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Avatar for Accolade Kitchen and Bath Remodel, LLC
Accolade Kitchen and Bath Remodel, LLC
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Fort Collins, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I want others to know that am skilled in carpentry. He knows how to repair a cabinet even just to reface, it or other one matches other cabinets. A very talented person when it comes to carpentry. He doesn't appoint on the schedule even late already he still comes. He is reasonable in pricing. Thank you David for a great job done."
Cherry treads and handrail
Alder handrail and stairs
Taller, Wider Refrigerator
After
Handrail remodel

+6

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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New Homes Construction Inc
4.5(
12
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

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(
5
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

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(
18
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

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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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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.

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