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Home Genius Exteriors
4.8(
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Washington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What an incredible experience. Contacted them for siding consult, Chris from sales was very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. Gave us great recommendations for the design. We signed up and wow the siding was here in less than 10 days. The installers, Led by Daniel were incredible. They were courteous, friendly, neat and they were fast! You could see pride of work as they were doing the project. They were also on time each day, were there when they said they would be. AJ our project manager was awesome as well..Communicated frequently so we always knew what to expect. We are thrilled with our new home, siding is beautiful, this team is stellar! If we could give a 100 rating we would!"
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Attic Insulation

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1472 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Burke Home Improvements
5.0(
11
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Washington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Burkeâ  s Home Improvement was an excellent company to deal with. Alanâ  s work on the following items were outstanding Decks,Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinets,Trim and Flooring,Shower Doors,& installing exterior Door Handles and locks. He also help with some issues with the local inspectors!! I I highly recommend Burkeâ  s Home Improvement for all of your construction needs. We are currently working with Alan to build some additions on the garage."
deck
addition in front royal
garage 2020
composite deck
garage

+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Scott's Home Improvements, LLC
3.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+4 more

Serving Washington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Customers say: Quick response

"I had a list of items that needed to be completed within a set time. Afyer speaking with a few comoanies decided to go with Scott's - the crew works for the company (rather subcontracting everything), the owner was responsive work was done well. Will use them again."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dynasty Woodworks
5.0(
6
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Washington, VA and surrounding areas

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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!"
Furniture
Furniture
Furniture
Furniture
Furniture

+29

Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Washington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed stucco repair work on an old chimney (and other spots). Grady was meticulous and thoughtful on what approaches and materials would work. Throughout the project they allocated sufficient time for each treatment to cure and inspected the work before proceeding to the next step. Grady started the project with no money down and only required ongoing payments for materials until the project was well underway. The final payment was due only after they did a final inspection. Total project cost was also below other bids."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Millers maintenance
New to Angi
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Washington, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m a hands-on, detail-oriented worker with nearly four years of experience in construction, plumbing, and property renovations. I have strong troubleshooting skills, experience operating equipment and using power tools, and I take pride in working safely and getting the job done right. I’m looking for an opportunity to apply my technical skills to your home or business.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

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.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

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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