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Falgiatore Construction, LLC
4.8(
57
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Downingtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Thomas repaired several of our dry walls, ceilings and trim work. He is dependable, on time and quick to respond. His work is of excellent quality, he is professional and a pleasure to work with. He also has a strong network of partners he shares to assist with all facets of home repair & remodeling. Customer satisfaction is very important to Tom. He made sure we were happy with the work. I will highly recommend him to my friends and family."
Kitchen Remodel
 Crown molding
Broomall Deck
 Master Bath
 Bath wall tile

+20

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
290
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Downingtown, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe and his crew did excellent work. The project came with some extra challenges, some rotting wood and strange window edging. But Joe and his team answered all my questions and modified the project to fit the needs. I needed some modifications for window capping and Joe was always readily available to answer all my questions and take care of any issues throughout the entire process. Iâ m impressed by the work and consideration Joe and the crew had. So impressed I started another project with them while they were here. Joe came, measured everything up and had everything taken care of in one day, what service! I would definitely recommend Joe and his team to anyone in need of a siding project!"
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation

+62

Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
3559 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr. Handyman of the Western Main Line
4.7(
144
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Downingtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I spent about 40 mins of wssted time plus the lady over the phone exokaining the work i neeed to get she was sakes person giving me a quote. With out any understanding of my porject . Then i spent another 20 mins with a contractor from deleware who spoke spanish and he clesrly did not undrrstand my projects and he needed me to take photo of closet like building closet from closet from design . Hr now needed me to take a photo and gave up . I equaly spent my time waiting for another contactor who wad very pofessionsal . He. Brought a booket with his name on it and buiness . I mean i didnot worry sbout the identification part as he said he was the owner and because i have non working computer he was willing to send the quote via us mail . With the rising cost of gas and increase postsge i think i need to hire sonrone local . Thank you very much"
Sink repair
Seat Restoration
Repair Drawer Front
Tile floor install
Assembly

+294

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Bill the Handyman
4.7(
39
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Downingtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The job itself was done perfectly, which is why the 5 stars. . My only problem is that I was not aware that the part Bill ordered for our storm door was NOT just a small part as I was told but an entire frame for the entire door! What I thought was an easy fix ended up costing me $250. The price for the frame was $75. I feel totally overcharged."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Born Construction, LLC
4.9(
4
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Downingtown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Traditional carpentry and modern methodology. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

Converting a carport into a garage can vary in difficulty depending on its configuration, the condition of the foundation or slab, and its location relative to the house. The process has a lot in common with a home addition, but you can often skip non-essential finishes like fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall and HVAC. The conversion requires experience with drywall, insulation, and other building materials to ensure it’s done safely and correctly. While it might be possible for a DIYer with the proper tools and skills to do the work, it is a complicated and potentially dangerous job. If you’re new to basic construction, it's best to leave this project to the professionals.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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. 

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