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J & C Siding & Exteriors
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Serving Sophia, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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We here at J & C Siding and Exteriors are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality painting services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Deck Medic of Greensboro
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Serving Sophia, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

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"Troy was very friendly, very easy to work with, and did exactly what he said he was going to do for the price we were quoted. When he was done there was nothing to clean up or fix. A job VERY well done."
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project

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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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LV Building Solutions
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Serving Sophia, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"LV Building Solutions did a fantastic job building a screened in porch on my deck. I couldn’t be happier! Benito provided options and was creative in making this project the best end result for me. He was easy to communicate with and was professional, timely and his price was fair. I would highly recommend him and would absolutely use him again!"
Pergola and concrete work
Pergola on concrete slab
Pergola and concrete
Lean to metal roof
Lean to metal roof

+79

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
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Handyman Repair
4.8(
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Serving Sophia, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Mr. Luis, did an amazing job with this project. He communicated effectively, and the door looks brand new. It took me about 90 days since the day I mistakenly broke the top part of the storm door screen in area to find someone but it was worth the wait. I recommend his services. He is also an electrician by trade and has done apartment and home maintenance for 5 years and can do carpentry as well. Out of everyone the site recommended he was the most polite and helpful person when communicating about my project. Again thank you Mr. Luis and we will be sharing our experience with you on other platforms as well."
Full functional room with lights and outlets
The base wall frame
Bareroom before remodeling
Installation of the room storage frame
Wall to storage up

+14

Response time1 day
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Cransten
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Serving Sophia, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"Butch is handling some carpentry repairs for us. He arrived on time, his work was neat, and his clean up was above and beyond. Looking forward to having him back for more work."
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+18

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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Britt’s Outdoor Services
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Serving Sophia, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"I am so thankful I found Richard to assemble my patio furniture. His expertise is excellent and professional. He assembled it together in a breeze. I give him ten stars! I absolutely recommend his services. I will be using his services again. Thank you"
Pressure washing awning
Pressure washing awning
Pressure washing awning
Embankment mowing
Embankment mowing

+5

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Closet America, LLC
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Serving Sophia, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"Good quality build, custom design, and excellent communication from company representatives. Definitely worth the money for a permanent upgrade to your home."
Contemporary Entry - Seat Beach Floral Pattern Cushion
Walk in
Maple Garage
Sunset Finish Walk-in
Media Center With Accent Wall

+62

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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.

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.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

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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