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Built Better Construction, LLC
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Serving University, MS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Built Better Construction (Grant) to patch a can light in our ceiling and fix a spot in our wall. Grant was very efficient and very professional. His work is always top notch, quick, and affordable. I’ve hired Grant on several different projects and will continue to use him."
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Nailed It, LLC
New to Angi

Serving University, MS and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

At Nailed It LLC, we believe quality work and reliability still matter. We provide professional handyman and home improvement services throughout North Mississippi, including repairs, remodeling, flooring, painting, roofing, decks, porches, bathrooms, kitchens, and more. Our goal is simple: show up when we say we will, do quality work, and leave every customer satisfied. We are committed to earning your trust. Free estimates.

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Black Jack Builders
New to Angi

Serving University, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Blackjack Builders is a forward-thinking handyman and remodeling company combining skilled craftsmanship with advanced AI technology to deliver smarter, faster, and more efficient solutions for residential and commercial projects.\n\nSpecializing in services such as drywall installation and repair, deck construction, concrete work, pressure washing, remodeling, and property improvements, Blackjack Builders takes a detail-driven approach to every project. By integrating AI-powered planning, automation, and innovative workflows, the company is redefining what customers can expect from modern handyman services.\n\n

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

The best way to make long, straight cuts is to use a utility knife and a T-square to score the sheet, snap along the score, and then finish the cut by cutting through the paper on the opposite side with the utility knife. If you’re making small cuts, curved cuts, or cutouts for electrical boxes or light fixtures, you can use a manual jab saw to keep costs down, but an electric spiral saw or oscillating multi-tool will get the cleanest, fastest cuts possible.

You can usually tell if you have plaster or drywall by touch (plaster is harder, colder, and smoother than drywall) or by tapping on it (drywall sounds hollow, plaster does not). If you still cannot tell, peek under an outlet cover and check the cut edges. The rough edges show the composition of the wall. You will see either drywall (two paper sheets sandwiching gypsum material) or only plaster material (no paper sheets).

Whether you can reuse a drywall anchor depends on its type, material, and how it is removed. Plastic anchors, such as expansion or self-drilling types, are generally considered single-use because they are designed to expand and are likely to break or become deformed upon removal. Metal anchors, like toggle bolts, are more durable and can often be reused if they are not damaged during extraction. However, with toggle bolts, the toggle mechanism can fall inside the wall when the bolt is removed, making it difficult to retrieve. If an anchor is damaged or must be cut for removal, it cannot be reused regardless of its material.

Installing or repairing plaster on ceilings differs slightly from performing the same motions on a wall. You’ll apply slightly less plaster to lower the overall weight of the ceiling. Wall texturing is common, whereas most ceilings are smooth plaster. Tough coat plaster is strong, meaning you can use less while retaining a solid surface.

When sanding drywall mud, you’re going to create a very fine dust that may contain silica. Silica dust contains crystalline silica, which can cause long-term illnesses for people who inhale it in significant quantities. Wear a mask while sanding drywall. Then dampen a drywall sponge to wipe the dust off the drywall, helping to reduce the amount of dust that may become airborne.

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