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McDonald Construction
4.3(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Mcdavid, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"McDonald Construction did a great job installing new Zoysia sod in my front yard. Workers did a good job. One of my next door neighbor had hers done the next week, and the neighbor on the other side is going to have theirs done also. They saw what a good job he did on my lawn,"
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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Gulf Coast Home Improvement
4.4(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Mcdavid, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic customer service and quality. We had an issue with our front door and they responded with a fix within a couple hours. And a fair price! Do yourself a favor, give them a call if you're in need"
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
McDonald's Quality Home Repair, LLC
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Mcdavid, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very knowledgeable and explained everything step by step and went above and beyond what I hired Ron to do. He found problems that neither the builder or inspector noted. I fully recommend and would definitely hire again. Ten stars for Ron!"
Response time3 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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.

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.

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