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Avatar for Grasshopper Lawncare & Handyman
Grasshopper Lawncare & Handyman
5.0(
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Serving Dunbar, WV and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"5 Star service from start to finish.They Assembled a 12x20 steel gazebo for us. All aspects from planning to assembly were excellent. If you are looking for a dependable and honest pro, Joey and his crew will not disappoint. Thanks"
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Landscaping
Handymen Project
Handyman Services Project

+91

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Second Nature Painting and Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
15
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Serving Dunbar, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Tommy built me a deck in my back yard and I absolutely love it! He was fast but also attentive to detail. He and his crew were polite and left no mess. I will definitely use Second Nature again in the future!"
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Platinum Contracting Framing and Roofing LLC
4.7(
32
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Serving Dunbar, WV and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Platnium, A, Jesse and their crews have completed several roofing projects for our company. All the work has been done professionally, work sites cleaned well and the roofs leak free. Would highly recommend Platnium for your home improvement needs!"
Roofing Project
Roofing Project
Roofing Project
Roofing Project
Roofing Project

+32

Response time3 days
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Second Nature Home Improvement
5.0(
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Serving Dunbar, WV and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Second Nature Home Improvement team was awesome. I got a free estimate for all the work we needed. They sent the contracts same night. So I agreed, they went to work the next Monday from when they came out. Very knowledgeable team, no matter what we needed they did it all, Bathroom Remodel, Flooring,Plumbing, Electrical work, outside hand rail, dishwasher hook up with pluming new electric outlets, they switched out an entire window for us. Water proofing part of the basement. Door repair, and a ton of small projects, the List goes on.... they literally do it all. Also anything the team saw that was an issue with our house Tommy would call to let us know. Super quick to suggest repairs of the said issues, and super quick with price quote. The original quote was for 1 month of work. even with all the extra stuff we kept adding on. The team finished everything in less then a months time. the pictures below don't even begin to do justice, nor really show the terrific work they did. If you saw the before and after, looks like a completely different house. Very trust worthy team. We weren't living at the house during the remodel. We had just bought the house and had not moved in yet. Gave team the code to the front door. Gave them complete trust in our house and doing the awesome work they did. also I was over an hour away so most of our communication was by text, or phone calls, and photos. They were on the same page as me the entire remodel. This company has our future business, and anyone that I know that needs any kind of work done for the history of the company. If you are looking for a company you can trust and get the job done right, look no more. My family and I recommend Second Nature Home Improvement. Thank you Guys for all your hard work, our hose looks awesome because of you."
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
Remodeling - General Project
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
Remodeling - General Project

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.4(
28
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Serving Dunbar, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

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.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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