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Home Genius Exteriors
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving West Lafayette, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great company to work with. I had seamless gutters and all the fascia boards and trim, capped. The project manager, Devan, answered all my questions and let me know what to expect. Aaron, who lead the crew doing the work, was very professional. Other than how wonderful my house looks now, they left no trace of being here. The workmanship is spot on! I would recommend them highly!"
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Tru Metal Roofing
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving West Lafayette, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Customers say: Quick response

"I had my porch roof, posts and gutters replaced. Great company to work with. Follow up on questions/concerns was expeditious. Arrived on time as scheduled. Cleaned up as the project progressed. Tarps were laid to protect property. Crew professional and non intrusive. Informed of process ahead of time ie. delivery of dumpster and materials. Project was completed in less than 2 days. Jacob Weaver was my primary contact. He provided an estimate, breakdown of costs and was able to schedule the demo around my schedule. The whole process was seamless."
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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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Redtail Property Services
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving West Lafayette, OH and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m a reliable maintenance technician and property services professional with experience in residential and commercial repairs. I specialize in drywall, painting, flooring, plumbing fixtures, doors, trim, fencing, appliance installation, punch lists, and general handyman work. I take pride in quality craftsmanship, honest communication, fair pricing, and showing up when I say I will. Whether it’s a small repair or a larger project, my goal is to get the job done right the first time and leave every customer satisfied.

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Frontier Custom Construction
New to Angi
Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving West Lafayette, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 10 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity and stand behind our work. We specialize in deck builds, interior trim and decorative molding installation, built-in furniture, and a variety of related projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time2 days
Huddys Home Improvement LLC
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving West Lafayette, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Huddys Home Improvement LLC is the premier home improvement company serving Muskingum County for over the las several years. Our #1 goal as a company is having complete customer satisfaction and there is no job that is too big or too small. If you really want the project done right, you need to call Sherry or Corey today!

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Madd Construction LLC
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Closet - Build

Serving West Lafayette, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

At Madd Construction LLC, we take pride in delivering high-quality craftsmanship and dependable service for residential and commercial projects. We specialize in construction, remodeling, renovations, pressure washing, and property improvement services, helping our clients enhance and maintain their investments. Our commitment to honesty, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction sets us apart. Whether it's a small repair, a complete remodel, or ongoing property maintenance, Madd Construction LLC is dedicated to providing reliable solutions, quality workmanship, and results that exceed expectations.

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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.

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.

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.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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.

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