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Avatar for One Of A Kind Carpenter Inc
One Of A Kind Carpenter Inc
4.5(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Lady Lake, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"One of a Kind Carpenter was terrific. All the work was completed- even though we ran into some challenges, which they quickly resolved. I have an older house, and these were not anticipated with the job. I also added on to the project a few times, which they managed to do in a timely fashion, and the quality of work was impeccable. I would highly recommend him, and I will not use anyone else for my work now."
Kissimmee Studs to Sold
Kissimmee Studs to Sold
Kissimmee Studs to Sold
Kissimmee Studs to Sold
Kissimmee Studs to Sold

+56

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Mastropiece, LLC
4.9(
47
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Lady Lake, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very high quality workmanship. I interviewed 12 contractors and none of them knew what to do or how to do the job. They were box makers not fine furniture carpenters Some just refused the job outright because it involved matching existing stain. No problem took a sample draw to Sherman Williams and their machine matched it ! True professional!"
Kitchens
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Cabinet Refi
Cabinet Refi
Barn Doors

+55

Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAMILY FURNITURE ANTIQUES, INC.
4.8(
123
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Lady Lake, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After searching many different companies, I was very please with the review that I read on Angie's list. June was always very responsive to my many questions, and explained the options of what we could do with the piece. We didn't want to hide the beautiful wood work by painting it, so we decided to have it stripped and stained. Victor and Jerry were so kind, professional and careful with the piece. They even took a leaf that we had wanted the China cabinet to match, and they did it flawlessly! I would highly recommend this company, and we will definitely be using them again very soon. Thank you!! :-)"
1920's dresser
1920's dresser
1920's dresser
1920's dresser
Before

+4

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Kyes Properties & Maintenance
5.0(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Lady Lake, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andy did a wonderful job. The ceiling fan was dropping everyday pulling the board it was attached to away from the ceiling. It looks like brand new & I don’t have to worry about it falling on me . Andy is a miracle worker. The best. Wonderful guy great personality. I am 80 years old & I got to see a gorgeous man."
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+21

Response time1 day
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Demott Property Care
4.8(
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business

Serving Lady Lake, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Travis is my answer to my shrub trimming. He came on time and did an excellent job of trimming all our shrubs and cleaned up after. He also expanded our mulch area which had become overgrown."
Response time12 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Buds Dependable Home Solutions
Buds Dependable Home Solutions
5.0(
13
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Lady Lake, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Judith and Hastings were delightful. They showed up early, asked my needs and went right to work and did a great job hanging a dozen or so paintings. They’re coming back to build a wide wooden shelf in my living room. Their pricing is fair, I recommend them highly to anyone looking for handyman services."
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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.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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.

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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