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L3 Construction

21 Barker Pl
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L3 Construction

21 Barker Pl
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Free onsite estimate

Insured Residential Remodeler with 20 Years Experience Here For All Your Home Servicing needs. Please CallbFor More Information or To Schedule A Free Estimate Servicing The Valley and Surrounding Areas

Insured Residential Remodeler with 20 Years Experience Here For All Your Home Servicing needs. Please CallbFor More Information or To Schedule A Free Estimate Servicing The Valley and Surrounding Areas

Barkers

Main St
5.00(
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Barkers

Main St
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Barkers offers a variety of services including home renovation, roof repair, flooring, landscaping, fencing, etc. We guarantee quality work in a timely fashion within your budget. At Barkers, we take pride in our work and make it our mission to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. Barkers is a quickly growing, owner operated company, that employs only the most experienced and skilled workers.

"The service was excellent. He was fair and timely. I am very pleased with the outcome."

Jamie L on October 2021

Barkers offers a variety of services including home renovation, roof repair, flooring, landscaping, fencing, etc. We guarantee quality work in a timely fashion within your budget. At Barkers, we take pride in our work and make it our mission to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. Barkers is a quickly growing, owner operated company, that employs only the most experienced and skilled workers.

"The service was excellent. He was fair and timely. I am very pleased with the outcome."

Jamie L on October 2021

Wolfgong General Contracting LLC

Warrensville Road
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Wolfgong General Contracting LLC

Warrensville Road
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Wolfgong General Contracting LLC is a small local company owned and operated by Trevor Wolfgong. With a Residential Construction Management Bachelor's Degree from Pennsylvania College of Technology and over 10 years work experience the opportunities are infinite. You, the client's vision, along with the passion and craftsmanship of Trevor create endless possibilities. Get in touch today to learn more about what WGC can offer you and to receive your free estimate.

Wolfgong General Contracting LLC is a small local company owned and operated by Trevor Wolfgong. With a Residential Construction Management Bachelor's Degree from Pennsylvania College of Technology and over 10 years work experience the opportunities are infinite. You, the client's vision, along with the passion and craftsmanship of Trevor create endless possibilities. Get in touch today to learn more about what WGC can offer you and to receive your free estimate.

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Thomas Noviello Painting

4.96(
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Thomas Noviello Painting

4.96(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Here at Thomas Noviello Painting, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in the painting trade and are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with any questions you may have. if I miss your call I will call back within 24 hours.

"Great. He was extremely efficient, painting was professional and clean up was superb."

Anne D on October 2025

Here at Thomas Noviello Painting, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in the painting trade and are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with any questions you may have. if I miss your call I will call back within 24 hours.

"Great. He was extremely efficient, painting was professional and clean up was superb."

Anne D on October 2025

J Phelps General Contracting

207 Second Street
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J Phelps General Contracting

207 Second Street
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30 years of experience

J Phelps General Contracting has been in business for 21 years. Experienced in both residential and commercial building. Our crew is a total of 4 and we use local sub contractors for excavation, electrical, and masonry. We are fully insured and registered with the state of PA.

J Phelps General Contracting has been in business for 21 years. Experienced in both residential and commercial building. Our crew is a total of 4 and we use local sub contractors for excavation, electrical, and masonry. We are fully insured and registered with the state of PA.

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Fanning Construction

187 S. Church St
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Fanning Construction

187 S. Church St
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8 years of experience

Here at Fanning Construction we strive to satisfy all of our customers needs in a timely and professional manner. We offer unbeatable prices and exceptional work. All calls are returned promptly. No job to big or small, feel free to call. Free Estimates. Fully Licensed and Insured. PA 129796

Here at Fanning Construction we strive to satisfy all of our customers needs in a timely and professional manner. We offer unbeatable prices and exceptional work. All calls are returned promptly. No job to big or small, feel free to call. Free Estimates. Fully Licensed and Insured. PA 129796

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Yes, any parts of drywall that are wet or overly moist will need to be replaced. Drywall is intended to be dry (it’s in the name, after all.), as excess moisture can lead to mold and mildew and eventually corrode your home’s foundational building pieces. Do regular inspections in your home to make sure all your plumbing is intact and in good condition—this will go a long way toward preventing leaks.

You should leave a gap between drywall sheets because they naturally expand and contract along with the building framing as temperature and humidity change. Most pro drywall installers leave a gap of about ⅛ inch between drywall sheets, allowing the sheets to expand, contract, and shift without cracking or becoming damaged. If you don’t leave enough gaps between slabs, the edges will press against each other when they expand, and the pressure can cause visible cracks.

Metal corners, often referred to as corner beads for square corners, are used on drywall installations to provide structural reinforcement to vulnerable outside corners. Their usage safeguards against chipping, denting, or other forms of damage, enhancing the overall durability of the wall. Metal corners also offer a precise and straight edge that facilitates sharp and clean lines, crucial for achieving a polished and professional finish.

Which style of corner bead you choose—whether metal or paper-faced—depends on your preference and if you’re comfortable using metal-cutting tools and a hammer. Metal bead offers superior strength and durability but its installation is slightly more involved. We’d say for most cases, it’s better to use metal bead but if you’re not comfortable working with metal, paper-faced bead will work just fine. 

Installing drywall will cost between $1.50 and $3 per square foot for materials, labor, and finishing, which is quite a bit lower than the average of $9 to $13 per square foot for a drop-tile ceiling. So, while drop ceilings allow more design flexibility, provide easy access to utility lines above them, and are often much easier and less expensive to repair, they do cost more upfront. You can minimize your drop ceiling cost by opting for more affordable fiberboard panels, although some homeowners don’t like the look of this material.

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