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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Serving Reading, 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
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Serving Reading, 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
Krutsch's Renovations
5.0(
9
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Serving Reading, 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
Fry's Painting and Restoration
5.0(
8
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Serving Reading, MI and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"Bill Fry and his team did a great job painting and repairing / replacing the exterior of my home. The Fry proposal that I was provided was hands down the best proposal I received. The proposal not only met our needs in terms of cost but also in terms of a high quality, time-line committed and responsive solution. At each phase Bill Fry and his team consistently worked to insure that they were meeting our expectations and timing requirements. I can strongly recommend Fry Painting and Restoration especially if you are looking for a high quality competitive and cost effective proposal that is backed by a committed and customer driven mentality."
Exterior Painting Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting Project

+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Degrees Carpentries
5.0(
3
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Serving Reading, 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
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Midwest Enviro Solutions
4.5(
14
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Serving Reading, 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

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.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

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