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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lyons, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"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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Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Fast Solar Company
5.0(
9
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lyons, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work was done quickly, and everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. The only delay was waiting for the electric company to do their part. I'm thrilled to have my panels up and running!"
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Solar Panel Install Onaway, Michigan
Solar Panel Install Onaway, Michigan
Ovid Solar Panel Ground Mount
Solar Panel Install Onaway, Michigan

+91

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lyons, 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
All Around Plumbing LLC
4.4(
19
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lyons, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All Around Plumbing is very good and excellent.  Considering the circumstances he had an emergency that came up before me and he notified me that he would be late.  So, instead of just forgetting about me he gave me a reason and they got right back to me.  I would use them in the future "
We strive to exceed your expectations!
Our service department can replace or repair your household plumbing fixtures and appliances.
We pride ourselves in the dirty job of clearing drains and sewers.
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Krutsch's Renovations
5.0(
9
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lyons, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

"Jake was very fast and thorough, he brought in all the equipment needed and the manpower to get the job done quickly! They didn’t sacrifice quality and we love the way our home looks after him and his crew did there work! They painted basically our whole house inside and the refaced the kitchen cabinets and drawers. And all for a very reasonable price!"
Interior paint job
Bedroom 2 before
Interior paint job
Bedroom after
Interior paint job

+21

Recommended by100%of homeowners
AJ Construction and Remodel
5.0(
3
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lyons, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jared did an excellent job replacing our shower. He (and his assistant) completed the work in one day and it turned out beautifully, exceeding our expectations. Would gladly hire Jared again. Also found him to be very personable, he kept us in the loop throughout the day as the work progressed."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Bathroom Project
Bathroom Project
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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.

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. 

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

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