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Triple A's Handyman Services
4.8(
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Serving Ocean Springs, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great company. Excellent work. They were quick to come out and help and were very professional. I would recommend then and I will use them again in the future."
Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Kossman Construction
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Serving Ocean Springs, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired him to build a deck to support a hot tub. The deck was done under the estimated time and for the right price. He was very professional and agreeable and efficient. Zero complaints. Already got him coming back for another job soon."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Brent Killingsworth
4.9(
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Serving Ocean Springs, MS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brent and his crew did an excellent job building a beautiful Cedar fence for me, lots of additional detail and time went into this fence.The construction of the fence is solid and beautiful.I was so pleased with the job would highly recommended to anyone wishing to have a beautiful fence constructed to last a lifetime. Craftsmanship matters!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Call One Handyman Service
4.0(
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Serving Ocean Springs, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Sam did a wonderful job repairing the columns on my front porch and then building a screen porch onto the side. He does beautiful and quality work with good attention to detail. Definitely recommend."
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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At Ease Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ocean Springs, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that\nwe provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship\nand complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project.\nIn order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers,\nwe take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large\nor small the job.

Response time3 days
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

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.

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

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