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Avatar for MDF Painting and Power Washing, LLC.

MDF Painting and Power Washing, LLC.

500 West Putnam Avenue #400A
4.45(
20
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MDF Painting and Power Washing, LLC.

500 West Putnam Avenue #400A
4.45(
20
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
147 local quotes requested
30 years of experience

In 1995, MDF Painting started to paint homes in the neighborhoods of New Haven County. Since that time, MDF has grown into a national "leader in the residential painting industry." Today, we proudly provide painting, pressure washing, deck refinishing, carpentry and interior design services to residents throughout Connecticut. MDF is a business founded on the basic principles of honesty, integrity, and excellence in customer service. Thank you for taking the time to explore our website and find out more about the service and value we provide.

"Overall very dissatisfying and frustrating experience. Scheduling, coordination and quality were unacceptable. I had a week to complete the project and was told that it would not be an issue, however the timeline was not met and painters had to come back to fix their mistakes."

Alex T on December 2019

In 1995, MDF Painting started to paint homes in the neighborhoods of New Haven County. Since that time, MDF has grown into a national "leader in the residential painting industry." Today, we proudly provide painting, pressure washing, deck refinishing, carpentry and interior design services to residents throughout Connecticut. MDF is a business founded on the basic principles of honesty, integrity, and excellence in customer service. Thank you for taking the time to explore our website and find out more about the service and value we provide.

"Overall very dissatisfying and frustrating experience. Scheduling, coordination and quality were unacceptable. I had a week to complete the project and was told that it would not be an issue, however the timeline was not met and painters had to come back to fix their mistakes."

Alex T on December 2019


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Buckland Home Contractor

48 Welch St
4.65(
84
)
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Buckland Home Contractor

48 Welch St
4.65(
84
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
107 local quotes requested
47 years of experience

My Company does home improvement. This is my 35th year in business, I am a true professional. I never cut corners, always thinking about the customer’s needs. I'm the person who does all the estimates. You’re never dealing with different people. I do most of all the work myself, which I prefer. I do have sub-contractors from time to time, all with many years of experience, all insured. When a contract is signed I have three payments (State of Connecticut recommends) 1st payment when contract is signed, 2nd payment half way thru job, 3rd payment when job is completed. This gives you piece of mind. My company also offers all types of WOOD SIDING repairs and installation along with specialty services for UNIQUE COPPER GUTTER SYSTEMS.

"Kurt did an excellent job in repairing several rotted windows vs going through the tremendous expense of replacing them. Kurt is professional, friendly, always on time and communicates effectively. His pricing is very fair. I plan on hiring him for another project. Highly recommend. You won’t be sorry. Great guy!"

Carolyn D on March 2022

My Company does home improvement. This is my 35th year in business, I am a true professional. I never cut corners, always thinking about the customer’s needs. I'm the person who does all the estimates. You’re never dealing with different people. I do most of all the work myself, which I prefer. I do have sub-contractors from time to time, all with many years of experience, all insured. When a contract is signed I have three payments (State of Connecticut recommends) 1st payment when contract is signed, 2nd payment half way thru job, 3rd payment when job is completed. This gives you piece of mind. My company also offers all types of WOOD SIDING repairs and installation along with specialty services for UNIQUE COPPER GUTTER SYSTEMS.

"Kurt did an excellent job in repairing several rotted windows vs going through the tremendous expense of replacing them. Kurt is professional, friendly, always on time and communicates effectively. His pricing is very fair. I plan on hiring him for another project. Highly recommend. You won’t be sorry. Great guy!"

Carolyn D on March 2022


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Outstanding Pressure Washing Service

59 Noe Place
5.00(
19
)
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Outstanding Pressure Washing Service

59 Noe Place
5.00(
19
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
11 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Outstanding Pressure Washing Service strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Nelson and Joseph did a very thorough job. We will use them again. "

Stewart M on April 2025

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Outstanding Pressure Washing Service strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Nelson and Joseph did a very thorough job. We will use them again. "

