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Stewart Home Improvement
4.8(
117
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Stevens, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I canâ t recommend this company enough! Very receptive, prompt and found the siding pieces I needed. Installed and did a great job. I would give ten stars if I could!"
Repair
Rusted
New
Paint house and trim
Paint house and trim

+14

Response time5 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Born Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Stevens, 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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Duenas, LLC
5.0(
9
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Closet - Build

Serving Stevens, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luis and his son did an amazing job. They powerwashed and stained my deck and brought new lift to it. Then while digging to create a patio situation under the deck, they found the deck did not have concrete footers holding it up! They created the concrete footings to fix and secure the deck. These men are thorough and professional and I would highly recommend to anyone!"
Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Wesbridge Builders LLC
5.0(
7
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Stevens, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Wesley did a thorough and efficient job with our deck. He got everything completed in a few days. My only issue was a cracked board which he replaced quickly. The deck looks great and is getting a lot of use this summer. I would definitely recommend him."
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Asper's Handyman Services
5.0(
4
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Stevens, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Mike and his son did amazing work, they rebuilt my back deck into an amazing area. Mike had very responsible prices and will hire him again to do some odds and ends that need done in the house."
Door replacement
New door
New door
Old door
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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.

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.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

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