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New Homes Construction Inc
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Serving Fort Collins, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Curry did a great job building a new deck for us. He completed the project quickly, communicated clearly, and paid good attention to detail, resulting in a very nice looking and well constructed deck. Thanks!"
New Trex
Kitchen Remodel
Painting and prepping for new doors
Kitchen Remodel
Paver Install!

+18

Response time2 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Couloir Carpentry, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Fort Collins, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Dane takes pride in his work and it shows. He offers so many services and his prices can t be beat! Dane also has great customer service and answered all our questions. We will never use any one else other than Starbuck Design."
Complete
Custom Pergola
Demoed Deck
Deck at night
Wood Fence Install

+217

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CMR Handyman Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Fort Collins, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Cesar and his guys were punctual and professional. They did a great job working with us on the design and build of our patio cover project which turned out exactly how we expected. We have already CMR to friends and neighbors and would use him again. CMR's price was extremely reasonable and much cheaper than other quotes we got. His cheaper price did not reflect with lesser quality craftsmanship. We are very pleased with his work and have received many compliments from our friends and neighbors."
Composite deck
Composite deck
Composite deck
Composite deck
Composite decking

+35

Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Cransten
4.5(
177
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Serving Fort Collins, CO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Butch is handling some carpentry repairs for us. He arrived on time, his work was neat, and his clean up was above and beyond. Looking forward to having him back for more work."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

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.

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

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