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Tom Vandermolen
4.9(
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Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Customers say: Quick response

"We have had many carpenters work for us through the years but Tom, by far, is the best of the best! His craftsmanship is superior and reflects his vast knowledge of his craft! He is punctual and his quotes are accurate. Tom is a wonderful person and it was pleasure working with him. We will be calling him again and again!"
Cable railing on deck
Cable railing on deck
Cable railing on deck
 Outside   Cedar  shower
 Outside   Cedar  shower

+26

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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SauBa Constructions LLC
4.9(
9
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Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Perfect! Great timing, wonderful job and fair pricing. Love the detail to the work done to our new deck, they were very responsible and even finished before expected! Definitely calling again"
Custom Two-Tone Horizontal Handrailing & Wall Rail Installation
Custom Entryway Floating Shelves & Built-in Bench
Restoration and Reinforcement of an Interior Staircase Railing Project
Restoration and Installation of handrail and balusters
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project

+268

Response time4 days
Response rate88%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Gafmek Interior and Exterior Painting, LLC
4.9(
16
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Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had out 1st floor painted. He did an excellent job. I am very pleased with his work. I would highly recommend Gafmek painting to anyone who wants it done right."
Deck
deck
deck
Deck
Deck

+50

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Honey Do Handyman
4.7(
23
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Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Honey Do Handyman did a great job, replacing my kitchen faucet and making my stair railing very secure. They were on time and made sure they had the proper materials to complete the job"
Handyman Services Project
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Handymen Project

+120

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
RagStar Contractors LLC
4.7(
23
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Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I love it! Framing and hanging sliding doors that separated kitchen from living room. This is a project that I have wanted to do for a long time and finally got it completed. I own a manufactured home (or as it is called now a mobile home). These homes usually have unique openings and require customized or special orders. John was extremely helpful and brought my vision of what I wanted into reality. He also provided some suggestions which proved to be extremely beneficial. He was quick and efficient with his work. John framed the space from floor to ceiling. John did framing, molding and trim, dry wall (in the space above the doors on both sides), sanded and painted. I will definitely use him in the future and highly recommend this service."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman of Greater Grand Rapids
3.6(
76
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Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Carolyn was the first to respond to my Home Advisor posting,(within 1/2 Hr), on New Years Eve. She offered me the first appointment available, the day after New Years Day. Larry arrived on time, introduced himself and was ready to go to work. He was polite, personable and a diligent craftsman. He had a pleasant demeanor and wasted no time, completing the project. He appreciated our work space accommodations and appeared genuinely shocked at our generous tip, upon completion. If this service provider was needed again, we would ask for Larry. So yes, we would use this service again and encourage others, to give them strong consideration. Porch was the other Home Advisor led and they respond at 5 PM, nine hours after the project was completed. This positive feedback was supplied to Caroln, when she did a follow up call, the day after completion. A survey was supplied by the BBB and completed, later that same day. A Home Advisor live phone survey, was completed, days prior to the email. Ken"
Powerwashing
powerwashed siding
Decking
powerwashed siding
Drywall

+61

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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