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Logan Griffes Construction LLC
5.0(
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Carport (Wood) - Build

Serving Branch, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"For Concrete of any need -they should be your first Call/Text/Email For New Build - Call/Text/Email For Remodel - Call/Text/Email For Roofing and Gutters - Call/Text/Email For Pole Barns - Call/Text/Email Griffes Construction Inc. of Big Rapids does it all. They did Roofing and Gutters for us as well. We checked out references, and all of their expectations were exceeded. True Craftsmanship by the entire team."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Builders - Garages/Barns/Sheds Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
41
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCustom Cabinets - Build

Serving Branch, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very impressed with Sentri Homes - their customer service was excellent. They sent a subcontractor to install some vinyl laminate in my bathroom and he ended up getting glue all over the carpet in our bedroom. The sub ended up ghosting both me and Sentri, leaving me stuck with a ruined carpet. Sentri stuck with me for over a month to get the carpet replaced with the identical original and to get the vinyl job 100% completed. The carpet was a Home Depot exclusive and Sentri handled everything with them. I will be using Sentri for a much bigger renovation I have coming up soon, because I know that they will make sure everything gets done right no matter what problems come up. The vinyl looks great too."
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Branch, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"The man I talked to was very professional and timely. However, he explained that this particular job was beyond the scope of what their company does. I would certainly use them on another 'issue'.
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Boston Small Condo Kitchen
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Hammer Time Home Improvements
4.4(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+9 more

Serving Branch, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had already from one roofing company for $13,000.00 plus. The inspector got up on all the parts of our roof with his caulk gun, fixed a few spots, and said, "Yes, it's an older roof, but you don't need to replace it yet." We really appreciated his honesty and will be calling this comapny back for the replacement in a few years."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Ouellette Construction
3.5(
6
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Carport (Wood) - Build

Serving Branch, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Absolutely great! Cliff, Dana, and their crew were dependable, careful, courteous, cleaned up the construction site every evening. We will be hiring them for another project this spring."
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

While you may have heard people use millwork and carpentry interchangeably, they aren’t the same. Millwork is a type of carpentry, which means that carpentry isn’t always millwork. You can tell millwork apart from other types of carpentry because it’s manufactured at a mill. Notably, casework is also confused with millwork. Casework is different because it refers to boxes like cabinets and bookshelves.

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.

If you’re just replacing a few broken or damaged joists, you can expect to pay anywhere from $100 to $300 per joist. However, a complete installation for a home or room will take into account the cost of labor, which ranges from $25 to $40 per hour. Floor joist installation for an entire room, for example, can cost between $5,000 and $10,000, depending on the room's size and the materials used.

While you can perform many routine home maintenance jobs yourself, it’s often a good idea to bring pros in for certain tasks. HVAC maintenance, fireplace and chimney inspections, foundation repairs, and roof inspections and repairs should be handled by professionals who know what to look for and can safely perform repairs. You may also find it helpful to hire a local house cleaning service to help with deep cleaning.

If you don’t have a power saw with a blade where you can adjust the angle, you could use a miter box and hand saw to make the cuts. The miter box contains wide slots to support the piece of baseboard and other narrow slots to accommodate the blade of the hand saw. However, it’s tough to make non-standard cuts beyond 30 or 45 degrees when using a miter box.

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