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DNA Construction & Remodeling

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DNA Construction & Remodeling

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hello, This is David Warren owner of DNA Construction & Remodeling LLC. Here to offer services that fit your needs, give me a call at 1 (573) 838-6668 for any questions about what we do here. thank you in advance

hello, This is David Warren owner of DNA Construction & Remodeling LLC. Here to offer services that fit your needs, give me a call at 1 (573) 838-6668 for any questions about what we do here. thank you in advance


DC Mechanical Contractors

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DC Mechanical Contractors

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6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


J.A. Johnson Construction

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J.A. Johnson Construction

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11 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! REACH OUT TO ME DIRECTLY AT [email protected]

"This man is a gentleman and know what he is doing."

KEN M on February 2020

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! REACH OUT TO ME DIRECTLY AT [email protected]

"This man is a gentleman and know what he is doing."

KEN M on February 2020


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Handyman of SEMO

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Handyman of SEMO

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Super Service Award
44 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"John did a great job adding a main level laundry for me. Very reasonably priced, done well and on time! He pointed out home safety tips and things to watch for which I really appreciated. He cleaned work areas and was efficient in work progress. I would certainly call on him again. "

Michelle P on October 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"John did a great job adding a main level laundry for me. Very reasonably priced, done well and on time! He pointed out home safety tips and things to watch for which I really appreciated. He cleaned work areas and was efficient in work progress. I would certainly call on him again. "

Michelle P on October 2025


MJ Buildings

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MJ Buildings

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19 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very nice guys and willing to work with you. Photos coming soon"

Robin B on February 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very nice guys and willing to work with you. Photos coming soon"

Robin B on February 2025


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Handy Steve

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Handy Steve

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
61 local quotes requested

At Handy Steve, we understand that your home is your sanctuary. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing top-notch handyman services to keep it running smoothly. Our team of experienced professionals is equipped to handle a wide range of home maintenance and repair tasks, ensuring that every job is done right the first time.

"Finished product is very nice. Not one difficulty with Mr. Dodson. Would definitely recommend him for deck building. Cape Girardeau seems to delight in building codes to make things difficult. Mr. Dodson navigated through the system despite the city doing its best to frustrate the builder."

Gordon H on June 2025

At Handy Steve, we understand that your home is your sanctuary. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing top-notch handyman services to keep it running smoothly. Our team of experienced professionals is equipped to handle a wide range of home maintenance and repair tasks, ensuring that every job is done right the first time.

"Finished product is very nice. Not one difficulty with Mr. Dodson. Would definitely recommend him for deck building. Cape Girardeau seems to delight in building codes to make things difficult. Mr. Dodson navigated through the system despite the city doing its best to frustrate the builder."

Gordon H on June 2025


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Wilkerson Unlimited

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Wilkerson Unlimited

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

Garry 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.

"Very Good."

Sidney F on October 2023

Garry 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.

"Very Good."

Sidney F on October 2023


Ace Construction, Heating & Cooling

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Ace Construction, Heating & Cooling

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38 years of experience

Ace Construction, Heating & Cooling offers quality construction services for the Southeast Missouri Area. We are proud to work with each of our clients to bring skilled craftsmen and technicians to the building site based on the building plans, project requirements, as well as your heating and cooling needs. Whether you’re looking to remodel or repair, Ace Construction, Heating & Cooling can assist you with your needs

Ace Construction, Heating & Cooling offers quality construction services for the Southeast Missouri Area. We are proud to work with each of our clients to bring skilled craftsmen and technicians to the building site based on the building plans, project requirements, as well as your heating and cooling needs. Whether you’re looking to remodel or repair, Ace Construction, Heating & Cooling can assist you with your needs


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A. Derousse

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A. Derousse

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7 years of experience

I am currently a member of the carpenter's union in St. Louis, MO. I have 6 years of experience working in the union including the flat roofers union. I specialized in TPO waterproofing for 5 years and have gained a broad range of skills in the carpentry industry. Most of my experience is in commercial construction such as installing wall paneling, door frames, windows and window blinds, concrete, and much more. Recently, I have been working with drywall and metal studs, along with exterior home siding. In addition to construction work, I am able to complete miscellaneous tasks like cutting wood, landscaping, power washing, and deep-cleaning homes and offices. I can also tint windows if interested. I am available for various types of labor work and am looking to assist anyone who needs help. Feel free to contact me at 573-450-0358 for any labor assistance!

I am currently a member of the carpenter's union in St. Louis, MO. I have 6 years of experience working in the union including the flat roofers union. I specialized in TPO waterproofing for 5 years and have gained a broad range of skills in the carpentry industry. Most of my experience is in commercial construction such as installing wall paneling, door frames, windows and window blinds, concrete, and much more. Recently, I have been working with drywall and metal studs, along with exterior home siding. In addition to construction work, I am able to complete miscellaneous tasks like cutting wood, landscaping, power washing, and deep-cleaning homes and offices. I can also tint windows if interested. I am available for various types of labor work and am looking to assist anyone who needs help. Feel free to contact me at 573-450-0358 for any labor assistance!


Double N Construction, LLC

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Double N Construction, LLC

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9 years of experience

Local construction team who specializes in carpentry, home or office repairs, new construction, remodeling, and much more. We employ a number of professionals in many different areas with experience ranging from 10 to 25 years serving Poplar Bluff and surrounding areas.

Local construction team who specializes in carpentry, home or office repairs, new construction, remodeling, and much more. We employ a number of professionals in many different areas with experience ranging from 10 to 25 years serving Poplar Bluff and surrounding areas.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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. 

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.

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