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Avatar for Creekside Carpentry, LLC
Creekside Carpentry, LLC
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Manitou Beach, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"10x12 deck built and a new interior door installed leading out to new deck. Mr. Hillard was professional and takes pride in his work. We are so happy with the end result, can't wait for warm weather so we can sit on it and watch the sunsets and watch the world go by."
Concrete Patio
South West Wall
South East Wall
Post & Header Installation
Headers, New OSB, House Wrap, Window Tape

+82

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Renaissance Restorations, Inc.
4.4(
16
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Manitou Beach, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very satisfied with the end results of our project. The workers were very polite and respectful of my home. we had a 500 sf living room added, bathroom remodeled, new kitchen, new flooring all new windows, siding, roofing. Jamie the owner was very easy to work with. Thank You for a job well done. Dan and Melissa"
Broader view of kitchen working together.
Pantry, oven, backsplash, under cabinet lighting.
Fixtures and kitchen.
Island, microwave, stove, Cambria Quartz and under cabinet lighting.
Island, color contrast

+90

23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Manitou Beach, 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.
"
Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
Avatar for Jill Seidner Interior Design
Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Manitou Beach, 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
Avatar for All Degrees Carpentries
All Degrees Carpentries
5.0(
3
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Manitou Beach, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Todd was great! Easy communication and flexible with scheduling when we needed the work done by a certain day. He was professional, courteous and did excellent work! We will definitely be calling All Degrees Carpentries again!"
Ceiling
Paint Job
Paint Job
Paint Job
Paint Job

+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Wagner's Carpentry & Construction, LLC
4.0(
12
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Manitou Beach, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Having moved to Michigan recently from California, I was skeptical about using a contractor off the internet since I had no references to rely on but it was the best move I have ever done. Jim Wagner is an awesome man and does a superb job. He is very meticulous and works until the job gets done even if it involves the weekends. I would recommend him to anyone and will hire him again in a minute."
Treated deck with railing
Deck repairs
18 x 10 Mini barn
Treated deck with railing
18 x 10 Mini barn

+1

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Midwest Enviro Solutions
4.5(
14
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Manitou Beach, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Finding mold in your house can be scary! It’s also hard to find a company you can trust! I’m so glad Midwest Enviro Solutions was recommended to us. Of all the work that we had done on our house, we found them to be the most professional and informative! We have recommended them to 2 of our friends and even our church had them test and remediate mold. They are the best!"
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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