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Bernhard Painting & Home Improvements
5.0(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Gustavo and the Bernhard team have been my go to crew for my personal and business projects for several years. I recommend him to many people without hesitation because he always delivers excellent work and service."
Whole house remodeling
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+147

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Empire, 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
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
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 Empire, 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
ALLSTATE Window & Siding Co.
4.2(
17
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Work was done on schedule. The salesman was not pushy. Down to earth. The guy who took the measurements very knowledgeable and polite. The 2 installers did a really good job. They were very Respectful and followed my requests. They cleaned up fairly good. My Windows look good and all work properly. One complaint is that no one from the company followed up after installation."
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Carpenter's Complete Inc
3.1(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Carpenters Complete Inc installed a new bathroom in my home at a great cost. Matt (owner) quickly responded to my estimate inquiries and was prompt to come out and give a free estimate. He had alot of ideas that were inexpensive and was wonderful to work with. Matt was available to answer any questions or concerns i had throughout the whole process. He was patient and personable and i loved my experience with this company. He also gave me a great deal on storm shutters as he installs those as well."
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Dem Boyz Construction LLC
5.0(
3
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The job was very professional and he did it in one week and I love it! I will get him to do all my other projects as well and highly recommend his services to anyone who is looking to do any type of projects!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Painted kitchen and Cabinets
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Complete bathroom renovation, painted walls install vanity, toilet and walk in shower.

+59

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

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

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.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

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