I’m Morgan Peterson, founder and owner. With years of hands-on experience in the trade, I built this business to bring dependable craftsmanship, honest communication, and top-tier quality to every project in our community.\nWhether you’re looking to remodel your home, build an addition, or tackle a custom construction project, my team and I are here to bring your vision to life with precision and care.\nReach out today to discuss your next project—let's build something great together!\n
"Exceeded all expectations. Reached out to 7 Madison area interior contractors at the top of Yelp / Google in late July to get a quote for closet removal along with the possible addition of flooring work. Of the 7 contractors, 5 responded and came out to survey the job. Only 2 got back with rough quotes, a 3rd wanted ~$1k to come up with a quote. VM Contracting's quote and start date matched my rough budget and timeline expectations for the job, whereas some other quotes exceeded VM's by nearly 8x and could not begin work until 2-3 months later. Went ahead with VM and was not disappointed. They started work within ~2 weeks and I was so pleased with the closet work, that we expanded the scope to vinyl flooring & trim across the entire 1st floor. Again, the cost and timeliness were excellent. Would go to VM for any future work without hesitation."
"They were very helpful on advising on specifications. In general, I found roofers specifying roof replacement the cheapest way possible rather than what is most cost effective long-term. Once, I got multiple contractors matching on specs, GF was clearly cost competitive, particularly given no subcontractor usage. Actual install was smooth except for two things. It took more time than they budgeted for, but they handled that well and didn't try to ask for extra payment. Second, they discovered that the backing of the house's original aluminum siding was rotten when they were installing new flashing. Understandably, they didn't want to put it back up as is (which I can appreciate). Thankfully, they were able to provide a cost effective answer regarding new siding, as I didn't want to have to big that out with everything already torn up."
HVAC, general repairs, maintenance, Lawn care, mold clean-up and Remodeling, Debris Removal, Final Cleanings plus more. We have been in business since 1982.
"All went well. My call was returned promptly. Owner came out and assessed problem. Explained clearly what the scope of their work would be. Provided me with recommendations of contractors to complete uncovered aspects of the job (drywall, plumbing). Service men came promptly at scheduled time, completed work satisfactorily and cleaned up when finished."
"When we decided to redo our kitchen in April of 2012, we knew what we wanted fixed, our budget and that's about it. We started talking to contractors, kitchen design centers and researching ideas. We quickly realized we were in WAY over our heads. A lot of places offer free design services if you buy all of your materials through them. We didn't want to be tied down. We didn't want a complete tear down to the studs, either. Homemade Design to the rescue! First of all the price was an absolute steal for the service provided. Amanda and co. Listened to what we wanted and came up with inovative,functional and beautiful solutions. Our house is old. We wanted to keep that 1920s feel, but still have a dishwasher, granite countertops and stainless appliances! Amanda had the brilliant idea of only replacing the bottom cabinets. She also gave me excellent instructions on how to refinish my existing cabinets so they look like new. This was a perfect solution for US. Homemade Design gave us ideas for layout, cabinets, lighting, wall paint, appliances, furniture, countertops, backsplash, faucets, sink,and cusions for built in. She would have recommended flooring if we wanted,but we didn't. Now, Amanda is more like a consultant...( I actually called her my kitchen remodel therapist). You still are ultimately responsible for the plan and what works for you. If your measurements are off (like mine were) that's on you. I was adament about no island and no microwave over the stove and so she didn't put those in the design. Some suggestions were not my style. And I said so. Honestly, if I picked out my own kitchen it would be so safe: white subway tile or something. Amanda gave me the guts to mix patterns and create something spectacular! It took almost a year to complete ( contractors fault) We did a lot of work ourselves. We bought the cabinets, backsplash tile, light fixtures, table and banquette cusions through Homemade Design at a great discount, we checked!! If you try shopping for any part of your kitchen, the volume of choices can be overwhelming. We loved having Amanda narrow it down for us. Communication was through email, mostly. She never took longer than three business days to respond to my million questions or concerns. Awesome. 5 months later, my kitchen is a dream come true. And I owe it all to Homemade Design! "
The Mini Convenience Home Repair and Services specializes in home interior services that includes interior remodels, interior trimming, build bars and kitchen nooks, basement remodels, interior repair, drywall repair and patch work, interior painting, door installation and flooring installation. \n\nOn the exterior side of things we do fence and or gate installations, exterior window, door and patio door replacement, small roofing repairs or new replacement, siding, and fencing. Gutter Cleaning, excavation, demo, and trash removal. \n\nThe Mini Convenience Home & Repair Services is a small business offering competitive below market prices that includes great quality and creative work from experienced craftsmanship.
