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Reid’s Painting & Handyman Services
5.0(
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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"Reid’s Painting & Handyman Services have done an excellent job repairing the trim on our house. They are very timely and efficient. They know what they’re doing, we have had them do other projects around the house as well. Everything that they’ve done holds up to high standards and we appreciate their attention to detail. We definitely recommend them! 5 star rating for sure!"
Garage painting
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Finito
Garage painting

+16

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Artie's Home Maintenance and Property Services
4.5(
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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"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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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M Johnson Contracting
4.6(
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"Matt did a great job remodeling our kitchen! The remodel was on time and on budget. Matt's team even helped with the design and we were able to switch the backsplash to a different tile last minute. Matt also caught that one portion of the countertops were installed wrong (they were installed by a third party) and had them come back ASAP to correct it - I never would have noticed it. I highly recommend M Johnson Contracting - trustworthy and easy to work with!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A&K CONSTRUCTION
4.9(
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"We had Ani and his coworkers in March. We were very impressed by their professionalism and knowledge. Their quote is reasonable. They also took time to explain before the project and after then, they answered many questions from us. They are nice, funny, and sweet guys. My husband and I became a big fan of them. We are having another project upcoming tomorrow working with them. Very excited! Thank you very much!"
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel

+87

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Brian J Kopf
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Brian called the day before to confirm. On the day of the job, he arrived on time. He started the job immediatley and finished the job on time with perfect results. He truly is quite experieinced in puttting in baseboard as well as I am sure in other aspects of carpentry. I highly recommend him"
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Bathroom remodel (before)

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Con-Tech Construction
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

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"I had several projects done and they were completed in the estimated time frame. Frank is a highly professional and honest gentleman. His work is outstanding! He communicated all along the way. He replaced a ceiling and floor and I'm thrilled with the results of both. I would highly recommend him and will be calling upon him in the future for other projects around my home. I have already recommended him to other family members."
Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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F and D General Home Repairs
5.0(
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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"Farzad did a great job in our bathroom. He replaced the shower/tub kit, including the plumbing, replaced wall sconces, fixed towel ring, and painted the entire bathroom walls. He was very professional and courteous and we are very happy with the results! I highly recommend him."
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Carpentry questions, 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 may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

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.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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