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Clark Handyman & Carpentry
5.0(
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Serving Porter, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We hired Brian to fix our leaky windows. We weren't sure it could even be done. But he improvised something using weatherstripping, and our home is nice and warm now as the wind howls outside at 20 degrees. He worked quickly and kept us informed every step of the way. We are extremely pleased."
Response time3 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Up Country Home Maintenance Service
5.0(
20
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Serving Porter, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I only wish I could recommend this man in person to everyone who is considering hiring him. He is absolutely FANTASTIC! He is kind, prompt, respectful of a budget and VERY easy to work with. He was able to do repairs and the clean up of my summer place after the previous owners had left it in a less than desirable state. Mike TRANSFORMED it! I've stayed there only one weekend to date and the neighbor's compliments are great! He worked amazingly fast and did it RIGHT. It's BEAUTIFUL. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR.....HIRE THIS GUY!!!"
Log home renovation
Log home renovation
Deck grates
Interior stair well
Interior stair well

+42

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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octagon-restoration
4.7(
96
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Serving Porter, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great. Chris wa very polite, practiced Covid Precaustions and explained what he was doing. He left no mess and my carpets are cleaned."
Water extraction.
Octagon vehicles
Drying structure damaged by water.
MOLD REMEDIATION
Dirty air duct.

+2

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Frost Painting
5.0(
9
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Serving Porter, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ken is a great worker. He does exactly what you need and will add ideas that will suite best for you (with your consent of course). He can see a project before it even happens and map the whole thing out in his head and it comes out better than you could imagine. Great guy who makes the process of business exchange easier than ever. Legit couldn’t get a better worker."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
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Quality Home Improvement & Handyman Service
4.5(
187
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Serving Porter, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bill was excellent! He always replied to my calls or emails. We set up an appointment and he was there when promised. He, along with another carpenter, Bob, did an outstanding job. They were well organized, showing me what they were doing all along the way, and finished in a timely manner. Bill even charged me less than the original quote (almost half). It is difficult to find contractors that are responsible, honest and that do quality work. I HIGHLY recommend QHI for any services you may need around your home."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

A 50-pound mirror can be hung on drywall, but only if it has the support of strong hardware. Ideally, you can find the studs behind the drywall and attach the mirror to them; this will give your mirror better stability. Otherwise, confirm that you are using anchors appropriate to the weight of the mirrors. Another technique is to use French cleats—two pieces of wood that fit together, with one piece attached to the wall and the other to the mirror. This allows the weight to be distributed over a wider area.

Drying alone can take 1 to 4 hours to dry to the touch per plaster layer, but some types of plaster take several hours longer to dry. However, this doesn’t mean the job is done because plaster doesn’t fully harden until it cures, which can take a few days to a couple of weeks. It may take even longer if you’re building a new, pretty thick plaster wall. Allow the plaster to cure before painting it.

The easiest way to cut holes in drywall for electrical boxes is to use a spiral saw with a drywall router bit. Hang the drywall without cutting out a hole for the box, but make sure you measure and mark where the box is located on the wall. Once you screw in the drywall sheet, drill a small hole into the box void, insert the spiral saw bit, and move it around the edge of the box using the inside wall as a guide. You can also use an oscillating multi-tool with an electrical box cutout for fast, professional results.

There are several things you should not do when installing drywall. Common mistakes include: adding too many screws, over-sanding, not adding backing support, and installing drywall unevenly. You also should avoid screwing into the same place twice, installing Sheetrock with tapered edges on the outside, and making too many joints.

Plaster is denser, harder, and more porous than drywall, so it absorbs moisture differently. This means you’ll often need more prep work, such as thorough sanding, patching, and priming with a high-quality bonding primer. Additionally, you may need more coats of paint to achieve even coverage. While the process takes more time, it helps ensure a durable and professional-looking result.

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