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Day Rate Handyman Services LLC

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Day Rate Handyman Services LLC

4.88(
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Super Service Award
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Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
205 local quotes requested

We at Day Rate Handyman Services LLC specialize in interior handyman and home renovations. We have over 20+ years of experience. We are your one stop shop for all your handyman needs. Give us a call today for your Free estimate and Daily Rate!

"Great communication; prompt and professional; very knowledgeable; had everything taken care of in timely fashion; great cleanup"

Brenda M on February 2025

We at Day Rate Handyman Services LLC specialize in interior handyman and home renovations. We have over 20+ years of experience. We are your one stop shop for all your handyman needs. Give us a call today for your Free estimate and Daily Rate!

"Great communication; prompt and professional; very knowledgeable; had everything taken care of in timely fashion; great cleanup"

Brenda M on February 2025

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Cransten Service All Stars

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Cransten Service All Stars

4.72(
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Super Service Award
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3028 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

Cransten is the best handyman and remodeling experience in the US. Our team is vetted, trained, background checked, and amazing at what we do. We are licensed and insured. Get a free quote from us today and see what we can do to help create your dream home!

"Steve performed this task exceptionally. He worked alone on a task that required two to three people. He assembled a very complex Murphy Bed. It looks beautiful! He also had to deal with some product non-comformities that he reworked and now they are not noticeable. I highly recommend Steve to perform outstandingly in any task asked of him."

Steve T on November 2025

Cransten is the best handyman and remodeling experience in the US. Our team is vetted, trained, background checked, and amazing at what we do. We are licensed and insured. Get a free quote from us today and see what we can do to help create your dream home!

"Steve performed this task exceptionally. He worked alone on a task that required two to three people. He assembled a very complex Murphy Bed. It looks beautiful! He also had to deal with some product non-comformities that he reworked and now they are not noticeable. I highly recommend Steve to perform outstandingly in any task asked of him."

Steve T on November 2025

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R & M Remodeling Construction

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R & M Remodeling Construction

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Construction business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"it went good"

Adell B on August 2024

Construction business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"it went good"

Adell B on August 2024

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R&M Building and Remodeling

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R&M Building and Remodeling

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8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

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Livingstone Engineering, LLC

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Livingstone Engineering, LLC

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Mechanical Engineer (PE) - Hvac and any mechanical design work. Energy Efficiency Audits, General Whole-House Handyman, Troubleshooting repair and maintenance expert. Plumbing systems expert. HEATING AND AC expert. Electrical troubleshooting and repair. General home and commercial upfits and remodels consulting and renovations.

Mechanical Engineer (PE) - Hvac and any mechanical design work. Energy Efficiency Audits, General Whole-House Handyman, Troubleshooting repair and maintenance expert. Plumbing systems expert. HEATING AND AC expert. Electrical troubleshooting and repair. General home and commercial upfits and remodels consulting and renovations.

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Piedmont Pergolas LLC

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Piedmont Pergolas LLC

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Piedmont Pergolas LLC is a new company from the Charlotte, NC area specializing in pergola, and gazebo construction across the Carolina’s.

Piedmont Pergolas LLC is a new company from the Charlotte, NC area specializing in pergola, and gazebo construction across the Carolina’s.

Johnson and Sons Drywall, LLC

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Johnson and Sons Drywall, LLC

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At Johnson and Sons, YOU become the Family! We're driven to understand your time, your experience, and most importantly, your project budget! Our first priority is to provide you with breathtaking service because that's how we aim to treat family and inspire our community.

At Johnson and Sons, YOU become the Family! We're driven to understand your time, your experience, and most importantly, your project budget! Our first priority is to provide you with breathtaking service because that's how we aim to treat family and inspire our community.

Kev interior trim

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Kev interior trim

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Hey my name is kevin and we're kev interior carpentry ,and first of all thanks for checking us out now we specialize in just about any interior detailing from, complete stairs detailing, shelves, drop zones, door installations, shelving, drop zones and much more to even name, but of course you name what needs done and We get right to work Please feel free to call us anytime for a free evaluation of the home in need of our services

Hey my name is kevin and we're kev interior carpentry ,and first of all thanks for checking us out now we specialize in just about any interior detailing from, complete stairs detailing, shelves, drop zones, door installations, shelving, drop zones and much more to even name, but of course you name what needs done and We get right to work Please feel free to call us anytime for a free evaluation of the home in need of our services

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Depending on your carport's configuration, foundation or slab condition, and location in relation to the house, turning a carport into a garage has a lot in common with adding an addition to your home. However, you can skip some of the necessities of adding living space to your home, such as fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall or HVAC. It might be possible to DIY the conversion, but it’s complicated and potentially dangerous work, so it’s best left to the professionals.

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

There are some rules regarding how far your exterior bump-out can go. For a cantilever bump-out that avoids the need to provide additional structural support, the limit is often 24 inches. However, if a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can encompass a whole room or more. Remember that many residential properties are subject to limits regarding the total house size relating to the size of the lot. 

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