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Avatar for Buckland Home Contractor
Buckland Home Contractor
4.6(
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Serving Tariffville, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

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"Kurt did a great job and was very efficient. He was able to repair all rot, and at a fraction of the cost of several other estimates. He repaired several window frames and replaced some of the baseboards. I was worried about having to replace siding, but only one small piece had to be replaced. Kurt is a great contractor and is very reliable and honest. We are planning to hire him to do more work on the back of our house."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC
5.0(
88
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Serving Tariffville, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"Very well!! Brian did a great job installing 4 custom blinds in my home. Brian measured the rest of our widows and offered sound advice on how to accurately order blinds for them. I highly recommend Brian for his handyman services."
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Nova VC Construction & Cleaning
4.8(
56
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Serving Tariffville, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

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Emergency services offered

"Very professional and easy to work with; Nova VC Construction helped us with our remodeling project, were always on time, finished before schedule and even helped with a couple of other minor repairs. We'll definitely use Nova VC again in our future house projects."
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+17

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Agile Construction and Home Improvement
4.7(
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Serving Tariffville, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"I needed to have my mailbox re-erected after one of the town’s snowplows took it down. Raphael and one of his employees did just that and they did an excellent job! I’m very happy with their work."
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House flip
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+232

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Outstanding Pressure Washing Service
5.0(
20
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Serving Tariffville, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent job! I hired Outstanding Pressure Washing Service, they came to Rhinebeck area from Connecticut. They did a beautiful Job on my windows both exterior and interior. And they graciously fit into their busy schedule a partial roof cleaning. Would recommend anytime!"
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+9

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
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TimberWolf Contracting LLC.
4.2(
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Serving Tariffville, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’m very pleased with the service and work I received from Timber Wolf contractors and his crew. He contacted me and arranged a time to look at the work I needed done. He promptly sent me a quote. He set up a time between our schedules to build my spiral staircase and replace a window with a vent. He arrived on time and completed the job beyond my satisfacon. I was so pleased with the results and communication I received, that I hired them to come to my other home to install "Flooring for my sunroom, pantry and hallway. They also painted trim and upgraded my hardware on my kitchen cabinets. I felt very comfortable with Timber and left him a key so I could go to work. I highly recommend Timber Wolf contractors for your home projects, they are professional, polite and hardworking. Respectfully, A. Saint"
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+16

Response time6 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Go Home Experts, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Tariffville, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A little misconfusion on my part thought they were coming out on a Wednesday but they showed up bright and early the day before. We weren’t ready for them and they graciously told me no problem and would be the next day. Showed up on time and did a professional job on painting our bathroom. Would highly recommend and hire again!"
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+6

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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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