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DMF Construction, LLC
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Derek was very professional and personable . Small roof trim repairs that required attention. He completed the project in one hour on the same day as looking at it . I would definitely contact DMF Construction again when needed."
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Door Interior Installation
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Window Installation

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Response time2 days
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Iowa Home Doc
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Jesse and his crew were fantastic. Did a wonderful job on replacing our wood deck to a composite deck. Would definitely hire them again, when needed."
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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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Anchor Property Solutions
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+7 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Hardworking, and professional people. I value the experience of good communication. Good people to work with."
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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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M.A.C Construction
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mac Construction is absolutely my first choice when looking for a construction company. Mark has the knowledge, the experience and most importantly, impeccable work ethic. He will not disappoint!!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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777 Remodeling, Renovations & Repairs LLC
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+7 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John was very efficient in providing us with an estimate and time to do the paint job. We are pleased with the workmanship and price. I recommend this business."
Response time2 days
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Field carpentry
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Carpentry Framing - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+2 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Exceptional work and a true professional. Highly recommend and would happily hire Codey again. Codey helped us complete a partially finished basement office by adding trim and casing around two doors and an egress window, installed a bifold closet with trim/casing, and added baseboards around the room. His work was clean and detailed and the room looks great due to this. He also fixed several issues from a previous contractor along the way, including resizing a door cutout that was too small, adjusting another door that never closed properly, and installed a header for the closet that a previous contractor did not. Overall his work was exceptional, he was transparent on all aspects of the project, very polite, and completed ahead of schedule. Highly recommend."
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Professionals ensure safe, thorough repairs using quality materials, extending the life of your structure.

Spindles on a deck may also be called balusters or pickets. While not as important to the structural support of the deck as the rail posts, they play a critical role in ensuring the deck is safe to use by closing in large gaps in the railing. For this reason, balusters must be no more than 4 inches away from one another.

A contract should outline the scope of work, timelines, costs, payment schedule, and materials used for clarity and protection.

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.

Yes, Corian® and other solid surface countertops can be cut with standard woodworking tools like a circular saw or a jigsaw, but using the correct blade is crucial for the best results.

The recommended blade is a tungsten carbide-tipped blade, often called a solid-surface planer or triple chip grind blade. This type of blade is hard enough to cut through the material effectively. For a jigsaw, a fine-tooth down-cutting blade should be used.

It is important to note that a diamond blade is not necessary. Diamond blades are designed for harder materials like natural stone, concrete, or brick, and Corian is not a natural stone.

Using blades designed for wood is not recommended as they can cause microfractures that weaken the countertop's edges. While a tungsten carbide blade provides a much cleaner cut, the resulting edge will still be rough and must be sanded and smoothed to prevent microfractures from developing over time.

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