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RNR
4.8(
31
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Wauwatosa, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ricardo is an amazing person. Was quick and responsive. Went over and above expectations. I will use him for everything I need! I am a real estate broker and property owner and manager of multiple buildings!"
Decks & Porches Project
Porch and decking project
Decks & Porches Project
Decks & Porches Project
Decks & Porches Project

+37

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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BIG DAVE'S SERVICES
4.1(
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Furniture - Build CustomInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Wauwatosa, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

Why Choose Big Dave's? To state it as clearly as possible, we're not the right fit for everyone. We're not the fastest. We're not the cheapest. But our clients say, we are the best! We absolutely insist on doing things right the first time. No excuses. Period. If you are demanding, hard to please, and/or persnickety, we'll get along great. We refuse to settle for anything less than the very best, and our clients appreciate our attention to even the smallest detail. Contact us today to get the process started!

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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First West Realty, LLC
4.7(
15
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Wauwatosa, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional, trustworthy, transparent, and helpful. Answered all of our questions and ensured that our needs and expectations, as customers, were met. Finished well within time deadline and did an excellent job, so we were very pleased with the overall service."
Kitchen
Original Kitchen
New kitchen and flooring
Kitchen Original
Bathroom

+53

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Crafted Living LLC
5.0(
4
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Wauwatosa, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adan is always on time and working hard all the way through. Heâ s very knowledgeable and is able to do many different things. For our Sun room addition he did windows, flooring window installation and matched our outside wood with a composite material and installed that as well. He even helped mount our outdoor TV and ceiling fan!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

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. 

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

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.

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