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Southern Rust Woodworks LLC
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Polk City, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"Southern Rust Woodworks has the best custom built products around. I have several pieces he has made for me, and I get asked all the time who did them and how to contact him. He can make anything you want! Or if you donâ t have an idea, he has great ideas himself. My house is basically a Southern Rust Woodworks showcase. Love all my pieces and they are excellent quality. Love all his products!!!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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B&A Family Investments
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Polk City, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"Very professional and reasonably priced. It's refreshing to find a company that shows such integrity. Would gladly recommend to anybody looking for solid outcomes that don't break the bank."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
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MACCHIONE HOME REMODELING LLC
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Closet - Build

Serving Polk City, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Total remodel of my shop. David installed new Acrylic floors and replaced all my old walls and even installed a custom floating desk with shelves. He gave my shop the makeover it so desperately needed."
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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