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Little River Flooring & Trim
5.0(
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Serving Sturgis, KY and surrounding areas

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We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Window trim , new ceiling,  false beams

+10

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Sentri Homes
2.4(
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Serving Sturgis, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Everything was great from start to end. Jeanette and Brayden were easy to talk to and straight to the point, they both made sure everything was to satisfaction and met my needs. Overall great service and I would definitely be looking forward to doing business again in the future for other projects. Communication was awesome !"
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Twin Rivers Wood Works
New to Angi

Serving Sturgis, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Locally sourced wood and products! We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project.\nTo understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

Response time10 hrs
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Arkansas Wood Doors
5.0(
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Serving Sturgis, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

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"AWD went above and beyond to make sure we had exactly what we needed. Their service was excellent. Their cabinets were made on time and of exceptional quality. I would recommend them to anyone."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Serving Sturgis, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Wallace Repairs
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Serving Sturgis, KY and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

"I commissioned Frank Wallace to build a couple counters for our business. I told him what I wanted and he built exactly that. I am very happy with his work and will definitely use him for future projects."
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Built for Christ Construction LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Sturgis, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The work was done as per our agreement. Ken was very professional and did a wonderful job. Cleaned up as he went and paid great attention to all the details to be sure the work was done right!"
Breaking Ground
Laying Concrete
Breaking Ground
Framing Pt. 1
Enclosed Porch

+35

Response time12 hrs
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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.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

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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