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Carpenters on Call
4.3(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a window casing and framing project on our new construction home. From the first phone call, Gary had the vision of what we wanted. He was a great partner in this project. We were completely comfortable with him in our home. He did what he said he would do, when he said he'd do it (which is rare enough) but he brings the eye of an artist to the work. I feel like I can't recommend him highly enough. Just fantastic work. Happy to have the project done but almost hate to see him go. 😁"
Closet Build - Before
Closet Build - After
Bathroom Upgrade
Bathroom Upgrade
Baseboard - Bull nose Trim

+35

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Cap Construction and Handyman Services
5.0(
19
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He was polite, efficient with his time management, helped with getting rid of lots of the old items. We talked as people not I was the hiring client and he the worker but respectful and with compassion, he understood how hard it was to get rid of item from my late husband. But we did it and the she looks amazing. I can’t thank him enough for his help."
Kitchen nook remodel
Kitchen nook remodel
Storage Tote organizers
Storage Tote organizers
Storage Tote organizers

+11

Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Handyman on The Hill
4.9(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+2 more

Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"David did a great job on repairing the wood work on window sills and a window seat. I was not sure it could be repaired. The job was completed in a timely matter and looks as good as before it was damaged."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Integrated Outdoor Designs, LLC
4.6(
45
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Integrated Outdoor Design were able to build a deck that I wanted for my small yard. Robert came to take the measurements and listened to what I wanted. The deck is good quality and I love it. Chris, Mike and Robert were a pleasure to work with. I would definitely recommend Integrated Outdoor Design."
Arbors / Pergolas
Arbors / Pergolas
Arbors / Pergolas
Arbors / Pergolas
Arbors / Pergolas

+56

Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Daybreak Construction
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"They were on time and efficient. They worked quickly and overcame all problems and barriers to the needed work. Work was seamless and looked new at the end of the job. Amazing work and great value. Will hire again for any other construction work for my home. A++"
vynal flooring in living room kitchen area.
back bedroom. had to level sub floor. worked out.
Leading into back bedroom.
Small room off the hallway.
Hallway/bedrooms carpet and baseboard removed

+13

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

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