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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 was exceptionally professional and knowledgeable in a vast array of services. Artie worked for me for over 7 years preforming tasks that varied from converting a small shed to a luxury air bnb, remodeling apartment buildings, restructuring and replacing a large porch, installing washer and dryers as well as dishwashers, and various small home projects. Artie was always punctual and reliable. He completed all jobs in a timely and effective manner. He also fixed projects that were done improperly by other contractors. I also found him to be cost effective in every way. Saving myself time, money, and energy upon every job that I hired him for. Artie still works for me to this day. Heâ s my go to for just about anything and everything!"
Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
Avatar for One Peace, LLC
One Peace, LLC
4.9(
17
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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 by41%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%
Recommended by95%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%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Everything Green Lawn & Landscape
Everything Green Lawn & Landscape
4.7(
18
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome people to work with wouldn’t recommend anyone else for your landscaping needs. These guys are fairly priced and go above and beyond to complete the customers requests."
Patio
Seat Wall
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care

+29

Response time2 days
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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.

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