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My Handyman

113 Walnut St
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My Handyman

113 Walnut St
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Specializing in electric and plumbing but not limited to it. Covering all aspects of home and business handyman work from simple door knob replacements to sink drain repairs, painting or carpentry. I have over 20 years in home and business repairs. My commitment to customer satisfaction and attention to details will not be sacrificed. I offer competitive rates and and fast response time. I also offer round the clock emergency services for electrical outages and plumbing leaks.

Specializing in electric and plumbing but not limited to it. Covering all aspects of home and business handyman work from simple door knob replacements to sink drain repairs, painting or carpentry. I have over 20 years in home and business repairs. My commitment to customer satisfaction and attention to details will not be sacrificed. I offer competitive rates and and fast response time. I also offer round the clock emergency services for electrical outages and plumbing leaks.

Barkers

Main St
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Barkers

Main St
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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

S&A Construction and Remodel

113 Black St
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S&A Construction and Remodel

113 Black St
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4 years of experience

We are here for all of your carpentry, building or remodeling/finishing needs. We strive to ensure our customers not only get the best high-quality craftsmanship from a skilled tradesman with 10 years experience, but also to treat them with care we treat our family with. Personally owned by Shawn and Alicia, we are here to build your dreams into reality.

We are here for all of your carpentry, building or remodeling/finishing needs. We strive to ensure our customers not only get the best high-quality craftsmanship from a skilled tradesman with 10 years experience, but also to treat them with care we treat our family with. Personally owned by Shawn and Alicia, we are here to build your dreams into reality.

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.

RidgeRunner Installation and Repair

860 Purdue Mountain Rd
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RidgeRunner Installation and Repair

860 Purdue Mountain Rd
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At RidgeRunner Installation and Repair, we specialize in small installation and repair projects, including: Appliances Doors and Windows Appliances Doors and Windows Trim, Baseboard and Crown Molding Drywall Tile and Hardwood Floors Paint and Stain Rain Gutters Landscaping Small Engine Repair General Handyman Work

At RidgeRunner Installation and Repair, we specialize in small installation and repair projects, including: Appliances Doors and Windows Appliances Doors and Windows Trim, Baseboard and Crown Molding Drywall Tile and Hardwood Floors Paint and Stain Rain Gutters Landscaping Small Engine Repair General Handyman Work

Avvampato Home Improvement

35 Lingle St. Apt. E
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Avvampato Home Improvement

35 Lingle St. Apt. E
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Currently a one-man operation. I have a variety of experience in different fields. I'm a full-time teacher looking for side projects and Summer work. I service Clearfied County and most of Centre county.

Currently a one-man operation. I have a variety of experience in different fields. I'm a full-time teacher looking for side projects and Summer work. I service Clearfied County and most of Centre county.

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J D Construction and Remodeling

309 Martz Rd
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J D Construction and Remodeling

309 Martz Rd
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

J D Construction and Remodeling specializes in Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling, custom tiled showers, countertops, build in cabinetry, Hardwood , ceramic and laminate flooring, Interior and Exterior doors, Drywall installation and finishing, crown casing and base moldings, Hardwood stairs and railing, Replacement windows, siding, porches, decks and vinyl railings, No Job is to big or to small. call for a free estimate

"Great! Joe has worked for us before…installed patio door, remodeled room by removing a wall, installing a beam and even building a cabinet for the room. All just beautiful! Most recently he put in 9 windows for my husband and I. He does quality work and does he his job area clean. I would not hesitate to hire him for your job!"

Kim B on September 2023

J D Construction and Remodeling specializes in Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling, custom tiled showers, countertops, build in cabinetry, Hardwood , ceramic and laminate flooring, Interior and Exterior doors, Drywall installation and finishing, crown casing and base moldings, Hardwood stairs and railing, Replacement windows, siding, porches, decks and vinyl railings, No Job is to big or to small. call for a free estimate

"Great! Joe has worked for us before…installed patio door, remodeled room by removing a wall, installing a beam and even building a cabinet for the room. All just beautiful! Most recently he put in 9 windows for my husband and I. He does quality work and does he his job area clean. I would not hesitate to hire him for your job!"

Kim B on September 2023

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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. 

Neglecting to repair or replace a sagging floor can expose you to the risk of injury and your home to serious structural damage. When sagging floors are caused by termites, water damage, or weak foundations, holding off on completing the work can lead to a more costly repair bill as the problem can worsen over time.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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