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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(
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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

"He explained to me why I have been having trouble with the storm door since it was installed and finally tightened the frame so that it shut firmly. I have had this looked at both by the company that installled it and by another handyman before and they had not helped. He also reattached some wood onto a removable window grid and inserted the grid into the window so that it finally stayed put, which, again, it has not done for some time. He was straightforward, pleasant and very fair.
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

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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

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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Carpentry questions, 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.

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.

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.

Yes, you can hang picture frames, shelves, and other items on Trusscore panels. For lightweight items (less than 30 pounds), the company recommends using adhesive strips rather than nails or screws. However, you’ll need to secure heavier objects to a stud in the wall. In these situations, Trusscore recommends cutting away the panel material and fastening the object to the stud with metal hardware.

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

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