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J W Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Salem, SD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great work. The general contractor John was a John was a great communicator, we knew when sub contractors were coming and what to expect. Everyone was very professional, friendly, and easy to work with. Very professional job. Would hire again!"
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+11

Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
81 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BRS Construction LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Salem, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brent does a really nice job! He is friendly, courteous and very knowledgeable. I appreciated that he is willing to share this knowledge in a way that is far from condescending but rather super helpful. His fees are very reasonable and we will definitely get Brent to come back for future remodels/repairs!"
Response time1 hour
Response rate86%
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JWM Construction LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Salem, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have hired these JWM twice now. And both times they did a great job. They will be the first guys I call when I go at my next project. If you're reading this you should hire these guys."
New deck build
New deck build
New deck build
New deck build
New deck build

+21

Response time3 days
Response rate89%
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Serving Salem, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Serving Salem, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"Once I sent her all the measurements, it took her a little while to get the options back to me.  Overall, they're good designs.  However, they're very simplistic and give general ideas for space planning.  I was hoping to have a better idea for sizes of furniture for the space and some variations on staging.  
Jill was very responsive when I did have a question.  I'm not sure how helpful it is to have a virtual design done.  If we lived in similar cities, I'd probably use her again for help with additional designs.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
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JP Contracting LLC
3.0(
2
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Serving Salem, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

JP Contracting is a newly formed company with the principles in the business having over 20 years experience in the construction industry. We got tired of being the point of contact for our customers and keeping secrets we do everything open book. \n\nWe specialize in new home construction, large and small remodels (I.e. kitchen, bath, home additions) \n\nWe take care of everything from local permitting to material acquisition to completion. Keeping the client informed along the way.

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

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.

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

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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