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Christopher's Handyman

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Christopher's Handyman

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Christopher's Handyman is the premier handyman company of the Windam area. With more than a decade of experience working on all kinds of repairs projects. Christopher's Handyman is unrivaled in their commitment to customer service and will always offer the most competitive pricing. Give Christopher's Handyman a call today and get the best work for you dollar! Estimates will cost a minimum of $100.00.

"Christopher is doing a nice job repairing some water damage in my kitchen and refinishing my hard wood floors. I have a few more projects that I will be doing in the near future and will not hesitate calling Chris for these as well."

Carol M on September 2021

Christopher's Handyman is the premier handyman company of the Windam area. With more than a decade of experience working on all kinds of repairs projects. Christopher's Handyman is unrivaled in their commitment to customer service and will always offer the most competitive pricing. Give Christopher's Handyman a call today and get the best work for you dollar! Estimates will cost a minimum of $100.00.

"Christopher is doing a nice job repairing some water damage in my kitchen and refinishing my hard wood floors. I have a few more projects that I will be doing in the near future and will not hesitate calling Chris for these as well."

Carol M on September 2021


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CornerStone Builder

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CornerStone Builder

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Custom Landscape, Carpentry, Gardening and unique projects by Ace! Follow my page for projects, insights and more! Located in Central Vermont. Contact today to book a free estimate on your next project! http://www.instagram.com/cornerstonebuilder

"Great worker and great to work with"

Marsha W on July 2020

Custom Landscape, Carpentry, Gardening and unique projects by Ace! Follow my page for projects, insights and more! Located in Central Vermont. Contact today to book a free estimate on your next project! http://www.instagram.com/cornerstonebuilder

"Great worker and great to work with"

Marsha W on July 2020


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Rokes Renovations

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Rokes Renovations

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 years of experience

At Rokes Renovations, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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.

"Warren is a great guy. He went above and beyond to build the addition on our home."

Timothy E on November 2023

At Rokes Renovations, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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.

"Warren is a great guy. He went above and beyond to build the addition on our home."

Timothy E on November 2023


Brown Dog Builders

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Brown Dog Builders

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

Welcome to Brown Dog Builders! We are a custom home building and remodeling company focused on lifestyle upgrades to primary and second homes in southern Vermont. We take pride in the quality of our work and customer satisfaction. Reach out to us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"We hired Brian Spear to gut and renovate our coop at Birch Hill. Brian offered great insight with design concepts, took initiative and did an outstanding job on the project with the help of his intelligent, kind and skilled team that reflect his true intentions. Everything they did, they did well. The only improvement for all our sakes would have been to get a clear idea of overall cost in a contract but itâ  s clearly a hard time to do that with material costs, labor costs etc. We are in the home stretch now and have a short check list for Brian. He may not be back soon, but we know he will return when he can. Brian is a super guy and keeps on smiling. Thank you Brown Dog!"

Sarah E on September 2023

Welcome to Brown Dog Builders! We are a custom home building and remodeling company focused on lifestyle upgrades to primary and second homes in southern Vermont. We take pride in the quality of our work and customer satisfaction. Reach out to us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"We hired Brian Spear to gut and renovate our coop at Birch Hill. Brian offered great insight with design concepts, took initiative and did an outstanding job on the project with the help of his intelligent, kind and skilled team that reflect his true intentions. Everything they did, they did well. The only improvement for all our sakes would have been to get a clear idea of overall cost in a contract but itâ  s clearly a hard time to do that with material costs, labor costs etc. We are in the home stretch now and have a short check list for Brian. He may not be back soon, but we know he will return when he can. Brian is a super guy and keeps on smiling. Thank you Brown Dog!"

Sarah E on September 2023


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T2B Carpentry, LLC

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T2B Carpentry, LLC

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29 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

T2B Carpentry is committed to excellence in every aspect of business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Excellent work at a very reasonable price, and went out of their way to do extra work at no additional cost."

Steve G on February 2025

T2B Carpentry is committed to excellence in every aspect of business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Excellent work at a very reasonable price, and went out of their way to do extra work at no additional cost."

