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Fine Line Carpentry
5.0(
3
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair+2 more

Serving Fort Calhoun, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had a kitchen remodel done by Fine line Carpentry. Very professional, very well spent dollar for their work. The timing was right and so was the quality. I would recommend them to anyone looking to succeed in their needs in remodeling."
Fine Line Carpentry
Fine Line Carpentry
Fine Line Carpentry
Fine Line Carpentry
Fine Line Carpentry

+29

Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Doctor Fix It Omaha
4.9(
25
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Fort Calhoun, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sherwin, Derek,and 'Jesus are not only very good guys, they are great professionals. They installed a new picture window, lower siding, and three new window frames. And replaced lower trim around the outside fireplace frame. They are neat, organized, and couldn't have done a better job. Exceptional work. Thank you."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Deck Doctor
4.8(
32
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+3 more

Serving Fort Calhoun, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Deck doctor did a great job on our privacy fence! Calvin was very communicative and followed up on every question I had through the installation process- his team was excellent and cleaned up the construction sight very well! I highly recommend Deck Doctor as a building contractor!"
Response time2 days
Response rate96%
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stile Construction Services
4.1(
27
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+1 more

Serving Fort Calhoun, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Ryan is very responsive, but a lot of the details (trim, corners, clean up) in the the job were poorly done for the tiles and carpentry. There were some significant mistakes around executing the asked for design that ended up causing delays and costing more money. If you hire him, you should check his crew work routinely so mistakes can be corrected. He is really good at fixing the mistakes while the job is ongoing. Unfortunately, I have been finding things a month later and fixing them now would be cost prohibited."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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614 Builders, LLC
4.6(
11
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - Install

Serving Fort Calhoun, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The 614 Builders team did an amazing job replacing my floor on my main floor, trim, media wall and stairs of my home! Juan really took the time to walk me through every process and was patient with me. He also has great taste as he influenced me on what color my flooring was as I had no idea what color scheme I was going for. The prices were very much affordable and Juan really worked with my budget. I will definitely be reaching back out to the 614 Builders team for any home projects. 11 out of 10!"
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck

+43

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lara's Landscape
3.8(
22
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Fort Calhoun, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Javier and his crew removed a wood retaining wall in the back and replaced it. They also installed a 5 feet deep 49 feet long garden and backfilled it with planting soil. I called them after the first week to add additional backfill behind and to take the new retaining wall and they responded they would do it within a few days. The summer was dry, so, no additional settling occurred... until late summer when we received a major rainfall. All the voids collapsed and the back of the wall showed significant settling. I sent several emails and called Javier. He said he would be there on Saturday, he never showed. It looks like I am going to purchase my own soil to backfill the settling. I am very unhappy with the lack of customer service, especially since I paid them immodestly, once the job was complete."
laras hardscape
clean up beds
clean up beds
patio
patio

+45

Response time1 day
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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