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Solid Stone Fabricators LLC
4.4(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Blanchard, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If you are seeking an honest, reasonable and knowledgeable stone fabricator, Solid Stone is the company to call. I’ve been in the home renovations business for many years and have created beautiful kitchens and bathrooms. The final touch is the stone countertops which are the focal points of those rooms. You want perfection and Solid Stone delivers with prompt perfection. You can call them with confidence! Haven Designs, Cindy Graham"
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Furniture 'N' Floors Inc.
4.3(
60
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Blanchard, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were interested in getting laminate flooring for my son's room, so we purchased the coupon. However, rather than do laminate one room at a time, we decided to go with wood-look-ceramic. Since the cost is substantially more, we will have to wait much longer to the job in order to save up the money. I didn't know I could request a refund until I spoke with an Angie's List rep today on the phone. The service was fine, but we just decided not to move forward with the project right now."
Final Stage Before We Scrape and Stain!
Notice the Fireplace, We Custom Fit The 3/4" Wood Under the Fireplace!
Complete Custom Stair JOb!
Preparing the Doorjam so we can slide wood underneath!
Definitly Love This Woods Character! Nice Looking Wood!

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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Blanchard, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"After I approved the drapes, I was sent an invoice for $700. I paid the invoice. It's been over a year and despite numerous emails (over a dozen) with Amanda Zettel of Homemade Design, I still have not received the drapes or a refund. I was very satisfied with all of Homemade Design's work up until this experience."
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Blanchard, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"Once I sent her all the measurements, it took her a little while to get the options back to me.  Overall, they're good designs.  However, they're very simplistic and give general ideas for space planning.  I was hoping to have a better idea for sizes of furniture for the space and some variations on staging.  
Jill was very responsive when I did have a question.  I'm not sure how helpful it is to have a virtual design done.  If we lived in similar cities, I'd probably use her again for help with additional designs.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
Port City Builders, LLC
4.5(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Blanchard, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Went out of their way to accommodate the customer and make things right. Was able to contact the foreman of the job/part owner anytime I needed to. Great to deal with, resulting in a great workshop/garage at a reasonable price. Quick to respond to problems and changes. Would highly recommend them!"
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

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.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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