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2Hands Maintenance & Repair Services
New to Angi
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Lee, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

At 2 Hands Handyman Services, you work directly with a dedicated owner-operator who takes pride in every job. I provide reliable, quality residential and commercial building maintenance, along with HVAC maintenance services. You can expect clear communication, honest expectations, and dependable service from start to finish. I focus on doing the job right the first time, with careful attention to detail and respect for your home or business. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, professional handyman to keep your property in great shape, I’d be glad to help.

Derek Neff LLC
New to Angi
Closet - BuildExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+6 more

Serving Lee, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

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

Master Carpentry of Manatee, Inc.
4.8(
16
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Lee, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dan Holland provides absolutely Top-Notch carpentry & excellent service!!! We have hired Dan for 3 separate projects - 2 sets of built-in bookcases (for a bedroom and for an office) & extensive shelving for a wine room. Dan's work in all 3 projects looks as if the bookcases & shelving are original to our home! Dan is an Outstanding carpenter & businessman & we recommend him very highly!!! You will not be disappointed!"
Cypress
Oak clear finish
1 / 4 custom bath remodel
2/4 custom bath remodel
 paint and glaze

+17

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Todds and ends
5.0(
14
)
Deck or Porch - RepairWindow Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Lee, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This guy is a perfectionist. Work requested was completed within 8 hrs. The handrail had to be mitered cut, sanded and painted the same color as the other handrail. The new handrail perfectly matches the one that was installed by the builder."
Dock Building & Repair Project
Remodeling - General Project
Deck improvement
Dock Building & Repair Project
Remodeling - General Project

+15

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

Converting a carport into a garage can vary in difficulty depending on its configuration, the condition of the foundation or slab, and its location relative to the house. The process has a lot in common with a home addition, but you can often skip non-essential finishes like fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall and HVAC. The conversion requires experience with drywall, insulation, and other building materials to ensure it’s done safely and correctly. While it might be possible for a DIYer with the proper tools and skills to do the work, it is a complicated and potentially dangerous job. If you’re new to basic construction, it's best to leave this project to the professionals.

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.

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