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Avatar for A&R Handyman & Roofing, LLC
A&R Handyman & Roofing, LLC
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Serving Van Buren, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"We hired A&R to remove six of our overgrown and neglected trees. They walked our yard and pointed out current issues as well as potential. The quote was more than fair and work was quality. Professional company would definitely recommend."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Del Conte Construction
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Serving Van Buren, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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Customers say: Quick response

"Chris did a wonderful job painting and replacing my deck. When I had a question he would explain to me so I could understand, as I am not a carpenter. I would recommend Chris to anyone and would use him again. As a matter of fact, I already have. He will be putting in a new front door for me."
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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USA REMODELING AND CONSTRUCTION
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Serving Van Buren, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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"They did great--cleaned up and gave me a good deal too! They were very efficient and professional. It was a very large tree and they were very careful."
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Mr. Handyman of Fort Smith
4.4(
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Serving Van Buren, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Reliable, Trusted, and Professional Handyman Services\nMr. Handyman Offers World-Class Handyman Services In Your Local Neighborhood. Whether It's Small Job Or Huge Project, Our Handyman Professionals Are Here To Help.

Bathroom Remodel
Response time2 days
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Nolte Construction LLC
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Serving Van Buren, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Nolte construction does an amazing job of preparing prior to finish work. I am a difficult person to please. Not unreasonable, just know what I expect. That being said, the professionalism and quality of what they did for me is beyond question. In addition to repairing siding damage from squirrels they also did some repair and stained our deck a few weeks ago. They spent a lot of time on prep work that assured the finished product was very, very nice. Many tradesmen skip the attention to prep, but not Nolte Construction!"
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KUTZ HOME SERVICES LLC
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Serving Van Buren, AR and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Brandon and his crew did a great job at my house. Bought an older house and noticed that my dryer wasnt working well. Cleaned out my problems in about an hour and made the process easy. Thank you!"
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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.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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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