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Doyle's Home Carpentry
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+5 more

Serving Lacona, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Project included tear down and rebuild of porch landing and stairs plus installation of new door with reframing. I would highly recommend Doyle Home Carpentry! I found Brian to be very professional and courteous. He is very organized, quick-working, and efficient. He is responsive to his customers and provides updates on his progress. I couldn't be happier with the final outcome! For a job well done and great customer service, reach out to Brian at Doyle Carpentry."
Camp addition
Camp addition
Kitchen backsplash
Kitchen backsplash
New electrical outlets

+67

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GPG Construction
4.8(
31
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Lacona, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I recommend GPG CONSTRUCTION for all your home construction project their quality of work and customer service is excellent. We are so pleased with their work.."
Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Lacona, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed stucco repair work on an old chimney (and other spots). Grady was meticulous and thoughtful on what approaches and materials would work. Throughout the project they allocated sufficient time for each treatment to cure and inspected the work before proceeding to the next step. Grady started the project with no money down and only required ongoing payments for materials until the project was well underway. The final payment was due only after they did a final inspection. Total project cost was also below other bids."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES
New to Angi
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Lacona, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Call me Vadim. I always been good with my hands as long as I can remember. I can fix almost anything. If you’ll ask my family and friends about me they’ll tell that I’m a Jack of all trades. I’m always happy to help.

Shower remodeling
Shower remodeling
Shower remodeling
Basement remodeling
Basement remodeling

+5

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Professional Trim Company
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Lacona, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Professional Trim Company your one stop shop for all your home improvement needs. We are professional, efficient, and always get the job done right the first time. We go above and beyond to serve our customers, and pride ourselves on top notch quality work. Give us a call today for your free estimate. We'd love the chance to earn your business.

Response time6 days
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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.

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. 

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

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