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AJ's Handyman Service
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Serving Pleasant Valley, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Homestead renovations llc
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Serving Pleasant Valley, MO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Here at homestead we thrive for our customers satisfaction. We are family owned and operated with 20+ years of experience in a large variety of trades in skills so we are able to offer a one size fits all company. Which allows us to be able to handle most if not all of your renovation needs. We are based in Lansing, Ks but offer services up to a 60 mile radius. Some of our services include paining, power washing, roofing, home repairs, handyman jobs, concrete, tree removal, flooring, siding and many more feel free to reach out with any questions you may have and I personally will be happy answer.

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Ellis Homes of KC
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Serving Pleasant Valley, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim and the team with Ellis homes were incredibly easy to work with. They helped with design and were patient as I really had no idea what I wanted in the design. They have gone above and beyond to make us happy"
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Response time2 days
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

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.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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