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Wilson Services
4.9(
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Serving Jackson, MS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

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Warranties offered

"Jay built a floating dock/pier for us. The quality of the work done is very good. Jay researched the different companies that have floating docks and gave us a detailed proposal/contract. He uses quality materials and was very precise in constructing the dock/pier. He communicated with us throughout the process. He is a true professional in that he kept to his set work schedule and finished ahead of the projected timeline. We are very pleased with the whole project, enjoyed working with him, and highly recommend Jay."
Williams screened porch
Pemberton deck
Pemberton deck
Pemberton deck
Phillips boat house

+72

Response time5 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Huston solutions
5.0(
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Serving Jackson, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jimmy came the day after we talked and gave us a very reasonable quote. He finished the job, doing everything we asked, and the only delay was rain on the day he planned to paint the exterior."
Tankless hot water heater
Tankless hot water heater
Tankless hot water heater
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+10

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Taylor's Remodeling
4.7(
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Serving Jackson, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Emergency services offered

"Not only does Mr. Otis do fantastic work, but he is an absolutely pleasure to work with. He is a wonderful communicator and worked so graciously when I had to adjust our schedule at last minute. And the work he did was/is IMPECCABLE and SEAMLESS. If you’ve ever had any ceiling issues, you know that sometimes it is easy to spot- but his work makes the fix look like there was never an issue. I am so thrilled to have found someone I trust to help me with the revamp of my house!"
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+1

Response time4 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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C Gray, Sons and Associates
4.4(
211
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Serving Jackson, MS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I called C Gray, Sons and Associates the same day I needed help putting my vanity together, and they showed up quickly! The team was professional, efficient, and friendly from start to finish. They had everything assembled perfectly in no time and made sure everything was sturdy and aligned before leaving. I really appreciated how responsive they were and the quality of their work. Highly recommend them for any home project — fast, reliable, and professional!"
Painting
 Painting
 Painting
Painting
 Painting

+3

Response time7 hrs
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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BickBuilt Construction LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Jackson, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job! My house looks better than I dreamed it could have. They finished it quicker than expected, never went above the agreed price (which was the best price out of 9 different quotes), and went out of their way to work with our crazy schedules. I will definitely be hiring them again for more projects around the house!!"
Full Home Remodel
Full Home Remodel
Full Home Remodel
Full Home Remodel
Full Home Remodel

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Southern Handyman Services, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Jackson, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I recommend him all the time! He does what he says he will do! He actually videos his work and his clean up is fantastic! You cannot tell he has been there! And he does a great job! He communicates throughout the project. No surprises! Trustworthy guy!"
Beginning of project
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Damaged area by years of neglect.
Restored area
Madison MS

+4

Response time1 hour
Response rate93%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

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.

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