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Ridge Top Painting & Carpentry
4.8(
40
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"I can't speak highly enough regarding Jeff Lemires's work. I've worked with various contractors throughout my career and have never come across one who is not only thoroughly trained and talented in the trade but who is also scrupulously honest and trust worthy. I have reviewed a number of individuals with whom I've conducted business in the upper valley but never anyone who so richly deserves a perfect score.. This gentleman deserves only those clients who understand and appreciate quality at its best at a fair and reasonable price.
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+15

Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Bowen Ridge Construction
5.0(
7
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"As someone building a second home in Vt., everything needed to be done from a 235 mile distance. This can feel a little scary. My experience w/ Joe was Outstanding!!! Joe approaches all his tasks whether it be contract work or time & material work w/ the same set of ethics. Get it done in a timely fashion, be fair, communicate clearly, take regular pics, send via text for approval or comment, & offer advice through his experience as a seasoned builder. If you are lucky enough to work w/ Joe, enjoy the experience, your in good hands. Bill Giglio from Ct."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+106

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Potwin Construction, LLC Builder Of Quality Homes
3.4(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Professional Worked and completed job on time. Professional and knowledgeable. Neat. Was not at job site during construction but was sent photos. Will use them anytime I have a construction project"
Custom Homes
Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Oliver Druen Carpentry
4.5(
23
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oliver came to our home to do a free estimate within just a day or so of using Home Advisor. His price was very reasonable. And he was able to start the project very quickly. He did a wonderful job with the vinyl siding installation. I highly recommend Oliver Druen Carpentry."
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New look for an old bathroom
Very small bathroom in need of a little tlc
 removal of the old

+33

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Boston Small Condo Kitchen
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Unfinished 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.

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

Proper Murphy bed installation minimizes the risk of wall damage. A secure attachment requires making some holes for anchors or brackets, but these can be easily patched if the bed is removed. To ensure the installation is done correctly and safely, hiring a professional is recommended, especially if you have limited DIY experience.

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