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Avatar for Douglas Custom Painting
Douglas Custom Painting
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business+3 more

Serving Rutherford College, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I HAVE A 174 YEAR OLD LOG HOUSE AND IT NEEDED A LOT OF RESTORATIVE WORK DONE ON WINDOWS, GLAZING, SHUTTERS . SOME ROTTEN SIDING AND CLEANED OUR DECKS UP. VERY PLEASED WITH THEIR WORK VERY PROFESSIONAL. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM AND WOULD HIRE AGAIN."
In the process
Clean deck ready to stain
Exterior painting siding and doors
Exterior painting
Exterior painting

+14

Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
A Step Above Handyman Services LLC
4.5(
341
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Rutherford College, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr Howard and his crew went way beyond keeping me informed doing a great job in building my deck and a new roof on my entire home all new flooring LVP and new windows throughout my home . I will definitely hire Mr Howard and his crew again."
Roofing Project
Roofing Project
Handymen Project
Electrical Project
Remodeling - General Project

+32

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Concept to Creation Home Remodeling LLC
4.7(
17
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business+2 more

Serving Rutherford College, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Carrie did not an exceptional job building four different decks for me on three different homes. He also fixed Decks that other contractors had poorly constructed at a very reasonable price. Stay away from this guy I need him to do other stuff for me. ? better yet I should give him a really negative review so nobody wants to work with him so he will work with me exclusively."
Modern kitchen remodel.
Modern kitchen remodel.
Modern kitchen remodel.
Modern kitchen remodel.
Modern kitchen remodel.

+29

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business+7 more

Serving Rutherford College, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Needed fencing installed to keep groundhogs from taking up residence under our deck. Brady came up with a creative and complete solution that made sure the varmints were out and would not return. Would use again."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

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