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JOAT home services
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Lake City, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The work that Jeff and Matt do is always great they work well together and pay attention to details. I will always use them for home repair and tree work. Jeff can limb and cut trees. I’ve used his skills for about eight years now. I recommend them for quality, their honesty, work ethic and fair pricing."
Response time1 day
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Southern Rust Woodworks LLC
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Lake City, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Southern Rust Woodworks has the best custom built products around. I have several pieces he has made for me, and I get asked all the time who did them and how to contact him. He can make anything you want! Or if you donâ t have an idea, he has great ideas himself. My house is basically a Southern Rust Woodworks showcase. Love all my pieces and they are excellent quality. Love all his products!!!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A sustainable service
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Lake City, FL and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Huge shoutout to Mark Ritch with A Sustainable Service LLC! He recently Completed multiple repairs at our Archer property—from rebuilding and leveling our front/back steps to replacing our kitchen hood vent and fixing lighting fixtures. Mark was proactive, super communicative, and offered fair, honest, and budget-friendly choices. His experience shows in everything he does. Would definitely hire him again!"
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D. Virgil Farmer Incorporated
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Closet - Build

Serving Lake City, FL and surrounding areas

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"We had a large Playhouse built on our property. It was basically a small house insulation drywall siding shingle roof windows air-conditioning. Dave Farmer showed up on time with his helper. Took them an hour and a half to completely finish the job. The work was very organized. They hauled off all the debris. I watch them do most of the demolition. I was very impressed. They are very polite and the cost was reasonable. well worth the money. They also do home improvement just about anything. Thank you, Dave for a job well done. I will definitely use them again."
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Derek Neff LLC
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Closet - BuildExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+6 more

Serving Lake City, FL and surrounding areas

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Professional Handyman Services | Reliable • Skilled • Detail-Oriented\n\nWith over 20 years of hands-on construction experience, I bring a high level of craftsmanship and professionalism to every project—no matter the size. My background spans both high-end residential and large-scale commercial work, including multimillion-dollar homes on Palm Beach Island, hospital facilities, and government-contracted aerospace industrial projects.\n\nI specialize in delivering clean, precise, and dependable work you can trust. Clear communication is a priority for me, and I take pride in making sure every job is completed to the highest standard. When we schedule a time, you can count on me to show up—on time and ready to work.\n\nI am available for evening and weekend projects, making it easier to fit quality work into your busy schedule.\n\nMy work is built on four core principles:\n • Craftsmanship\n • Cleanliness\n • Professionalism\n • Honesty\n\n

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

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 cost to frame a 2,000-square-foot house can fall anywhere between $14,000 and $32,000. This price can increase or decrease depending on what type of framing you choose, the quality of the materials, the project's complexity, and whether you decide to hire a professional to do the job.

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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