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Avatar for Beyond The Four Walls Construction

Beyond The Four Walls Construction

5.00(
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Beyond The Four Walls Construction

5.00(
18
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We are a family-owned and operated company that brings that attention to detail and care that makes you feel heard, understood, and appreciated as a client. We know how personal your projects are and we respect and honor that. We service both commercial and residential clients. Please feel free to call, email, or send a text so that you can get on our schedule. We offer free estimates and flexible financing with deposit. We look forward to serving you on your next project. All the Best!

"The project went great. They removed a wall and relocated 2 outlets and a light switch. I also had them do several barndoors for my pantry, closet, and utility room."

Erik P on August 2024

We are a family-owned and operated company that brings that attention to detail and care that makes you feel heard, understood, and appreciated as a client. We know how personal your projects are and we respect and honor that. We service both commercial and residential clients. Please feel free to call, email, or send a text so that you can get on our schedule. We offer free estimates and flexible financing with deposit. We look forward to serving you on your next project. All the Best!

"The project went great. They removed a wall and relocated 2 outlets and a light switch. I also had them do several barndoors for my pantry, closet, and utility room."

Erik P on August 2024


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A&R HOME AND GARDEN PLUS SERVICES LLC

4.96(
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A&R HOME AND GARDEN PLUS SERVICES LLC

4.96(
25
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
Free onsite estimate

A&R Home and Garden Plus Services LLC is your go-to local home services in Lafayette, West Lafayette, Kokomo and Indianapolis IN. Our goal is to provide high-quality remodeling services for kitchens and bathrooms, as well as top-notch landscaping and home improvements. What sets us apart is our dedication to customer satisfaction. We truly appreciate your business and look forward to serving you. Contact us today!

"Everything went, and the team was very professional and friendly. The work was completed in one day. They cleaned up all the mess."

Judy N on September 2025

A&R Home and Garden Plus Services LLC is your go-to local home services in Lafayette, West Lafayette, Kokomo and Indianapolis IN. Our goal is to provide high-quality remodeling services for kitchens and bathrooms, as well as top-notch landscaping and home improvements. What sets us apart is our dedication to customer satisfaction. We truly appreciate your business and look forward to serving you. Contact us today!

"Everything went, and the team was very professional and friendly. The work was completed in one day. They cleaned up all the mess."

Judy N on September 2025


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Quality Built Pergolas

4.72(
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Quality Built Pergolas

4.72(
90
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Advantage of a Quality Built Pergolas.. Are your residents, guests or clients comfortable around the pool, patio, garden or dining area on a hot summer day? Are you constantly struggling with the elements to keep your umbrellas upright? Well, we have a shading solution for you. Install a beautiful, custom pergola from Quality Built Pergolas. Now, even your most sun-sensitive residents and guests can enjoy lounging around outside. An investment in our pergola will pay for itself over time. No Payments + No Interest if paid in full in 6 months! - A Quality Built Pergola is an ideal choice for: ? Hotel & Community Poolside ? Hospital Courtyards ? Country Clubs ? Outdoor Restaurant Seating ? Park District Facilities ? Senior Living Facilities ? Residential Backyards And much more!

"Incredibly beautiful pergola. Very solid. Exactly what we were looking for."

Daniel T on June 2025

Advantage of a Quality Built Pergolas.. Are your residents, guests or clients comfortable around the pool, patio, garden or dining area on a hot summer day? Are you constantly struggling with the elements to keep your umbrellas upright? Well, we have a shading solution for you. Install a beautiful, custom pergola from Quality Built Pergolas. Now, even your most sun-sensitive residents and guests can enjoy lounging around outside. An investment in our pergola will pay for itself over time. No Payments + No Interest if paid in full in 6 months! - A Quality Built Pergola is an ideal choice for: ? Hotel & Community Poolside ? Hospital Courtyards ? Country Clubs ? Outdoor Restaurant Seating ? Park District Facilities ? Senior Living Facilities ? Residential Backyards And much more!

"Incredibly beautiful pergola. Very solid. Exactly what we were looking for."

Daniel T on June 2025


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Indy Aces Construction

4.65(
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Indy Aces Construction

4.65(
31
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Customers say: True professional
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Indy Aces Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"We had an old two story home demolished. They brought in dirt to level the area. He worked hard to be sure we had the end result we had hoped for!"

