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Martin Home Improvement
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+3 more

Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bruce is fantastic to work with. Heâ s a super nice guy and he does what he says heâ s going to do. Pricing is always fair and competitive. Heâ s done several jobs for me inside and out. Highly recommend for any type of handyman job needed."
Replacing Treads
Removing Treads and Pads
Removing Treads
Almost finished
Stairs redone and refinished

+22

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jimenez Service
4.9(
28
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great experience with this contractor. I had a couple areas on the front of my home where the soffit had pulled away from the fascia and they fixed this plus a couple other areas they found. Right on time, very professional work, looks like brand new. Highly recommended."
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Handymen Project
Fence repair and installation

+164

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
41
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JBA Construction & Services
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!\n

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+3

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
RDZ Diverse Solutions LLC
New to Angi
Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+3 more

Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Hi! Found yourself in need of handyman, builder, fabricator, operator. The list gos on. Names Ryan and rdz diverse solutions llc is my company. Capable of a multitude of tasks, jobs, projects. Attention to detail. With completion in a timely manner. At a reasonable cost to you. Hope to get your business. I take great pride in the Quality of work i put out and expect from those around me thats my reputation and my business’s. Im striving for the oh hey I know a guy recommendations Thanks for your time hope to get your business.

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CABINET CLAD OF KANSAS CITY INC
4.1(
140
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent quality but because of communication problems the job stretched on for more than 2 months...they were very price-conscious on my behalf and allowed a contractor of my choice to handle demolition and tile work...Overall, an excellent job with some human limitations."
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Cabinet Clad of Kansas City
Cabinet Clad of Kansas City

+5

Recommended by70%of homeowners
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MWC Construction
4.1(
120
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike came out a couple of times and he really assessed my yard, including the water pooling problems I was having.  I wanted my patio extended, but because the existing patio was old, crumbling stamped concrete, he made multiple suggestions for how to make it look nice in the end.  He showed me how the end product would look and even agreed to incorporate some stone I had elsewhere in the yard to make it all look like it had always been there. He mapped it out and I was ecstatic about the vision he had. Unfortunately, to rip out my existing patio and truly do it the right way, it came in higher than I was comfortable with at this point in time.  However, I was very impressed with the amount of time Mike took with me and the different options and solutions he thought of to make it exactly what I wanted.  When I do have the budget for the project, I will definitely be calling Mike to come out and do the job. He was wonderful to work with.
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+8

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Premier Painting
4.2(
57
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From start to finish this was a top notch experience… from phone response to answering questions, suggestions on paint, price, the wonderful paint job, the cleanliness during and after work … this company exceeded everything I asked for … highly recommend!!"
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+19

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Schmidt Construction
4.2(
57
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wow!! Mike, and Andrew and his crew, did a fabulous job on our retaining wall. It was done for a fair price and completed in a short time. We are extremely happy on how it turned out. They were very knowledgeable and listened to what we wanted and it showed when they were all done. Very very happy!!"
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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 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.

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