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A HELPING HAND CONSTRUCTION
4.6(
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Serving Shelby, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

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"Zach arrived on time and completed 98% of the task I had outlined. He will be returning next week to finish hanging the bar light fixture and another kitchen fixture. I had ordered extra parts to complete this and he will finish up as soon as I receive the parts. Zach went above and beyond performing these tasks for me. He left all work areas in immaculate condition. My only regret is that he can not help finish everything I need to get my house ready for sale."
Tiled shower
Bathroom remodel
Remodeling - Kitchen Project
Remodeling - General Project
Matching quartz counter tops to match the neutral grey theme, and introduce the cleanliness of white with the associated trim nearby

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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Carolina Contracting & Investments Inc
4.5(
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Serving Shelby, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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"Went well. Scott and his crew showed up as scheduled, did quality work, were friendly and communicated well and kept me informed of progress, cleaned up work site every day before leaving, and repositioned a French drain line as needed that was an unexpected “surprise.” I would highly recommend Carolina Contracting for a similar project."
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Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Walt Haines General Contractor
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Serving Shelby, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Customers say: True professional

"He's the best contractor I've ever worked with. He was on-time. He did everything he told me he did, he followed-up and everything went smoothly. He's wonderful to work with and everything he promised he delivered."
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Seminole Custom Homes, INC
5.0(
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Serving Shelby, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

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"Bill and Billy were very professional and efficient with the projects I had at my home. They built me and 2 car garage and deck off the back of my house. Pricing was very fair and the quality of their work was top notch. They're family owned and operated. I highly recommend them as a general contractor and builder for any home projects."
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Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A Step Above Handyman Services LLC
4.5(
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Serving Shelby, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

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Emergency services offered

"Arrived on time, went to the base of the chimney and identified hole on flashing in less than 10 minutes. Spent about 45 minutes making repairs. Opened small hole in second floor drywall next to chimney chase and identified water stain. Will leave open for a few weeks to test repair. Owner called to check on progress before carpenter left. He swept up in the room before leaving. I would not hesitate to use this service 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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Closets By Design
4.7(
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Serving Shelby, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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"This is the second time we used Closets By Design.  Our first project was 4 years ago and they did our master bedroom closet, an office and a huge pantry for our condo.  It was perfect.  This time went well, although there were a couple of hiccups.  Nothing that was earth-shattering and they fixed it immediately.  We plan to use them again in our new home.  Very highly recommend.
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Kid's Space

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Response time2 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

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.

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. 

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.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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