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T Square Construction
5.0(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Does awesome work! Helped us get back into our home after a flood wiped us out. Can’t thank them enough."
Gallery
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Gallery

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

Serving Potsdam, 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

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I loved her service! I enjoyed the design. She was very pleasant, kind, talented, and professional! This was a long distance consultation service, which made this experience even more incredible!"
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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N&Z General Contracting/Detailing
4.3(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

"The job was done in a timely fashion. Very professional and friendly service. I was extremely pleased with the work when completed and the price was very affordable. I will be recommending to others and I will hire again to complete more work on my home."
Plumbing Project
Roofing Project
Roofing Project
Joes camp
Plumbing Project

+74

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Gotham Pearl Contracting
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Credit card accepted

"Quentin was great. He is a professional. On time hard worker.The quote was less than I expected.I had him back to do some other maintenance items outside of the landscaping cleanup and he did a great job on that as well I will definitely hire him again"
The ceiling was unpainted. The old paint had to be scraped away, and repainted.
Small interior work
Small interior work
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Additional Photos

+6

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

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.

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