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Avatar for North Creek Construction & Renovation
North Creek Construction & Renovation
4.4(
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Closet - Build

Serving Cedar, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had NorthCreek Construction out for a basement remodel and we're very please. Kirk, the owner was an overall good dude and made sure his crew was punctual and tidy. The basement turned out beautiful!"
Peninsula Ceiling and Fireplace
Before
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Master Bathroom Tile
Cultured Stone Jobs

+22

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Keystone Contracting LLC
5.0(
5
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cedar, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ezekiel has done many home improvement projects for us over the past few years. Heâ s very easy to work with and has offered great solutions for our many various remodeling projects that weâ ve hired him to do. He communicates well, works hard and completes his projects on time. His attention to detail is unmatched and his craftsmanship is outstanding! We would recommend Ezekiel with Keystone Contracting to anyone who needs any projects done. You wonâ t be disappointed!"
New Deck
New deck
New deck
Old deck
New Deck

+33

Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Darrow Property Management
5.0(
11
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Deck or Porch - RepairWindow Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Cedar, MI and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"Alex went above and beyond in helping us with our many Home Improvement needs! We've also had him do wonderful work at our rentals and workspace. He's a little expensive, but he does great work... He showed up promptly and always cleaned up so as you wouldn't even of known he was there. He's very knowledgeable, and we use him now for all of our Property Management needs."
Handymen Project
Plumbing Project
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Handymen Project

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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High impact painting
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cedar, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matt did am excellent job painting our exterior and interior entry doors to our building. He was prompt, very knowledgeable, helpful and his fees are very reasonable. I would highly recommend him for your painting needs. He saw some other things that needed work, and by letting us know, he saved us a lot of money down the road."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arkansas Wood Doors
5.0(
8
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Closet - Build

Serving Cedar, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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. 

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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