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Avatar for Phillips Contracting Co.
Phillips Contracting Co.
4.9(
40
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+6 more

Serving Poquoson, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We highly recommend Steve Phillips. He has fully remodeled one of our bathrooms, replaced our barn roof, put a roof on our pergola and repaired two of our skylights. We were absolutely thrilled with the results of all of the projects. His quotes are reasonable, he's very thorough, easy to reach by phone, completes the projects in the estimated time frame and leaves the project site impeccable upon completion. Steve is top-notch very trustworthy and we look forward to working with him again on future remodeling projects."
detached garage with wood shingle siding
Garage/poolhouse/outdoor
Sunroom
Sunroom
Add ons,remodels

+68

Response time5 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Power House Painting and Home Improvement
Power House Painting and Home Improvement
4.6(
128
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Poquoson, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"EXCELLENT pricing, workmanship, communication, follow-up and clean-up. Integrity and professionalism, as well as expert repair and woodworking skills, were present throughout our entire experience with Power House! I have been getting my elderly mother's home repaired for the past 5 years and have never hired a more outstanding contractor than Power House. I will be using them in the future for any and all projects."
Rotten siding
Rotten siding and deteriorated paint.
Kitchen Restoration
Kitchen Restoration
Kitchen Restoration

+29

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Atlantic Weatherproof Systems, LLC
4.5(
178
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Poquoson, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used this company twice now, for both a new roof and deck repair. Their work is EXCELLENT and their customer service is great. Everyone I worked with was prompt, professional, and kind. Extremely reasonable prices as well. I am very happy with their workmanship and highly recommend them!"
Chesapeake
Chesapeake, Va.
Fords Colony
Fords Colony
Chimney Cap

+45

Response time8 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Foresight Home Improvement
Foresight Home Improvement
4.6(
19
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Poquoson, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can't say enough good things about Foresight Home Improvement. They have done a great job on my lawn maintenance so far and the water heater install, shower door install and leak repair were beyond awesome. Thank you for great work at great value! Will 100% hire again."
Decking Installation
Vinyl Siding Repair
Office Space Renovation
Studio Space Renovation
Deck Stair Rebuild

+103

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.3(
103
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Poquoson, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic and professional. We have a small house and lost some of our gutters to a snow storm, so we decided to renovate the rest of our gutter system while repairing the damaged sections. Working with HGE was a refreshingly positive experience. All of their team members were courteous, straightforward, and responsive. The work took two days with a weather interruption in between, but communication was prompt which let us accommodate the weather. All in all, great company. I just wish they did fencing so I could hire them again."
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing

+77

937 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for New Life Renovations, Inc.
New Life Renovations, Inc.
4.0(
56
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Poquoson, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

New Life Renovations is a licensed Virginia Contracting company. We specialize in all areas of residential construction. We are committed to delivering great work, and an outstanding customer experience. Call us today for your free consultation and quote!!

New build deck
New build deck
New build deck
New build deck
New Deck Ocean View

+9

22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Coghlan Painting and Carpentry
4.7(
3
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Poquoson, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Power washed house, sidewalks and decks. Painted house and metal spiral staircase. They did a great job on a very large project! This is the second time that we have used their services!"
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting

+19

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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