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TruBlue of Northwest Mississippi
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Southaven, MS and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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"I was very pleased with the jobs this contractor did for us! He reworked a bottom cabinet and installed our first dishwasher. He scraped our garage ceiling, repaired trim on a door and repaired damaged Sheetrock on the walls before painting the whole garage. He was very informative before and during the work. Also he was very professional and yet friendly!! He will be the one we call first on our home projects!!"
Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp
Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp
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Century 21 Construction
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Southaven, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Century 21 Construction, LLC is a construction company specialized in masonry and carpentry. Masonry includes brick, stone, block, tile, and concrete. Carpentry is available for new and existing projects! We also make wonderful pergola?s and arbors! Our staff combined has over 50 years of experience. We are local and looking to earn your business. Call us for a free estimate now! 662-274-9019

Attached Arbor, Outdoor
Attached Arbor, Outdoor
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SDR Construction LLC
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Southaven, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great customer service. Very friendly. The fence looks awesome and he went out of his way to ensure we were happy. Very dependable. He stuck to his estimate even when running into some issues on my property."
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Legacy Builders Contractor
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Southaven, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had an excellent experience with our HVAC installation. Omar, the owner, was professional, knowledgeable, and very easy to work with from start to finish. He took the time to explain our options, answered all our questions, and made sure everything was done right. The installation was completed on time, the work area was left clean, and the system is running perfectly. It’s clear Omar takes pride in his work and cares about his customers. I highly recommend Omar and his company to anyone needing HVAC services."
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Tide project
Tide project
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Madhatter Home Service
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Southaven, MS and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"The installer was very professional and a problem solver. I had a microwave that needed replacing but the model was no longer available. The replacement frame didn’t fit perfectly, however the Gaston worked his magic. Installation was perfect…cosmetically and functionally!"
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Hondupaint
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Southaven, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Work was done professionally, no mess, very nice people. I had the bonus room and bathroom painted , popcorn ceilings removed and refinished, and natural woodwork painted. It is beautiful. I already have another job for them."
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Painting
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Response time40 mins
Response rate97%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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