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Restoration Contractors
4.8(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Portales, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

"Mr. Stressler was very easy to work with, and he did everything asked of him. His work met all of my expectations and specifications. Should I need any further remodeling, I would not hesitate to call Mr. Stressler. In category below asking for dates of service. But due to my travels, work was done in increments: master bath, kitchen, guest bathroom, and then in June a one day outside job in which a new door was put on a storage unit, and my security door was given a new coat of paint."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Reule Sun Corp
4.4(
67
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Portales, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Reule Sun did a FABULOUS job on our house, with incredible attention to detail, extremely thorough preparation, total job-site neatness and cleanliness, lightning responsiveness to any issues which arose, and a very high level of craft. The workers were polite, respectful, friendly, and very conscientious. You will pay for this. But we found it more than worth the difference. After watching our job, the neighbor across the street has hired them for a complete stucco job and also new windows. (If your windows are within shouting distance of needing replacement, do these just ahead of the stucco job.)"
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Portales, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"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 Portales, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"Once I sent her all the measurements, it took her a little while to get the options back to me.  Overall, they're good designs.  However, they're very simplistic and give general ideas for space planning.  I was hoping to have a better idea for sizes of furniture for the space and some variations on staging.  
Jill was very responsive when I did have a question.  I'm not sure how helpful it is to have a virtual design done.  If we lived in similar cities, I'd probably use her again for help with additional designs.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
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BRRR Investments LLC
3.9(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Portales, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Lorenzo did an amazing job. He installed new flooring throughout my whole house. Did a custom renovation to my master bathroom. He was really professional and tidy to. Would definitely hire him for future projects"
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Hernandez & Son's Construction
5.0(
1
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Portales, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Hernandez & Son's Construction is proud to be serving the area with expert services, and your satisfaction as our ultimate goal. With a combined 20+ years of experience in our area of expertise, you can rest assured that your project will receive the high quality craftsmanship that only experience can bring. Call on us today, you will be glad you did!

Response time1 day
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Defined Electric
5.0(
1
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Portales, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"So impressed with his immediate response, then problem solving with me through photos and outlet testing without requiring $ up front, prior to completion of job. Very knowledgeable and continuously responsive! Will post more once job complete, but am very impressed so far!"
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

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.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

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