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DJ The Handyman
5.0(
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Serving North Lima, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"DJ was professional and polite from start to finish. The morning I was looking for a job to be done he came and looked at it and gave me a quote. He gave me the time frame he could have the job done and he stuck to his word. His work is meticulous. He cleaned everything up when he was done and left nothing behind. I have already given his number out to a couple people. It's very hard to find somebody as hard working and professional as this person. He gets five stars all the way around. I needed boards replaced on my deck."
Finished railing
Rebuilding
Finished deck
Rotted wood
Replaced framing

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Steve's Wildcat Enterprises
4.9(
170
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Serving North Lima, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hanging on to Steve’s business card. I will definitely use him for all my carpentry projects. He is professional and courteous. The work he did for me was as described and quoted. The finished product looks great."
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Lipkey

+12

Response time6 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Concepts Green
4.3(
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Serving North Lima, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"John gave us a quote very quickly and returned all our calls. The design they gave us was beautiful and we came home one day to find the work already done. Very professional and would recommend to anyone. We love the work they did."
Landscape beds
Front walkway landscape
Stone beds with small retaining wall
Stone beds with small retaining wall
Paver walkway with landscape beds

+12

Response time1 day
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Seligman General Contracting
5.0(
2
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Serving North Lima, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With over 10 years of experience in the remodeling industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from kitchens to roofing to plumbing. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Seligman General Contracting a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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.

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.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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