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Brett Knows Best (BKB) Custom Carpentry
5.0(
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Serving Penfield, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Warranties offered

"I have used Brett for many of my home projects . He is an excellent carpenter. I have referred him to many of my friends. What impressed me the most , he respects your home , always cleans up every day. Reliable, honest who gets the projects done on time. Highly recommend"
Fire place
Fire place
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Fire place

+38

Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
D & K Handyman Service LLC
4.8(
177
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Serving Penfield, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Dave did really good work, particularly with the drywall. He got back to me quickly, asked me questions when he needed to, and made three separate trips to get the work completed quickly. The reason for the B instead of an A is the cost (about $100 more than another estimate I got) and the fact that I he didn't have all the necessary tools to do the job (I had to cut wood for him to put behind the drywall and we needed to use my cordless drill to hang the medicine cabinet together). All that said, he was friendly, professional and did good work, so I would hire him again."
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+18

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Elite XGen Home Improvements, LLC
4.7(
91
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Serving Penfield, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott did an outstanding job on the roof of the garage/and back half of the house. They installed and repaired gutters. Then they moved all the furniture, painted the whole first floor and removed some wallpaper. Replace some ceiling tiles. We are having them return to install a handrail and a towel bar. We would highly recommend them for any of your home repair needs."
Entry Porch
Entry Porch
Entry Porch
Back Entry
Back Entry

+4

Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CRF Services
5.0(
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Serving Penfield, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went excellent. Carl was fast and efficient. Had the job done pretty fast and it came out perfect. He was very neat and cleaned up after he was finished. He kept me posted as to exact arrival time and his price for the work done was well within my budget. I will def. hire him again. Marcia Brugnoni"
Handyman Services Project
Demo and clean up, workspace always cleaned up after day is done
Framing
Painting - Interior Project
Before

+29

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Arliss Building and Construction
4.8(
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Serving Penfield, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Arliss Building was a pleasure to work with. Very skilled, knowledgeable, reliable and professional. Arliss honors commitments to schedule, budgets, and scope of work. Arliss places a high priority on satisfying the customer and keeps in constant communication throughout the project. I was very satisfied with the finished project. Quality exceeded the expectations . I will be a repeat customer and I highly recommend them."
New paver patio, steps and handrail
Test drive with new deck
New multi-level deck, stairs, custom handrail
New retaining walls
Stone paver patio pool surround

+159

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cactus Contracting, LLC
4.4(
29
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Serving Penfield, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The enclosed deck skirt work was done in a couple hours. I could not be there but it looked great and was cleaned up nicely before the crew left. The owner was very friendly. Offered some options for skirting. Kept me informed about the start date etc. I would highly recommend Cactus Contracting."
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Front Project

+19

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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. 

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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