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OKI Home Services
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Serving Raymond, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"I recently hired this handyman service for furniture assembly, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience! Tim arrived right on time, which was a big plus. He was incredibly friendly, professional, and helpful throughout the process. Not only did Tim assemble my furniture quickly, but he also made sure everything was perfectly aligned and sturdy. I really appreciated how easy he was to communicate with, and he answered all my questions with a smile. Highly recommend this service for anyone in need of fast, reliable, and friendly furniture assembly was fantastic!"
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Deck Doctor
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Serving Raymond, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"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
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Greenway Yard & Landscape
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Serving Raymond, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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"Greenway did concrete repair on my front porch and also poured a new sidewalk on the side of my house. They did an excellent job all-around. I highly recommend them."
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TDN Construction
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Serving Raymond, NE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Offers commercial services

"I I hired Tyler to clean my gutters and replace a downspout. He and his help finished up in about an hour. Great work, cleaned up after the job, all good! I will be hiring him for other projects I need done."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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