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John Marshall Sturgess Builder
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Saint Charles, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was my first experience hiring a contractor and Mr. Sturgess's was great to work with. He was able to meet with me outside of my work hours to go over my plans. His crew was on time, friendly, and answered any questions I had. Mr. Sturgess rates were very reasonable, and he and his team are very honest and easy to work. Since they have finished converting my carport to the screened sun room, I asked if they could go ahead and finish some other projects for me. I can't wait until all of my projects are done."
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Price Handyman Services
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Saint Charles, SC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My wife had always wanted a showroom living room. We are getting up there in age. My friend told me about Price Handyman Services , so I gave them a chance. Not only was the detail perfect but they covered everything and made no mess. The work was done in a timely fashion. Long story short , My wife was so pleased."
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Vinyl flooring & paint
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Vinyl flooring & paint
Herringbone Backsplash

+35

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Dirty Hands
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Saint Charles, SC and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"This company arrived when they said they would finished when they said they would at the cost they said it would cost I have no problem calling this company they also clean up when done they go the extra in today’s world very few companies can stand toe to toe with this company’s standard"
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Leveling terraces in rear garden
After leveling off and grading rear garden
Hand grading, smoothing out terraces

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can hang picture frames, shelves, and other items on Trusscore panels. For lightweight items (less than 30 pounds), the company recommends using adhesive strips rather than nails or screws. However, you’ll need to secure heavier objects to a stud in the wall. In these situations, Trusscore recommends cutting away the panel material and fastening the object to the stud with metal hardware.

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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