Home Improvement Help
Twin Cities Contracting offers home improvement help for anyone that needs assistance starting or finishing a remodel project. We understand the "do it yourself" mentality, but realize that sometimes you might need help along the way to achieve the professional results that you desire. No matter what point you are at in the process, our Home Coach contractors can lend a hand and provide details on how to finish your task successfully.
As part of our Home Coach service, we offer step-by-step instructions on how the professionals would complete your particular project. We even provide the necessary tools to complete the work along with over the phone home improvement help from one of our experienced contractors. With this level of support, there is no need to put off your remodel any longer. Give us a call, and we can help you get started today!
Here are some of the many fields in which we offer assistance and a summary of what your coach will provide. Don't worry if your specific project isn't listed. Just give us a call and we will see if one of our experienced contractors can help.
Framing a Wall
To assist you we will show how to plan your layout with appropriate placement of doors and windows and will guide you on professional techniques for framing walls. Our coaches will discuss topics such as vapor barriers, fastening walls to subfloor or concrete, how to make walls square and plumb, proper backing for drywall, soffits, and more. Tool kit includes: circular saw, extension cord, saw horses, tape measure, framing square, chalk line, utility knife, and level.
Shingling a Roof
Shingling a roof requires extra care, but with TCCs help you can learn the proper methods for removing an existing roof covering, preparing your home for a new roof, and effectively installing your new shingles. Our coaches will discuss topics such as prep sheeting, valley tin, flashing, drip edge, tar paper, hip and ridge, layouts and chalk lines, vents, skylights, and more. Tool kit includes: tear-off tools, nail gun, air compressor, air hose, extension cord, knife with hook blades, hammer, and snips.
Painting Tips
Professional painting results require adequate preparation and proper painting techniques, and our coaches can provide painting tips that will help your project receive a flawless finish. We will show you how to patch and prep walls, tape off void spaces, "box" the paint, cut-in around non-wall areas, roll properly, and clean up. Tool kit includes: two brushes, bucket roller, extender pole, six-in-one painters tool, putty knife, step stool, drop cloths, and sanding sponge.
How to Build a Deck
Our contracting coaches can show you how to build a deck the right way, so that you avoid making costly mistakes. We will guide you on how to properly place footings, attach a ledger board, cut and place posts and support beams, level joists, build landings and stringers, attach decking and skirt boards, and build and attach railings. Toolkit includes: drill, circular saw, extension cord, saw horses, tape measure, framing square, chalk line, utility knife, and level.
Tile Help
Today, there are a variety of tiles and installation materials available. The choices may seem overwhelming, but TCC can provide you with tile help that will simplify the process. Our coaches can assist you on how to place Durock (if needed), level subfloor, layout the floor pattern, apply Thin-set or adhesive, cut tile, space tile, and apply grout and sealer. Toolkit includes: tile saw, notched trowel, tile cutter, tile nipper, grout float, and polishing sponge.
How to Drywall
Achieving smooth and seamless drywall requires a certain amount of finesse and skill, but with TCCs coaching, you can achieve professional results on your own. We will instruct you on the many drywall techniques, such as how to cut drywall to fit, fasten to ceiling or walls, cut out openings for doors or windows, and cut out openings for vents and returns. Toolkit includes: Rotozip, drywall screw gun, t-square, shaver, utility knife, tape measure, and drywall hammer.
Home Improvement Remodeling
With these services and others, Twin Cities Contracting can turn your home improvement remodeling project into a productive and knowledgeable experience. The home coach process grants you the satisfaction of completing the remodel on your own and the benefit of saving you money.
We offer several support packages with differing rates that vary based on the amount of phone assistance or instruction that you require and whether or not you choose to use one of our toolkits. Choices range from having unlimited phone support to two hours or more of hands on instruction, with all of the tools that you need for two weeks. Call us today to see what package will best suit your needs.
