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Taylor Made Home Improvements llc
4.5(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Buffalo, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Once the project was scheduled they showed up as agreed and finished the project on time and on budget. The deck turned out great. They were very good too work with."
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Missouri Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+4 more

Serving Buffalo, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Kyle was great to work with and did an amazing job. I own cabin rentals, and Kyle has done a few jobs for me. He did my Roofing, built my pergola and a few other projects. Will diffently continue to use him."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate88%
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In Wise Hands
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Buffalo, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We have used him for 4 projects. 3 were small and one was significant, including wall demolition/repair and repairing some floor joists. For all of these projects, he was consistently punctual, efficient, and charged a fair price. He has creative ideas, and a customer-first approach."
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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.

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.

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.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

New builds, remodels, and additions often necessitate professional framing expertise.

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