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Avatar for Artie's Home Maintenance and Property Services
Artie's Home Maintenance and Property Services
4.5(
42
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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
2 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 hired to create custom cabinetry under our staircase. From the beginning to the end, Paul was communicative, professional, great with follow-through, excellent with details, and easy to work with. Our house was built in the 1860s and does not have a straight line in it. But Paul went the extra mile to make everything line up and look beautiful and seamless with the existing style. We are already looking at other projects we can hire him for! ;) A quality craftsperson is hard to find. Do not think twice about hiring Paul. You will only add value to your home."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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One Peace, LLC
4.9(
16
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Was not able to do the upholstery because not enough fabric. Will hire him when I get the fabric. Fixed the garbage disposal. Could not install new toilet cover because the one I bought was too small. Pleasant, knowledgeable and moderate price. I would hire and recommend him which I did to a friend.😇"
Tile
Pressure washing
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project
Handyman Services Project
Tile

+35

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by43%of homeowners
Avatar for Mike Redding General Contracting
Mike Redding General Contracting
4.3(
31
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike was awesome! He went above and beyond. He met me to pick out an exterior door, delivered it and installed. The whole frame needed repair and he fixed it beautifully. He was here when he said he would be and he is reasonably priced. I hired him for other work as well and, again, is doing a great job!!"
Entry remodel
Entry remodel
Entry remodel
Entry remodel
Front step/sidewalk repair

+6

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for The Climate Chief, LLC
The Climate Chief, LLC
4.8(
23
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Brian J Kopf
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

Approved

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
Avatar for Hansen Maintenance, LLC
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
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by17%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.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

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.

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