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Avatar for 3 Nails Grace Handyman Services, LLC
3 Nails Grace Handyman Services, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did deck, installed door put new fence up did staining, oh they actually installed 2 doors they did alot intact I'm getting them to do more work for me and my son is going to get them to do work forhim."
Completed Porch
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Completed Porch
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Setting Foundation

+20

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AM’s Construction and Renovation
4.6(
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Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Bruce responded to my request very quickly to repair a louver door. He came in about two hours after my call. He determined the problem with the door and was able to fix it. I admire his tenacity while he was working. He did an excellent job. I will definitely call him for any future needs with home improvements. Bruce is a very pleasant person to work with. Thank you. Jean Mayer"
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Turner Exteriors, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Turner Exteriors to rebuild my front porch. They exceeded all my expectations. They did everything they said they would. The porch is beautiful and is better than the original. I will hire them again."
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New roof and Gutter
Siding and Gutter
Garage Makeover
Installing Windows

+11

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Apex Construction and Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Apex Construction and Landscaping does excellent work. Our porch desperately needed repair. They not only built a sturdy porch, but the attention to detail resulted in a beautiful porch that we will enjoy all year long."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rocky Top Home Solutions
4.5(
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Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Customers say: True professional

"Team did an excellent job fixing our drainage/flooding issue. Very professional. Completed the work ahead of schedule. Great quality work. Will definitely work with this company again for future home projects."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

There are a variety of second-story deck privacy ideas depending on your budget and aesthetic. For starters, you might consider fencing or tall privacy railing that masks a good portion of the open deck. A pergola or an awning can provide additional cover and shade. Outdoor curtains are an easy way to add or remove privacy at your convenience, plus they’re a wallet-friendly way to decorate your deck.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

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