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Avatar for Artie's Home Maintenance and Property Services
Artie's Home Maintenance and Property Services
4.5(
41
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+4 more

Serving Canaan, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Artie was exceptionally professional and knowledgeable in a vast array of services. Artie worked for me for over 7 years preforming tasks that varied from converting a small shed to a luxury air bnb, remodeling apartment buildings, restructuring and replacing a large porch, installing washer and dryers as well as dishwashers, and various small home projects. Artie was always punctual and reliable. He completed all jobs in a timely and effective manner. He also fixed projects that were done improperly by other contractors. I also found him to be cost effective in every way. Saving myself time, money, and energy upon every job that I hired him for. Artie still works for me to this day. Heâ s my go to for just about anything and everything!"
Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Darlcom, LLC
4.3(
48
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+3 more

Serving Canaan, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I hired Darlcom, LLC Carpentry to remodeled our air BnB. Not only did they do a beautiful job, but I really appreciated the great communication we received as well. We had walls removed, new wood floors installed, and a farm sink with a butcher-block counter top put in. They even installed floating shelves. Keith and Steven Darling, and their workers did a truly amazing job, and I am thankful for all they did. These guys have my full recommendation to anyone who needs a well-rounded company!!"
Philmont NY - Painting
Lift
Sand , scrape & paint
Stain Work
Sanding Work

+307

Response time2 days
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Brian Morris
4.2(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Canaan, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Brian and his whole crew did a fantastic job finishing our basement. The project included installing a new heated floor, building out new walls, and electrical and lighting throughout. With minimal direction, we were able to work together to design and construct a beautiful space while keeping access to all our mechanicals and household equipment. Any time there were hiccups, as is natural on a project like this, Brian was quick to address any problems or issues. We are so happy with the outcome!"
Clean look
Main roof-Valley
New vs. Old
Roof Preparation
Corregated roofing

+54

Response time2 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Mat Morgan Handyman Services
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+1 more

Serving Canaan, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Mat did a great job getting the fall clean up outside of my home. He was prompt and courteous. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and happy with his work. I'd definitely will have him do another couple of projects in the future"
Response time3 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Everything Green Lawn & Landscape
4.6(
17
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Canaan, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company does exceptional work and I would highly recommend them. My patio came out exactly how we discussed. I also hired this company to do my lawn care as well. My lawn never looked so good!"
Patio
Seat Wall
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care

+29

Response time2 days
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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.

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.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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