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Hubbell's Carpentry & More
5.0(
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Christopher is highly skilled and handled whatever came up throughout the whole job of renovating my 1850's home! From demolition to reconstruction, he covered it all! He is always punctual, used top quality materials, knows how to do brick work, builds beautiful custom doors, does everything else in between and is very competitively priced! I am so happy I found Christopher to do my job, it made life much easier dealing with one person rather than many different contractors. Thank you Christopher!"
Table
Deck Patio Replacement
Deck Patio Replacement
Deck Patio Replacement
Deck Patio Replacement

+214

Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
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Negotiator Home Improvement
4.9(
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Replaced 8 doors in our house and did it within a day. Was able to schedule me in a short amount of time and did a great job!"
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+17

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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D&A Painting
4.8(
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Aldin did a super job repairing my kitchen walls and painting everything !!! I would recommend highly .. I know I will call again."
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting

+7

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Artie's Home Maintenance and Property Services
4.5(
41
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Artie is excellent. He has done multiple projects for me from building shelves, to repairing the deck, painting, and residing the garage. He knows what he’s doing, can provide clear options and guidance, and is fairly priced. He’s also a delightful human being."
Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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A&K CONSTRUCTION
4.9(
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The men were very professional and courteous. Cleaned up after themselves. Double/triple checked their work. I would recommend them to anyone."
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel

+87

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Paul Kobyluch Craftsman
4.8(
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Paul was responsive, and took the time to understand what we were looking for and build the perfect item. We couldn't be more pleased with the results."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
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Guzewski Landscapes
4.8(
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mark and Chris are both very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. They did a GREAT job for us and we would DEFINITELY hire them again in the future. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!"
3D design
Bare walls
Framing
Beverage Cooler support
Bar Area

+46

Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
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One Peace, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Outstanding. Joe arrived in the morning and worked the entire day. He worked both inside and outside. He installed a heater fan in the bathroom ceiling, repaired two ceiling with water damage, installed a new storm door and repaired en exterior window frame that had multiple areas that were rotting. He is easy going and hard working. I will definitely be hiring him again."
Tile
Pressure washing
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project
Handyman Services Project
Tile

+35

Response time3 days
Recommended by43%of homeowners
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Mike Redding General Contracting
4.3(
31
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional and knowledgeable - always a great job. excellent work, prompt and great communication. Could not be happier"
Entry remodel
Entry remodel
Entry remodel
Entry remodel
Front step/sidewalk repair

+6

Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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