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Avatar for Steve's Wildcat Enterprises
Steve's Wildcat Enterprises
4.9(
171
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+1 more

Serving Salem, 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."
Lipkey
Lipkey
Lipkey
Lipkey
Lipkey

+12

Response time6 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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DJ The Handyman
5.0(
23
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+3 more

Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

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 rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
H & M Decks
5.0(
12
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Harry is a very hard working, talented, trustworthy contractor. He is efficient, reliable, and very reasonably priced. He did a beautiful job remodeling my porch and deck which was old and in pretty bad shape. He also communicated with me on a regular basis about the status of my project. I highly recommend him!"
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
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Hillside Home Improvement
4.7(
123
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They pretty much rebuilt the entire porch. It looks fantastic, I couldn't be happier with it. From start to finish, I told Don I wanted his expertise in making it look and function right, and he was very thoughtful and creative in how this build would affect the future plans for the house and the longevity and quality of the overall construction. The crew and himself were always respectful, honest people - exactly who I trust my life with the construction of my home and being around my family and valuables to. Thank you so much Don and crew of Hillside, I can't wait to have more of your help over the next several years to come!"
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.6(
269
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was very professional. The crew worked very efficiently and cleaned up very well. I am very impressed with how hard they worked. The whole install process was exceptional. The sales rep Brendon and the project manager Walter were also very helpful"
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing

+86

2287 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Savon Home Improvements
4.9(
84
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"David Savon responded immediately to my request for a quote and came to our house the next day. Quickly determined the solution for each situation and charged a fair price for his work (over $330 less than a quote I received the day before from another company). Based on this experience, I scheduled David to return in two weeks to handle two other projects after, again, receiving fair quotes. Professional, knowledgeable, and personable. Will recommend to others and will be the first company I contact in the future for other houesehold projects/repairs."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Deck Dynasty
5.0(
12
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work Finished the job in less than 6 hours Beautiful results. I would highly recommend Deck Dynasty to anyone who needs carpentry work around their home"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Converting a carport into a garage can vary in difficulty depending on its configuration, the condition of the foundation or slab, and its location relative to the house. The process has a lot in common with a home addition, but you can often skip non-essential finishes like fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall and HVAC. The conversion requires experience with drywall, insulation, and other building materials to ensure it’s done safely and correctly. While it might be possible for a DIYer with the proper tools and skills to do the work, it is a complicated and potentially dangerous job. If you’re new to basic construction, it's best to leave this project to the professionals.

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.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

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