The carpenter who does the work no one else will touch.
Precision one-man repairs, finish carpentry & remodels — done clean, done right, done to last.
Everyone needs to know a carpenter. Don’t have one yet? … Are you jelly now? 🫒
Repairs, finish work & remodels
From structure to trim — the precise jobs that need a craftsman, not a crew.
Structural repair
Jack & support walls, replace failing structure, and add beams where the house needs them.
Wood-rot remediation
Cut out rotted or aged wood and rebuild it properly — I’ve seen it all and fixed it all.
Framing & re-framing
New framing or fixing what’s there, planned around plumbing, electrical and what’s coming next.
Finish carpentry
Crown, trim and detail work — cut upside-down and backward, and dialed in tight.
Doors & windows
Hang and replace doors; remove, modify, expand or replace windows up to one-person size.
Full room remodels
Restructure → doors → trim → punch-out — taken end to end and left clean.
Cabinets
Restore, repair, modify or fabricate from existing, and install pre-made units.
Decks, pergolas & patio roofs
Built in wood or Trex (ask me about Trex movement — it shrinks and shifts more than wood).
Exterior & weatherproofing
Soffit, fascia, trim, corners, valleys, critter entry points, small siding repairs, caulk & seal.
Accessibility prep
Structural prep & finish for home elevators and lifts — I frame the opening and finish it out; the lift company installs the mechanicals.
Sheetrock hung
I’ll set and hang your sheetrock, ready for the tapers. (I don’t tape, bed, or paint — that’s a finisher’s trade.)
Dried-in & watertight
Felt/underlayment and drip edge so your structure stays dry. I don’t lay shingles — but I’ll never leave it exposed.
Fences
Wood fences built and repaired, including setting a post or two in concrete.
Recent work
A few jobs from the last stretch — structure, built-ins and finish work, taken start to finish.
I fill the gaps.
I’m the craftsman who handles the precise repairs no one else wants to touch. With the right skill, tricks, tools and organization, one experienced hand can take a single-story home all the way around — or a room from bare structure to finished trim.
I work elbow-to-elbow with plumbers and electricians so we understand each other and the finished product makes all of us look good. Specs and site conditions change — a poured slab, a route someone ran before me — and I frame and adapt with all of it in mind.
✅ Honest about my lane
So we don’t waste your time — here’s what I don’t take on:
- Large multi-crew jobs (I’m a solo precision operation)
- Sheetrock finishing — tape, bed & paint (I hang it; a finisher tapes it)
- Laying shingles (but I’ll dry it in watertight)
- Concrete beyond a bag or two for fence posts
- Full house re-siding (small siding repairs, yes)
- Brand-new custom cabinets built from scratch
- Custom window frames & door jambs, or windows past ~5’6" reach
Not sure if your job fits? Just ask — I’ll tell you straight.
Built for the modern, connected home
Homes are evolving — smart TVs, networking, security, WiFi and video doorbells all run through your walls. With 18 years spanning carpentry, computer repair, CAD, engineering and networking, I frame and repair with what’s coming next in mind — so the wall is ready before it’s ever closed up.
18 years, many trades, one careful mind
A freelance craftsman and problem-solver who learned to see a job — and a wall — from every angle.
Summary
Freelance finish carpenter and repair specialist based in Quitman, TX, working the local area and DFW. I take on the precise, tricky jobs — structural repairs, rot remediation, remodels and finish work — that need patience and craft rather than a big crew. Told I’m one of the best finish carpenters in DFW; I’d rather let the work say it.
Core trades
- Finish carpentry & crown / trim
- Structural repair, beams & re-framing
- Wood-rot & old-structure remediation
- Full room remodels (structure → trim → punch-out)
- Doors, windows, cabinets, decks & exterior repair
Technical & smart-home
- Computer repair & networking
- CAD & engineering fundamentals
- Low-voltage / smart-home in-wall planning
- Security, WiFi & doorbell wiring foresight
How I work
- Precise, clean and organized on every job
- Collaborative with plumbers & electricians
- Honest about scope — I tell you what I can and can’t do
- Imaginative problem-solver who plans for what’s inside the wall
Tell me about your project
One quick read on how I work — labor-only, honest hourly — then call or text a few details and a photo. I’ll take a look and get right back to you.
$40/hr · 4-hour minimum · labor only · Quitman, TX & the DFW metroplex
🫒 The JellyNow Shop
Same maker, different bench — geeky graphic tees, 3D-printable models, free tools, and gear I actually use. Every purchase helps keep the lights on.
Clothing
Geeky graphic tees & apparel on Etsy.
3D Prints
Functional models, free to download.
Free Software
Handy tools, given away free.
Curated Deals
Gear & picks I actually like.
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a dreamy ambient synth pad, slow and cinemat
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a funky bass-driven groove, danceable
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a hand-drawn constellation map of a fantasy zodi
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neon geometric shapes pulsing to an unseen r
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a cozy acoustic guitar loop, gentle and hope
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neon geometric shapes pulsing to an unseen r
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a cozy fireplace crackling in a dim cabin
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a calm lo-fi hip-hop beat for studying, warm
