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Aarons Custom Carpentry
5.0(
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Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Credit card accepted

"We had the trim done throughout our downstairs, and I honestly can?t believe what a difference it made. They were so easy to work with professional, respectful of our home, and knocked everything out much quicker than I expected. They really listened to what I wanted, paid attention to the little details, and the finished product turned out even better than I had pictured. It completely transformed the space and made our downstairs feel so much more finished and put together. If you?re thinking about having trim work done, I can?t recommend them enough. We?re so happy with how everything turned out!"
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Simple Trim KC, LLC
5.0(
27
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Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"I can’t recommend Chad highly enough. He’s done several projects for me so far: replacing my exterior French door frame with brick molding, installing a new interior window sill, and adding drip edge/smart siding trim around the exterior of the house. Every job was done with care, skill, and attention to detail. He communicated clearly the whole way through, explained what needed to be done, and made sure I understood the plan before he got started. And he left everything clean when the work was finished, which says a lot about his professionalism. Beyond doing great work, he’s just a great person. Honest, dependable, and someone I fully trust in my home. I’ll absolutely be hiring him again for future projects."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green Bridge Designs
4.9(
73
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Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"Not only did Paul design and build a custom wine cabinet for us; but he removed our existing island, countertops and backsplash. Then he installed cabinets we had purchased elsewhere with no judgment"
Home Office Shiplap Accent wall
New Kitchen project
Custom Wrap Around Deck
Bathroom Vanity
Fireplace Built-Ins

+58

Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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NewLife Business Services
4.9(
47
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Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Donald gave me a very competitive quote on a deck repair and staining for a house I’m going to rent out. He gave a really reasonable quote, communicated the whole time, and finished up in 2 days. I cannot recommend him enough. I’ll be hiring him again for any deck repair and/or build needs."
Cedar Natural tone Oil 2 coats
Cleaned and Stained
Finished Product
2 Coat Stain Application
Staining of Deck and Fence

+166

Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C.P.R.
4.0(
250
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Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Emergency services offered

"Matthew did numerous projects for me. Built me an entire new fence to replace an old one, repaired an aging deck, and repaired my lawn shed. Work was done in a timely manner, work was very well done. I highly recommend CPR to anyone needing projects done well and priced fairly. Will hire Matthew again."
bathroom addition
 deck stain
Leawood KS groudrough
 tear out old shower
 old ramp

+334

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EXCEL Handyman
4.8(
58
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Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

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Warranties offered

"Excel handyman did quality work in the time frame that was discussed. They did a little bit of everything around our house, painting,electrical, plumbing, staining outside deck. I would recommend them for all your handyman needs. Good people to work with."
Malibu Redwood house
Redwood Handrail
Detail of redwood handrail
Cedar Pergola
Large Cedar Pergola

+57

Response time3 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Whiting Wood Works
4.9(
38
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Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Terrific value

"Got a call back in short order, he was in the area and was able to stop by. Not only did he get my flat tire on my riding lawnmower fixed, he talked me through it so I can do it myself next time. Very reasonably priced. Would call him again!"
Carpentry
Yard clean up
Townhouse clean up
Swing set removal
Wine glass cabinet Assembly

+68

Response time1 day
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Four Seasons Landscaping & Hardscaping LLC
4.9(
66
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Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"David and his crew provided excellent service. They created a gravel pad for a storage shed and it looks amazing. They were reasonably priced and completed the work within 24 hours once the bid was accepted. I will definitely use Four Seasons for future projects."
Paver patio, retaining walls and columns
Patio walls and columns?
patio with pavers
Concrete steps and retaining wall
Concrete steps and retaining wall

+86

Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Imagine Restoration, LLC
4.9(
16
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Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were recommended to us. Our 1/2-bath remodel was done in 2022. Watch what you pay. While their work was great, our 1-week project turned into 3 weeks plus without discussing it with us. He handed us a bill for $2,400.00 more than he bid, which we agreed to. His excuse was that it took longer to do some things than he expected. Not our problem. He kept saying no big deal and how long he had been doing this, so he should have known how long it would take to do things. We clearly outlined in writing what needed to be done. We discussed everything. We pointed out the termite damage, so he knew about that. He knew he'd have to build out the walls to put in a shelf. He threw away a wax ring for the toilet, then spent half a day driving around trying to find one that worked. His son would not show sometimes, so he said it took him longer because he needed his son help. Several days he did not show because he worked on another job. There were no hidden surprises on our end. We did not ask for additional things to be done. We stuck to our list. We bought the tile, shower base, shower door, shower head [and raised it up], new vent/light, and toilet. All they had to do was tear out the old, install the new in a half bath, and get any supplies he needed to do the job. His bid was $6,400.00, but we ended up paying $9,561.70 [$921.70 was tools and materials]. He charged us for an extra 14 hours at $160.00 per hour. His last day, he walked in and handed me a bill with the additional amount. What if we did not have that extra money? Why did he not tell us ahead of time that it was going to cost more? He just acted like it was no big deal; it was more than he bid, and we should have no problem paying the additional amount, which again, we were not made aware of and did not agree on. Of course I paid it, then kicked myself later. We should have paid what he bid, and if he wanted the rest, told him to take us to court."
Basement living room finished
New vanity and mirror
Finished Basement
Deck and Pergola
Basement living room finished

+90

Response time10 hrs
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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.

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.

Enhances property value, ensures safety, and provides a sound basis for future construction.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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