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Paul Kobyluch Craftsman
4.8(
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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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%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brian J Kopf
4.9(
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Serving Schenectady, 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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James Rodriguez
5.0(
5
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Experienced home improvement professional specializing in wood fence installation, wood carpentry, roof inspection/repair, and other residential repairs for home owners.\n\nServices offered:\n• Exterior Wood Fence Install\n• Professional Roof Inspections and Documentation \n• Exterior Porch, Deck, Shed, Roof & Steps Repairs \n• Wood carpentry, wall framing and install\n• Renovations & remodeling\n\nI have experience in a broad range of renovation and construction projects and understand that homeowners are happy when they receive: clear communication and quality work, at a fair price. My goal is to provide craftsmanship that lasts while helping homeowners improve and protect their home.

Full Bathroom Remodel
Full Bathroom Remodel
Granville Fascia Repair
Granville Fascia Repair
Granville Fascia Repair

+36

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Artie's Home Maintenance and Property Services
4.5(
41
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Arite Home Maintenance and Property Services for a wide range of projects in both our home and business, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. From flooring installation to plumbing, washer and dryer setup, wall removals, additions, and countless other odd jobs, Arite handled everything with professionalism, skill, and attention to detail. Every task was completed on time and to a high standard. He communicated clearly, offered helpful suggestions, and made the entire process stress-free. It’s rare to find someone so versatile and dependable—he truly takes pride in his work. Our space looks amazing, and we’ll definitely be calling Arite for future projects. Highly recommended!"
Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Everything Green Lawn & Landscape
4.6(
17
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company does exceptional work and I would highly recommend them. My patio came out exactly how we discussed. I also hired this company to do my lawn care as well. My lawn never looked so good!"
Patio
Seat Wall
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Lawn Care

+29

Response time2 days
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Upstate Custom Remodels
4.8(
14
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe did an excellent job remodeling our bathroom. He is very neat and organized, communicates well as to what he is doing and what we need done. He is very professional but has a great personality.. We enjoyed having him in our home. We would highly recommend his work, he cares about the customer and wants it done right."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

There are two ways you can cut trim for doorways: with a miter saw or a table saw. Mitered joints need a 45-degree angle. If you’re unfamiliar with a miter saw, you might want to consider buying extra trim pieces or choosing butted joints instead. One wrong cut, and you’ll need to power up the saw again with a new piece. 

Butted joints—also called shaker style—don’t need a 45-degree angle. Instead, your side pieces attach perpendicularly to the header trim and only require a straight cut.

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

Many people, including professionals in the field, use baluster and spindle interchangeably to describe the vertical components of a railing (or technically, a balustrade). However, there are subtle or distinct differences, depending on who you ask. The most common interpretation is that spindles are thin or delicate versions of balusters.

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