Michelle V on September 2025

Indy Aces Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"We had an old two story home demolished. They brought in dirt to level the area. He worked hard to be sure we had the end result we had hoped for!"

Michelle V on September 2025


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Tri County Home Pros Inc.

4.89(
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Tri County Home Pros Inc.

4.89(
9
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Customers say: Quality work
57 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Tri County Home Pros Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. We create great experiences by investing in people always!

"Very good workmanship and friendly service. We got the bathroom we wanted."

Renee C on December 2024

Tri County Home Pros Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. We create great experiences by investing in people always!

"Very good workmanship and friendly service. We got the bathroom we wanted."

Renee C on December 2024


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Home Care and Repair

4.35(
23
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Home Care and Repair

4.35(
23
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Customers say: True professional
21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty & integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. All of our professional technicians have years of experience to give you confidence that we are the number one choice in Greater Lafayette for your handyman or small home-project needs. You will find us to be competitively priced and always attentive to the details that matter to you. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction - each completed job comes with a 1-year Workmanship Warranty. Contact Home Care & Repair today!

"Yes, it was done right!"

Joel O on June 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty & integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. All of our professional technicians have years of experience to give you confidence that we are the number one choice in Greater Lafayette for your handyman or small home-project needs. You will find us to be competitively priced and always attentive to the details that matter to you. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction - each completed job comes with a 1-year Workmanship Warranty. Contact Home Care & Repair today!

"Yes, it was done right!"

Joel O on June 2024


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Maynor Construction, LLC

4.73(
32
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Maynor Construction, LLC

4.73(
32
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"My family experienced water and wind damage earlier this year. We had to be placed in a hotel. After reaching out to numerous companies, we chose Maynor construction. I am glad we did!! If it wasnâ t for Maynor and his staff, I wouldnâ t have made it. The process was long and depressing because of being away from home. However Maynor and his staff reassured me. They showed patience with me and worked hand and hand with my insurance company with getting my home repaired in a timely manner. Thank you Maynor! I truly feel like we are family!"

Markeisha D on October 2023

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"My family experienced water and wind damage earlier this year. We had to be placed in a hotel. After reaching out to numerous companies, we chose Maynor construction. I am glad we did!! If it wasnâ t for Maynor and his staff, I wouldnâ t have made it. The process was long and depressing because of being away from home. However Maynor and his staff reassured me. They showed patience with me and worked hand and hand with my insurance company with getting my home repaired in a timely manner. Thank you Maynor! I truly feel like we are family!"

Markeisha D on October 2023


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Red Bird Remodeling

5.00(
5
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Red Bird Remodeling

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We have 16 years experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Red Bird Remodeling strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Matt was great to work with to get exactly what I wanted. They gutted my builder-grade master bathroom and rebuilt it from the studs. Removed a garden tub and built a beautiful big shower and new everything. The crew was great to work with. They really looked out for my interest throughout. I hope to have them back to do more work in the next year."

Susan N on December 2023

We have 16 years experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Red Bird Remodeling strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Matt was great to work with to get exactly what I wanted. They gutted my builder-grade master bathroom and rebuilt it from the studs. Removed a garden tub and built a beautiful big shower and new everything. The crew was great to work with. They really looked out for my interest throughout. I hope to have them back to do more work in the next year."

Susan N on December 2023


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R&S Decorating, Inc.

4.50(
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R&S Decorating, Inc.

4.50(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
51 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

R&S Decorating, Inc. has over 45 years of painting, drywall, and carpentry experience, there is no job too big or too small. R&S Decorating, Inc., looks forward to doing business with you. Please call today.

"Great company. I have hired them for painting several projects at my home. Always very fair and quality work"

Jason S on May 2025

R&S Decorating, Inc. has over 45 years of painting, drywall, and carpentry experience, there is no job too big or too small. R&S Decorating, Inc., looks forward to doing business with you. Please call today.

"Great company. I have hired them for painting several projects at my home. Always very fair and quality work"

Jason S on May 2025


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Busy Bee Builders

4.73(
11
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Busy Bee Builders

4.73(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Busy Bee Builders is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great great great!"

Larry H on November 2025

Busy Bee Builders is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great great great!"

Larry H on November 2025

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

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.

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