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Essence Construction, LLC
4.4(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving State Center, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"They handled the job very professionally. He is very professional and I am happy with what they did."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dc associates
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving State Center, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They came out on a sunday night .awesome . He said he would start thursday after the 4th of july,called wed and said he was coming.since I had no bathroom for a week. They came out completed job in one day .start to finish amazing. A contractor that over delivers on what they say..Trust me that is a rare find"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
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Homemade Design
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving State Center, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
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The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving State Center, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"They did a good job. She had to submit like a photo but my daughter had them work on the central are of the loft. The deal was for one room. She got a lot of good ideal from her and it was worth it for her. They were professional and I did not hear anything negative."
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Dave Navarro Construction
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving State Center, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

"The workmanship was excellent. The work was completed within the time frame agreed upon as well as the price quoted. Everything was done very professionally from start to finish. I HIGHLY recommend Dave Navarro Construction for any interior remodeling. I will definitely use him again - without hesitation."
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CAMACHO'S CONSTRUCTION, LLC
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving State Center, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good good service good information all the time i would have them back no problem good work"
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Hampton Enterprise LLC
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving State Center, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I only use James when I need some work done to my house. He responds fast, gets the work done quicker than just about anyone else I've ever used and seems very concerned with leaving his customers happy."
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

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