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Martin's Home Improvement
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Serving Odessa, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"We initially retained Martin to redo the kitchen, and we chose him because of price, flexibility and lack of hassle. Martin did all the carpentry work for the kitchen remodel, including plumbing the walls and fixing a termite-damaged floor beam, and he also did all the plumbing work. Work was done very well. Because of the good work, we then asked Martin to remodel a bathroom, and that was done very well, and included tile installation, new piping etc. That went very well. The prior work held out, and so we asked Martin to replace the roof. That roof work was done very well also. On the first day, Martin had about 10 people working on the shingle-part of the roof work to make sure that work was done before rains came. A following day his people did the flat part of the roof. We have now had some heavy rains, and I checked and everything is fine. No damage to the guttering system. So, very happy and would recommend."
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G & C Interiors, LLC
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Serving Odessa, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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Small jobs welcome

"Greg was very professional. Knew building codes and stayed with the schedule. Excellent work. Did the little things you might not think of. Great work"
Cherry Entertainment Center
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AW Viohl Contracting LLC
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Serving Odessa, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"Very well! Everyone performed the work very well and cleaned up after. They added a sunroom for me last year and I had such a good experience with them that when we needed some kitchen renovations done, I called Andrew again."
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GJP DEVELOPERS INC
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Serving Odessa, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

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"Very happy with the work and services received. I hate that I didn’t take a before and after pic. Gary and Dan did a fantastic job with expediting my bathroom repair and doing so with excellent customer service (keeping a tidy workspace and even helping us to make executive decisions regarding tile selection/options). I did read one negative review on Angie’s list that almost deterred me from hiring them and I’m so glad I took a chance on them because MY experience was stellar! I’ll be using them again soon on other home projects. 5 Stars."
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A Step Above Painting & Drywall
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Serving Odessa, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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"Andres and his crew did an awesome job from start to finish! They repaired our kitchen ceiling (drywall) and repainted the entire kitchen including all trim! They were very neat, clean and worked diligently while on the job! Highly recommend!! Plus the price was a good value!"
Bathroom Smooth Finish
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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.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

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 cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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