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Asper's Handyman Services
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ashland, PA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Mike and his son did amazing work, they rebuilt my back deck into an amazing area. Mike had very responsible prices and will hire him again to do some odds and ends that need done in the house."
Door replacement
New door
New door
Old door
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Response time3 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
John's Small Jobs Services
3.2(
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Ashland, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"John and his team have been great to work with. They are helping us on a multiple-property project and have been fair priced, extremely communicative, and reliable across several workstreams including drywall, electrical, tear-outs, decking, and general contracting work."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
131 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fisher's Enterprise, LLC
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Ashland, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Welcome to Fisher's Backyard Structures. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and Amish craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, Text or email today, and let us get started!

8x18 Vinyl pergola w/ EZshade canopy
8x18 Vinyl pergola w/ EZshade canopy
8x18 Vinyl pergola w/ EZshade canopy
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14x16 Alpine Pavilion

+13

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TAS Contracting and Mechanical Solutions
New to Angi
Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Ashland, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a family owned and operated company that works closely together to provide the best service possible for every customer we have the opportunity of servicing. \nAt TAS we provide high quality work for an affordable cost to our customers \nWhether you are looking for a remodel of your home or a specific project like HVAC, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, service and install; we have someone ready for the job.\nCan supply approximate pricing via photo or through messaging. \nOwner: my name is Blayze, I am 25 years old and have been part of the HVAC Industry for 7 years. I was a salesman and store manager for a HVAC supplier for 2-3 of those years that gave me knowledge of what products in the industry are best quality. you can be assured that you are getting the best of the best when it comes to quality. I work closely with my younger brother Ryder who has also been in the industry for 5 years and is a Ductwork master. We both look forward to meeting with you in the future

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

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.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

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