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Avatar for Desotos On Call Handyman
Desotos On Call Handyman
4.5(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I had the team do some work for me a few months ago and they did superior work. This job was an exterior job. The estimate that was quoted was fair and they beat the timeliness as well. There were no issues with the work and they even pointed out some quality things that I overlooked. They will be my contractors moving forward on ANY job."
Bathroom Remodel
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Shower afterwards
Patio and carport with gable

+130

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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S & M Customs
4.4(
147
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My room addition looks AWESOME thanks to Matt Page and Heather of S&M Customs. It was a pleasure working with them because they were professional, knowledgeable, helpful, timely, thorough, affordable and likable. I could have never imagined how beautiful my room addition would turn out. I definitely plan to utilize the services of Matt Page for future projects!! Thanks guys!!!"
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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CMT Construction LLC
5.0(
2
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Welcome to CMT Construction: Building Dreams, One Home at a Time!\nAt CMT Construction, our mission goes beyond construction and remodeling; we’re in the business of turning your household dreams into reality. As a premier remodeling contractor based in Moscow, TN, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide comprehensive services that cover every aspect of home remodeling and construction. From initial concept to completion, we’re dedicated to delivering quality workmanship and outstanding customer service for our clients in Tennessee and Mississippi.

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+45

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Davis Residential Contractor
5.0(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The company was professional, service was timely. The owner called me that day and sent a tech out the same day to get my project done. It turned out really nice. Will definitely use the company again for future projects!"
Stairwell
Unfinished stairwell
Finished stair treads installed
Custom banister
Before attic space

+26

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Designer Baths of Memphis
5.0(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did an excellent job with our lighting project! They were always available for questions and did the work on time! The finished project was beautiful! I would definitely hire them again and recommend to anyone!"
Bathroom Shower and floor remodel
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+55

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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.

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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