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Pro Handyman Services
4.9(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

"He is the most complete conscientious person I have ever dealt with . Excellent work and great ideas on trim work and mantle. I loved working with this man , good price and done on time ."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"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

Credit card accepted

"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

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. 

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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