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Avatar for O&F HandyMan
O&F HandyMan
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Gerrardstown, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent skills in In just about everything. Completely remodeled my kitchen, including refinishing all of the kitchen cabinets. Top notch painting, dry wall , plumbing , electrical work. Also has done masonry, and all of my landscaping. He has always been very dependable and extremely knowledgeable about just about anything that I might want done. Highly recommend him for any project that you might want to try."
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+33

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&D Contracting
3.6(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Gerrardstown, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"I am writing this in hopes that I won’t regret it. So far the experience with this professional has been amazing. He responded immediately. Came out very next day. Got me immediate pricing that evening on several jobs needing to be completed. Deck , siding , and fencing. . Looking forward to having many projects completed with this pro and possibly an entire home built at the conclusion of my these jobs first. . I am a small business owner myself. Honestly it gets very tiring talking to other pros who are looking to make a million off one job. Not the case with this gentleman. I strongly suggest if you are in the market for any construction you have this man come and estimate the work your needing done. . It’s great to see other professional business owners still doing business as I do , honest and upfront. Not adding additional bogus charges. Will update after work is completed. Thank you very much !!!! I have a feeling this man will be on speed dial. Thank you."
 3 car garage
 front stairs
 sunroom
 screen porch
 sunroom and patio

+25

Response time1 day
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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EZ-Service’s
5.0(
6
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Gerrardstown, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Very professional and did a terrific job. Pricing was very affordable and reasonable. Took my lawn from over grown and gross, to beautiful and enjoyable. Went above and beyond and was very friendly. Came same day and got the job done quick. 100% will hire again. Thank you and God Bless you and your family."
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Retain wall steps
Retain wall steps
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Gerrardstown, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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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, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

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.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

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.

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