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Aarons Custom Carpentry
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallFurniture - Build CustomInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+2 more

Serving Odessa, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"We had the trim done throughout our downstairs, and I honestly can?t believe what a difference it made. They were so easy to work with professional, respectful of our home, and knocked everything out much quicker than I expected. They really listened to what I wanted, paid attention to the little details, and the finished product turned out even better than I had pictured. It completely transformed the space and made our downstairs feel so much more finished and put together. If you?re thinking about having trim work done, I can?t recommend them enough. We?re so happy with how everything turned out!"
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Mautino's Handyman Service
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Odessa, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

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Small jobs welcome

"We had a great experience working with Chris! We needed some curtain rods hung in a couple of bedrooms. He was able to schedule us quickly, and he completed the work efficiently. Chris was professional, respectful, and easy to work with. We will definitely be calling him again!"
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Brand new deck build

+7

Response time6 hrs
Response rate87%
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Premier KC LLC
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Odessa, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I was pleased that Premier Fencing came over to bid the job the same day as my request for a contractor Ben was able to do the work the next day, in an efficient manner. I am pleased with the results and would recommend this company. G. Fiels"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
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H&M Services
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+7 more

Serving Odessa, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Randy was just awesome! He was very knowledgeable and very kind. I called him around 10 am after having a new refrigerator delivered. I explained that I needed some help with the water line that connects to the ice maker/water dispenser. He explained over the phone what likely needed to happen and then told me that he would get back with me in a couple of hours. I gave him my address and info and sure enough--2 hours later he comes, takes a look at what I need done, went to the hardware store, and bought what was needed. He then came back and installed everything and spent a good deal of time talking to me about installing our gutters. He's very friendly and I would not hesitate to call him again if we need work done on our house or remodeling. The quality of service we received definitely exceeded the price we paid to hire him. Randy, if you see this, thanks again very much for all of your help today!"
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Response time2 days
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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.

Yes, you can hang picture frames, shelves, and other items on Trusscore panels. For lightweight items (less than 30 pounds), the company recommends using adhesive strips rather than nails or screws. However, you’ll need to secure heavier objects to a stud in the wall. In these situations, Trusscore recommends cutting away the panel material and fastening the object to the stud with metal hardware.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

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