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Amick Built General Contractors

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Amick Built General Contractors

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Amick Built is your General Contractor of choice for South-Central Missouri. We tackle everything from building custom homes, barns, garages, remodels etc. We focus on Integrity, Efficiency and Sustainability. Contact us today with your needs and see how Amick Built can work for you.

Amick Built is your General Contractor of choice for South-Central Missouri. We tackle everything from building custom homes, barns, garages, remodels etc. We focus on Integrity, Efficiency and Sustainability. Contact us today with your needs and see how Amick Built can work for you.



ACO Do-It

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ACO Do-It

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39 years of experience

The best contractor with every service imaginable for the lowest prices in the Clinton, MO and Henry County, MO areas. No job too big or too small, we have a GREAT portfolio and many examples of our quality work. Only 25% down for most projects. Call, email, or message for an estimate! Se Habla Español.

The best contractor with every service imaginable for the lowest prices in the Clinton, MO and Henry County, MO areas. No job too big or too small, we have a GREAT portfolio and many examples of our quality work. Only 25% down for most projects. Call, email, or message for an estimate! Se Habla Español.




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Disabled Veteran & Family owned and operated. We care about the quality of work, the time frame of completed work & the impact on your pocket book. More than 30 years experienced. We do What Others Won't. No job too small. We offer a Military Discounts to all active & veterans.

Disabled Veteran & Family owned and operated. We care about the quality of work, the time frame of completed work & the impact on your pocket book. More than 30 years experienced. We do What Others Won't. No job too small. We offer a Military Discounts to all active & veterans.


Mint Service Contracting is a locally owned construction company, we strive to provide the best quality service in a timely manor for the most reasonable price.



J&D Construction

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J&D Construction

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29 years of experience

Our mission is: * To perform for our customers the highest level of quality construction services at fair and market competitive prices. * To ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas including timeliness, attention to detail and service-minded attitudes. * To maintain the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty and fairness in our relationships with our suppliers, subcontractors, professional associates and customers. Our mission is: * To perform for our customers the highest level of quality construction services at fair and market competitive prices. * To ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas including timeliness, attention to detail and service-minded attitudes. * To maintain the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty and fairness in our relationships with our suppliers, subcontractors, professional associates and customers.

Our mission is: * To perform for our customers the highest level of quality construction services at fair and market competitive prices. * To ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas including timeliness, attention to detail and service-minded attitudes. * To maintain the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty and fairness in our relationships with our suppliers, subcontractors, professional associates and customers. Our mission is: * To perform for our customers the highest level of quality construction services at fair and market competitive prices. * To ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas including timeliness, attention to detail and service-minded attitudes. * To maintain the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty and fairness in our relationships with our suppliers, subcontractors, professional associates and customers.


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Drywall questions, answered by experts

When you are learning how to tape and mud drywall, waiting for things to dry requires a lot of patience. So how long does drywall mud take to dry? On average, it takes about 24 hours. However, it depends on things like the thickness of the mud, as well as the room’s temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Using thin layers of mud in a warm, low-humidity room with good airflow reduces average drying time. You also could speed up drying time by making use of hot drywall mud, which consists of a powder that you mix with water, instead of using pre-mixed mud. 

You should leave a gap between drywall sheets because they naturally expand and contract along with the building framing as temperature and humidity change. Most pro drywall installers leave a gap of about ⅛ inch between drywall sheets, allowing the sheets to expand, contract, and shift without cracking or becoming damaged. If you don’t leave enough gaps between slabs, the edges will press against each other when they expand, and the pressure can cause visible cracks.

If you’re installing new drywall, you may need to skim coat the drywall first for a smooth finish and to allow the primer to adhere to the wall. It’s only necessary if there are imperfections in your drywall due to issues with the studs or improper drywall installation. If you’re refreshing existing walls, you may want to skim coat if there are imperfections across the wall. As an alternative, you can repair your drywall and sand it for a smooth finish before painting.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

You can take a few steps to save money on drywall installation, even when hiring a professional to do the bulk of the work for you. These ideas include the following:

  • Buy the drywall and other materials yourself to avoid product markup and delivery fees

  • Ask about discounts if you use the same company to tape, spackle, and paint

  • Hire drywall professionals in the winter when demand is the lowest

  • DIY as many parts of the project as possible, like replacing insulation and painting

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