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Avatar for Reid’s Painting & Handyman Services
Reid’s Painting & Handyman Services
5.0(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Scotia, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"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!"
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+17

Response time4 days
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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D&A Painting
4.8(
41
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Scotia, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Aldin was a pleasure to work with. I had entire inside of our home painted. The project is was completed when promised. Whenever I had a question or concern, Aldin answered and put my mind at ease. He went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. Such a good feeling to hire someone to do a job and feel completely satisfied when complete. Will be hiring him again for a few future projects we have."
Painting
Painting
Painting
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Painting

+7

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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A&K CONSTRUCTION
4.9(
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Closet - Build

Serving Scotia, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ani and his brother were timely, communicative and sent updates when each piece of work was done. The old pool house old building had issues that were revealed as work progressed, and Ani gave me quotes for what each repair would cost. He also helped me pick tile, explain why a floor covering of tile would make more sense than wood in the house. He painted, replaced the roof, created a vent, and created a shutoff switch for the pipe so that a leak might not happen in the future. Above all, the project was completed on time within his estimates. In addition, he was very good to work with and together the project came together very well. He was clear and direct, which is how I like working with someone. I would recommend A&K construction and will definitely hire them again for future projects."
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
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Bathroom remodel

+87

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
The Hired Hand
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Scotia, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We highly recommend "The Hired Hand" (formerly named B Squared Home Solutions). They made numerous repairs to our deck, and completely refinished it. The deck is 30 years old, and now looks as good as new. Also, they repaired a set of wooden stairs leading from outside into our basement. I thought they were beyond repair, but are now fully functional. They started the project on the date promised, kept us apprised of their progress, and finished the job on time and at the quoted cost. We are very pleased with the quality of their work, and plan to have them do future projects."
Response time3 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Allied Maintenance Solutions LLC
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Scotia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Allied Maintenance solutions was professional, helpful, and flexible. We had them handle a variety of odds and ends needed to get our property ready for sale, and they did a great job."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

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