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Whites Painting & Home Improvements
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Remsen, 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."
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Hardwood Floor Refinishing
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Hardwood Floor Refinishing
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GAST Handyman Services
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Remsen, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Have been helping friends, coworkers, family and community with jobs, repairs and remodeling/repairs for years and am looking at expanding into more of a business model than "the guy who does stuff"\nI do free estimates and can usually start working the same week.\nIf you have any questions or inquiries please reach out!\nI also currently have a full time job and am available for work on Sundays and Mondays.

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Hearth to Home Construction of CNY, LLC
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Remsen, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nick and team took two crumbling porches and transformed them into gorgeous eye-catching highlights of my home! Neighbors and visitors tell me all the time how much they love the porches. It added so much value to my home."
Response time2 days
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

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.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

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