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Avatar for 4 Pillar Fix
4 Pillar Fix
5.0(
32
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Strasburg, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Steve and his assistant arrived on time and quickly and professionally completed my interior door frame removal and replacement as well as my bathtub wall panels at a very fair price. They even cleaned up thoroughly before they left! I would highly recommend 4 Pillar Fix for any handyman jobs."
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+4

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.8(
487
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Strasburg, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The Dutch lap siding that was installed made our house new again. We couldnâ t be happier with how it turned out. Tri the project manager walked through and explained everything with us. The crew did a great job with the install. Very satisfied with the service provided."
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing

+24

916 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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The Driveway Lady LLC
4.2(
254
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Strasburg, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job repairing the concrete on my front porch. Crew was friendly and reliable. This is a family business and they take great pride in their work. I enjoyed working with them."
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+36

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Under the Sun Painting, LLC
4.8(
22
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore+1 more

Serving Strasburg, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mike is a great person to work with. He completed the job within our time frame, even when we had to change dates. We would highly recommend "Under the Sun painting for your next job. I have a couple more projects in mind for him in the future."
Kitchen cabinets
Kitchen
Wall stripes
Two greens meet
Faux finish

+11

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HZ Builders, LLC
4.1(
452
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Strasburg, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would hire HZ Builders(Henry) again! He knows his trade. He was efficient in accessing the project correctly, obtained the appropriate materials, completed the tasks in a very timely manner, communicated with us from initial contact to finish. A first for us, he was the only contractor we knew that came 30 minutes before scheduled time! Thank you for the projects well done."
 C Molding
new columns
beams
 Work proces
 insulation

+43

Response time10 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Wesbridge Builders LLC
5.0(
7
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Strasburg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Wesbridge Builders is a very trustworthy and reliable contractor. They have many years of experience in all aspects related to home construction and remodeling. Their craftsmanship is of high quality. I have worked with them on many projects over the years and would highly recommend Wesbridge Builders to anyone!"
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Asper's Handyman Services
5.0(
4
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Strasburg, 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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Response time5 days
Response rate100%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

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. 

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.

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