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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"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.
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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
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"They did a good job. She had to submit like a photo but my daughter had them work on the central are of the loft. The deal was for one room. She got a lot of good ideal from her and it was worth it for her. They were professional and I did not hear anything negative."
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Innovation Cleaning Services
5.0(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, NE and surrounding areas

We are here to make your life a little easier! Offering cleaning services for your house or office. We also provide home construction services, outside siding , flooring and more!

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Bishop Building & Concrete LLC
5.0(
3
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

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"Bishop Building & Concrete LLC, Owner is Professional with knowledge, experience, great work ethics. The project was started and completed in the time frame that was specified. Clean up was exceptionally done. Very satisfied with the workmanship. We have received several compliments on the work that was done. We would definitely recommend and will use Bishop Building & Concrete LLC for future projects."
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Quality Home Improvements
4.9(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brad is an exceptional general contractor. The quality of his work is unparalleled. He is a true professional. He is fair in pricing and is excellent at meeting deadlines. I highly recommend him and his work partner, Mark."
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Response time1 day
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

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.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

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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