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Home Genius Exteriors
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Locust Hill, VA and surrounding areas

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Brent Proulx
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Locust Hill, VA and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Handyman with 30 years of DIY, renovation, repair, and remodel experience. I have fully renovated 3 houses, and built a 25-acre homestead from scratch including building cabins, decks, roads, barns, coops, water catchment, greenhouse, and gardens. I grew up on a farm and have a knack for understanding how mechanical things works. I have also assembled over 40 unique pieces of IKEA furniture for myself, family and friends, and love woodworking.\n\nI have the ability to do most home repair and improvement projects including: furniture assembly and repair, install or remove flooring, painting, baseboards, drywall repair, some appliance repair, replace outlets, install new lighting/fans, and toilets/faucet install.\n\nI have a truck and trailers to do demolition and junk hauling, garbage cleanup, landscaping, dirt work, tree trimming and pruning, small pressure washing jobs, and gutter cleaning.\n\nI will consider all jobs within 100 miles of metro Richmond.

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Aaron Bradley
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Locust Hill, VA and surrounding areas

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Hi, my name is Aaron. I'm your go-to guy if you need small handyman services performed. \n\nAssembling items, mounting TVs, installing blinds/curtains, etc. Give me a call and I'll get it done quickly and neatly.

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Alex Seymour
New to Angi
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Locust Hill, VA and surrounding areas

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I am a licensed electrician with extensive experience in residential, commercial, and light industrial electrical work. Skilled in installations, repairs, troubleshooting, panel upgrades, lighting systems, and code-compliant wiring, I prioritize safety, quality, and reliable service for every project. Committed to delivering efficient solutions and upholding the highest professional standards.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

William Keffer
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Locust Hill, VA and surrounding areas

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With over 15 years of experience as a field technician in the cable, internet, and communications industry, I bring extensive technical expertise to every project. For the past 8 years, I've expanded my skills as a full-time general handyman, helping homeowners with a wide variety of repairs, installations, and home improvement projects.\n\nI can handle most small to medium-sized jobs, but my specialties include electrical work, smart home installation, home networking, audio/video systems, TV mounting, security devices, and custom solutions that make your home more functional, convenient, and comfortable. I take pride in solving problems that others can't, providing quality workmanship, honest communication, and dependable service on every job.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

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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