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Avatar for Homemade Design
Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Cotton Valley, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"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.
"
Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Cotton Valley, 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
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Thompson 2 Dirt Work
5.0(
4
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Cotton Valley, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a family owned business. We have over 30 years combined experience and take pride in all the work we do and strive for excellence in customer satisfaction. Our company offers a wide range of services including excavation, grading, haul and delivery of dirt, sand, and rock, culvert installation, drain and basin installation, stump removal, small to medium tree removal- land clearing, demolition, water line installation, sewer line installation, ditch clean out, fence row clearing, bush hogging, fence installation and repair, and concrete form preparation.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gatson Custom& Fashion LLC
5.0(
2
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Cotton Valley, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"because of my job and the many hours that i have to work i don't have the time to really clean my home and it was just a mass i love the works they did a beautiful job of cleaning my home it is so fresh and clean and feels like the perfect home and how when i lay down to rest i feel so good my home is not a mess and when friends and family come to visit I'm not embarrassed so thank you beautiful works and can smile again ?"
house cleaning
house cleaning, interior designing, lawn mowing full service
house cleaning
house cleaning, interior designing, lawn mowing full service
house cleaning, interior designing, lawn mowing full service

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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.

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