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Swenson Contracting
4.9(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Hillsboro, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"Professionals with talent and skill! I hired them to drywall/tape/texture and spray foam insulate my basement after a flooding issue. Their attention to detail, finished product and professionalism was top notch. They not only did a fabulous job, they also cleaned up after themselves everyday! I'd definitely hire them again for future projects."
Faucet side tub wall
Toilet and faucet wall
Inside shower
Vanity
Tub surround

+37

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Hillsboro, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
"
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
3.5(
89
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Hillsboro, ND 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.
"
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Merls Handyman
5.0(
2
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Hillsboro, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Merls Handyman is reliable, easy to work with, and dedicated to getting your home back into shape. I have over 15 years of general experience and always have the best attitude about my work. We offer free estimates and would love to hear of your upcoming project. Call or click for an estimate today

Bathroom remodel
Housecleaning Project
Shed build
Trailer painting
Landscaping Project

+64

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A+ Improvements
5.0(
2
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Hillsboro, ND and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The whole process went very smooth! From the estimate to the last day of project. Had great communication and let me know what everything was going to cost. Even gave me options on what needed to be done and what could wait. I was most impressed by how clean the job sit was after everyday! Highly recommend A+ Improvements!"
Completed over the weekend on the schedule they set for hours. Just over 9 all together
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Selected and custom fit all materials

+31

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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