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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
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Serving Bakersfield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tejada's Remodeling did a wonderful job removing a sleeper sofa! Very prompt, prepared, courteous, knowledgeable, efficient, and reasonable! Highly recommend."
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+6

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Northern Oakes Property Management LLC
4.4(
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Serving Bakersfield, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used Northern Oaks property management for several projects on our home. Dakota was knowledgeable took his time and even recommended somebody else for one project we had that he wasn’t comfortable doing. Really appreciated His knowledge and honesty would absolutely recommend Northern Oaks to any of my friends looking for stuff done around their homes."
Deck/Ramp build for a local restaurant
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Handyman Services Project
Deck/Ramp build for a local restaurant

+38

Response time5 days
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Exteriors & Renovations
4.4(
19
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Serving Bakersfield, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Manny and his crew were on time they were print they had took off old roof put on a whole new roof in one day plus fixed my porch roof at no additional cost they cleaned up all the mess which was well done Manny had everything right in order from the dumpster being delivered to getting the shingles he kept me posted at all times he gave me a price and stuck with the price even when he did extra work on my porch roof Manny gave me a really great price and his work and workers were excellent thank u Manny ! Yur hard workers thank u again and thank u Angie !"
Another beautiful new standing seam metal
New standing seam metal
New standing seam metal
Another beautiful standing seam metal
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
111 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Josh's Handyman Service
4.0(
21
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Serving Bakersfield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh was just amazing! Knowledgeable, skilled and patient. He picked up where a previous contractor abandoned us. Fixed what was incorrect and completed the job. He delivered what he promised. Highly recommend!"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Bathroom remodel
Kitchen remodel
Adding supports and blocking

+94

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Serving Bakersfield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I feel extremely fortunate to have found Vicki through Angie's List !  She is an extremely talented person who is very easy to deal with. She has a breath of knowledge that allows her to accommodate my tastes, but also ensure that the overall design is in sync with the design and location of my home.  She has  a very diplomatic way of suggesting when I'm going astray with my choices and in every case where she has told me "Trust Me"  I have been delighted ! She is very aggressive in helping me find the best pricing and often times will work with the vendors directly  hence saving me the time.  She also has excellent local contacts.  Everyone I've worked with through Vicki has been timely, professional, and highly competent.
My project is far from complete.  I intend to continue to use Vicki and her expert advice until the end !!!!"
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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. 

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

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