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GS Painting LLC
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Serving Ocklawaha, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

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Warranties offered

"Gary came to the rescue in a closet disaster. One of the closet rod supports had broken and pulled out of the wall in the main bedroom, threatening to dump the entre closet’s contents on the floor. The only place available to put the closet contents was on my beed which was needed for sleeping. Gary quickly made emergency repairs to hold the rod up for the weekend and was here bright and early Monday with the materials to make the fix permanent. I am confident that the rod supports will never give way again. His carpentry skills and painting skills are excellent. The finished product always looks very good and the manages to do any job without creating a mess. He cleans up what little dust and debris he makes and always leaves everything better than he found them."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAMILY FURNITURE ANTIQUES, INC.
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Serving Ocklawaha, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

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"Excellent job, 20 -year-old set with a high-gloss finish and 20 years worth of marks completely redone looks like new with a matte finish table chairs China cabinet bar better than the day at left Ethan Allen thank you"
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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Kyes Properties & Maintenance
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Serving Ocklawaha, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"I was beyond amazed with Andy and his guys. When I say they went above and beyond I mean it. Andy made sure I was happy every step of the way and even trimmed some bushes that was not included on the price for me. I will use Andy again and recommend to all my friends."
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Kitler Home Improvement, LLC
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Serving Ocklawaha, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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Small jobs welcome

"Hired for vinyl siding repair and power washing house. Fast, fair price, excellent work, and easy to deal with. I would hire this contractor again."
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
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A True North Services, LLC
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Serving Ocklawaha, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"Mark was super professional from quote to payment. Communicated with me timely. Showed up on time. Respected me, my home, and the items he was assembling for me. I happily endorse and recommend Mark. Thank you for your hard work!"
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Southern Rust Woodworks LLC
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Serving Ocklawaha, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"Excellent craftsmanship. Very knowledgeable. He has built several custom furniture pieces as well as custom signs for my home. He and his wife are great people to work with."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Tropical Handyman and Remodeling, LLC
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Serving Ocklawaha, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

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"I bought a home that was built in the 1940s and Chris was able to come in and restore the home despite many obstacles. He had the knowledge to deal with an historic restoration. He is so professional and his work is fantastic. I would recommend him for anything big or small that you need done around your home."
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Response time11 hrs
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

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.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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