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Homemade Design
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Veblen, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Veblen, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"They did a good job. She had to submit like a photo but my daughter had them work on the central are of the loft. The deal was for one room. She got a lot of good ideal from her and it was worth it for her. They were professional and I did not hear anything negative."
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Hampton Enterprise LLC
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Veblen, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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Emergency services offered

"I only use James when I need some work done to my house. He responds fast, gets the work done quicker than just about anyone else I've ever used and seems very concerned with leaving his customers happy."
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New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Veblen, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

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has been serving the area, building dreams and making houses look a lot better and comfortable. Silva Contractors, Inc. has the most experienced crew to work on your project. We use only the best stones and materials available and work according to the customers wants. We complete the job always at the most affordable price.

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MWF Construction
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Veblen, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

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MWF Construction has been Serving the Area for over 20 years with affordable rates and an excellent attention to detail. References are available and we pride ourselves on working around your schedule and respecting your privacy and property. We thank you in advance for allowing us to give your home or business the attention it deserves.\n\n

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S&S Contracting and Construction
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Veblen, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

From residential to commercial S & S Contracting & Construction can do the job. We are a family owned with over 20 years of exsperience you can trust. We back all our work with a personal and professional gaurantee, so you know can trust S&S Contracting & Construction to do it right the first time. We handel all kinds of \nconstruction. From New Homes, Major & Minor Remodels, Addtions, Storage Shed, Pole Barn, Garages, Basement, Drain Tile, Shingling, Siding, Ect. Contact us today for your Free estimate. Let S&S Contracting & Construction take care of your home not your wallet.\n

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Unfinished 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.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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.

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.

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