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American Renovator LLC
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Serving Sonora, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"Highly recommend Don and his company! Superior work, excellent communication, high standard of excellence,â ¦.AR did a complete garage and breezeway remodel into a dreamy living space! He made my vision come trueâ ¦.you canâ  t go wrong with this companyâ ¦.highly recommend!!"
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Voltz Contracting Solutions LLC
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Serving Sonora, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Such a pleasure to work with Voltz Contracting Solutions! They have done a great deal of work on my home, and every project has exceeded my hopes and expectations. Mr Voltz is attentive and conscientious to detail, and his crew does great work. They know what they’re doing and are very detailed. I couldn’t be happier."
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Sentri Homes
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Serving Sonora, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"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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Andrew Gortmaker
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Serving Sonora, KY and surrounding areas

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Transform your property with reliable, high-quality craftsmanship. Servicing Hardin and surrounding counties, we specialize in durable outdoor builds and precise interior renovations, delivering professional results that enhance your home's value and curb appeal with free estimates on every project.\n\nOur Core Services\n\nCustom Wood & Vinyl Fences — Secure your perimeter with beautiful, long-lasting privacy and boundary fencing.Custom \n\nDecks — Build your dream outdoor living space for entertaining and relaxation.\n\nSmall Concrete Work — Install durable patios, walkways, pads, and concrete repairs.\n\nBasement Framing — Prep your lower level with precise structural framing for custom finishes.\n\nProfessional Pressure Washing — Restore your siding, driveways, and decks to a like-new finish.

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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.

There are a variety of second-story deck privacy ideas depending on your budget and aesthetic. For starters, you might consider fencing or tall privacy railing that masks a good portion of the open deck. A pergola or an awning can provide additional cover and shade. Outdoor curtains are an easy way to add or remove privacy at your convenience, plus they’re a wallet-friendly way to decorate your deck.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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