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European Craftsman and Remodeling
4.8(
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Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Emergency services offered

"Exceptional work and totally professional. Everyone who Anton brought onto this job was a great craftsman, and each was polite, arrived early, worked the whole time diligently, and seemed to really specialize in whatever their job was. The level of work is exceptional, the attention to detail really impressive. I work from home, so I kind of had my eye on the guys throughout the job, and just watching them size and cut each piece of siding not only put me at ease, but also taught me a lot about carpentry. The dry wall on the interior is top-grade. I got fussy over paint colors, and Anton was gracious and accommodating with my changes of heart. Anton also has a deep knowledge of historic, reclaimed woods, as well as quite an inventory to pick from. He was so good with the cedar trim on the exterior that I had him frame a painting to hang in our main house in the same style and it looks great. Best of all, they came up with solutions to problems I didn't even know I had, such as how to properly frame the exterior light that I installed myself before they got here (see photos). Please note that the exterior work is not painted in the photos, as it is too cold to paint, so we'll wait until Spring."
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Hammer Down Construction
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Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

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Customers say: True professional

"We are very satisfied with the stairs. Chris and Alli did a great job sanding the old color off and replacing it with the new color. They were professional, helpful with advice and cleaned up everything well. We would highly recommend them!"
Framing
Same time during construction
Kitchen
Same time during construction
Same time during construction

+15

Response time2 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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P&P Home Services, LLC
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Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Marvin built us a 32â x 18â deck- he was very precise and thorough, we were updated frequently about progress, and the end result is beautiful and rock-solid. Highly recommended!"
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Trex Deck
Framing
Trex Deck
Framing

+40

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
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Veterans Tile
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Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"I have used Veterans Tile for several jobs, and highly recommend them! It is hard to find contractors with a good work ethic, and polite, courteous, dependable service. I have found this with Sergio and his crew. They stand by their work. Iâ ve had a very good experience with this company so far!"
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel

+8

Response time1 day
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Trinity Home Services
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Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"Evan called me with 10 minutes of my posting. Had a free standing counter that needed to be re anchored. Evan showed up as scheduled and had the work complete within an hour. Cleaned up everything and was very polite and pleasant Highly recommended!!!!!!!"
bathroom vanity
bathroom vanity
bathroom vanity
custom accent wall
custom accent wall

+6

Response time12 hrs
Response rate97%
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GMC Landscape and Cleaning Services, LLC
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Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"This business was very prompt in setting up appointment with me. They did a fantastic job on my house which needed a lot of work. I look forward to having them come back again soon I would highly recommend them. The owner Gabriela and her partner did a great job."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
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Sullivan Tile and Home Improvement, LLC
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Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sullivan Tile and Home Improvement was a great choice. Phil went above and beyond, spending extra time needed to get the job done. I give them my highest recommendation."
Shower subway tile with accent in the corner
kitchen floor
kitchen backsplash
Tub Surround
bath floor

+35

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

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.

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