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Reid’s Painting & Handyman Services
5.0(
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Serving Selkirk, 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
What you think
Rear right view
Finito
Garage painting

+16

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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One Peace, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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Customers say: True professional

"Outstanding. Joe arrived in the morning and worked the entire day. He worked both inside and outside. He installed a heater fan in the bathroom ceiling, repaired two ceiling with water damage, installed a new storm door and repaired en exterior window frame that had multiple areas that were rotting. He is easy going and hard working. I will definitely be hiring him again."
Tile
Pressure washing
Flooring Sales/Installation/Repair Project
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Tile

+35

Response time3 days
Recommended by43%of homeowners
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Con-Tech Construction
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Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

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Customers say: Quick response

"Great contractor to work with, very knowledgeable and able to explain all options and provide expert advise, no matter what problems may pop up along the way. Would not hesitate to call Frank for any work at all."
Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Hansen Maintenance, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

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Emergency services offered

"Brian replaced a piece a fascia that had blown off the roofline of my two story house. I was very happy with the work done and the price was fair."
Aluminum wrapping
Aluminum wrapping
Aluminum wrapping
Aluminum wrapping
Aluminum wrapping

+13

Response time4 hrs
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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F and D General Home Repairs
5.0(
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Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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"Farzad was recommended by a good friend when we purchased our house last August. Right away we knew we had found the right person to help us with the many projects we had ahead of us - both big and small. Since then he has become an important and very positive part of our life. Farzad is very talented. He prides himself on doing good work, he makes good suggestions and he listens to what you want. In January we decided to do a kitchen remodel. Farzad suggested certain cabinets and he came up with a design that totally utilized the space we were working with. Once he began work in March the project progressed quickly. I’ve attached before and after pictures of the remodel. We love it! I cannot say enough on how lucky we feel to have Farzad in our life. His talent, reliability and attention to detail make him the perfect choice for whatever job you need. On top of that his rates are fair and reasonable. I highly recommend Farzad for any project you need completed. He’s the best!"
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Response time2 days
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

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.

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.

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