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Hello my name is Landen Hollis, and I have 2+ years of a combination of Commercial and Residential work. I have built homes from the ground up, including concrete work, framing, insulating, final work, ETC. I’m here looking to find additional work and grow my network.
I have done custom tile installation and bathroom remodeling for over 20 years. I have also learned how to fix everything. But no hvac for me. I have fixed everything inside and out of customers homes, also, i have every tool needed for every job.
"Jimmy Zeski of Fresh Coat Painters of Charleston responded to a request for a quote within 24 hours. He offered great advice, and clearly knew what he was doing. His hardworking crew, headed by Edwin, was able to begin work a week earlier than anticipated, and they finished in 4 days, rather than 5. Their painting was meticulous and looks fantastic. They put 3 coats of white on the previously off-white woodwork, which really made the trim stand out. The elevated living room ceiling needed some repair, which was included in the estimate, but they then painted the entire ceiling. They moved heavy furniture carefully, and cleanup was spotless. I cannot say enough about the quality and timeliness of the work, the professionalism of the crew, and Jimmy's knowledge and experience. I have no reservations recommending Fresh Coat painters for any interior or exterior painting job. "
We specialize in providing our customers everything they need to update, repair, rejuvenate or give their Kitchen, Bathroom or Laundry Room Cabinets a customized new look. We manufacture cabinet doors, drawer fronts, drawer boxes, roll-outs, refacing materials along with complete cabinet boxes all available with or without finish to complete any of your Do It Yourself projects. We also offer a custom closet system to upgrade those cluttered and space wasting closets. All of our components are supplied to you Ready To Assemble and are designed for ease of assembly as well as durability. Please visit our website for our complete line of doors, cabinets, and other components to start designing your dream project today.
We are a local owned business; offering handyman services, flooring, paining, and carpentry. We are licensed, bonded and insured. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Please see some of the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Aaron was so professional and his woodworking craftsmanship is excellent! He built us a custom bookshelf in our new home and it was exactly what we wanted. He was able to design the bookshelf based on our vision. Thank you!!"
MEC Masonry specializes in Residential Masonry projects in the Charleston, Florence, Columbia and surrounding areas. Our small, family owned company will provide top-quality craftmanship and customer satisfaction. Call us today to schedule a free consultation. We are prepared to get the job done, no matter what it takes!
While you may have heard people use millwork and carpentry interchangeably, they aren’t the same. Millwork is a type of carpentry, which means that carpentry isn’t always millwork. You can tell millwork apart from other types of carpentry because it’s manufactured at a mill. Notably, casework is also confused with millwork. Casework is different because it refers to boxes like cabinets and bookshelves.
Carpentry is a skilled trade and requires many years of experience to acquire the skills necessary to do the job efficiently and correctly. Because every home requires a carpenter at some stage of the building process, carpenters are typically in high demand. The higher the skill level, the higher the hourly rate the carpenter can charge.
Some states require carpenters to be licensed to perform forms of carpentry, such as framing. The license requires a certain amount of experience and to pass an examination. In states that don’t require carpenters to be licensed, they must be licensed as a contractor if they work independently rather than solely as a subcontractor under a licensed builder. Use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to find out whether a potential carpenter is licensed in your state.
No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.
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.
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