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Christian Dangelo Finish Carpentry
4.4(
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Serving Taylor, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris built a wardrobe closet, bedside bookcases, head board, bed frame with storage, dining nook bench, and a dining room table for me. Excellent work, prompt, cleaned up after every day. Super to work with and would highly recommend this professional!"
Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Home Time Construction
4.5(
147
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Serving Taylor, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This contractor quoted a reasonable price, performed the work promptly and professionally and was very thorough. We were very pleased and expect to use them again for other projects. We highly recommend Home Time Construction."
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A wish your Heart made

+9

Response time12 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Lessor Haven
5.0(
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Serving Taylor, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. M is a real problem solver. He figured alternative solutions to fancy bike racks that were not working; so that actually saved me money by returning them. He fixed a squeak on a closet door that was probably like that for 50 years. He’s very thorough and knowledgeable. He is now my official handyman!"
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Garage door
Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stonebrook Building Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Taylor, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Extremely Happy with the job Stonebrook Building Services completed. The outside of the house looks great and my neighbors always compliment the workmanship. My bathrooms also turned out beautiful! I never could have made the design decisions without the help of John and his team. Ceramic work is precise and beautiful."
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+216

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.
3.7(
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Serving Taylor, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Moccia Landscape did a very beautiful job Austin estimates right to a tee Devan and his crew did a great job I highly recommend them"
Custom Raised Outdoor Living Area
Landscapes and Softscapes
Softscape with Custom Lighting Accents (Rear)
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English Garden (Semi-Formal)

+70

Response time3 days
142 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Alexander Graham LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Taylor, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Quality , on time and knowledgeable! Kori was very organized and made sure I got exactly what I needed. Will use again and appreciate a quality business owner."
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+11

Response time5 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Luke's Remodeling
5.0(
3
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Serving Taylor, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Lucas was able to install a bathroom fan for us, install a vanity, paint our basement ceilings, install lights in our basement, and complete a closet install in our upstairs bedroom. This work was completed within a timely manner and Lucas was responsive and communicative throughout the entire process. He was very thorough in his work as well."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

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