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Edes Helping Hands
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Serving Newport, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mije works very hard and with a highly professional level of precision. When he does something he puts in 110% quality of work in home repairs. Definitely skilled in multiple areas of trades👍"
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Heath Enterprises
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Serving Newport, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave showed up when he said, completed all of the work as promised and even better than promised. The crew was professional, and always thorough. I hired him again after the first job for another roof repair, and my son will be hiring him after seeing the work he did. This is the company to go to."
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Response time2 days
Response rate86%
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Minks General Contracting
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Serving Newport, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Carl does excellent work and is dependable. I bought a barn style door years ago. He built cabinets to match it perfectly. I had idea for layout and shelves and Carl made suggestions that were respectful of my vision while making it practical and functional. I'm very happy with the custom cabinets and shelving but my favorite part might be the brick and slate flooring. I wanted a complex pattern that he hadn't done before; Carl researched it and produced a perfect herringbone pattern."
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+17

Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
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Clean Slate Home Services
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Serving Newport, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Josh did an excellent job installing an epoxy floor in our basement. I absolutely love it! Josh is a true professional and a pleasure to work with, polite, and answered any questions that we had. Communication was excellent and he kept us informed throughout the process. He is very true to his word, He was there when he said he would be and finished the job in the stated time frame."
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Response time12 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
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Serving Newport, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tejada's Remodeling did a wonderful job removing a sleeper sofa! Very prompt, prepared, courteous, knowledgeable, efficient, and reasonable! Highly recommend."
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+6

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Sawtooth Services, LLC
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Serving Newport, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Offers commercial services

"Hired these guys to build a long half wall built out onto a concrete floor in order to mount some electrical equipment. Zack was very knowledgeable, and gave me a couple options for what I wanted to achieve. He also helped me build the wall in such a way that allowed easy access for the electricians coming in behind him, which helped save time and cost later down the line. Quote was very reasonable, and the install was done quickly and efficiently, with a high level of attention to detail. I was very satisfied and have recommended them to others who ended up having a similar experience. High level of professionalism and very respectful, honest folks. look forward to having them involved in my next big project."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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. 

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