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ET Construction
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Hounsfield, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I have had them work on multiple items. Most recently was a brick garage that needed a wall repaired, a caved in roof torn off And completely redone. They showed up on time, great cost and completed the job above expectations. I have had sheetrock, doors, and roofing done all for great prices , quick turnaround and extremely high quality. Ten out of ten would hire again and recommend work done by them"
3 duplicate remodel
3 duplicate remodel
3 duplicate remodel
3 duplicate remodel
3 duplicate remodel

+107

Dream Designs
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Hounsfield, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

My name is Rusty Wescott and after working 22 years building from the ground up, 22 years of dialing in my skills.But my other love is art I have always loved art, from my paintings, to wall murals, to home decor, and custom furniture. And Dream Designs new add-on is epoxy, tables,floors,countertops, stair treads and risers with a epoxy pour design, we pride our self on customers satisfaction, and if you can dream it up we can design and build it for you to make your dreams reality.

Demo
Sabrinas remodel
Sabrinas remodel
Demo
Sabrinas remodel

+17

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

Serving Hounsfield, 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

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GOKEYs Painting & Const
5.0(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Hounsfield, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

"Chris was very motivated and started the job promptly. His work ethic was great, staying late a couple of days late to complete job on time as agreed. He reviewed any issue found and was flexible when extra work was needed. The quality of the work was great in making the breezeway siding look the same as the garage, so with the paint job the house/garage improvement was dramatic. His pricing was reasonably and his clean-up appreciated. We would definitely recommend Chris to others and would engage him for work ourselves."
second story done with painting and before pictures of first level of house
SIMPLE MSI FLOORING INSTALL
Framing Walls & stairs assist
After carpet removal
finished roof and painting exterior of house

+53

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Unfinished Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

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