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Avatar for Papas Painting and Construction
Papas Painting and Construction
4.9(
17
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Bedford, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Was hired for many projects, painting was just one. Trim carpentry work was tedious, yet completed perfectly. I had a wide variety of contractors, therefore Papaâ s had to accommodate and work around many obstacles. My long list was completed on schedule, but most important to me is that any issues I found, no matter how small, were resolved promptly and without question."
Painted entire home
Painted exterior of home
Exterior painting
Privacy fence build
Privacy fence build

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
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Dave Does It Handyman Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Bedford, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I recently hired Dave & Alison with Dave DOES IT handyman services to put together an island. I could not be happier with the results. They were very professional through the entire process and I was very pleased with their price. They arrived on time and were in and out in about an hour. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend them."
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Hatmaker & Hutchinson Handyman Services, LLC
5.0(
2
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Bedford, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Good people to work with and they do good work."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

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