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Tom Vandermolen
4.9(
28
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

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
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Anchored Solutions, LLC
4.7(
15
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jeremiah is the owner of Anchored Solutions. When he says he will be there you can take his word. He redid our deck in composite (10x14) and put up a wooden awning on the same size on our other deck. I am amazed at the detail of his work and how talented this young man is. I would recommend Anchored Solutions to do your project anytime."
Composite deck
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel

+51

Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Red Rooster Renovations LLC
4.9(
18
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brian showed up for the job as promised and did a great job installing my vinyl plank flooring. It flows seamlessly into each room with precision with no transition pieces. Brian has a great attention to detail."
After Photo
Finished Shower
Hallway
Before Vanity
Tub Removal

+19

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
RagStar Contractors LLC
4.6(
24
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Window Frame - Repair

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."
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman of Greater Grand Rapids
3.6(
76
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Carpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

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
Lincoln Construction and Renovation, LLC
4.7(
10
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I asked them to remodel a 150 year old farmhouse for me so I could stay in my home and able to live comfortably with everything on the main floor as I am 88. They have done a beautiful job. They are a pleasure & joy to have around. When theyâ re here. His young man is an amazing painter and carpenter. They have gone out of their way to make sure I was comfortable & not put out. Whenever they left the house was clean. I am going to hire them again and recommend them to my friends. I didnâ t know them before but now I consider them to be my friends"
Response time1 day
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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.

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