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Martin Home Improvement
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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."
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Stairs redone and refinished

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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
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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."
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JBA Construction & Services
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install

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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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

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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(
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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(
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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

"Excellent all the way around.  Courteous, professional and prompt. In addition to a badly needed driveway replacement,  I wanted to add a step to the front porch so they were easier for me and others to manage going up and down them.  Mike gave me suggestions on  how to do that and how to improve the whole look of the entry way.  The crew were able to get to my job quicker than they initially thought and all was done professionally and on time.  I would use this company again and recommend it to others.
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Premier Painting
4.2(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Harlan, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Premiere Painting took on my job that four other painters declined on due to the complexity of the job. I have a large master bedroom, bath and closet with extensive woodwork. Beau paid tremendous attention to detail in preparing the job. Words cannot describe the quality of work that was done! His focus on the minor details was quite impressive! The job turned out better than I expected and I couldn't be happier! If you are looking for a quality painter that is honest, has a strong work ethic, and takes pride in his work then you cannot go wrong with Premiere Painting!"
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

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.

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.

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. 

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