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Avatar for RAM Handyman Service
RAM Handyman Service
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Carencro, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"He installed my ceiling fans and moved some wall outlets. Everything was a 10/10 including the customer service. he was fast, knowledgeable and affordable! I have more things that I need a handyman for and I will definitely be calling RAM handyman service again!"
Ceiling fan install
Ceiling fan install
Screen porch
Screen porch
Interior painting

+13

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by41%of homeowners
Avatar for Landry's Remodeling & Repair, LLC
Landry's Remodeling & Repair, LLC
4.8(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+5 more

Serving Carencro, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"We are in the middle of our project! The work is going fast. Pleased about that. They work hard on making all the changes in a 100 year old house. They have been helpful to reccomend solutions to make our home perfect. We would definitely reccommend them!"
Shed
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling
Remodeling

+53

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
RC Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Carencro, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Rafe Courville built a 22ftx24ft pavilion for us a few months ago. From the concrete floor to the 20ft tall pitched steel roof, it has been just what we wanted. The wooden post, beams, and railing are ideal for our needs. Very satisfied! He also built a 500ft wooden fence for us. We had him back recently to repair a hole in our main building's roof. Also very satisfied. Good price for the both. Rafe will be replacing all the cabinets in our kitchen in the near future."
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Freeman's Handyman Service, LLC
5.0(
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Carencro, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"I enjoyed working with Eric from Freeman's Handyman Service. Eric was able to get to my fence repair within 48 hours. I requested him to repair the fence as is so I can maintain the same look he did just that. I am pleased with his service and workmanship."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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.

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.

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. 

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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