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Avatar for EREG PROPERTY MAINTENANCE & MANAGEMENT
EREG PROPERTY MAINTENANCE & MANAGEMENT
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Salem, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jack responded with a quote the same day and completed the work the following day. Pricing was fair and was actually less than his original quote. Steps and new ramp look great and the rotted door frame is now solid."
Various Handyman Projects
Handyman Services Project
Plumbing Project
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project

+4

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Avatar for Connecticut Yankee Crafts LLC
Connecticut Yankee Crafts LLC
5.0(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Salem, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"We recently had custom built-in bookshelves designed and installed by CT Yankee Crafts, and we couldn't be happier. From start to finish, the experience was an absolute pleasure. Nick was very communicative throughout the whole process, and he listened to our vision, then translated it onto paper and then into a beautiful masterpiece and a focal point in our new home. The best part is filling them up! Watching our book collection find its new home on these gorgeous, sturdy shelves has been so satisfying. It has completely transformed the room into a cozy sanctuary. Highly recommended for any custom woodwork!"
Custom Island
Custom Bookcases
Custom Bookcases
Custom Bookcases
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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Driscolls painting and remodeling LLC
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business+4 more

Serving Salem, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Iâ m disabled or would have done the job myself, Haven showed up, looked the job over and said â Iâ ll take care of that for youâ â ¦ went to pick up a few materials he needed, returned and tackled the job efficiently and quickly, just the way I would have done itâ ¦ he has great logic and common sense that is lacking from so many so called handymenâ ¦ I highly recommend him for any project that you may haveâ ¦"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A1 Pro Inc
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Salem, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very professional team. The whole crew did an excellent job on my old deck removal & more than excellent on building my new trex deck. I would highly recommend A1 to anyone that needs any kind of home repair improvements done. Professional, Clean up every day & I would hire again for any future major home projects."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
113 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Best Home Performance, LLC
4.7(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Salem, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did my attic, they did my whole house. He does a great job, he is a gentleman, and he is reasonable and fair. He also does some carpentry too. Highly recommended. He is an asset to everybody."
Garage wall in Wallingfor
Insulation
Insulation
Insulation
Insulation

+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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.

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