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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Strawberry Point, 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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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Modern Edge Construction
4.3(
39
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Strawberry Point, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Responded promptly to my request. Assured me that he would get my job done right. My previous contractor messed things up and he was able to fix my problem. In and out same day. Would definitely recommend for work that needs to be done."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Dave Navarro Construction
5.0(
2
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Strawberry Point, 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."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Nathan Mitchell Construction & Electric
0.5(
1
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Strawberry Point, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Nathan Mitchell Construction & Electric, has successfully been completing projects for over eight years. I maintain my business in my workmanship and professionalism,with a devotion to excellence in quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. bringing in new clients on a daily basis with word of mouth. I am looking forward to working with each and everyone of you for a prosperous year. Call me today for your free quote!

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Unfinished Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

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.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Yes, you can hang picture frames, shelves, and other items on Trusscore panels. For lightweight items (less than 30 pounds), the company recommends using adhesive strips rather than nails or screws. However, you’ll need to secure heavier objects to a stud in the wall. In these situations, Trusscore recommends cutting away the panel material and fastening the object to the stud with metal hardware.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

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