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RCL Home Service
4.8(
33
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Serving Mercer, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job! Assembled 3 different home furniture items for me. Completed them perfectly and cleaned up all the mess. Would definitely hire again for more work upcoming!"
Handrail
Handrail
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Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+4

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by51%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.2(
105
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Serving Mercer, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"My wife and I were very pleased with the job that Home genius did with the hardy board on our house. Hunter was a great project manager, and the two workers he had here worked very hard each and every day we are very pleased with the results of the project and think our house looks great. Hunter was very easy very easy to get a hold of and was always responsive to our needs. We would highly recommend using Home Genius and Hunter as your project manager."
Metal Roofing
Metal Roofing
Metal Roofing
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation

+52

Response time3 days
1580 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Hardworking Handyman
5.0(
5
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Serving Mercer, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Shawn was great. He is a great communicator, efficient with his work, and offers high-quality work. His price was fair, and he came when he said he would come. I highly recommend Hardworking Handyman!"
Replaced drywall ceiling
Repaired door jamb and installed door closer
Organized this garage and installed simple shelves
Replaced exterior GFCI outlet
Replaced GFCI

+1

Response time2 days
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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KTL Remodeling & Renovation, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Mercer, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Anthony did a great job keeping us posted on how the project was moving forward! Provided us good advice & suggestions to complete our project! He had excellent workmanship!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Best Paint & Pressure Washing, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Mercer, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to Best Paint & Pressure Washing! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

Response time4 days
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hammer & Hammer LLC
New to Angi

Serving Mercer, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

HAMMER & HAMMER MAINTENANCE SERVICES\n\nYour trusted partner for home and business maintenance, with over 25 years of experience in the field.\n\nWe are fully insured, provided protection for every project undertaken. We stand behind our work. From minor repairs to major maintenance, we ensure the job is done right the first time.\n\nWe respect your schedule. We show up on time and complete the work efficiently without compromising quality.

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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.

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. 

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.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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