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Caleb Carroll Painting & Sheetrock Finishing
4.9(
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Serving De Kalb, MS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Caleb did a great job on my ceiling project. The old previously repaired water stain was completely covered and the retexture he applied blended well with the rest of the room. I recommend Caleb for painting services."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fire & Ice HVAC and Contracting
4.7(
16
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Serving De Kalb, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Fire & Ice HVAC and Contracting, LLC 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.

Replacement condenser unit
Acid coil clean
Replacement condenser unit
Replacement
Replacement

+4

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,677
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Serving De Kalb, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Had to file a claim for new clothes dryer, and repairs on fridge. Foothills Star Appliance came to look at both. Eric was the repairman. He was friendly, answered all my questions, and very professional. I would highly recommend his company."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Eric Fowler Home Services
4.6(
13
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Serving De Kalb, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

"Couldn't ask for more! Returned my call, quoted a reasonable price, did the job quickly and earlier than expected, and did a beautiful job! Very happy with the work and so appreciate the results (including cleanup) and that he's a great person to work with...love my freshly painted bedrooms and will definitely use him again!"
Shower Tile
Flooring
Flooring Install
Flooring Install
Flooring Install

+92

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Jimmy Carlton
5.0(
1
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Serving De Kalb, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Jimmie Carlton, 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.\n\n

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Brick and stucco are a lot more different. You must use picture hanging clips designed for brick walls, or use a plaster rail system with adjustable hooks. Any other type of hanging hardware will cause damage to the bricks behind. You won’t be able to really use nails, either, because they’re not strong enough to go into the bricks.

The two most common drywall thicknesses for ceilings are 1/2-inch and 5/8-inch. For most standard residential applications, 1/2-inch drywall is sufficient and widely used. It provides adequate support and is lighter and easier to handle during installation compared to thicker sheets. However, 5/8-inch drywall is often used for specific cases where additional benefits are needed. It is heavier but provides superior sound dampening and fire resistance. You should consider using 5/8-inch drywall for ceilings in commercial buildings, between a garage and a living space, or above a finished basement to meet building codes or for enhanced soundproofing.

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.

There are some instances when you can use extra drywall in your garden. Ideally, unused scraps of new drywall are best for amending soil without the concern of additional chemicals or mold. However, drywall with paint, mold, or potential asbestos requires specialized disposal by a professional and should be kept out of your garden.

While a normal moisture level for drywall is between 5% and 12%, replacement is recommended if you get consistent readings above 17%. At this level, the drywall is likely too compromised by extensive moisture damage to be considered safe. You can replace either the entire sheet or just the affected section. If you are unsure after a visual inspection, it is best to have a contractor or water restoration provider use a professional moisture meter to get an accurate reading.

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