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Veteran's Home Maintenance, LLC
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Serving Fostoria, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1973

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"They designed a floating modular deck for my RV. Process was great from start through installation. The end result was everything we hoped for."
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32 6x6x18 ft. post set 4 foot into a 5 foot hole.
Posts set into holes before concrete
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Sentri Homes
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Serving Fostoria, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"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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at &thomas residential repair
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Hello, and thank you for considering my services.\n\nI provide dependable carpentry and handyman work with a strong focus on quality, attention to detail, and doing the job right the first time. I take pride in maintaining a clean work area, treating every home with respect, and communicating clearly throughout the entire project.\n\nWhether it’s repairs, installations, trim work, drywall, framing, or general home improvement tasks, you can expect reliable service, professionalism, and workmanship you can feel confident about.\n\nClean. Respectful. Detail-oriented. Committed to customer satisfaction.\n\nI look forward to helping with your project.

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Vouis Trim Carpentry L.L.C.
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Serving Fostoria, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"Joseph is a talented and professional carpenter. I am so grateful for his service! He replaced a set of badly pitched stairs. Now I have a beautiful new, set to code, easy to navigate steps! I highly recommend him for your carpentry work!!"
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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.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

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.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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.

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