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One Vet One Hammer
5.0(
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Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Hired Marco to demolish old tin shed that had been there for 30+ years and haul away all trash around building. He did a professional job. And also a very nice young fellow. I would hire him again in the future . I would recommend him to anyone that needs a job well done. Thanks Marco. I am very pleased!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RAM Handyman Service
4.9(
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Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

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"Zach did a great job for me. He’s got a lot of skills and knowledge. He understands what needs to be done quickly and then gets the job done. I’m definitely asking him for help with some other projects."
Ceiling fan install
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Screen porch
Interior painting

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Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by41%of homeowners
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Landry's Remodeling & Repair, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Warranties offered

"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!"
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Remodeling
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Remodeling
Remodeling

+53

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Matson Handyman
4.8(
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Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"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"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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D & D Construction of Rayne, LLC
3.2(
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Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I gave the dimensions of the cement slab I wanted and I was quoted over the phone. I didn't have to wait for someone to come out. Often times these contractors come out to see where you live and what they think you can afford to pay. If you live in a nice area, they double their fees. It's happened to me on more than one occasion. Giving me the price over the phone for the exact size I wanted made me feel like the contractor was an honest guy. The installation was arranged right away and the crew got there early. They focused on the job until they were done. They did an excellent job! Would recommend this company highly!"
Tina Landry
Tina Landry
Tina Landry
Tina Landry
Tina Landry

+2

Response time7 hrs
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Recommended by78%of homeowners
RC Construction, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"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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Goodlife Exterior
4.4(
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Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Customers say: True professional

"Arrived promptly on time and got to work immediately. Did an outstanding job and can’t wait to have him back over to conquer another task at hand. Would definitely recommend to friends and family"
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Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

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 will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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