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TJ’s handyman service
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Serving Cherry Point, NC and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

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I specialize in providing high quality home improvement services designed to enhance both the beauty and functionality of your living space. With a strong focus on craftsmanship, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction, I handle everything from small repairs to complete renovations. My goal is to bring your vision to life, creating a home that reflects your style while adding lasting value. Whether you're looking to update, remodel, or maintain your property, I am committed to delivering reliable, professional results you can trust.

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Rayl's Handyman
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Serving Cherry Point, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

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"The door repair work was to replace rotted wood in the frame. They replaced the rotted wood in such a way that it blends in with the door frame and doesn't appear as if there was a repair."
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C&A Remodeling
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Serving Cherry Point, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

"Always on time, courteous, and professional. I would definitely work with C&A remodeling again! I am extremely pleased with the re-model from Alex and Carlos."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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B and B Painters of New Bern
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Serving Cherry Point, NC and surrounding areas

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"Everything went extremely well. The team was professional, punctual and caring of all of my belongings. Since I have high ceilings they needed to put up scaffolding to complete the work. And the fixtures were so difficult to reach that they cleaned them and put them back without my need to do anything to them. They had detailed work to do in my kitchen cabinets. They were an excellent team and I could not have asked for a more professional bunch of guys to do my work."
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

Plaster walls typically last between 30 and 70 years, but depending on the quality of the materials and the moisture levels in the building, they can last for over 100 years. With expert application and consistent maintenance, plaster can even last for centuries. To extend its lifespan, it is important to have the plaster professionally installed, address any water damage promptly, and repair small cracks as they appear. Regular inspections by a professional can help identify and address concerning cracks before they become significant issues.

How long it takes to repair a ceiling depends on the extent of the damage. Patching a small hole might only take a few minutes, while repairing a water-damaged section of the ceiling could take hours. If there are structural issues, expect your ceiling repair to take several days or longer.

If your home was built before the 1940s and was not remodeled in the past 50 or so years, you probably have plaster walls. Aside from assuming, there are some practical ways to tell if you have plaster walls, including the following: If you knock on the wall and it feels solid, not hollow, if you can’t insert a thumbtack easily, if there are cracks that look like spiderwebs, or if your home has curved, arched, or swirled walls, doorways, or window openings.

If you have an unfinished basement or attic, you could examine the backs of any finished walls to check, too.

If the holes in the plaster are small, you can fill them with layers of patching plaster until they’re filled. After it dries, you can sand the plaster and paint over it. If the hole is much larger, consider using bonding plaster first and then a layer of patching plaster, completing the process with sanding and a layer of paint.

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