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Custom Woodworking Group
3.8(
12
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Ghent, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Did an amazing job repairing our couch and chair. The quality of their repair is better than what we walked out of the store with at the time of purchase. 5 stars. We will be using their services again!!"
Double Bowl vanity
Lower Bar
White Shaker stlye Kitchen
Lower level Bar
Bar cabinets

+41

Response time6 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dave Does It Handyman Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Ghent, KY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I recently hired Dave & Alison with Dave DOES IT handyman services to put together an island. I could not be happier with the results. They were very professional through the entire process and I was very pleased with their price. They arrived on time and were in and out in about an hour. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend them."
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Platinum renovations and handyman service llc
5.0(
1
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Ghent, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"He was very nice. The price was right. He did a wonderful job. He was on time. He texted me the day before to let me know. He text me as he was coming. It was the best experience I ever had with a handyman. Thank you sending him to me."
Mobile home kitchen floor
Mobile home kitchen floor
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Bedroom remodel

+2

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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.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

There are a variety of second-story deck privacy ideas depending on your budget and aesthetic. For starters, you might consider fencing or tall privacy railing that masks a good portion of the open deck. A pergola or an awning can provide additional cover and shade. Outdoor curtains are an easy way to add or remove privacy at your convenience, plus they’re a wallet-friendly way to decorate your deck.

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