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D SQUARED CONSTRUCTION
4.8(
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Carport (Wood) - Build

Serving Alger, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Efficient, professional and did exactly what we wanted even though it was not ordinary requests whatsoever. Every worker was always on time and worked until their day end. They never tried to be shady about material cost or hours worked. I will never use anyone else, they spent almost a month at our home doing bathroom, flooring, electric, plumbing, rebuilding walls and Im sure much more and our family will miss them being around :-) Also Cost is reflective of Labor only, but they are WELL WORTH IT!"
Countertops and Backsplashes Project
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
Plumbing Project
Apple orchard cottage
Ada VFW

+184

Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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MitchellGroup Remodeling
4.5(
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Alger, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

"We were so pleased with all the work they did. We had to wait awhile for service, but it was sure worth the wait. They got everything done in two days. We had new support footers installed for our deck. We also had some rotting wood on our large shed replaced & a new ramp installed. Also removed damp installation in the shed. The workers were all very professional & were very knowledgeable about what they were doing. Thanks Mitchell Group Remodeling."
Deck
Deck
Deck
Door
Door

+22

Response time2 days
Response rate99%
243 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Expert Home Services
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Alger, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dave was on time, kind, very helpful when we had questions and completed the project in the amount of time he said it would be finished. Our kitchen backsplash looks great in the room."
Response time3 days
Response rate88%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JT Handyman Services
4.3(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCloset - Build+2 more

Serving Alger, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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"Josh replaced a side entry door to my garage which had rotted. It required him to remove the old door and frame and replace it with a new one. Since my house had settled from the original build (14 yrs ago), modification was necessary. Josh took his time, was fully prepared, and I have to admit, it's the best working door at my house! Very professional and pleasant, hiring Josh is a no brainer!"
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCustom Cabinets - Build

Serving Alger, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Woodworking 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.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

Floor joists provide support and stability to the flooring installed above them, whether it be hardwood, tile, or carpet. They’re essentially horizontal beams that hold up the subfloor and everything that lies on top of it. Floor joists also help evenly distribute weight across their structure so that it’s shared between walls, beams, and your foundation.

Many modern homes have soffits, but older ones don’t, and you may be wondering why. Older homes have eaves that extend further beyond the home and help to circulate air, negating the need for a soffit. This style of building has faded away, therefore, modern homes need separate soffit installation. Modern soffits are more efficient than this older style and require less material to construct, saving homeowners money.

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.

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