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National Siding & Windows, LLC
4.6(
104
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Serving Mead, NE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Took only 7 business days to complete siding install, window and garage door replacement. House looks great. The crew was very professional and cleaned up wonderfully after they finished."
Colonial Yellow
Flagstone
Quiet Willow
Rugged Canyon
Harbor Grey

+14

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Handy Master Home Improvement
4.5(
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Serving Mead, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had 2 other contractors say they would do the fence repair job and not show up. Eddie showed up and did a great job. I will call him next time we need some work done."
Composite Deck
Composite Deck
Composite Deck
Composite Deck
Composite Deck

+18

Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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HighRise Construction LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Mead, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I couldn’t be happier with the drywall work that was completed. The craftsmanship was exceptional from the smooth finishes, clean seams, and great attention to detail throughout the repair. The work was completed on time, the drywall guy kept it clean, and communication was excellent from start to finish. It’s clear that this drywaller takes pride in their work and strives for perfection. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality drywall installation or repairs."
Framing projects
Framing projects
Patch work
Patch work
Patch work

+2

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Edward Kojdecki
5.0(
14
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Serving Mead, NE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Edward did an amazing job on a board and batten wall near my garage entry. He exceeded my expectations, and I would 100% recommend him to anyone."
Craftsman + Ledge
Closet
Closet
Closet
Pantry

+21

Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.3(
21
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Serving Mead, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
RDZ Diverse Solutions LLC
New to Angi

Serving Mead, NE and surrounding areas

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Hi! Found yourself in need of handyman, builder, fabricator, operator. The list gos on. Names Ryan and rdz diverse solutions llc is my company. Capable of a multitude of tasks, jobs, projects. Attention to detail. With completion in a timely manner. At a reasonable cost to you. Hope to get your business. I take great pride in the Quality of work i put out and expect from those around me thats my reputation and my business’s. Im striving for the oh hey I know a guy recommendations Thanks for your time hope to get your business.

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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.

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. 

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

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.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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