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Avatar for Renovations Gone Wild
Renovations Gone Wild
5.0(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving De Ruyter, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Customers say: True professional

"Gary, and his crew have been amazing from minute one. Price is spot on, timing has been what was promised, quality of work is exactly what i needed; perfection. I will be hiring this organization for my next project as well."
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Roof removal
Railing installation
Massive deck
Mid construction

+13

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Whites Painting & Home Improvements
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving De Ruyter, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Patrick through Angi to repair my bathroom floor, which had water damage and an uneven subfloor. From the start, they were professional and clearly knew what they were doing. They identified the source of the damage, explained the repair process step by step, and answered all of my questions. The job involved removing the damaged areas and replacing the old flooring with waterproof vinyl. The difference is night and day—the floor now feels completely solid and even, and the new flooring looks great and should hold up much better over time. Overall, I’m very happy with the quality of the work and would definitely recommend Patrick to anyone dealing with water-damaged or uneven bathroom flooring. Thank you again."
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
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+13

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GAST Handyman Services
2.0(
1
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving De Ruyter, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Have been helping friends, coworkers, family and community with jobs, repairs and remodeling/repairs for years and am looking at expanding into more of a business model than "the guy who does stuff"\nI do free estimates and can usually start working the same week.\nIf you have any questions or inquiries please reach out!\nI also currently have a full time job and am available for work on Sundays and Mondays.

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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One Stop Construction & GC
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving De Ruyter, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J.Garrison property maintenance
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving De Ruyter, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Here at J.Garrison property maintenance we specialize in landscaping and general property maintenance we take much pride in our work to ensure our customers high quality and reliability we specialize in lawn care, spring /fall clean up, tree trimming, mulch/topsoil, also retaining walls and small concrete jobs

Backyard restoration
Backyard restoration
Backyard restoration
Lawn care 2025
Lawn care 2025

+5

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JLC Contracting LLC
5.0(
24
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving De Ruyter, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"JLC contracting went above and beyond to do my home addition for me. I couldn’t be more pleased with the way everything turned out. I found him here on Angie’s list. Wonderful work ethic, reliable, affordable, and these guys are so good at what they do. JLC contracting had the lowest quote out of everyone that I called and I am so pleased with the way my home addition turned out. These guys are truly the best!!"
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
New window installation
Decks and Porches Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Garage conversion

+123

Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Wratten Contracting
4.9(
19
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving De Ruyter, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"Wratten Contracting was very fast in taking care of my project. Excellent work and very reasable prices. Highly recommend them. They will be my go-to contractor for future work."
Repair
Upstairs bedroom
Upstairs Remodel
Upstairs Remodel
Upstairs Remodel

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Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

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.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

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