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Hodler Contracting
4.6(
40
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Spencerville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I've had Matt do multiple projects. His pricing is always fair, and his work is excellent. He communicates well at all phases of the project, and he is great at being on time and cleaning up. I will undoubtedly hire him again!"
Roofing repairs
Before and after
Flat roof resealed
Siding repair
Mobile home resealed

+44

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JT Handyman Services
4.3(
32
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+5 more

Serving Spencerville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

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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R&R ROOFING AND EXTERIORS LLC
5.0(
7
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Spencerville, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

At R&R Roofing & Exteriors, we believe homeowners deserve honest answers, quality workmanship, and a contractor they can trust. We’re a locally owned company serving Auburn, Fort Wayne, DeKalb County, Allen County, and surrounding communities.\nWe specialize in roof repairs and replacements, gutter repair and replacement, siding, windows, doors, and other exterior home improvements. Whether you have storm damage, an aging roof, a gutter problem, or simply want to improve the look and protection of your home, we're here to help.\nOur approach is simple: we inspect the problem, explain what we find, and give you straightforward options without high-pressure sales. We treat every home like it's our own and take pride in doing the job right.\nFrom the first conversation through completion, we focus on clear communication, dependable service, and quality workmanship.

Roof
Auburn roof
Roof replacement
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hodler Contracting
4.6(
40
)
Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Spencerville, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt was very professional and completed the job in a timely manner after explaining everything upfront including the cost. I have contacted a few other contractors previously who made appointments but never showed up and some never bothered to return my call. We would use Matt again if needed."
new roof
complete tear off
new roof
drywall
drywall

+45

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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