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Avatar for Sterner's Home Renovations, LLC
Sterner's Home Renovations, LLC
4.8(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Decatur, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

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"Glenn is not only the nicest guy ever, but he is truly gifted as a craftsman woodworker! He transformed my living room into the most beautiful room ever with Shiplap, framing the windows and doors, and all the extra touches! He is extremely creative and gifted. I canâ t stop looking in amazement at my living room. I would absolutely, 100%, hire him again in a heartbeat! I am the happiest person ever with my living roomâ ¦I love, love, love the transformation! THANK YOU GLENN!"
Deck
Deck
Shed
Fireplace mantle
Bathroom cabinets

+40

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
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Sterner's Home Renovations, LLC
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Decatur, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company with 40 years of experience. We value honesty, integrity and treat your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients!

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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K&K land management and restoration
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Decatur, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Customers say: True professional

"Keith and Jake worked hard on our deck ,we have a large deck . They communicate well to make sure it was the way I wanted things done . I would recommend them , I plan on using them for other project in the near future. Thank you Keith and Jake ."
Banks job
Banks job
Niota job
Niota job
Niota job

+54

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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KEYSTONE HANDYMAN LLC
5.0(
5
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Decatur, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent work. Wood floor and bathroom vanity look outstanding. Attention to detail present as well as quality work. Cleaned up afterwards and ensured everything was installed to customer satisfaction and working correctly. I will hire them again for upcoming project."
Siding Replacement
Siding Replacement
Front Door After
Front Door Before
Shower Replacement

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

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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