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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Jackson, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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"Home Genius Exteriors did an excellent job putting up my new siding. Everyone was very professional start the the gentleman that came out to give me a quote. The crew that came out to do the work was outstanding and did a great job cleaning up afterwards."
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Furniture - Build Custom

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Welcome to CLL!\n\nCLL is a proud disabled veteran-owned business providing reliable landscaping, handyman services, general labor, locker clean-outs, and junk removal. We built our company on the values of integrity, hard work, and dependable service, and we bring those principles to every job—no matter the size.\n\nWhether you need your yard cleaned up, repairs completed around your home, heavy lifting, a storage unit or locker emptied, or unwanted items hauled away, we’re committed to getting the job done efficiently and with attention to detail. We believe in honest pricing, clear communication, and treating every property with care and respect.\n\nAt CLL, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We take pride in delivering quality work you can count on and building lasting relationships through dependable service. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your trust and look forward to helping with your next project.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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 approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Proper Murphy bed installation minimizes the risk of wall damage. A secure attachment requires making some holes for anchors or brackets, but these can be easily patched if the bed is removed. To ensure the installation is done correctly and safely, hiring a professional is recommended, especially if you have limited DIY experience.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

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