Stewart M on April 2025


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Reliable Framing, LLC

38 Oil Mill Rd, Apt 2
4.93(
7
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Reliable Framing, LLC

38 Oil Mill Rd, Apt 2
4.93(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"This is a LONG OVERDUE and SERIOUSLY NEEDED review. I am truly surprised this crew of amazing workers do not have more reviews by now. I am a serious procrastinator and I also wanted to see how it all held up and how warm winter was before posting a review. I started with needing a teardown and rebuild of a deck that extended off the house since the ledger board was rotting and not at all safe. We ended up finding termites and followed the termite damage and then found out I had ZERO insulation in the house. This turned into removing 2 layers of exterior siding on the house, removing the old style sheathing to get to the studs around the entire house to look for termite damage and in turn we ended up repairing the termite damage, re-sheathing the entire house with zip panels and zip tape rolled on, redoing all the window trim and siding along with installing a rain screen and exterior insulation over the zip panels. They never gave me any complaints or forced me to go with the ways they wanted like most contractors would do. I would tell them, they would look, we would talk about it and Oscar was always asking if it was good before doing the the rest. I wanted mineral wool in my house walls since they were exposed. Mineral wool is fireproof and a good sound barrier (wow it makes a world of difference - I cant even hear the wind unless I have my ears next to a window now) . I could write a novel on how much work was done. I never expected to do that much but Oscar and the crew were willing to help me out. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for putting up with me and how I wanted things done. Everyone on the block compliments the work done and how amazing it looks, our family loves it, I love it, we are comfortable and at peace of mind. (termite bait stations were put in and as we also redid everything we bought a termite borate spray and sprayed the entire sill plate (mudsill) and bottom 6 ft of the house and new zip panels as we put them up. we even waterproofed the bottom 3ft front and back of the panels with liquid flashing to prevent future rot , even behind the ledger board and higher. Just amazing! We saved an entire tank of oil (250 gallons) this year by doing this. May not seem like much but hey, 0 insulation to about r-15 in the walls (2x4) and exterior insulation 1" R-4 (wish I did more but then windows needed more pvc to bump-out and pvc is getting pricey) . So r-0 to r-19! When I get more money I hope this crew is still doing their work, I'll be looking for them first! Tons of pictures taken, please use them!"

Michael H on March 2023

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"This is a LONG OVERDUE and SERIOUSLY NEEDED review. I am truly surprised this crew of amazing workers do not have more reviews by now. I am a serious procrastinator and I also wanted to see how it all held up and how warm winter was before posting a review. I started with needing a teardown and rebuild of a deck that extended off the house since the ledger board was rotting and not at all safe. We ended up finding termites and followed the termite damage and then found out I had ZERO insulation in the house. This turned into removing 2 layers of exterior siding on the house, removing the old style sheathing to get to the studs around the entire house to look for termite damage and in turn we ended up repairing the termite damage, re-sheathing the entire house with zip panels and zip tape rolled on, redoing all the window trim and siding along with installing a rain screen and exterior insulation over the zip panels. They never gave me any complaints or forced me to go with the ways they wanted like most contractors would do. I would tell them, they would look, we would talk about it and Oscar was always asking if it was good before doing the the rest. I wanted mineral wool in my house walls since they were exposed. Mineral wool is fireproof and a good sound barrier (wow it makes a world of difference - I cant even hear the wind unless I have my ears next to a window now) . I could write a novel on how much work was done. I never expected to do that much but Oscar and the crew were willing to help me out. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for putting up with me and how I wanted things done. Everyone on the block compliments the work done and how amazing it looks, our family loves it, I love it, we are comfortable and at peace of mind. (termite bait stations were put in and as we also redid everything we bought a termite borate spray and sprayed the entire sill plate (mudsill) and bottom 6 ft of the house and new zip panels as we put them up. we even waterproofed the bottom 3ft front and back of the panels with liquid flashing to prevent future rot , even behind the ledger board and higher. Just amazing! We saved an entire tank of oil (250 gallons) this year by doing this. May not seem like much but hey, 0 insulation to about r-15 in the walls (2x4) and exterior insulation 1" R-4 (wish I did more but then windows needed more pvc to bump-out and pvc is getting pricey) . So r-0 to r-19! When I get more money I hope this crew is still doing their work, I'll be looking for them first! Tons of pictures taken, please use them!"

