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Avatar for MILLER CUSTOM CARPENTRY & REMODELING
MILLER CUSTOM CARPENTRY & REMODELING
5.0(
8
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Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I just want to say thank you to Miller Custom Carpentry and Remodeling. Zach, the owner, did a fantastic job on my bathroom remodel and now I love my new bathroom! He was on time and very clean and tidy in my home! I would definitely recommend Miller Custom Carpentry! Thank you!"
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Custom woodworking
Basement remodel
Basement remodel
Basement remodel

+21

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Ken's Carpentry and Handyman Services
Ken's Carpentry and Handyman Services
5.0(
6
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Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Exceptional workmanship and attention to detail. Helped with many projects and went above and beyond floor installation. Highly recommend and we will be using Ken’s Carpentry for many more projects!"
Response time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DJ The Handyman
5.0(
21
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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 rate85%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Steve's Wildcat Enterprises
4.9(
170
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Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

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
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
43
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Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"So he was almost a hour late on arrival then when I arrived this morning the door sticks the frame is crooked and the floor dosent meet the door jam so there’s a gap"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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RCL Home Service
4.7(
30
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Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fence repair is still in limbo pending fencing parts ordered but pending delivery yet. Chuck did an Awesome job on my back deck repair and looks GREAT! He removed all the broken posts and panels in order to clear out my and my neighbors job...Very impressed with his work so far and keeps in touch with any details so as a Customer not in the Dark. RCL is a down to earth business that gets the job done and Fair prices that are written down on an invoice NOT texted via email or thru chit chat...I give 5 star's to Chuck and RCL Handyman Services in my book. You won't be disappointed!"
Handrail
Handrail
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+4

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Concepts Green
4.3(
16
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Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I can go on about my experience with Concept Green. John, Jack, and Todd are very professional and trustworthy. Most importantly for me, they're very nice and fun to work with. All my neighbors love them as well! I have the best house on the block and it's all thanks to Concept Green thank you guys for everything!"
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 Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

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

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.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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.

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