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Art's Finish Carpentry, Inc.
4.9(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Washington, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Artâ s carpentry for installation of updated wrought iron balusters from my old wood spindles. Art responded quickly with a quote and all of my subsequent questions and needs. He provided quality balusters as i described from sending pictures and quickly added me to his teamâ s work schedule. The work was done within 2 weeks from me reaching out. Artâ s offers a great service and follows up to make sure everything meets your expectations. I saved his website and will be reaching out for future trim and carpentry projects. Thank you!"
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Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Christian Dangelo Finish Carpentry
4.4(
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Closet - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Washington, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time2 days
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman of Bloomfield/Birmingham
4.0(
92
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Washington, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

"He was here about 8 hours. You have a central office that then sends the various handyman out, they have various people that go out and do they work for them, but the office and the guy had to go out to eat. He called not only the day before the service to remind me, then he called the day of the service to see how it was going, and then the day after to see if everything was to my satisfaction. They have a nice central office."
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Nothaft Carpentry
3.4(
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Closet - BuildFurniture - Build CustomInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+3 more

Serving Washington, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gary installed exterior steps leading from our kitchen to our backyard. We have a newly built home and he did an excellent job. When we are ready to do more wood work, we will hire him again. Dependable, affordable, and professional."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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North Star Landscaping Enterprises, Inc.
3.7(
70
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Washington, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional, on time And greet communication! The job they were hired for was very trivial Yet Jason and his team went above and beyond our expectations. They did a superb cleanup after the job was completed and for that we thank them. We would highly recommend them and they will be the first ones. We willcall when we need something in there expertise"
Response time7 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Erik Wagenheim Woodworking LLC
4.7(
3
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCloset - BuildFurniture - Build Custom

Serving Washington, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Eric was a pleasure to work with, stayed everyday to get as much as possible done, knowledgeable about carpentry and materials that are available In today’s market. Would recommend for carpentry work. Thanks Eric; job well done! Sincerely, Gary."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

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.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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.

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.

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