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Avatar for H-M Quality Carpentry and Handyman Services
H-M Quality Carpentry and Handyman Services
4.5(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lee Center, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent! We found Heath and employee to be reliable, honest , and hard working. We really didn't know what we wanted so Heath guided us thru the many options. We are very happy with the results and would definitely hire them again"
Painting - Interior Project
Plumbing Project
Handymen Project
Plumbing Project
Painting - Interior Project

+38

Response time4 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Weber construction
5.0(
3
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lee Center, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Matt came quickly and promptly. Extremely respectful and knowledgeable in every way. I would recommend this company to anyone. Thank you!"
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+12

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Whites Painting & Home Improvements
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lee Center, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Paint job gave a nice look to my aluminum sided home. Many neighbor compliments. Patrick is very skilled and very accommodating. He also follows good health and safety guidelines which I'm grateful for. Very pleased with the job. Will definitely hire again."
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Hardwood Floor Refinishing
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+13

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cookinham Construction
5.0(
3
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lee Center, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Cody is the best. He is very knowledgeable and thorough. Great work job well done. I’m keeping him on speed dial. 5??????????"
Old forge
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Old forge
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+9

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Central Builders Group LLC
2.3(
3
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lee Center, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was knowledgeable honest and professional he explained what he as doing and his prices wad fir"
Second floor exterior steel, framing
Trusses
Wood trusses
Wood trusses
Wood trusses

+146

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stanton's Affordable Contracting
5.0(
11
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lee Center, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe has been very professional and we are very happy with work so far. Weather stopped us short of finishing in fall, so looking forward to seeing everything complete. I have a relative who is a retired professional painter. He gave me a list of questions to ask. Joe answers were all what I was told to expect from a quality painter. We would use Joe again for projects or painting."
Roofing Project
Roofing Project
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hearth to Home Construction of CNY, LLC
5.0(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Lee Center, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"All around handyman..also painted my deck and fence and installed a beautiful stone raised flower bed . Prompt and courteous and left every job very clean. Highly recommended."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

There are a variety of second-story deck privacy ideas depending on your budget and aesthetic. For starters, you might consider fencing or tall privacy railing that masks a good portion of the open deck. A pergola or an awning can provide additional cover and shade. Outdoor curtains are an easy way to add or remove privacy at your convenience, plus they’re a wallet-friendly way to decorate your deck.

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