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Simple Fix Repair & Remodeling LLC
5.0(
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Serving Riverdale, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"Tyler and his guys were very professional, they did excellent work. They cleaned up the job site every day. They were very reasonably priced and showed up when they said they would. They also have worked for my family and they were extremely happy also . I would recommend them for all your home improvement projects."
Dental Office Addition
Dental Office Addition
Dental Office Addition
Dental Office Addition
Dental Office Addition

+80

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hardy Handyman Service
4.5(
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Serving Riverdale, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"“Keith was extraordinary!! He helped me setup all my furniture in a days work! He even gladly assembled extra furniture I had not previously discussed with him about at a reasonable upcharge. He went above and beyond to ensure my satisfaction with each item. I am incredibly blessed and impressed by his punctuality, professionalism, open communication, fair price, and friendliness. If you’re considering other handymen, truly look no further!!! (Not all furniture he assembled is pictured: high coffee table with two bench chairs, TV stand, full sized bed frame, vanity desk with bench and mirror, sectional couch, study desk, desk chair) he even came a year later and reassembled some of the items I had to dissassemble for a move. **all in a days work!**”"
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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Sentri Homes
2.3(
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Serving Riverdale, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Castle Metal Works
New to Angi

Serving Riverdale, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Castle Metal Works is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our 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. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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+3

Response time9 hrs
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AVI Fast Solutions
4.6(
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Serving Riverdale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

"Albert was a great find! He repaired our wood cabinet that was coming away from the wall. It looks just as it did before it was broken. Albert was polite , efficient, cost effective & cleaned up afterwards."
Deck, Ramp
Tile Wall, wood shell, TV, and fireplace
Lamined Cabinet Install
Custom Cabinet
Sling Barn Door and Paint

+11

Response time1 day
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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.

Proper Murphy bed installation minimizes the risk of wall damage. A secure attachment requires making some holes for anchors or brackets, but these can be easily patched if the bed is removed. To ensure the installation is done correctly and safely, hiring a professional is recommended, especially if you have limited DIY experience.

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.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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