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Artie's Home Maintenance and Property Services
4.5(
41
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Serving Germantown, 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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Corneau Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Germantown, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"What a wonderful experience to have someone who has a positive work ethic, professional approach, and was efficient and responsive to our needs. Dave was able to guide our decisions with offering his expertise and suggestions along the way. The quality of his work and attention to detail is a true find. If it's high quality, reliable service, and exceptional expertise you want then Corneau Construction is worth your first choice. Thanks for everything Dave. See you again soon for the next job."
composite deck
finished basement
basement before
basement after
low curb bathroom

+26

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mr. K's Painting
4.7(
20
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Serving Germantown, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent workmanship professional job from start to finish. Perfectionism and expertise. We would highly recommend Mr K Painting!!"
Apartment Kitchen
Apartment Kitchen 2
Custom stained trim board and pickled floor
Hallway
Living room

+9

Response time11 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
JLR Construction
5.0(
14
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Serving Germantown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Joe and Chris exceeded all of our expectations with the job. The job consisted of having to remove the left side door frame and molding from our bathroom door which they took great care in doing thus minimizing any destruction of the plaster walls. They expertly installed the new frame and rehung the door perfectly. They also repaired out front exterior door which was out of plumb and not closing properly. And also replaced our exterior basement door. They also replaced a damaged tongue and groove knotty pine board in our stairwell leading to our upstairs bedroom. Joe and Chris explained everything they had to do to complete the jobs and Joes estimate was reasonable in price. They are both gentlemen with a professional attitude, friendly and easy to talk to about the work and a variety of other topics not related to the job at hand. I highly recommend them."
Siding prep
Siding finished
Prep work
Finished wall
Front Porch

+8

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Oneonta Home & Garden
5.0(
1
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Serving Germantown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Mike was incredibly kind and helpful getting things done to code on our budget. He did our porch, firewall and kitchen floor without a big crew or making a huge mess. Highly recommend for anyone who needs a fix up or a bigger projects and needs to work on a budget! Will happily call him for any other repairs needed going forward."
Lake Front Cottage
Dry laid terrace retaining walls, work in progress
Lake front cottage
Dry laid bluestone retaining wall, work in progress
Dry laid bluestone retaining wall

+12

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

The Germantown, NY homeowners’ guide to carpentry services

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