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Avatar for LNH Property Solutions LLC
LNH Property Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Recommended by63%of homeowners
Wright Choice Remodeling Services
4.6(
67
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jacob quickly responded to my request. He came to look at the job that day. From his first visit and throughout the project he kept in touch. They removed the old cedar siding, repaired the framing and installed new cedar siding. Then they replaced the storm door. It was nice to have a team of men come to do the work. Jacob and Mario are courteous and knowledgeable and work well together. My wall and new door look great. I am very pleased with the quality of the work. I am looking forward to having them do more repairs."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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Home Improvement Of Wisconsin Inc
4.8(
22
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kris W. Made my dream vision of our bathroom area a reality. I’m glad I went with this company. They are very responsive and have excellent communication skills, with great customer service. In the past, I never had good luck with contractors on our home remodels, but they exceeded my expectations. We couldn’t be more happy! Thanks, Kris!"
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Precision Pro LLC
5.0(
6
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

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 time8 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Transformation Construction Corp.
5.0(
6
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+2 more

Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Timely response to request for estimate. Followed up with quality estimate. Completed project on schedule, within estimate, and with all the hoped for workmanship. Looking to work with Transformation Construction on additional 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

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Response time3 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Willows Handy Services, LLC
4.4(
7
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Large House Remodel
Large House Remodel
Large House Remodel

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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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