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Gragg Construction
4.8(
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr Gragg took on my project when no other contractor seemed to have the time. He discussed the project with me beforehand, answered all my questions, and then performed the work as agreed, completing it on time and within budget. He was extremely reliable, efficient, and did excellent work. I highly recommend him."
Tile shower
Tile floor
New vanity,mirror and lighting
Shelving
Bathroom remodel

+17

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
GG Handyman Services
4.7(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"David was great. He was kind, and did everything that was asked in the realm of possibility. He kept me and my wife informed, about everything as it went. The project was completed in the agreed time frame, and the pricing was excellent. I will definitely be contacting again with more projects."
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Bathroom Remodel
Bedroom and Walk in Closet
Handyman Services Project

+13

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
39
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kinsley floor and more
New to Angi
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

I’m 34 years old . Background in masonry and have been working on finishing homes for the past 4 years . From laying floor to painting the ceiling. Truthful and upfront, will not take in a job that I know I can’t complete with 100% satisfaction

Berger's Table Pad Factory
4.8(
1,345
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+10 more

Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After purchasing an Angie's List Deal, I received the measuring kit in the mail promptly. The template and instructions provided to draw my split table top and each of the leaves were easy to use and understand. I mailed the completed materials and received the table pads very quickly. The table splits in the middle to allow insertion of up to 3 additional leaves. The table also has 2 drop leaves. That's 7 pads. All fit perfectly. I have used them on the table for family parties (not every day) and they're durable and built to last. I keep them in the box they arrived in to protect them when not in use. These are a worthwhile investment."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Machen Home Improvements
4.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+11 more

Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I first met Jodie while he was building a large room addition, residing, and re-roofing my brother's house. I was impressed with his knowledge and workmanship. He always strived to keep the customer happy and do the job right, whatever it took. I later hired Jodie to install two different types of laminate flooring in 5 rooms of my house. I couldn't believe it, but he was in and out in 3 days. Everything was perfect."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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.

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