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Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
289
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Serving Luzerne, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an excellent experience. They did exceptional work and the house looks 100x better. Ethan was my project manager and made sure I was happy with the end result!"
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation

+62

Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
3467 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rivera's Lawn Care Landscaping LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Luzerne, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Rivera came to my home to do tree cut down and large shrub removal. He did a great job and cleaned everything up and saved me so much work. He is a nice man and I recommend him to anyone needing maintenance help in the yard."
Landscaping Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping Project

+53

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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ZVL Contracting
4.8(
16
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Serving Luzerne, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Ivan and his amazing team at ZVL Contracting for the incredible job they did building our deck. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were absolutely outstanding, and the results exceeded all of our expectations. The entire process was seamless from start to finish?professional, efficient, and stress-free. Ivan and his crew truly went above and beyond to bring our vision to life. Now we have a beautiful deck that?s perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and making memories as a family. We?re all so happy and grateful for the exceptional work you did. Thank you for turning our dream project into a reality!"
Wooden deck
Wooden deck
Wooden deck
Wooden deck
Wooden deck

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ideal Home Handyman
5.0(
7
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Serving Luzerne, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Toye was a real lifesaver. He showed up right when he said and he was easy to contact about scheduling and other questions. I needed some weird problems solved at the house I just bought and everything was expertly done! Dan's rate was very fair and I already have plans for him to do more work soon!"
Under stairs shelves in a garage
Handymen Project
Remodeling - General Project
Garage storage shelves with nook for trash cans.
Handymen Project

+13

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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BRG Company
5.0(
7
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Serving Luzerne, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bryan came to me home and gave me an estimate. He arrived on time assessed my needs and advised I needed a new roof. He promptly gave me an estimate and it was accepted. Work was completed on time and everyone was very professional. It was replaced in one day and his crew cleaned not only my property but neighbors driveway. I would highly recommend him for any roofing needs!"
BRG Company
Kitchen remodels
Kitchen remodels
Kitchen remodels
Kitchen remodels

+38

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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.

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