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Avatar for Lange Handyman Services, LLC
Lange Handyman Services, LLC
5.0(
18
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Imperial, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent! Great job restoring wood deck floors, 3 sets of stairs, built in benches and railings. Mark did a great job. His assistant Phyllis was awesome. Joanna is friendly and quote was fair and reasonable. Completed quickly and removed all old wood. Will definitely call for future projects."
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Deck Steps and Railings Repair
Removed railroad ties and built retaining wall.
Deck, Retaining wall, Basement Door
Deck Repairs

+41

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Pauls Honey Do Service
4.9(
156
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Imperial, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paul does great work and is very reliable. He fixed my mailbox and a fence before I even hired him. I canâ t say enough about how great it is to have a handyman I can count on"
Garage
Garage
Garage
Deck
Deck

+60

Response time7 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Matt's General Home Improvements
5.0(
22
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+6 more

Serving Imperial, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt is fantastic! I hired him to do some carpentry work. I know nothing about such things, and he made sure to explain everything—what he recommended, different things he could do, why he was doing certain things—and he included me in every step of the process. In addition, he is very responsive and communicates really well and PROMPTLY! He takes his work seriously, and it shows. I’ll definitely be hiring him again, and I highly recommend him!"
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
VS Woodworking
5.0(
2
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Imperial, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Working with Vernon was so easy. He communicated the progress on my unit through the project. He shared pictures along the way as well. He even came up with a simple solution to a small issue we had with our walls not being completely straight and out floors not being entirely level back when the home was built 20 years ago. He made the unit completely level and came up with a solution to hide how he made it level. The unit is beautiful and I would recommend Vernon to anyone looking to have quality woodworking done at their house."
Bookcase Library
Basement Bar
Basement Bar
Basement Bar
Kitchen Cabinet

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Quality Built Pergolas
4.3(
122
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom

Serving Imperial, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Quality Built Pergolas is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!\nPLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT OFFER INSTALLATION OR ASSEMBLY SERVICES FOR STRUCTURES OTHER THAN OUR AMISH CRAFTED READY-TO-INSTALL PRODUCTS

Backyard Pavilion
Backyard Pavilion
Humane Society Carport
Farmers Market Pavilion
Poolside Pavilion

+1

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Custom Exteriors
4.2(
363
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Imperial, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend this company to anyone. Their price was good, their workmanship was excellent, they were courteous, they showed up when they said they would and they cleaned everything up when they were done. We couldnâ t be happier. In fact, we were so happy with them we had them quote on replacing our other deck and we hired them for that job as well."
Before work started
 Tearing off the roof and ac curbs
 Tear off and starting to install
 Installing process
 Install and removing

+7

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

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.

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

The boards between floor joists are called bridging or blocking boards. These are the shortest pieces of wood in the flooring system—with beams being the longest and joists sitting somewhere in the middle—and they serve to reinforce the joists and help provide even support to the flooring above. Bridging specifically helps cut down on uneven and creaking floors in your living area.

While carpenters and woodworkers perform similar tasks, their focus differs. A carpenter is typically responsible for the structural woodwork involved in construction, such as framing, installing sheathing, hanging kitchen cabinets, and installing trusses. In contrast, a woodworker handles more intricate and custom projects, like building custom furniture, installing wainscoting, and creating detailed interior trim and moldings. Based on these definitions, many woodworkers can perform the tasks of a carpenter, but it's always best to discuss your specific project with a professional to ensure they have the necessary skills.

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

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