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Adam Exterior Design
New to Angi
Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Adam Exterior Design is here to make your home and yard look it's best with curb appeal. From landscaping design to decorating your garden to bringing the spark back out of your home. We have you covered. We work efficiently with your plans in mind to ensure your happiness with the result every time. We also love putting our input in to open up options. We look forward to hearing from you. Give us a call today!

Response time5 days
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Arkansas Wood Doors
5.0(
8
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Closet - Build

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We love our cabinets! They look fantastic while remaining affordable. The friendly staff at AWD helped us from start to finish. They are very knowledgeable and gave us advice and tips when needed. They were receptive and patient with our ever-changing needs. Once we finalized our purchase, we received our cabinets within two weeks! The cabinets are very sturdy and the color is beautiful. The hinges and hardware are high quality. We are extremely pleased with AWD and would recommend them to any friends or family looking for good cabinets at a fair price."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"The designers were very nice.  However, they only recommended/carried a litmit number of suppliers - few of which were in Indy.  The suppliers they carreid were also very expensive.  Even though I sent pictures, I found that I needed a designer that could come to the house and help find local suppliers for paints and material."
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
Do it All Davis Construction
4.8(
6
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JD was very efficient in communication and made time for me the very next day. He thoroughly inspected the chair and had supplies with him to make a new support for the spring while creatively repairing my chair in less then an hour with the new support stronger then the manufactured one on the other side. He was reasonably priced, cleaned up after himself, was very honest and assured me if there was any issues with the chair to let him know and he would be back free of charge to reassess and fix. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Upper Deck Carpentry
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+1 more

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Upper Deck Carpentry is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. With over 20 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!\n

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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