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Avatar for Hammer 2 Nails Remodeling
Hammer 2 Nails Remodeling
4.9(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+8 more

Serving Kilgore, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Options given were not really specific enough. Josh did extensive carpentry (both interior & exterior), power washed & painted, exchanged & installed light fixtures, & I already have him scheduled for future projects."
Sink
Sink
Sink
Cartridge replacement
Cartridge replacement

+21

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Gary's Home Repairs
Gary's Home Repairs
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Kilgore, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gary and his crew just finished the exterior of my house painted and removed and replaced rotten wood around the entire house. These guys are the real deal. I will use them again. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A CARPENTER/PAINTER I will use them again."
Collins job tyler
Collins job tyler
Response time1 day
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Viramontes Handyman
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Kilgore, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Felipe built a fence for me, and he did an amazing job from start to finish. The work was clean, sturdy, and clearly done with a lot of care and attention to detail. He showed up on time, worked efficiently, and left everything looking great—I couldn’t be happier with the result and would absolutely recommend him to anyone needing fence work."
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel
Full Kitchen Remodel

+15

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Recommended by59%of homeowners
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J & R Roofing
4.9(
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Kilgore, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Set up for J and R Roofing to do my flat roof over my patio. Rained the first week. Jose let me know they would be here bright and early Monday and they did. Tore it apart and fixed all the rot and damage in one day. Came the next to hang all the rain gutters. Excellent work."
Full Home Roof Install
Full Home Roof Install
Full Home Roof Install
Home Roof Install
Home Roof Install

+16

Response time7 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Washbusters LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Kilgore, TX and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I’m very satisfied with this company, Chris came by and gave me an estimate , came back to do the job on time and kept in contact with me before he arrived to da the work , Chris did a great job , my white 3 rail fence looks like it did 17 years ago , looks brand new , Thanks"
Concrete brightening
Concrete brightening
Concrete brightening
Concrete brightening
Concrete brightening

+2

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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.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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.

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