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Avatar for Home Worx, LLC
Home Worx, LLC
4.6(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Shoreline, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I recently had some James Hardie siding replaced by Home Worx LLC, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. The final cost was more than fair, especially considering the additional issues that were uncovered once the old siding was removed. It turned out that some of the sheathing and part of a joist needed replacement. What really stood out was Dave, the owner. He immediately paused the work, clearly explained the situation, and made sure I understood the added scope and cost before moving forward. I appreciated his transparency and professionalism throughout the process. The quality of the finished work is great. As a bonus, Dave also shared some helpful home maintenance tips that I plan to use going forward. Overall, a very positive experience—I would absolutely recommend Home Worx LLC."
Home Worx, LLC Projects Performed
Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Summit Painting LLC
4.7(
156
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Shoreline, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We got three estimates and although Summit's was not the lowest it was competitive and bar far the most comprehensive and detailed. After selecting Summit, Stuart the owner, worked closely with us to ensure we had a successful result. He met with us twice prior to the project to help select paint and confirm our expectations were aligned with the plan. During the project his team was hard working, helpful and courteous. Stuart checked in regularly and when we noticed minor damage to our gutter as a result of a ladder he checked it out and agreed to take care of it right away. Following the completion of the project we walked through it together and his team did a thorough job on touch up. We'd 100% hire Stuart and his team for future projects. We hope to use them for interior painting this winter."
Painting a door.
This is the prep process. Sanding and imperfections have been repaired.
Interior Painting
Interior
Our proven system to paint and stack doors to maximize space and efficiency.

+49

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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2112 Homes
5.0(
13
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install+4 more

Serving Shoreline, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great Service, I reached out for a dry rot siding that has non-standard planks. Matt customized the siding planks to match my existing siding and repaired the leak as well. He did the work so well that I further hired him to repair another poor job from the another big contractor company that repaired my wind storm damage from a few years ago. Highly recommended."
Beams and Soffits
Soffit
Soffit and Beam
Discontinuous post
Post

+25

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Seatown Painting Solution, LLC
4.8(
34
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business+1 more

Serving Shoreline, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Peter painted our fiberglass front door to our home. The fiberglass doors were challenging, and he spend a great deal of time with the prep of the door and around the glass inserts around the door. His work was outstanding, and the finished product was probably better than when we bought the doors new. We sincerely appreciated his work and highly recommend him for any projects one has in regard to specialty painting."
full exterior painting
Front Door Refinishing/Painting
Full Exterior Painting
Full Exterior Painting
Interior Painting

+31

Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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All Angle Continuous Gutters
4.8(
138
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Shoreline, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew was polite and professional. No nonsense, and had a hustle to their cadence. As a retired framing contractor I was pleased to see this efficiency as the job was completed in a timely manner. Impressed they took the time to stop and ask me how I wanted a particular aspect plumbed when in doubt. The job was done cleanly and it looks great. Highly recommended A !"
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Response rate94%
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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.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

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.

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.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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