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Avatar for Closet Organizing Systems
Closet Organizing Systems
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Closet - Build

Serving Schererville, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"Marcia was our designer, and she was wonderful to work with! Professional from the start, flexible, and always receptive and responsive. The installers were great as well, always arriving within the designated window. They were also professional and friendly! We can't wait to do our pantry and nursery closet! We will definitely be using Closet OS again! Thank you for transforming our rooms and giving us great storage space!"
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Precision Framing LLC
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Schererville, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Precision Framing has done a wonderful job on our property. Their employees are always on time, professional and work hard to get the job done in a timely manner. They did amazing on the flooring, siding, painting, drywall installation, electric and plumbing. I highly recommend Precision Framing for your home renovations."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
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Tip-Top Remodeling, LLC
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Deck or Porch - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Schererville, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Tip-Top did an outstanding job in building an elevated deck at my home. Shawn and his crew were very professional and completed the project in a timely manner. If you are looking for an honest, professional company that puts quality of the job at the forefront, then Tip-Top is who you should hire."
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Recommended by57%of homeowners
Home Improvements by Mike and Son
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+2 more

Serving Schererville, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike answered my request and came out promptly to provide an estimate. Set a date to complete job, arrived on time, and completed project. Positive experience and highly recommend Mike and Sons."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by60%of homeowners
Avatar for Juan-Stop Construction
Juan-Stop Construction
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+4 more

Serving Schererville, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tried getting my composite deck done for 2 years. Hired and fired 2 different builders. Juan came in and fixed their work and got the deck completed in a timely manner. He was a pleasure to work with & Iâ d highly recommend him!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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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. 

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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.

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