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Mighty Dad Flooring & Home Repair
4.8(
77
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Fairlawn, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff always shows up when he says he will, is a perfectionist, with a reasonable price. He is a thorough professional, who works very hard and long hours, if needed. He seems to know how to do everything. My husband is very picky and a perfectionist himself. Jeff is one of the few contractors who has satisfied him in the past 25 years. Want it right with a contractor you can trust? Hire Mighty Dad."
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+6

Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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MACS & Partners LLC
5.0(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Fairlawn, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired MACS & Partners to add custom trim and paint to my living room, dining room, and office. They also upgraded the office flooring from carpet to wood vinyl. While they were a bit assertive with their design and build approach, the final result matched what I wanted, and the quality of the work was great. Project cost was around 5K"
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Office Paint in Nest Realty

+49

Response time12 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Paint My Walls LLC
5.0(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Fairlawn, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"When the team came to work they did an excellent job. They were here on time. They were on time and he did not go one penny over the estimate although they did a little bit more work than we initially had talked about. When they were doing the painting they did an excellent job and cleaned up beautifully and if I had paid twice as much, I could not have gotten a better job, these guys are very very very good!"
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+40

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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B & B Services
4.5(
16
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Fairlawn, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good! Chris called me almost immediately after I registered on Angie's List. I had already been told by my regular HVAC service tech that a replacement unit would cost about $7000 if paid in cash or offered me a financing/service contract for 10 years at $140+ a month!! Come on guys! Chris with B&B came by the next day (Monday), we talked and he offered to replace my current Goodman units with slightly better rated ones for $4500 and would do it the next day! He and his assistance were done in under the 3 hours the next day that Chris said it would take. Very happy with the products and the services so far!! He even honored the $100 coupon that was on your site."
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+4

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Fairlawn, VA 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
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Fairlawn, VA 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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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.

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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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.

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