Steve G on February 2025


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Keegan Burnham Construction

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Keegan Burnham Construction

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11 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He was courteous, prompt and performed the repairs in a timing manner. Very satisfied with his work! I?d hire him again and highly recommend him!"

Kim S on July 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He was courteous, prompt and performed the repairs in a timing manner. Very satisfied with his work! I?d hire him again and highly recommend him!"

Kim S on July 2025


Bowen Ridge Construction

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Bowen Ridge Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
186 local quotes requested

We are a full service building and remodeling contractor. We have been in the construction industry for more than 20 years. We remodel all aspects of your home, Kitchens, Baths, living areas and so much more. We also will build new homes, decks, garages, and out buildings. Our ability to accurately price jobs, puts us in a league of our own. We have the Best People, Best Products, Best Results, Everytime. Come experience the differences.

"Joe and his team put a beautiful addition on to my house. He did a great job of communicating and worked with us on pricing throughout. I would recommend him without hesitation."

Jesse Y on May 2024

We are a full service building and remodeling contractor. We have been in the construction industry for more than 20 years. We remodel all aspects of your home, Kitchens, Baths, living areas and so much more. We also will build new homes, decks, garages, and out buildings. Our ability to accurately price jobs, puts us in a league of our own. We have the Best People, Best Products, Best Results, Everytime. Come experience the differences.

"Joe and his team put a beautiful addition on to my house. He did a great job of communicating and worked with us on pricing throughout. I would recommend him without hesitation."

Jesse Y on May 2024


Ridge Top Painting & Carpentry

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Ridge Top Painting & Carpentry

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

With over 21 years of professional contracting experience, I am here to address any or all of your painting interior and exterior, remodeling general, roofing, carpentry, building contractor, bathroom and kitchen remodel, walk in tile showers

"Jeff Lemire was awesome to work with! He showed up on time, the price was extremely reasonable, and he was very professional throughout the whole job. He kept us in the loop the entire time, was super responsive whenever we had a question, and clearly knows his stuff. Overall, it was a great experience and I’d definitely recommend Jeff to anyone looking for reliable, quality work."

Jen H on September 2025

With over 21 years of professional contracting experience, I am here to address any or all of your painting interior and exterior, remodeling general, roofing, carpentry, building contractor, bathroom and kitchen remodel, walk in tile showers

"Jeff Lemire was awesome to work with! He showed up on time, the price was extremely reasonable, and he was very professional throughout the whole job. He kept us in the loop the entire time, was super responsive whenever we had a question, and clearly knows his stuff. Overall, it was a great experience and I’d definitely recommend Jeff to anyone looking for reliable, quality work."

Jen H on September 2025


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S.A.T. Handyman Services

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S.A.T. Handyman Services

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Customers say: Quality work
83 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

S.A.T. Handyman Services is locally owned and operated with over 15 years of experience in all types of Home Repair and Furniture Assembly Services. We are a trustworthy company who likes to do the job right from the start and we go beyond the call of duty to please our clients. Please call or click for an estimate today

"Great job. Arrived when he said he would."

Joy K on August 2024

S.A.T. Handyman Services is locally owned and operated with over 15 years of experience in all types of Home Repair and Furniture Assembly Services. We are a trustworthy company who likes to do the job right from the start and we go beyond the call of duty to please our clients. Please call or click for an estimate today

"Great job. Arrived when he said he would."

Joy K on August 2024


Green Mountain Design Build

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Green Mountain Design Build

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 local quotes requested

Our team has the experience in this industry, to make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"It was a wonderful and stress free project. Brad was on point, on time and on budget with the entire project. Great communication and super knowledgeable."

Dave Y on March 2025

Our team has the experience in this industry, to make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"It was a wonderful and stress free project. Brad was on point, on time and on budget with the entire project. Great communication and super knowledgeable."

Dave Y on March 2025

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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.

You can use a nail to find ceiling joists, but it’s not as reliable as a stud finder, and you’ll end up with lots of small holes in your ceiling. If the nail hits a joist, you'll feel increased resistance. Mark the spot with a pencil. Repeat this process regularly along the ceiling, 16 or 24 inches apart, until you've mapped out the joist locations.

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