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D SQUARED CONSTRUCTION
4.8(
53
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Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time5 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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B&J Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"B&J Contracting are two very professional, down to earth guys that do amazing work. I highly recommend them and I am getting ready to hire them again for another home improvement project I am planning."
Flooring
Tile
Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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JT Handyman Services
4.3(
32
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Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HD Custom Carpentry
5.0(
3
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Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great communication from the owner regarding pricing, design and schedule. Once the work started they worked everyday until it was finished. Each night the work area was picked up. Great quality and Iâ m very happy with my new deck."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Red Lily Renovations
New to Angi

Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Red Lily Renovations offers quality services to clients at reasonable prices. Our courteous staff has the professional tools and experience necessary to help with your home projects. We specialize in kitchen, bath and basement renovations, interior and exterior painting, tile, luxury vinyl flooring, interior trim and decorative moldings and more! Call today to get in touch with our staff, and to learn more about what we have to offer!\n

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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

Some states require carpenters to be licensed to perform forms of carpentry, such as framing. The license requires a certain amount of experience and to pass an examination. In states that don’t require carpenters to be licensed, they must be licensed as a contractor if they work independently rather than solely as a subcontractor under a licensed builder. Use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to find out whether a potential carpenter is licensed in your state.

Yes, Corian® and other solid surface materials can be cut with standard woodworking tools, such as a circular saw or a jigsaw. However, it is crucial to use the correct type of blade to avoid damaging the material.

For a circular saw, a tungsten carbide-tipped blade is required; a triple chip grind blade is highly recommended. For a jigsaw, you should use a fine-tooth down-cutting blade. Do not use blades designed for cutting wood, as they can cause microfractures that weaken the edges of the countertop. A diamond blade is also unnecessary, as those are designed for harder materials like natural stone, which Corian is not.

After cutting, the edge will be rough. It is essential to sand and smooth the cut edge to prevent microfractures, which can eventually compromise the integrity of the countertop.

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.

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.

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