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Avatar for Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC
Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC
5.0(
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Doors - RepairDoors - Repair - For BusinessHardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace+3 more

Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brian arrived on time and was professional and pleasant. He seems very knowledgeable about his work and explained things when needed. I will definitely hire him again to work on the list of items to be fixed/updated in my new house. He did an excellent job and gave me a few tips."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Arnold Improvements, LLC
4.7(
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Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceDoors (Interior) - Install or ReplaceDoors - Repair+1 more

Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used Arnold Improvements for three projects--installing bathroom and kitchen counters to include plumbing hookup, installation of French doors, and a bathroom makeover to include tile flooring and a tiled bathroom. He provided very competitive estimates, finished the jobs within the quotes and on time. He delivered on everything he promised. The quality of work was excellent and he took the time to do the job right. We would have no problem in having Dan return for a 4th project."
Kitchen remodel.
Kitchen remodel.
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom

+62

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Quality Restoration, LLC
4.7(
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Doors (Exterior) - Install or Replace - For BusinessDoors (Interior) - Install or Replace - For BusinessDoors - Repair - For Business+3 more

Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Elvin is great. He fixed my wood double front doors and applied paint that I had picked out, as well as new handles/lock. He took his time, was very polite, and made sure everything was in order before in left. My front doors look amazing. Will be hiring him again for more work around the house. Also, his pricing was very reasonable and on point for the amount of repair and painting work he did."
Response time7 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Handy Randy Home Repairs
4.5(
27
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Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceDoors (Interior) - Install or ReplaceDoors - Repair+2 more

Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: True professional

"Impressed by their speed to respond and complete the work. I hired Rsndy to replace a broken screen door. The quote was fair and the work completed quickly. Would hire again."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Agile Construction and Home Improvement
4.8(
77
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Doors - RepairDoors - Repair - For BusinessHardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace+3 more

Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"OMG, I had the privilege to meet Rafael the owner. He personally did the job at my home. He is a total professional. He knows the entire home and im not aware of a job in the home he could not do. I recommend this great company all day long. His rates are very very good and he is willing to work with you on payments. He's me go to handyman."
Entry porch
House flip
House flip
House flip
House flip

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Response time4 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Doors questions, answered by experts

A door frame is typically 2 to 2.5 inches wider than the door. This additional space accommodates the door jamb and hinges and allows for necessary installation adjustments. For example, if the door is 30 inches wide, the rough opening should be 32 to 32.5 inches wide to ensure a proper fit and smooth operation.

Most bedroom doors are 30, 32, or 36 inches wide and about 80 inches tall, depending on the size of the room, the height of the ceiling, and any special accommodations that may be necessary for the bedroom’s occupant. The size of your bedroom door may be larger than average if it leads into a very large bedroom or a home with unique wall or ceiling features.

You should prime interior doors before painting for the best results. If you do paint directly on the wood, you could see some of the grain patterns show through the paint, in which case you’d need to apply additional coats. Priming the surface before painting will reduce the number of coats and can better cover the grain pattern for a clean, finished look.

Ideally, a gate should be able to swing both in and out. However, if it can only open in one direction, it is generally best for it to swing inward. This is often the safest option, especially for deck gates near steps, as you'll want the gate to swing away from the stairs. An inward swing also prevents the gate from opening into a public space, like a sidewalk, and can be more convenient when carrying heavy items like a wheelbarrow into a garden.

There are exceptions, however. The layout of your property may require a different approach. For example, if your property is on a slope, the gate may not be able to swing inward. You should also ensure the gate can open fully without colliding with any objects or blocking access to other areas. For a backyard garden gate where public access isn't a concern, the direction it swings is largely a matter of personal preference. Finally, always check your local building codes, as they may have specific requirements for which way a gate must swing.

You don’t need to have a door at the top of basement stairs, but having one is usually a good idea. Not only will the door block the view of the basement, which might serve as a play area or less appealing workout space, but it can also prevent children or pets from going downstairs, as well as accidental falls.

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