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Cornerstone Operations
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Murphysboro, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Fantastic attention to design and detail, including custom fabrication of steps and supports around the perimeter of a 16x16 deck. Hard-working, courteous crew, timely scheduling and completion."
drywall installation
Final Product
sunroom addition
sunroom addition
sunroom addition

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VMK Remodeling
4.2(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - Install+11 more

Serving Murphysboro, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I could not be happier with the final product! The first pic is the old bathroom from the 60s when the house was built. The rest are the final rebuild and it looks great. I would highly recommend VMK Remodeling for any project that you might have. I am also going to get a bid on redoing the deck on the back of the house as Vince's company does decks as well! Thanks to his great crew as well, great people to work with."
Response time2 days
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Mueller Contracting LLC
New to Angi
Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - InstallCustom Cabinets - Build

Serving Murphysboro, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We are a small, family based company that provides excellent communication, and excellent work. We have a high attention to detail. We would be appreciative of your work. We have been in the construction industry for 20 years. We can provide select demolition, small structural demolition, and clean up services.

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Woodworking questions, 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.

Tipping contractors, builders, or general contractors is not customary or expected. Unlike many service professions where tipping is built into the payment structure, construction professionals typically charge a full rate for their services. However, you may choose to tip a worker for exceptional service, such as if they go above and beyond, stay late to meet a deadline, or work on a holiday weekend. Before offering a tip, it's a good idea to ask about the company's policy, as some prohibit their employees from accepting gratuities. If you want to show your appreciation for a job well done without giving a cash tip, consider writing a positive online review or offering to serve as a reference for potential new customers.

The boards between floor joists are called bridging or blocking boards. These are the shortest pieces of wood in the flooring system—with beams being the longest and joists sitting somewhere in the middle—and they serve to reinforce the joists and help provide even support to the flooring above. Bridging specifically helps cut down on uneven and creaking floors in your living area.

Most landscape timbers are 8 feet long, but some are also available in 10-foot and 12-foot lengths. Choose the length that will allow you to install landscape timbers using the least amount of cutting to fit. Shorter timbers will allow you to more easily create angles and shorter plant bed sides.

Carpentry is a skilled trade and requires many years of experience to acquire the skills necessary to do the job efficiently and correctly. Because every home requires a carpenter at some stage of the building process, carpenters are typically in high demand. The higher the skill level, the higher the hourly rate the carpenter can charge.

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