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Rodgers & Sons Construction, LLC
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Serving University, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Warranties offered

Customers say: Quality work

"Great to work with. Easy to talk to. The quality of the work is excellent. They work hard with you to give you what you want. The crews work hard. Mike was easy to contact and return to answer any questions or concerns, and worked with us to get it the way we wanted. Great job"
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
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Davis Residential Contractor
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Serving University, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The company was professional, service was timely. The owner called me that day and sent a tech out the same day to get my project done. It turned out really nice. Will definitely use the company again for future projects!"
Stairwell
Unfinished stairwell
Finished stair treads installed
Custom banister
Before attic space

+26

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gthomesolutionsllc.
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Serving University, MS and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Greg did a phenomenal job. Everything is much better than I expected. His communications and dedication is top notch. I wish I like my job was his biggest priority. That’s priceless as a customer. I will use Greg again and I would recommend him to anybody."
Plumbing Project
Appliance Repair Project
Appliance Repair - Small Project
Appliance Repair - Small Project
Appliance Repair - Large Project

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Homemade Design
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Serving University, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I feel extremely fortunate to have found Vicki through Angie's List !  She is an extremely talented person who is very easy to deal with. She has a breath of knowledge that allows her to accommodate my tastes, but also ensure that the overall design is in sync with the design and location of my home.  She has  a very diplomatic way of suggesting when I'm going astray with my choices and in every case where she has told me "Trust Me"  I have been delighted ! She is very aggressive in helping me find the best pricing and often times will work with the vendors directly  hence saving me the time.  She also has excellent local contacts.  Everyone I've worked with through Vicki has been timely, professional, and highly competent.
My project is far from complete.  I intend to continue to use Vicki and her expert advice until the end !!!!"
Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
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Serving University, MS 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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Gann Millwork LLC
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Serving University, MS and surrounding areas

"I was very pleased with the quality of their work, their prices are very reasonable. Mr Gann is very honest and fair. What he says is what you get. I highly recommend Gann Millworks LLC. I will definitely use them again."
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

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.

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