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Do-Moore Home Improvements
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+3 more

Serving Albuquerque, NM and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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Small jobs welcome

"We chose D-Moore Home Improvements to install the bamboo flooring we had purchased awhile ago but never got around to doing it ourselves. Kramer was very up front with his cost and how long it would take. He kept true to his time frame, especially since it was only him doing the work (except on the last day, when his lovely wife came along to help). Kramer is very skilled, intelligent, hard working and honest. We love the end result with our flooring and will definitely be using him for other future projects. 10/10 Highly Recommended!!"
Spacious Walk-In shower
Response time2 days
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Recommended by78%of homeowners
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TAZ Construction
5.0(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Albuquerque, NM and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Taz is our go-to contractor, because they are problem-solvers, detail-oriented, and just generally do a terrific job on both large and small projects. At our house (at different times) Taz has done structural work for us; fully renovated our kitchen; installed a pocket door on a tiny 1/2 bathroom; fixed the walls and floor in a formerly useless closet; and, tore out a huge mess of a mechanical room, turning it into useful, attractive storage space. They deliver on time (including amazingly short timeframes) and on budget (as much as any contractor can be, given the fluctuation in material costs over the past few years). They do a terrific job of minimizing mess and displacement for the homeowner and pets. Would never use anyone else but Anthony and his talented crew. He may sometimes cost more than other contractors, but you get what you pay for - you may find cheaper, but you will NOT find better. And when Anthony does the work, he stands behind it, while others don't."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Elevated Mechanical Services Inc
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Closet - Build

Serving Albuquerque, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The crew that worked on this remodel, led by Alejandro, were prompt in arriving, patient with our questions, and very responsive to our requests. They were very skilled and thorough, and completely changed our home for the better. I highly recommend this company, since it provides full services, such that plumbing and electrical are available from within the organization, as opposed to waiting for subcontractors to respond."
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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.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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