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Masters Interior Carpentry
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Josh is a great framer and handyman. He knows the trade and he has genuine contacts that care about customer services and quality. Great work all around will hire again for future jobs guaranteed. Fantastic service on installed all my doors interior and exterior. Thank you again Josh."
power washer
power washer
washed and stained
Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Your Handyman-Jeff Ashcraft
4.8(
269
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"These guys are fabulous! If I could give them 10 stars I would. They are professional, reasonably priced for the wok price they do, and they do great work. I have used them on many projects large and small for over 5 years. They have done both interior and exterior work, from painting to landscaping, to construction, to home repair. They have ALWAYS completed the work on time and with exceptional quality."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Handyman Connection of Carmel
4.3(
797
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The repair went well and looks good. I had to provide all of the materials and do all of the preparation. But for the cost, it was fair. And the carpenter cleaned up afterwards and left everything stacked nicely. The experience was a little less personal than I typically like.
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Sleek updated kitchen remodel. Designed by the homeowner and installed by Handyman Connection.
Ceramic Tile
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel

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Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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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.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

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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