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AWD Cabinetry
5.0(
21
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Serving Sawmills, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job. He was on time and did the job in a shorter time frame than anticipated. I definitely would use him again and would recommend his to our friends."
Furniture - Custom Made Project
Custom kitchen
Butcher block kitchen
custom kitchen and island
Custom kitchen

+30

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Douglas Custom Painting
4.9(
21
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Serving Sawmills, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I HAVE A 174 YEAR OLD LOG HOUSE AND IT NEEDED A LOT OF RESTORATIVE WORK DONE ON WINDOWS, GLAZING, SHUTTERS . SOME ROTTEN SIDING AND CLEANED OUR DECKS UP. VERY PLEASED WITH THEIR WORK VERY PROFESSIONAL. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM AND WOULD HIRE AGAIN."
In the process
Clean deck ready to stain
Exterior painting siding and doors
Exterior painting
Exterior painting

+14

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Penley's Painting
5.0(
12
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Serving Sawmills, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jake and his crew done a wonderful job on the exterior of our home. We were very pleased with results and the price. We would recommend Penley Painting to anyone!"
Deck in Happy Valley
Deck in Happy Valley
Master Bathroom
Bonus Room
Multiple Project Photos

+48

Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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House Doctors of Mooresville
4.8(
25
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Serving Sawmills, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great company to deal with, repair was done in a timely fashion. Employees were all a pleasure to work with on repair. I would recommend House Doctors of Mooresville to all my family and friends."
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Project photo
Response time4 hrs
Response rate88%
182 neighbors recently requested a quote
A Step Above Handyman Services LLC
4.5(
332
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Serving Sawmills, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr Howard and his crew went way beyond keeping me informed doing a great job in building my deck and a new roof on my entire home all new flooring LVP and new windows throughout my home . I will definitely hire Mr Howard and his crew again."
Roofing Project
Roofing Project
Handymen Project
Electrical Project
Remodeling - General Project

+32

Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

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.

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.

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