service was excellent, very prompt, and in fact, they came out in a bad storm. I would highly recommend them to others.
AUTOMATIC OVERHEAD DOOR CO
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Reviewed in March 2011
I adopted a dog from the animal shelter and was trying to find a vet we liked. I called and said I needed to get a checkup/ wellness exam. When I showed up for the visit, they wanted to know why I was there. They didn't seem to understand the idea of checking her over, just "what shots do you...
ANIMAL MEDICAL HOSPITAL
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Reviewed in March 2011
During the recent wind storms we have had, a section of my gutter blew off my house, and I also needed some repairs to other sections of my gutters from snow storm damage. At George's recommendation, I also had him nstall larger 6" gutters to the overhang over my front door, b/c it was...
George Krilis Company LLC
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Storm Shelters questions, answered by experts

Yes, there are a few different ways you can finance new construction. Some lenders offer new construction loans that cover the building costs and then convert to a standard mortgage once construction is complete. Some custom homebuilders also offer financing options that only require a down payment before you begin the building process. Construction loans are possible, as well, although they typically only cover the building process, and you’ll need to pay in full once the house is completed.

If you're going to do it yourself, it's more budget-friendly to build a chicken coop from scratch. However, if your time and skills are limited, it's more cost-effective to buy a kit and hire a handyperson to put it together than to hire a carpenter to build one for you.

The most significant expense when building a barndominium is constructing the metal shell, which includes the roof, doors, and windows. Additional exterior components impacting the overall cost include metal siding and the concrete foundation.

A simple A-frame chicken coop can take as little as three hours to build, but a more substantial all-in-one coop to house a large flock can take four or five days to build. Consult a local handyperson or custom coop builder for a time estimate based on the specific details of your project.

When comparing the costs of portable containers vs. storage units, the monthly rates are often higher for portable containers. However, you don’t have the hassle or potential extra cost of hiring a truck or movers to transport your items to a storage unit location. If you have to add these costs, a portable container can work out better value for shorter-term rentals.

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