"I highly recommend EMJ carpentry for any remodeling or home finishing. I have seen some work that they have done, with no doubt I will hire them if I need it."
"Everything went very well and to my satisfaction. Everything was done very timely and effortlessly. I have been burned in the past by contractors so I am always skeptical and afraid of having my work not completed but this was a very smooth process and I am using Richard and the company for future work involving larger home improvement jobs to my house."
"ace Heating and Cooling LLC has become my go-to for all things HVAC. Their professionalism and expertise shine through in every interaction, from scheduling appointments to completing repairs. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my heating and cooling needs."
"I am looking forward to this estimate more than the other three. I hope to actually get at least two estimates from the four contractors I had come. After speaking with four contractors I feel most confident in this contractor and company."
"I had some wood rot around the entrance to my garage so metroplex pro builders came out and gave an estimate. Manny was professional and flexible. He was willing and able to meet me at my convenience. We signed a contract and workers were here the next morning. Manny and his crew got the job done. They did five star work. I recommend them for professionalism and quality work. And they get the job done fast."
"I contacted Ray in the morning. He scheduled a time to be here. He called later in the day explaining that his current job had a lull. He offered to come by in 30 minutes. He was prompt and professional. I will hire him again."
"Customer service was great! Workers were respectful and did a fantastic job installing my new walk-in shower. Efficient and clean! We are very happy with the results"
"Charles and his entire team were always professional, diligent and thorough. They went above and beyond to ensure we were 100% satisfied with the outcome at completion. I highly recommend without reservation SRM Construction to any person or company. I would give them a 10 star rating if I could."
"I had met with a few contractors for the job but chose Hodges Construction after meeting with the owner Roy Hodges. He and his employees were prompt, extremely thorough, and reliable. It was a rather large job as a new home build in which I had many questions throughout the process but Mr. Hodges always took the time to walk me through the process and help me put my mind at ease. His employees were courteous when my husband and I would show up to see the updated progress and also very helpful. It really was refreshing to have a contractor that you can trust and sees a job completed from start to finish in a timely manner all while showing patience for us as it was our first custom built home."
Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts
Yes, most services include necessary frame modifications for proper door fitting. Confirm with your provider.
When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.
It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.
When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors.
Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects.
Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.
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