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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(
490
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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

946 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%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

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Emergency services offered

"I called The Driveway Lady to get a quote and ideas on how to solve a difficult problem with my concrete porch. My home was built in the late 1800s and has a large raised concrete wrap around porch surrounded by beautiful stone walls. Replacement would be prohibitive, but there were some substantial cracks and pitting. It was like walking on an ocean reef, it was so rough, and the repairs made to the cracks wouldn’t hold, but Jean determined that it was otherwise secure with no water penetration below. She suggested they repair the cracks with hydraulic cement and then coat the entire surface with Miracote to seal both the cracks and smooth the surface and protect from future pitting. They worked with me to get the color right when I didn’t like the initial application.  Jean stands by her work and does an outstanding job. The people she has working for her are also courteous, pleasant and easy to work with. I can’t recommend her and her team enough."
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+36

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 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 hired Henry to do an exterior project at my apt. building. I was very pleased at his quick response . he came and did the work and understood exactly what i wanted done and how i wanted it done. He was thorough and cleaned up. I was very Happy with the quality of work and hope to hire Henry again for future projects. Lori Regn"
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new columns
beams
 Work proces
 insulation

+43

Response time10 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Alexander Design and Fabrication LLC
5.0(
4
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair

Serving Strasburg, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike at Alexander Design and Fabrication LLC does excellent work and truly cares about the finished product. Mike installed three front porch posts, raised my sunken walkway, fitted and sanded a bathroom door, repaired drywall around my tub, and stabilized my front porch railing so it doesn’t budge. He is professional, detail oriented, honest, and takes pride in his work. I’ve hired him multiple times and will definitely hire him again. Highly recommended!"
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EliasBeiler
4.3(
9
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install+1 more

Serving Strasburg, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

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"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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TRG Home Improvements, LLC
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+2 more

Serving Strasburg, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We provide results, not excuses! We pride our company on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your home renovation project. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give us a call today!

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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.

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.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

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