What can cause vibrations in a house?

• <div><p>Hearing or feeling vibrations in your house can be unsettling, but there are a few <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/i-hear-vibrating-motor-sound-my-walls-night-it-my-pipes-or-it-related-air-vents-or-furnace">possible causes for a vibrating noise in your wall</a> or floor. Light bulbs and fixtures, circuit breakers, loose pipes, or faulty wiring could all cause vibrations. If you’re not sure what’s causing the vibrations, you can call a contractor to assess your home and narrow down the cause.</p></div>

What is the best way to clean out a garage?

• <div><p>If you're cleaning out your garage, taking everything out first and starting with a clean slate can help. Reviewing what you have and what you want to get rid of makes <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-organize-a-garage.htm">organizing your garage</a>, thoroughly cleaning the space, and making any repairs easier. When you put back the items you’re keeping, use designated storage solutions to make it easier to find things and keep them tidy.</p></div>

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Q: What is the best type of wood for overhead garage storage?

• <div><p>We recommend plywood and solid wood. Particleboard and MDF (medium-density fiberboard) are often too weak to hold significant loads, and could sag or deform under pressure. Plywood or solid wood are meant to last, and can handle the weight of several large items. If you want to spend a little more for a moisture-resistant material, you can consider using steel.</p></div>

Q: What adds more value to a home: a garage or an extra room?

• <div><p>Whether a garage or an extra room adds more value depends on several factors, including local market demand, location, and typical buyer preferences. Generally, added living space is highly desirable to most buyers, which can make an extra room more valuable than a traditional garage. The return on investment (ROI) often depends on the utility of the new space; for example, an additional bedroom is typically more valuable than a new living room, and converting a garage into a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom will likely add the most value. A well-designed extra room can also serve specific needs, such as a home office, guest room, or entertainment space. However, adding a garage may be more valuable in areas with limited street parking or harsh climates where protecting a vehicle is a priority.</p></div>

Q: Are garage door tracks universal?

• <div><p>Most garage door rails are fitted for their garage door, in particular. Some manufacturers make adjustable rails, but they&rsquo;re not universal.</p></div>

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Last update on August 31, 2024

Reviewed in August 2024
They finished the job, but following spring after snow melted garage ceiling started leaking again and drywall they used to fix the spot is falling apart.
R&T Construction LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
Mr. Sanchez and his team showed up on time and finished on schedule. I had three new metal roofs installed (detached garage, house and barn), so this wasnâ t a small project They were professional, courteous, and cleared all debris before they left. I would highly recommend them.
Sanchez Roofing Service
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Reviewed in February 2023
Excellent business. After driving an hour to deliver the dumpster, the owner came back again the next day because we’d had him put it in the wrong place. He charged us little more than the gas. Then he was flexible when we needed to keep the dumpster considerably longer than we’d planned. The...
Sprockets LLC Services
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Reviewed in June 2019
Super! Brian called me back the day I called and got us in at the end of his day, the next day!, as he was concerned we had a week of rain forecasted and our gutters were totally plugged and flowing over the top flooding our garage each rain! I’d been searching for someone to do this for over a...
Quality Painting
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Reviewed in May 2019
Two very nice and neat young men showed up exactly on time, did a good job cleaning up our garage and basement of accumulated junk and got the job done in just an hour. I highly recommend them.
DeCamp Waste Services
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Reviewed in August 2017
The mini split I nstallers were excellent very clean and careful. They always took their boots of inside and were respectful and very professional. Paul our estimated was always responsive and was very helpful in helping us set up and learn the het pump water heater. There was some challenge...
ARC Mechanical Contractors
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Reviewed in November 2013
He is still in the process of remodeling our 3 Season room but so far we love it. He built a maintenance free deck he had quoted us $12,000 for 12x20 but it actually came to $8,000 because he was able to use some of the lumber from the old deck that was still in good condition for the support...
Husband for a Day
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Reviewed in April 2013
But if I just wanted a regular garage, like a car garage, they would do everything from getting the slab down and then it would take a day to build the build the building because it comes in pieces, have a day to put it up and bingo, you got an instant garage and it's very well built. In this...
Lavalley's Flooring America
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Reviewed in January 2012
This barn-like garage was built by the Amish in Pennsylvania. It was brought up in sections and assembled by the Amish in one day. The quality was excellent and the service so far has been very good. I found out about them by visiting one of their locations in Vermont and seeing the prototype...
The Carriage Shed
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Reviewed in January 2012
I was very happy with their services. They replaced the main service panel, the electrical service panel coming into the house. They ran a sub-panel out to the garage. I had some estimates done on a couple of companies and this company was recommended by two different people.
AMERICAN ELECTRICAL CNTRCTNG
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Ridge Top Painting & Carpentry

4.8(

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Garage - Remodel

Serving Bridgewater, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Jeff remodeled two bathrooms in our 1850 farmhouse. He dealt with several unexpected challenges successfully, and did some beautiful tile work. We’d welcome him back."

