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Martins Handyman Service
4.8(
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Serving Andover, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did absolutely in a 1912 house full of knob and tube, upped power to house from 100 to 200 amps? pulled new plugs and replaced volume of wall and ceiling chandeliers and lights."
Electric service upgrade
Electric service upgrade
Electric service upgrade
Electric service upgrade
Electric service upgrade

+4

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R&D Design Studio
5.0(
1
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Serving Andover, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

"So happy we chose R&D for our exterior wall repairs! they were great to work with throughout the process of what turned out to be a complicated issue. Their communication was really appreciated as they dug into things and problem solved some unique issues with how the previous home owners had cut corners on the house. R&D wasn’t the cheapest initial bid we received but I have no doubt that we would have wound up paying more in the end for a lower quality result with anyone else. Thanks guys!"
1800's Home Addiction
1800's Home Addiction
1800's Home Addiction
1800's Home Addiction
1800's Home Addiction

+6

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clear Side Home Improvement
4.2(
41
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Serving Andover, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

"The job was completed in a timely manner and exceeded my expectations. I was planning to apply two coats of spackling myself, but it only needed one coat saving me time. I also got good advise for techniques to make my job easy. I would hire them again for any drywall work or other home improvements for that matter."
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+38

Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Dynamic Drywall & Finishing
5.0(
2
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Serving Andover, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ian helped me with an apartment I was remodeling. He worked hard, had excellent attention-to-detail, showed up on time, completed the work in a timely manner, helped me with issues I had outside of the original contract and was reasonably priced! I highly recommend him and his team!"
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Southern District Contracting Services
5.0(
8
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Serving Andover, NY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent! These guys fixed my roof and installed new gutters. The work quality was excellent very professional. Worked around my wife's flower beds and stayed until the job was done no excuses. We had 3 other estimates Southern District Contracting Services beat all three estimates and pointed out other issues. Would definitely recommend. Keep up the great work."
House painting
House painting
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House painting
House painting

+24

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Drywall can be installed directly on ceiling joists. In fact, this method is common in many construction projects. Drywall sheets are attached to the joists using screws, ensuring a secure and stable installation. Before attaching the drywall, it's important to mark the joist locations on the ceiling, allowing for accurate screw placement. Proper spacing between screws and careful taping and mudding of joints are crucial to creating a smooth and flawless ceiling surface. If the joists are in good condition and level, installing drywall directly on them is a practical and efficient approach.

It doesn’t matter which way you lay drywall, and you can choose to install it horizontally or vertically depending on the size of the wall and how tall the ceiling is. It’s easier to lay drywall sheets vertically if you have a taller ceiling, but laying sheets horizontally makes it easier to apply joint compound.

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.

Whether you need a drywall anchor depends on the specifics of your project, particularly what you're hanging and where. You do not need a drywall anchor if you can screw or nail the object directly into a wooden stud, as the wood provides sufficient support and stability. However, if there are no studs in the location where you plan to hang the item, you should use drywall anchors to ensure it is securely supported. For very lightweight objects, like small pictures, adhesive picture hanging strips can be a suitable alternative to anchors.

Regularly in areas prone to moisture or high traffic to catch issues early.

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