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Avatar for Just Right Carpentry & Painting
Just Right Carpentry & Painting
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Serving Hicksville, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

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"Joe Woods and Just Right Carpentry did a superb job building our new deck. They were responsive, kind, and easy to work with. In addition to building a beautiful deck at a reasonable price, they left everything neat and clean after they left. They went above and beyond and I will certainly use their services again."
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+55

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Custom Wood Furniture and Cabinets
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Serving Hicksville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"Wonderful experience. Carlos is a fantastic carpenter and craftsman. I drew a sketch for my client and sent it to him. He immediately brought it to life. We had some delays due to the builder not being finished when planned.They were understanding and patient with the install. I am beyond impressed, and my clients are thrilled with the finished built ins. 10 out of 10 superior craftsmanship, and he’s a really nice man also!"
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Dinning Room Buffet

+35

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Greg Home Improvement, Inc.
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Serving Hicksville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

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"Greg renovated our kitchen and it looks great. He worked efficiently and effectively. They always communicated the status of the job, and when they would work. They completed the job on budget, and they were reasonable priced. I will use them again, and recommend them to friends."
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+101

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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I & M Painting and Handyman Services
5.0(
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Serving Hicksville, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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"Very professional! They were great! Came exactly when they said, finished the work in given time frame, were clean and thoughtful and were happy to help with other small handy projects. They were transparent about costs, made excellent suggestions and did a fantastic job. Will definitely hire again."
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Drop ceiling replace.

+90

Response time1 day
Recommended by65%of homeowners
Lang Co Construction
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Serving Hicksville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

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"We hired John to do repairs to an existing deck. John responded timely with the quote and scheduling the work. John addressed all of our questions and concerns. We are extremely pleased with the outcome of the work and would definitely recommend Lang Co Construction."
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Response time12 hrs
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman of Nassau County
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Serving Hicksville, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

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Small jobs welcome

"The owner Steve is great! I am battling a mice problem and wanted to stop them from entering my home through various holes/gaps on the exterior. Due to the urgent nature of the situation, Steve was able to fit me into his busy schedule and sent handyman Joe within 2 days after I first reached out to his company. Joe was excellent, really a knowledgable guy with tremendous enthusiasm. He jumped on board immediately and got right to work filling in all the holes around the house and even located gaps on the facade and located a possible rodent nest my exterminator and I had not noticed before. The custom frame he built to cover the basement window vent is functional and also looks great! This was a major site identified by my exterminator where mice were entering, and I feel confident that now the area is secure. The entire job was completed in 3 hours with a side trip to Home Depot to gather materials. Even though tackling a mice infestation is not what this company usually does, they were able to accommodate me and exceeded my expectations! I will definitely hire them again and already am compiling a list of tasks around my house."
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Starkie Brothers Landscaping Inc
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Serving Hicksville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

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"John Starkie and his crew were awesome! John has a great eye and vision and is meticulous with the work that him and his crew perform. He's not the cheapest guy around, but you absolutely get what you pay for. He handled ever aspect of the job from drawings to pavers to driveway to picking plants. He contacted us and gave us multiple updates daily and was a pleasure to work with. You can tell that him and his crew have been doing this a long time. No delays, no issues and the job came out perfect. Was also done on time within the time frame that John stated up front. He will be my "go to" guy for any other work needed."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate98%
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Portillo's Carpentry and Demolition
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Serving Hicksville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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portillo demolition general repairs, maintenance, in business since 2010. Family owned and operated. Painting interior and exterior stall doors windows decking painting power washer pavers driveway fences sealer driveway ceramic work bathroom kitchen fire place stall wood flooring bambú laminates make new bathroom new kitchen few other things.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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