Michael H on March 2023


Avatar for George Painting & Home Improvement, LLC

George Painting & Home Improvement, LLC

46 Raymond Street
4.80(
10
)
Approved Pro

George Painting & Home Improvement, LLC

46 Raymond Street
4.80(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

George Painting, We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! At (203-521-7054)

"George and his brother Gus provided fabulous quality and service. I had renters booked into the house and was up against a deadline to finish the project. George and his gus worked Saturday to meet the deadline. I will definately hire them again. Mavis"

Mavis T on August 2023

George Painting, We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! At (203-521-7054)

"George and his brother Gus provided fabulous quality and service. I had renters booked into the house and was up against a deadline to finish the project. George and his gus worked Saturday to meet the deadline. I will definately hire them again. Mavis"

Mavis T on August 2023


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J.D. Roofing

146 Derby Avenue
4.99(
53
)
Approved Pro

J.D. Roofing

146 Derby Avenue
4.99(
53
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

J.D. Roofing is your first choice for all of your asphalt shingle roofing needs! We specialize in full tear-offs, skylight replacements and roofing repairs. We have over 20 years of experience in the industry and will get your roof done right, quickly and efficiently. Our experienced roofing technicians will keep you in the loop about your roofing project. We look forward to working with you give us a call!

"Great work. On time. Reasonable cost. "

Stephanie S on June 2025

J.D. Roofing is your first choice for all of your asphalt shingle roofing needs! We specialize in full tear-offs, skylight replacements and roofing repairs. We have over 20 years of experience in the industry and will get your roof done right, quickly and efficiently. Our experienced roofing technicians will keep you in the loop about your roofing project. We look forward to working with you give us a call!

"Great work. On time. Reasonable cost. "

Stephanie S on June 2025


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Azteca's Iron Works, LLC

204 Dekalb Ave
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro

Azteca's Iron Works, LLC

204 Dekalb Ave
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet consumer needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from the start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They are Very courteous and prompt."

Carmine S on January 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet consumer needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from the start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They are Very courteous and prompt."

Carmine S on January 2024


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Theodore Swedock

81 Barmore Drive East
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Theodore Swedock

81 Barmore Drive East
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Todd Swedock is your one stop shop for all of your Tree removal needs! We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Give us a call today!

Todd Swedock is your one stop shop for all of your Tree removal needs! We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Give us a call today!


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Thomas Gianni & Sons, Inc.

1 Nutmeg Valley Raod
4.50(
4
)
Approved Pro

Thomas Gianni & Sons, Inc.

1 Nutmeg Valley Raod
4.50(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
70 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Thomas Gianni & Sons, Inc. We are a family owned General Building Contractors serving the Greater Waterbury Connecticut area since 1955. Our service includes all kinds of remodeling, renovations, and services work of residential, commercial and industrial properties. We are fully insured and certified. Our quick and responsive service and our dedicated personnel are ready to serve your needs with complete satisfaction. Visit our website for more information on what we can do to improve or fix your home or business! http://www.tgianni.com

"My review of the work I have had done by Thomas Gianni & Sons Inc.. They really did a great job of working on my property. I call their office and asked to get some excavation of removing a couple of tree stumps in my yard and to put down approx. 20 yds. of gravel in an area near my shed. It was just about three or four days and they call me back to confirm to come out the next day, June 22. Their employee came by early in the morning and went over all the project. Figured out what equipment he needed and measured up for the materials and started the work about an hour later. He was very cautious and caring about minimal damaging to the yard. After removing the stumps he graded the surrounding area with the machine to the point where I only needed to rake it out to plant new grass. The gravel was put down flat and clean; not a mess. I would definitely hire them again."

Paul T on June 2020

Welcome to Thomas Gianni & Sons, Inc. We are a family owned General Building Contractors serving the Greater Waterbury Connecticut area since 1955. Our service includes all kinds of remodeling, renovations, and services work of residential, commercial and industrial properties. We are fully insured and certified. Our quick and responsive service and our dedicated personnel are ready to serve your needs with complete satisfaction. Visit our website for more information on what we can do to improve or fix your home or business! http://www.tgianni.com

"My review of the work I have had done by Thomas Gianni & Sons Inc.. They really did a great job of working on my property. I call their office and asked to get some excavation of removing a couple of tree stumps in my yard and to put down approx. 20 yds. of gravel in an area near my shed. It was just about three or four days and they call me back to confirm to come out the next day, June 22. Their employee came by early in the morning and went over all the project. Figured out what equipment he needed and measured up for the materials and started the work about an hour later. He was very cautious and caring about minimal damaging to the yard. After removing the stumps he graded the surrounding area with the machine to the point where I only needed to rake it out to plant new grass. The gravel was put down flat and clean; not a mess. I would definitely hire them again."

Paul T on June 2020


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Straight Line Remodeling, LLC

28 Georges Hill Road
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Straight Line Remodeling, LLC

28 Georges Hill Road
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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