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Mr. Handyman of Fort Smith
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"Mark was great! Did a lovely job of painting our bathroom cabinet, trim and door. He was courteous, neat and respectful of our property?"
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David Fixes It
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David Fixes It provides dependable handyman help for homeowners who need small repairs, assembly, maintenance, and punch-list projects handled correctly. Services may include furniture assembly, shelving, fixture installation, minor repairs, caulking, touch-ups, basic property maintenance, tile-related work, door hardware, small household fixes, and general home improvement support.\n\nI focus on clear communication, honest work, clean job areas, and practical solutions. Small jobs are welcome, and I’m comfortable helping with the kinds of repairs and projects that are easy to put off but make a real difference around the home.\n\nBased in the Fort Smith / Greenwood area, David Fixes It is built for homeowners who want reliable help, straightforward service, and someone who will show up ready to work.

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Elite Workspace Solutions
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EWS offers a wide range of custom office furniture solutions. Our offerings are specifically designed to cater to various environments, including workplaces, higher education institutions, government offices, healthcare facilities, and hospitality venues.\n\nWe believe in creating workspaces that are not only functional but also visually appealing. Our team of experts combines their expertise in design and functionality to create unique and enjoyable office spaces.\n\nWhether you need a complete office overhaul or just a few furniture pieces to enhance your workspace, we have the solution for you. Our products are tailored to meet your specific needs, ensuring that every aspect of your office is designed to optimize productivity and comfort.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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.

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.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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