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Handy Daddy
4.9(
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Serving Orting, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff removed an old backsplash and vanity top. Then plastered and textured my bathroom walls. He also Installed a new quartz vanity top, installed a new faucet and plumbing as well as a new vanity light and mirror. He did a really great job and I’ve already hired him again for a couple of additional projects including a gutter cleaning and roof clean with moss removal. Tomorrow he’s doing some heavy lifting yard cleanup and relocating some railroad tie edge along my driveway. There doesn’t seem to be much he can’t do."
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Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
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Palm Construction and Remodeling, Inc.
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Serving Orting, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

Response time3 days
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Honeycomb Construction
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Serving Orting, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"Excellent job!!! Honeycomb construction LLC did for us painting exterior they done superb everything what they promise it was complete! fast ,clean ,professional. we have more plan on project definitely we will go with honeycomb construction, Eugene and his team excellent company!!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Palm Construction and Remodeling Inc.
4.2(
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Serving Orting, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Palm Construction used subcontractors at every stage (not unusual), but there was little to no oversight. Communication was a problem. I am doubtful that the product (Trex decking) was installed according to **manufacturers guidelines** and worry what that may mean to the longevity of the final product. Some parts of the install were handled brilliantly and with finesse. Other parts were done hurriedly, resulting in damage to the substructure. Palm has made efforts to repair or redo, as necessary, which I appreciate, but some of their promises fell by the wayside."
Response time2 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Anderson's Kitchen & Bath Center
4.4(
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Serving Orting, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was the third project Anderson's has done for us, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone.  All of their employees are expert craftsmen at their respective specialties, take great pride in the quality of their work, and exhibit great professionalism.  They show up when they say they're going to show up, work hard, and stick very close to the promised schedule.  At the end of each day, there is a complete clean-up, leaving the house usable and presentable.  (We provided some storage space in the garage for temporary storage of tools and materials.)
Kenny Anderson (owner) operates in a very professional way.  He tries to provide very detailed design specifications, a day-by-day work schedule, and a carefully considered project cost commitment that he is prepared to live with.  The price is adjusted appropriately, of course, (either up or down) as we work with his design consultant, his daughter, early on to make selections of materials, such as tiles, fixtures, etc.  If the customer or workers think of a design improvement during the project, he provides a cost impact so the customer can consider it.  (In our case he provided an improvement, a new bathroom light/exhaust fan/heater unit, at his cost.)
His prices are fair, but not the cheapest around.  (He was not the low bidder on this project.)  However, I think it's a case of getting what you pay for.  The craftsmanship and professionalism displayed by his employees are unbeatable.
The only negative with this job was that Kenny took a couple of weeks to get back to us with the initial cost proposal, and we almost picked another contractor in the meantime.  However, I think that was related to an illness on Kenny's part, and this has not been our experience in the past.
He does stand behind his work, both parts and labor, with a five-year guarantee, and extends that to a lifetime guarantee for repeat customers.  :He was in fact prepared to replace the filter cartridge in a kitchen faucet from a five-year-old kitchen remodel he had done for us, but his employees instead found and fixed the problem by cleaning an in-line filter in a quick disconnect fitting under the sink.  This was investigated and repaired at no cost to us even though the problem was caused by grit in the Federal Way water supply and our 44-year-old galvanized iron plumbing."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Kitchen Visions
4.2(
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Serving Orting, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I didn't feel they ever took the time to understanding exactly what we wanted to have done. They seemed to be looking for a big project not just a kitchen remodel. The estimate for our kitchen was 3x our budget.
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

To maintain plaster walls, inspect them regularly for cracks and seal them early. Clean the walls by dusting regularly or using a gentle, damp cloth. It's also important to avoid moisture exposure. Repainting as needed will help maintain the wall's appearance and longevity.

Yes, you can install drywall over plaster, but there are important factors to consider. While it can create a smooth, flat surface, it is often not the best approach. Installing drywall over plaster will increase the wall's thickness, which can cause issues with existing window and door frames that may no longer fit. You might also need to adjust power outlets to keep them accessible. A better, though more expensive, option is to remove the old plaster and lath entirely before installing new drywall. Drywalling directly over plaster seals in the old material, and if any problems arise later, you will need to remove both layers down to the structural beams for repairs. Given the potential complications, this job is best handled by professionals.

Smaller is better when patching holes with spackle. Any holes wider than four to six inches in diameter tend to be too wide to repair with spackle alone. You'll likely want to patch bigger holes with a drywall panel. 

Even holes measuring up to 6 inches may be challenging to fill with spackle alone. For best results, purchase a wall repair patch made from wire mesh. Cut the patch to fit over the hole, then use the spackle to hold it in place. Apply the spackle over the patch as you would for a smaller hole.

Damp plaster does dry out, although the drying time depends on several factors, including the type of plaster, the surrounding temperature, moisture content, and the extent of the dampness. Sometimes, it can take weeks or months for wall plaster to dry naturally.

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