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LNH Property Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"LNH responded to my inquiry very quickly. Nick was able to come the next day. He was on time and very polite. He got right to work and was able to do what I needed done quickly and correctly. Would definitely recommend."
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New concrete colored patio
New countertop install
New siding replaced

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
The Patch Guy
4.9(
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Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Myron was great. He opened up our wall to allow easy access to our closet. The centrally located 6ft doors on a 12ft wide x 30in deep closet weren’t working. He worked with me to create a plan that would work and got the work done in a timely manner. He did a great job."
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Precision Pro LLC
5.0(
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Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Preston and his team did a great job replacing our our flooring (including stairs) baseboards, rebuilding missing trim to match our early 1900's house. They even finished additional square footage and made it feel like it was always there. Great team to work with and highly recommended. Fair pricing and easy communication."
Metal siding
Metal siding
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Transformation Construction Corp.
5.0(
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Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Nathanael's work if of expert quality. He's prompt, tidy, reliable and very honorable. I am so grateful to have found him to do carpentry for a major renovation of our basement. For sure, he will be my go-to guy for future projects."
After: View from Kitchen to Liv Rm
Before: Looking from Liv Rm to Dining Rm
Before: Looking from Dining Rm to Liv Rm
In Progress: Stairwell opened up
In Progress: Tray ceiling installation

+4

Response time3 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Willows Handy Services, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am very impressed with the custom wooden ramp Willows Handy Services build for us. Joe did a great job! Its not just functional, it actually looks great with the house! He used pressure- treated lumber added secure and sturdy handrails, and insured the slope was perfect and easy for wheelchair use. It feels extremely safe and stable. The workmanship is excellent and the price was beyond fair. If you need good quality, long lasting custom wood ramp this is the company to call!"
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Last Day of job
Large House Remodel
Large House Remodel
Large House Remodel

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INTEGRITY DECKING COMPANY LLC
5.0(
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Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Integrety decking is a great company. Tony Braker was our sales person and was super helpful in our color decisions. Tyler, Drew, Dacota, the crew that built our new deck were amazing. They were very professional and courteous and they did outstanding work. The Duxback rain shedding product is awesome."
Deck Remodels
Deck Remodels
Deck Remodels
Deck Remodels
Deck Remodels

+28

Response time2 days
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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.

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

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.

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