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Home Repair Solutions
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Pittsboro, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"We needed our composite deck repaired (it was getting dangerous to walk on), and this company made the deck secure and safe again. They were very professional, efficient, and reliable. We plan on using this company for future home updates and repairs."
Custom Built Bar
Living Room Area
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Renovate your unused space today
Tile Installation

+26

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
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DT Construction
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Pittsboro, IN and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"Dominic was wonderful to work with. I’ve never worked with any type of contractor who was as communicative and timely as him! He kept me updated through the entire process of our project. It is personable and did a very good job for us! He will absolutely be our go to for further work down the road."
Ceramic Tile Project
Ceramic Tile Project
Painting - Interior Project
Ceramic Tile Project
Ceramic Tile Project

+8

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Faithful Fixer Home Services LLC
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Pittsboro, IN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We produce quality work to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Carpentry 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.

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.

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

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