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Avatar for Hackett Handyman Services, LLC
Hackett Handyman Services, LLC
4.9(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+7 more

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"Allen was quick to respond to my request for an estimate, and answers his phone when you call him. He was on time, reliable, and knowledgeable. I hired him to replace a patio sliding door with a new entire pre hung door system. I plan on hiring him for more work."
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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Southwest home repair and renovation
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business+2 more

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

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"What didn't this company do. Matt was awesome he built the roof on both my front porch and my back deck. He built a a door bookshelf which hides a clothes closet (I use for my yarn. He put up beams, layed my flooring, fixed my gutters, put trim up and installed my bathroom faucet. He is very dependable and through. I will be hiring him to remodel my master bathroom."
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Arkansas Wood Doors
5.0(
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Closet - Build

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

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"We love our cabinets! They look fantastic while remaining affordable. The friendly staff at AWD helped us from start to finish. They are very knowledgeable and gave us advice and tips when needed. They were receptive and patient with our ever-changing needs. Once we finalized our purchase, we received our cabinets within two weeks! The cabinets are very sturdy and the color is beautiful. The hinges and hardware are high quality. We are extremely pleased with AWD and would recommend them to any friends or family looking for good cabinets at a fair price."
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Homemade Design
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"had purchased this on a Deal. I moved my office to the in-law suite, and wanted something outside my norm - yet not too jarring. The decoraator is in Mass. We communicated via email, Pinterest., Houzz, their website and phone conference. I planned to reuse my light cherry office furniture, but needed to get rid of the white wall look. I sent photos of the room and a floor plan. I answered their online style questionaire and sent photo of the furnishing, my favorite Arts n Crafys desktop lamp and some of the art work I wanted to use. The result was a vibrant palate that is invigorating and joyful to work in. Using the colors from some paintings I collected in Africa15 years ago and my electric taste. the result was very bold. (Formerly my definition of bold was any color other than white or beige. The cair rail and lower walls are a terracotta with a rich deep gold on top. The remaining woodwork and doors are a dark slate gray with a satin finish. (Really - no white glossy woodwork.) I feel like I am in some exotic place when I work. I have met with other designers in the past. They ask your likes, then tell you what think regardless. Not so here, the process was interactive, two sided and balanced. The results are stunnung. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again, even if no big deal is available.
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Mitch Miller Professional Window Cleaning
5.0(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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We service Durango, Farmington and the entire Four Corners Area. For a free estimate call Mitch Miller at 970-317-1262 or 505-801-1101\nSave $25 on a full house window cleaning by mentioning Angie's List; cannot be combined with any other offer.\nOver 20-years experience with references and insurance. Meticulous. Prompt. Professionally trained. We now accept credit cards via PayPal for your convenience.\nMitch has been cleaning windows for home owners since 1989. Logan started cleaning windows when he was in High School. \nThey don't send employees to do the work, they are always on the job cleaning the old fashion way, by hand, to guarantee absolutely clean windows.

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Choice Home Warranty
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Cortez, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

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"Tech arrived within time frame agreed upon. He checked out thermostat. Found it defective and had to order replacement. Has not yet finished job, but i expect to hear from him as soon as he acquires replacement to schedule installation."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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