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I Can Fix It
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Willson was very easy to work with. he did a phenomenal job at reconstructing a broken cabinet door from a custom kitchen. I will use him for future projects."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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D Design Woodworking
5.0(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Derek and D Design Woodworking did an incredible job with my wife and I's table! He kept us updated throughout the entirety of the project and was very flexible regarding our wishes for the table. He went above and beyond in terms of his customer service, and did exceptional work. We would highly recommend him!!"
Response time6 hrs
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Born Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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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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Griffin's Service All Exterior
4.8(
38
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business

Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional. They had an issue with the pressure washer. Came back the next morning (worked with me on time) to finish. While they were here on day 1, they noted additional things for me: 1) roof had mold/moss on it 2) gutter was not pitched correctly They gave me a "package deal" for the power washing and roof cleaning. it looks great. Gutters look like new. Stucco (that was stained and black under the deck) looks like new. I'm very happy and would recommend!"
Exterior clean
Exterior clean
Exterior clean
Exterior clean
Exterior clean

+8

Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EliasBeiler
4.3(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install+1 more

Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Smooth from beginning to end. He called back promptly, came to assess the project and gave me an estimate promptly, started and finished promptly and my cost was reasonable. Even critical visitors to my house say the deck looks great."
Response time3 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Johnston General Contracting
4.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Robert and his team did a great job repairing my vinyl fence. He even power washed the sections they had worked out since I had recently had the entire fence done."
Garage roof tear off
Garage tear off
New garage Roof
New garage roof
Roof Coating

+101

Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Yes, you can hang picture frames, shelves, and other items on Trusscore panels. For lightweight items (less than 30 pounds), the company recommends using adhesive strips rather than nails or screws. However, you’ll need to secure heavier objects to a stud in the wall. In these situations, Trusscore recommends cutting away the panel material and fastening the object to the stud with metal hardware.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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