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Homemade Design
3.7(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Houghton, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"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.
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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 Houghton, MI 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
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Canvasback Builders LLC
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Houghton, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Canvasback Builders is the result of a lifetime of learning, leading, and building. We are a fully licensed and insured contracting and remodeling firm serving Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.\n \nInspired by the strength of the canvasback duck, we focus on creating homes and spaces that are built to last, crafted to endure U.P. winters, and tailored to the families who live in them.

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Yooper LLC
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Houghton, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. \nOur distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. \nAbove all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Unfinished 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.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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

Yes, using certified lumber and engineered wood products for reduced environmental impact.

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