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Avatar for SE Woodworks Design
SE Woodworks Design
5.0(
13
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Sam and his team were excellent in communication and ideas. Every corner was precise. While working, he worked hard on keeping dust down and areas cleaned up. Was very polite and committed to the project! I am very pleased with his beautiful work and canâ  t wait to show it off around the holidays!"
Fireplace mantle
Entertainment center
Entertainment center
Decorative columns
Window seat

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sheleys Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
12
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dave did amazing work on my home, each time he completed a project he ensured I was happy with the final job. He cleaned up his messes, was polite, professional, & fair pricing! He has done flooring, roofing, trim, interior and exterior onmh home as well as kitchen cabinet installation! Very handy & great to have in your contacts!"
Bath Remodel
Bath Remodel
Bath Remodel
Bath Remodel
MovieRoom/ Basement

+4

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
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Schwartz Solutions
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessDeck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They did everything that I ask. They installed railings that I purchased from a box store beyond the original design. The framing was substantial that I joked that they could run a tank across it."
Framing
finished
finished
finished
finished

+32

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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DR Does It
4.9(
9
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+4 more

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cleaned and sealed my paver patio after resting sunken pavers. All done in a timely fashion and looks great"
Deck Build
Deck Build
Fence build
Fence build
Fence build

+7

Response time2 days
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TKW Remodeling LLC
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in offering the best possible experience with our expertise, quality, and customer service. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients; we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. It is our mission to exceed our clients expectations by providing excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start of each project to its completion. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Recommended by27%of homeowners
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Jose Danilo Arita LLC.
4.0(
8
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Closet - Build

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everything turned out fantastic. They responded with an estimate immediately and ready to get to work. They were very efficient in painting our vaulted ceilings and livingroom/bathroom/hallways. They also installed a vinyl floor in a bathroom. They cleaned up their mess, moved our furniture back and mopped the floor. I would hire them again for any projects I have. In addition, his rates are very reasonable. I'm sure I will be calling them back to do some exterior painting!!"
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Additional Photos

+27

Response time2 days
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TKW Remodeling LLC
4.8(
6
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving South Bend, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He was prompt and got it done quickly and nicely. The only problem was that the carpet won’t clean up even after shampooing. Should have put a tarp down first."
Kitchen
Hallway
Dining Room
Hallway
Kitchen

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Proper Murphy bed installation minimizes the risk of wall damage. A secure attachment requires making some holes for anchors or brackets, but these can be easily patched if the bed is removed. To ensure the installation is done correctly and safely, hiring a professional is recommended, especially if you have limited DIY experience.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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