Thank you for visiting Handy Nos. We are a locally owned and operated home improvement company based in South Salem, NY, proudly serving homeowners throughout Westchester and the surrounding areas. From full home remodels, kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and major renovations to carpentry, repairs, installations, and everyday handyman services, no project is too big or too small. We take pride in delivering quality craftsmanship, honest communication, and dependable service on every job. Contact us today for a free estimatewe look forward to helping bring your project to life!
"Jireh’s handyman & furniture assembly expert Dennis put together a metal two-drawer filing cabinet at a record time with perfect results!! Would hire the company again for similar projects in a heart-beat! Excellent job!"
"He is a perfectionist. He removed wallpaper and glue from 20 Yeats ago in my kitchen and dining room, treated and primed the walls, 2 costs of paint walls and ceiling. Hugo will come back in Spring to do living room dining rm and entry hall. He also gave me many creative ideas about using color and changing woodwork which I will do."
"Rocco of Rok Construction was an incredibly collaborative, creative and flexible partner. I worked with him and his company twice over a number of years on a range of projects. Heâ s honest, hardworking, and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend!!!"
"Raul and Cristia were on time, friendly and professional. They did a beautiful interior paint job in quick time. Upon completion, the were neat efficient with cleanup. I would recommend them."
"We had a new deck put in by a different contractor. We definitely picked the wrong company. We asked Quality & Efficiency Construction to come in and fix problems with the railings . They identified they problem quickly and were able to repair the structure and railings in a highly professional & cost effective manor. We highly recommend anyone considering deck work contact Quality & Efficiency Construction."
"Frank is fantastic. Excellent work excellent communicator always there to answer questions did a fantastic job. Will definitely use him for more projects"
"We've had consistently great experiences with Custom Pro. We engaged Marcio and his team on multiple projects over the last few years touching virtually every part of our home- new kitchen and baths, staircase, roofing, siding, new front portico, flooring refinishing, new woodwork, etc. The team was punctual, courteous and professional throughout. Marcio himself was on site virtually every day. I wish all our “trades” experiences over the year were as good. Marcio and the team at Custom Pro have our unconditional endorsement. They truly cared about doing a good job and making us happy."
Some states require carpenters to be licensed to perform forms of carpentry, such as framing. The license requires a certain amount of experience and to pass an examination. In states that don’t require carpenters to be licensed, they must be licensed as a contractor if they work independently rather than solely as a subcontractor under a licensed builder. Use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to find out whether a potential carpenter is licensed in your state.
While the Arts and Crafts movement inspired many architectural elements, the primary styles from the time include Craftsman, Tudor Revivals, bungalows, and Mission homes. You'll see elements of these styles in homes, churches, museums, and schools—particularly Country Day schools from the era.
Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them.
Floor joists provide support and stability to the flooring installed above them, whether it be hardwood, tile, or carpet. They’re essentially horizontal beams that hold up the subfloor and everything that lies on top of it. Floor joists also help evenly distribute weight across their structure so that it’s shared between walls, beams, and your foundation.
Landscape timbers can last 10 to 20 years in the ground when installed correctly. Pressure-treated timbers will last longer than non-treated ones, as pressure treatment makes the wood more rot-resistant. Wood exposed to high moisture levels or extreme temperature and weather fluctuations may not last as long as wood in drier areas with more consistent weather.
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