+15

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

Recommended by96%of homeowners

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Bowen Ridge Construction

4.6(

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Carport (Metal) - BuildCarport (Wood) - BuildGarage - Build+2 more

Serving Bridgewater, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"As someone building a second home in Vt., everything needed to be done from a 235 mile distance. This can feel a little scary. My experience w/ Joe was Outstanding!!! Joe approaches all his tasks whether it be contract work or time & material work w/ the same set of ethics. Get it done in a timely fashion, be fair, communicate clearly, take regular pics, send via text for approval or comment, & offer advice through his experience as a seasoned builder. If you are lucky enough to work w/ Joe, enjoy the experience, your in good hands. Bill Giglio from Ct."

+106

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Green Mountain Design Build

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Garage - BuildCarport (Metal) - BuildCarport (Wood) - Build+2 more

Serving Bridgewater, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was a wonderful and stress free project. Brad was on point, on time and on budget with the entire project. Great communication and super knowledgeable."

+18

Response time5 days

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Carport (Wood) - BuildGarage - BuildGarage - Build - For Business

Serving Bridgewater, VT and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

I'm currently looking for some fill in work for this winter. I'm a very capable carpenter/painter. I have full time work Monday through Friday, but have some availability on weekends.

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Potwin Construction, LLC Builder Of Quality Homes

3.4(

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Garage - Remodel

Serving Bridgewater, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Paul was great to work with. He did a great job, I would highly recommend him."

Response time2 days

15 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Mr. Mom Property Maintenance

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Carport (Metal) - BuildCarport (Wood) - BuildGarage - Build+2 more

Serving Bridgewater, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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Mr. Mom helped us save costs by painting some of his leftover gutter materials so they would not clash with the rental house, and finished the job quickly so we could have it done before more rainstorms caused flooding in the basement.

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Recommended by95%of homeowners

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Oliver Druen Carpentry

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Carport (Wood) - BuildGarage - BuildGarage - Remodel

Serving Bridgewater, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oliver did a great job. He was very professional, extremely helpful, and he did terrific work. We had a lot of different pieces of work to be done - kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, tile flooring, new light fixtures, etc. and he handled them all. He was especially useful for us as we were remodeling our vacation home remotely and he took care of many of the details that we were unable to handle. I would definitely recommend him. I don't have photos yet, but can submit them later - it looks fantastic!"

Very small bathroom in need of a little tlc

+33

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Bridgewater, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a good job and I have no complaints. They came back and cleaned up all the mess."

+104

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Bridgewater, VT and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Very Professional, got job done at at reasonable time, and very fair price. I had priced my roof with 4 different contractors and he gave me the best price and great quality work"

+97

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Keegan Burnham Construction

5.0(

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Garage - BuildGarage - Remodel

Serving Bridgewater, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Keegan was so professional and reasonable and did a very very excellent job. Keegan plus team really saved us during a challenging project and our house looks truly amazing."

Response time9 hrs

Response rate97%

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Garages questions, answered by experts

We recommend plywood and solid wood. Particleboard and MDF (medium-density fiberboard) are often too weak to hold significant loads, and could sag or deform under pressure. Plywood or solid wood are meant to last, and can handle the weight of several large items. If you want to spend a little more for a moisture-resistant material, you can consider using steel.

Hearing or feeling vibrations in your house can be unsettling, but there are a few possible causes for a vibrating noise in your wall or floor. Light bulbs and fixtures, circuit breakers, loose pipes, or faulty wiring could all cause vibrations. If you’re not sure what’s causing the vibrations, you can call a contractor to assess your home and narrow down the cause.

If you're cleaning out your garage, taking everything out first and starting with a clean slate can help. Reviewing what you have and what you want to get rid of makes organizing your garage, thoroughly cleaning the space, and making any repairs easier. When you put back the items you’re keeping, use designated storage solutions to make it easier to find things and keep them tidy.

Whether a garage or an extra room adds more value depends on several factors, including local market demand, location, and typical buyer preferences. Generally, added living space is highly desirable to most buyers, which can make an extra room more valuable than a traditional garage. The return on investment (ROI) often depends on the utility of the new space; for example, an additional bedroom is typically more valuable than a new living room, and converting a garage into a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom will likely add the most value. A well-designed extra room can also serve specific needs, such as a home office, guest room, or entertainment space. However, adding a garage may be more valuable in areas with limited street parking or harsh climates where protecting a vehicle is a priority.

Most garage door rails are fitted for their garage door, in particular. Some manufacturers make adjustable rails, but they’re not universal.

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