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Clark Handyman & Carpentry
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Serving Standish, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Brian installed a portable generator, transfer and outdoor outlet. He was knowledgeable, professional, and reasonably priced. He seemed quite experienced in carpentry and looking forward to hire him again for carpentry projects."
Response time3 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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All Time Builders
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Serving Standish, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"All Time did three significant projects, including fencing renovation, rebuilding a bulkhead, and enclosing a shed area with doors. Mike is professional with an associate's degree in building-related fields, training and on the job experience. Excellent communication, accurate estimates, fair pricing, measure twice cut once thoroughness, attention to detail, smart, well spoken, very nice."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Far North Woodworks LLC
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Serving Standish, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have used Far North for a number of projects from carpentry to electrical to furniture design and home remodeling work. Nate is great at setting expectations, partnering on the outcome and design goals, and is transparent with his pricing. Highly recommend him ; and if the job is outside his wheelhouse, heâ  ll let you know."
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Response time4 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Eagle Eye Builders
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Serving Standish, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’ve seen them do everything from construction foundation finish carpentry custom things always did great work that I saw and as I said, I’ve worked with them on project. He works with everybody to try to make sure he gets done to satisfy the customers wants and needs"
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10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Been There Fixed That Handyman Service
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Serving Standish, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rick also did a missing window fix, interior door replacement and exterior door jamb repair, so he’s quite versatile. and had creative cost-saving ideas. His workmanship is good, rates reasonable and he is pleasant to work with. He got to me quickly because I needed to have the work done prior to a scheduled painter could start. Very accommodating to my schedule."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
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Serving Standish, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys get it done super hard work everything was done right I’m happy with the outcome and my wife is happy as well Tejada remodeling is awesome and well done all my projects from now on"
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Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Ace of Trades
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Serving Standish, ME and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Curtis did an outstanding job painting our basement walls and floor in our new home. Very neat and left the site in a clean condition. Pleasant to communicate with. Perfect transaction!"
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Innovative Construction
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Serving Standish, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired innovative construction to reside one side of my building. During the bidding of the project as well as during the execution of the work, Greg and his team were professional, timely and responsive. I would absolutely hire Greg and his team again"
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Response time3 days
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Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

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.

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