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Deal's Handyman and Remodeling Services
4.6(
11
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Serving Hagerstown, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired him for multiple small projects around the house. He came out and did an free estimate. Was very polite and professional. Very knowledgeable about what I needed done and was able to quickly repair things."
Original staircase
New staircase
New stair case
Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hills Home Improvement
5.0(
6
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Serving Hagerstown, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The work Hill Construction did for me was actually a garage roof and a repair on my house roof but this form did not have roofs as a selection. The work was excellent my roof looks great. Customer service was great also. I was kept informed throughout the job of how it was coming along. I recommend this company and would hire them again."
Farmhouse Bathroom
Budget Kitchen
Budget Kitchen
Budget Kitchen
Budget Kitchen

+21

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Better Built Contracting
2.4(
4
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Serving Hagerstown, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Dealing with Colin was a major issue. Many of the boards used are cracked or split. During the placement of decking boards many are cut and spliced together when.could used a full board. Many of the cuts around poles are poorly completed. It took three times to finally pass inspection. I wouldn't recommend Colin nor better built for decking. Just look at few photos provided. Have many texts that shows the unprofessionalism of the company. Just very disappointed with the quality and the price but mostly the inconveniences."
Response time3 days
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
37
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Serving Hagerstown, IN 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."
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Tailored Closet of Indy
5.0(
2
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Serving Hagerstown, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

For more than 15 years The Tailored Closet of Indy has been creating functional and beautiful spaces for homeowners and area businesses. Our designers are the local experts at maximizing your living space and getting your home beautifully organized. Whether it's a closet, pantry, mud room, home office, or any space in your home in need of custom storage, our team is always ready to design with your personal style (and budget) in mind.

Walk-In Closet
Closet Drawers
Closet
Closet Shoe Storage
Closet

+34

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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