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Jill of All Trades
4.7(
19
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dolores, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jill and her team are the absolute BEST! She is highly professional and a pleasure to collaborate with, Her work is done with a high standard of craftsmanship and in a timely manner. She is also very cost effective in her approach. I highly recommend her and would happily work with her again on future projects! I felt very lucky to have her as my contractor through out the remodel project!"
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+2

Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Luke's Painting Company
4.4(
40
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dolores, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Luke was a gift! He responded quickly to my call and was able to start painting two days later. He was professional, knowledgeable, on time and always cognizant of the fact that I was working from home while he was painting. He meticulously painted my entire house and it looks amazing. I highly recommend Luke, you will not be disappointed."
After.. what an amazing difference!
After picture of the beautiful entryway
after picture of the fence
after.. beautiful color!
Exterior Painting in Sellers, SC

+76

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dolores, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dolores, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"Once I sent her all the measurements, it took her a little while to get the options back to me.  Overall, they're good designs.  However, they're very simplistic and give general ideas for space planning.  I was hoping to have a better idea for sizes of furniture for the space and some variations on staging.  
Jill was very responsive when I did have a question.  I'm not sure how helpful it is to have a virtual design done.  If we lived in similar cities, I'd probably use her again for help with additional designs.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Don Reboul Construction Company
3.7(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dolores, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

"From beginning to end Don was there every step of the way to make sure I understood the process and stayed on track with the agreed upon time frame of the build. I give him a 10 plus rating and would definitely refer anyone looking to build a quality home!!!"
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
Shi
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Dolores, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It went very well, i was impressed by the organization and professionalism this kind of job requires, the work was done very neat and worked like a charm afterwards, these men work very hard and i could tell they care about there work, passion for what they do is hard to come by these days. Will deffinitely use them more for services down the road."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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