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Kenneth Dietz
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Russia, OH and surrounding areas

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Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Hi, my name is Riley. I’m 22 years old and working hard to build my path as a general contractor. I take pride in honest work, reliability, and doing every job the right way. My goal is to provide quality craftsmanship people can trust while continuing to grow my business through hard work and dedication.

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General Contractors, LLC
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Russia, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

"Great job by Josh, Jess and company! Very impressed with their attention to detail. Everything turned out just as I wanted! Project was orderly from start to finish. Can't say enough good things about this company!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - General Project
Pavillion Addition
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+92

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lynn Crist Construction
5.0(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Russia, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

"Lynn did a wonderful job, we couldn't be any happier, he is professional, gets the job done and does quality work! Hire Lynn and his team if you need some work done! Thank you Lynn! Gutierrez family"
Lynn Crist Construction
Lynn Crist Construction
Lynn Crist Construction
Lynn Crist Construction
Lynn Crist Construction

+7

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by10%of homeowners
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Bradford Xteriors
4.5(
655
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Russia, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner called me very quickly after I put in a request on Angi and emailed a detailed and very reasonable estimate that same evening. He texted me the next day to make sure I got the estimate and I was able to talk to him about the work that day. While I have decided to put off the work for a while, I would definitely consider using his company for the work as he has provided excellent customer service so far."
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Bradford Xteriors
Bradford Xteriors
Bradford Xteriors

+1

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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.

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.

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.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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