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Home Genius Exteriors
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Fostoria, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"Took me a long time to find somebody with the willingness and skill to repair the side of my house due to the small space between houses. Home genius exteriors performed an amazing job and I am grateful. Devan then even help walk me thru the financing to help ease the process and simplify things"
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at &thomas residential repair
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Fostoria, OH and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

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Hello, and thank you for considering my services.\n\nI provide dependable carpentry and handyman work with a strong focus on quality, attention to detail, and doing the job right the first time. I take pride in maintaining a clean work area, treating every home with respect, and communicating clearly throughout the entire project.\n\nWhether it’s repairs, installations, trim work, drywall, framing, or general home improvement tasks, you can expect reliable service, professionalism, and workmanship you can feel confident about.\n\nClean. Respectful. Detail-oriented. Committed to customer satisfaction.\n\nI look forward to helping with your project.

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Anthony Property Works LLC
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Fostoria, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Anthony Property Works LLC is your trusted partner for reliable property maintenance, repairs, and home improvement services. We specialize in rental property maintenance and turnover services while proudly serving homeowners with dependable, high-quality workmanship. Our services include gutter cleaning, drywall repair, plumbing and electrical repairs, door lock and hardware replacement, and a wide variety of general maintenance projects. Whether you're preparing a rental for new tenants, tackling a list of home repairs, or maintaining your property's value, we're committed to delivering prompt service, honest communication, and attention to every detail. Fully insured and dedicated to customer satisfaction, we take pride in treating every property with care and providing dependable solutions that make home and property maintenance simple, stress-free, and worry-free.

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Carpentry FAQs, 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.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

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.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

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