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Iskan, LLC

4.79(
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Iskan, LLC

4.79(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We specialize in remodeling houses in need of some love. Our Forte is in Drywall work, painting, carpentry, kitchen, and tiling. If you want to upgrade the look of your house or want to fix something we got you covered. Give us a call. 318 359 8372 Iskan LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Great service done in a timely manner will hire again"

Eric R on November 2024

We specialize in remodeling houses in need of some love. Our Forte is in Drywall work, painting, carpentry, kitchen, and tiling. If you want to upgrade the look of your house or want to fix something we got you covered. Give us a call. 318 359 8372 Iskan LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Great service done in a timely manner will hire again"

Eric R on November 2024


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A & B Construction

4.92(
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A & B Construction

4.92(
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Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

With over 20 years experience, A & B Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Job was done correctly and price was reasonable."

Anita M on September 2023

With over 20 years experience, A & B Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Job was done correctly and price was reasonable."

Anita M on September 2023


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G&S Pro Services LLC

4.70(
23
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G&S Pro Services LLC

4.70(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

G&S Pro Services is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.

"I would hire this business for future work in or around my house."

RHODA G on May 2024

G&S Pro Services is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.

"I would hire this business for future work in or around my house."

RHODA G on May 2024


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Matson Handyman

5.00(
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Matson Handyman

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

I've done handyman work for 10 years. I started doing this work full time at the beginning of 2022. I have experience in building decks, steps and other wood working projects. I am able to do hardwood, and tile flooring. I've done bathroom remodeling and and room remodeling. I can pressure wash houses and driveways. I work with several landlords on maintaining their rental properties. I have a background of 15 plus years in minor electrical. I am self employed and looking to grow my business. I do not do plumbing, roofing, or A/C.

"Building a gazebo for the backyard Chris was on time and efficient. Job was exactly what I needed done. Fair pricing and good quality work. I would recommend him again"

Harry M on August 2024

I've done handyman work for 10 years. I started doing this work full time at the beginning of 2022. I have experience in building decks, steps and other wood working projects. I am able to do hardwood, and tile flooring. I've done bathroom remodeling and and room remodeling. I can pressure wash houses and driveways. I work with several landlords on maintaining their rental properties. I have a background of 15 plus years in minor electrical. I am self employed and looking to grow my business. I do not do plumbing, roofing, or A/C.

"Building a gazebo for the backyard Chris was on time and efficient. Job was exactly what I needed done. Fair pricing and good quality work. I would recommend him again"

Harry M on August 2024


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Landry's Remodeling & Repair, LLC

4.85(
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Landry's Remodeling & Repair, LLC

4.85(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in quality for all of your home improvement needs. We specialize in a variety of residential installations an take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"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!"

douglas h on September 2020

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in quality for all of your home improvement needs. We specialize in a variety of residential installations an take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"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!"

douglas h on September 2020


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Anytime Repairs

4.56(
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Anytime Repairs

4.56(
27
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Customers say: Quality work
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services and small plumbing projects that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Outstanding kindness and work. "

Rosey K on December 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services and small plumbing projects that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Outstanding kindness and work. "

Rosey K on December 2025


ELITE CONSTRUCTION MTG LLC

5.00(
5
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ELITE CONSTRUCTION MTG LLC

5.00(
5
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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with ELITE CONSTRUCTION MTG LLC, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with ELITE CONSTRUCTION MTG LLC, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.


Floor De Lis Home Improvements

5.00(
3
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Floor De Lis Home Improvements

5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in quality for all of your flooring installation needs. We specialize in a variety of residential flooring and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"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."

Missy W on September 2024

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in quality for all of your flooring installation needs. We specialize in a variety of residential flooring and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"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."

Missy W on September 2024


"Very personable and polite. Willingness to go the extra mile. Offered to cut my grass for no extra charge."

Jeannie J on May 2023

We work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"Very personable and polite. Willingness to go the extra mile. Offered to cut my grass for no extra charge."

Jeannie J on May 2023


"Very well. Mr. TRAPANI was very ingenious and managed to perform the complicated task of rebuilding the column and re-mounting the gate to leave the situation as good as new !"

Juan Z on August 2025

Full Service Home Solutions, we do it all, we do it fast, we do it top notch! Family owned, and operated.

"Very well. Mr. TRAPANI was very ingenious and managed to perform the complicated task of rebuilding the column and re-mounting the gate to leave the situation as good as new !"

Juan Z on August 2025

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

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.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

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