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Brindley's Brush & Build
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Santa Claus, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"Brindley was incredible! I'm not sure I have ever seen anyone as industrious and thorough. He stayed true to his estimate. He prepped the deck, replaced the weather damaged planks and spindles. Everything was done in a timely manner. I could not be more pleased. Photos available."
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Man Cave Essentials
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Santa Claus, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Small jobs welcome

"My family and I love the table and bench. Our bench was personalized and itâ  s beautiful"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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J Wilson
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Santa Claus, IN and surrounding areas

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Hello, my name is Jeremy. I am a general carpenter with experience in building houses, painting, deck construction, remodeling, basic plumbing and everything in between. Let me know how I can help with your next project!

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Oaks Handyman
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+2 more

Serving Santa Claus, IN and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

With over 30 years of experience in carpentry, construction, roofing, and general handyman services, I’m here to help with projects around your home. If you need repairs, improvements, or maintenance, I would be happy to take care of it for you. Reliable, experienced, and ready to get the job done right.

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Maximus General Contracting LLC
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+10 more

Serving Santa Claus, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"I called Maximus Contracting about needing a new roof because of hail/wind damage.  I needed it quickly because we're selling the house soon, and I didn't have a big budget to work with because I received less from my insurance company than I was expecting.  Eric called back quickly and gave me a very reasonable estimate for the work.  The new shingles are of better quality than my original roof, and it looks great.  I finalized my shingle choice with Eric, and the crew completed the work the very next day.  Eric even came out to my office a couple times because my schedule doesn't often allow me to be at home during the day.  All in all, it was a great experience.  I feel confident that I received a great value, and the customer service was exceptional.  I would highly recommend using this company!
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Hoosier Permanent Coatings
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Santa Claus, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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"Arrived as scheduled, worked efficiently and left property neat and looking good."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

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.

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.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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