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ceiling studs exposed above bay window seating where new sheetrock was being installed by 1 Handy Craftsman in Olive BRANCH MS

Bay Window Drywall Ceiling Repair in East Memphis, TN.

This homeowner had water leaking in through the masonry work down into the bay window. The curved drywall needed to be replaced.

January 27, 2025 No Comments

near complete restoration to re roof conservatory with glass roof panels in Belle Meade Memphis TN by local carpenter

Leaking Conservatory Roof Replacement in Belle Meade Memphis Neighborhood..

To kick off this project, I first needed to become familiar with the conservatory’s framing and window casing. The homeowner was dealing with a leak at the peak header and along some of the glass seams.

January 4, 2025 No Comments

slick looking gate design by 1 handy craftsman in olive branch Mississippi for privacy closing in side yard of Memphis resident and writer.

Arched Cedar Gate with 2″ Privacy Pickets in Walnut Grove.

When asked to build an arched cedar gate on white bricks, I was relieved. I needed a challenge. During the Memphis summer, basic wooden gates can get a bit mundane.

August 14, 2024 No Comments

large installed wooden yard sign with cedar planter and hanging board by chain link with solar light built by 1 Handy Craftsman in olive branch mississippi.

Large Custom Wood Address Sign with Solar Light + Planter in Bartlett, TN.

When a longtime customer asked me to build a wooden yard display to match her new house, I was pretty stoked. I’d been waiting for a project like this. Creative decor is sort of my forte.

June 27, 2024 No Comments

keep a good handyman around by investing in his health and acknowledging the additional work he puts n on your home with a helper to hold the screw gun during custom wood assembly father and son team in olive branch ms

5 Ways to Keep a Good Handyman Around.

One thing many homeowners take for granted (besides a roof over their heads) is a really good handyman. When you have one, solving problems around the house is a

March 9, 2024 No Comments

germantown tennessee home of interior designer drywall next to fireplace prepared with inserted wall bracket single peg mounts for large 6' floating shelves project by 1 Handy Craftsman in Germantown Tennessee 5 rows with 4 mounts perfectly squared carpentry made by hand jordan trask

Estimating 6′ Floating Shelves with Sheppard Brackets’ Options.

I was asked to build custom shelving for an interior designer in Germantown, TN. I knew the process would be tricky. She was looking for rough, 1 1/2″ thick wood at 18″..

March 9, 2024 No Comments

Should you Buy Paper or Mesh Sanding Discs?

When it comes to reviewing a product like this, it’s important to point out a few variables. For example, I was sanding hardwood inside a humid shop in 50 degree

February 24, 2024 No Comments