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Avatar for Just Right Carpentry & Painting
Just Right Carpentry & Painting
4.7(
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Serving Merrick, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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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Greg Home Improvement, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Merrick, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

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Warranties offered

"They were very professional. Arrived on time, completed the work in two days as promised. The price was reasonable and they cleaned up everything. The two men were very friendly. Go on their website and see before and after pictures of the deck. We are very pleased and would hire them for our next job. William and Virginia Potts of Centereach"
LIVING/DINING/KITCHEN IN PROGRESS
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LIVING/DINING/KITCHEN IN PROGRESS
LIVING/DINING/KITCHEN IN PROGRESS
LIVING/DINING/KITCHEN IN PROGRESS

+101

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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V.G. Home Improvement
4.9(
56
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Serving Merrick, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Good communication thru text and he did everything the way I would have done it. He immediately realized the existing poor workmanship and corrected the issue using proper materials and working when weather was in the teens! Sent me pictures documenting his work as he went along."
Roof
Roof
Siding
Sofi
Roosevelt

+146

Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman of Nassau County
4.5(
230
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Serving Merrick, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Handyman arrived promptly and got right to work. He accomplished the task in the time had indicated and cleaned up the area. We have been using the exercise machine for a few weeks now and everything is fine. We were pleased with his work."
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+14

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Starkie Brothers Landscaping Inc
4.9(
41
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Serving Merrick, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

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Emergency services offered

"We hired Starkie Landscaping Design to create a patio space for a hot tub. Mr. Starkie created an amazing area that exceeding our expectations. He is hands on throughout the entire process and his level of communication is excellent. The crew that completed the job was outstanding. These men are hard workers, meticulous and always made sure all areas were clean before they left for the day. As we are new homeowners, Mr. Starkie was able to provide us with recommendations for other specialists that were needed after the job such as irrigation and electric. Even after the project was completed, Mr. Starkie came back to check in on our plants as we were nervous about the heat wave. He truly cares about his customers and takes pride in his work. I would highly recommend Starkie Brothers to any of my family and friends."
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+5

Response time11 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C & A SOLIS FENCE, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Merrick, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

"I hired this company to install a railing for the stairs at the entrance of my house. Despite the cold weather, they arrived on time and finished the work as promised. The railing looks great, and everything was done very neatly. I?m very happy with their service and would recommend them to anyone."
Full yard installed
Full yard installed
Full yard installed
Full steps railings
Full steps railings

+16

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by30%of homeowners
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HANDYMACK Construction & Renovation
4.2(
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Serving Merrick, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

"Mack Rubio and his team are awesome. My front porch was beginning to sag on one corner and it was causing my vinyl siding to bow out. My home also needed to be pressure washed. Mack is very knowledgeable and he got his level out and showed me that the left side of my porch was two inches lower than the right side. I knew my left column was rotting but I was not sure about the wooden supports I could not see beneath the decking boards. Mack assessed the situation and advised pouring concrete footers and replacing only the columns and supports that needed to be replaced on the porch. His quote was very reasonable and I didn't hesitate to give Handymack Services the work. Mack and his team were on time, got right to work, and I was truly amazed at all that got accomplished while I was at work. When I got home, Mack took the time to explain what remained to be done and his schedule for finishing the project. Mack's work is quality and he stated more than once that he wanted to make sure I was happy. Honestly, I am way beyond happy because I have never contracted with anyone who has been as thorough, nor who worked as quickly as Mack. My porch looks great, my siding is no longer bowed out, and the pressure washing made my twelve year old siding look new. I was so impressed I immediately hired him to repair a door frame, stain my back deck, and replace warped deck boards. I will definitely be giving Handymack Services my business in the future because they value me as a customer and I value their honesty, promptness, and attention to detail."
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Newly Built Ramp
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New Stove After Framing

+80

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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SwiftBuild Construction LLC
5.0(
27
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Serving Merrick, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"SwiftBuild Construction replaced roofing on my shed and I am extremely satisfied with the finished product. Chris provided excellent professionalism and prompt service. I was kept informed of every step of the project. They left the work site clean and there was no additional cost. Price-wise I did shop around and SwiftBuild had the best price. I would call them again and highly recommend their service."
Asphalt Shingles repair
Asphalt Shingles repair
Silicone Coating
Silicone Coating
Asphalt shingles Repair

+17

Response time2 hrs
Response rate99%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Euro Expert Corporation
4.9(
165
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Serving Merrick, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have hired Euro Expert and Petro for many jobs for many years and he has consistently performed excellent work. He communicates well and quickly and comes prepared himself and with his team for work and consultation appointments when he says he will. He is honest and hard working with high quality work at reasonable prices. World class repair and excellent services. We have hired him for many jobs including all of the following work: Wood carpentry, cabinet repair, Painting, window frame repairs, all kinds of luxury home repair work, poison Ivy removal, water sprinkler repair work. We like to see good people succeed and we highly recommend Petro and this company. Call him first for all your repair work. Excellent work! Thank you!"
Backyard Patio Renovation
Backyard Patio Renovation
Backyard Patio Renovation
Backyard Patio Renovation
Backyard Patio Renovation

+201

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

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. 

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

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