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Hills Home Improvement
5.0(
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Serving Selma, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had Isaac do a custom closet for me. Pictures were before it was painted. As you can see he did an amazing job. He did exactly what I wanted. He brought my vision to life!"
Farmhouse Bathroom
Budget Kitchen
Budget Kitchen
Budget Kitchen
Budget Kitchen

+21

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Sentri Homes
2.9(
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Serving Selma, IN and surrounding areas

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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."
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The Tailored Closet of Indy
5.0(
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Serving Selma, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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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
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JMD Home Services LLC
New to Angi

Serving Selma, IN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Hi there! I have about 9 years of experience with home remodeling, house flips, and currently I am focused more on carpentry (custom closets, interior/exterior trim, etc.) and flooring. I am still open to most home repair needs. I am new to Angi, but feel free to check out some photos of my work in the project photos. I am also willing to share more photos. Feel free to email me at [email protected] or call/text at 3179032308. Thanks!

Full Bathroom Remodel
Full Bathroom Remodel
Custom closet
Custom closet
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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.

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. 

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