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Avatar for Artie's Home Maintenance and Property Services
Artie's Home Maintenance and Property Services
4.5(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+4 more

Serving Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Artie is excellent. He has done multiple projects for me from building shelves, to repairing the deck, painting, and residing the garage. He knows what he’s doing, can provide clear options and guidance, and is fairly priced. He’s also a delightful human being."
Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
Avatar for Paul Kobyluch Craftsman
Paul Kobyluch Craftsman
4.8(
26
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Paul was amazing - truly exceeded our expectations for the built ins around our fireplace that he helped design. They have changed the whole room, we could not be happier!"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Climate Chief, LLC
4.8(
23
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional, explained everything they needed to do, once done we had no more issues, would highly recommend this company Mark and Billy were great to work with"
Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brian J Kopf
4.9(
24
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian is an excellent carpenter and handyman. He is personable, a good listener and excellent at pointing out solutions we had not considered. Brian took on 3 outdoor carpentry projects. His work is precise and the work quality is impeccable. He was always on time, cleaned up the work areas, and never raised his price. We are so pleased with his work, we offered him a much larger project for 2024. We highly recommend Brian Kopf and look forward to working with him in the future. Five stars!"
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel (before)
Bathroom remodel (before)

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hansen Maintenance, LLC
4.9(
17
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In terms of what they could get done in three hours, they were pretty damn amazing. I had a door kicked in and they repaired the frame while preserving the (very nice) door, and the guys themselves were positive and friendly. Would recommend for a similar repair to anyone."
Aluminum wrapping
Aluminum wrapping
Aluminum wrapping
Aluminum wrapping
Aluminum wrapping

+13

Response time5 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by17%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.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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.

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.

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