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Creative Concrete and Handyman Services
4.4(
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Serving Palisade, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Richard and his team did an awesome job. They were here when they said they would be. The quality of the work is exceptional. They were personable and polite. They were respectful of our dogs and made sure they didn’t get out. Richard did some extra leveling and spread gravel for me without charging me Their pricing was very affordable"
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Northstarr Painting, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Palisade, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Northstarr seemed genuinely concerned about my project. Everything turned out great and in the time frame allocated. I would definitely use them again."
Interior Painting
bedrooms
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Dining Area/Living Room

+77

Response time2 days
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Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Wild West Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Palisade, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Cary and Dorian built the most beautifully stained custom base/riser for my electric fireplace. It’s stunning and they did amazing craftsmanship. Great customer service as well. I’ll be hiring them more in the future!"
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Finished Deck

+10

Response time1 day
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

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.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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