We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"In the spring of 2018, our community received substantial storm and hail damage. This storm resulted in the majority of local homeowners in need of new roofs and siding. Our insurance company was prompt to assess the damage, and provide adequate funds to repair the damage of our home. The assessment concluded that need for the installation of a new roof (on our home and shed), new siding, new gutters, new garage door panels as well as funds to repaint our shed and repair our air conditioner. We then needed to choose a contractor to do the work. Our neighborhood was inundated with contractors. We decided to go with a local contractor because we like to support local business. We called a few local companies, but most of them were booked out a month in advance. We met with James Garcia, the owner of Roofing, Siding and Remodeling LLC. James presented well. He looked at the claim from Allstate; stated that he had worked with Allstate in the past, and assured us that he would be able to complete the repairs. He offered to put siding on the shed at no additional cost, rather than paint it. The contract was signed and the down payment was given to James in June of 2018. We were told that the work would start on June 17. When that date was pushed back about a month we responded with flexibility. When James, had a conflict with the brand of siding he planned to use we were flexible, and went with his 2nd choice. When it took longer than the three days promised to finish the job, we were flexible; though the work was not completed until the end of August. I was surprised when I received an email from James asking if we received the final pay out from Allstate, as he had never provided us with a final invoice. I contacted Allstate; turns out that James had submitted the final invoice directly to Allstate without sharing with us. Allstate asked if the work was complete. I told them that it was with the exception of a few details of the shed and the garage door, and our warranty paperwork. Allstate provided the payout. James had stated that they needed the payout because other insurance companies were slow at paying out; that their small business struggled to wait for payment. We wanted to meet to discuss the warranty, completion of the shed and the adjustment of the garage door. On August 30, 2018, we met with James; we discussed our concerns about the warranty paperwork, the completion of the shed and the garage door. James assured us that he would submit the warranty paperwork to GAF. He also explained that he didn't budget for the trim on the shed, but that he would return to finish the trim of the shed with aluminum wrap. He told us that his "garage door guy Chuck" was out of the country on a missions trip. James assured us that when Chuck returned to the country, he would have him stop by to adjust the garage door. Although the shed was not finished and the garage door needed adjustment, we paid proceeded to provide James the final payout that we received from Allstate. Since we did not receive a final invoice from James, we initially wrote the check for the amount based off his original invoice and the cost for a garage door opener (which as an added expense). When James brought it to our attention that the check should be for larger amount, I took a second look at the claim from Allstate, and re-wrote the check for the entire amount of dollars that Allstate provided. I have since reached out to James in emails, and phone calls. It wasn't until I sent him a text message in December that he finally responded. Stating "the warranty is filed, I have no control over the paperwork, but the warranty is in the system", that he left us paint for the shed (he never left us any paint) and that he is still waiting on the final payout for the garage door (work never completed and we never saw a final invoice). I have made contact with GAF, and they have informed me that the warranty was never filed and that there is no Weather Stopper Lifetime Warranty in their system for our home. This warranty was promised to use as well as publicized on the Facebook page of Roofing Siding Remodeling. GAF has been very helpful and has requested that we send them all paperwork involved with this transaction and are doing all that they can to ensure our satisfaction. At this point, we have decided that we will hire someone else to finish the work on both the garage door and the shed. We are hoping that GAF will provide us with the warranty, as the work was done and the warranty was promised by James Garcia, owner of Roofing Siding and Remodeling LLC; one of their certified contractors."
When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors.
Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects.
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.
Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.
Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.
There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.
The Wisconsin Dells, WI homeowners’ guide to contractor services
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