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Wilson Development Group LLC
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For BusinessInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+2 more

Serving Susquehanna, PA and surrounding areas

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WDG offers a variety of services with years of experience. We can provide you with most home maintenance solutions and most projects whether it is a remodel or new construction. Our team will connect you with the right crew for your job. We look forward to working with you.

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PPHI
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+12 more

Serving Susquehanna, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job, very professional, courteous, and timely. Rob handled everything on my project, the job site was always very clean and tidy throughout. He was punctualand reliable. Most important, he's an extremely nice guy. He's one of those type of people that you feel like you have known forever after having just met him. He is now my go to guy!"
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Sani Tech Enviromental
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Susquehanna, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Michael from Sani Tech Environmental was fantastic to work with. He was thorough and described in detail (and layman's terms) what he was going to be doing, each step of the process, sharing educational information, and why each part of the process was important. He and Rose were very accommodating to our availability and needs, and making sure our project was completed on time. In addition, Michael made it clear that for any questions we may have in the future, he will be there to make sure he is able to answer them. Will gladly recommend Sani Tech Environmental!"
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arkansas Wood Doors
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Closet - Build

Serving Susquehanna, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We love our cabinets! They look fantastic while remaining affordable. The friendly staff at AWD helped us from start to finish. They are very knowledgeable and gave us advice and tips when needed. They were receptive and patient with our ever-changing needs. Once we finalized our purchase, we received our cabinets within two weeks! The cabinets are very sturdy and the color is beautiful. The hinges and hardware are high quality. We are extremely pleased with AWD and would recommend them to any friends or family looking for good cabinets at a fair price."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

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