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Avatar for Handyman Connection of Winchester
Handyman Connection of Winchester
4.3(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Shepherdstown, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The owners of the Winchester location, Bryan and Tiffany, selflessly worked with me to address a few concerns from a previous project (deck). Bryan took the time to understand my concerns and quickly offered ways to correct the problems (nothing structural). Additionally, Bryan went far above and beyond as compared to what I expected in order to ensure I was happy with the overall project. I highly recommend Handyman Connection of Winchester to anyone looking to have a small or large project done at their home."
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+12

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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O&F HandyMan
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Shepherdstown, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My wife and I are very pleased with many projects that Carlos has done at our home. Painting, wallpapering, carpentry, tiling, drywall, plus outdoor tasks such as tree cutting, setting a stone walkway, and patching worn areas of the foundation. Carlos does high-quality work quickly and for reasonable prices."
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+33

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Comprehensive Property Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Shepherdstown, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"These men are excellent. They are polite, they show up when scheduled, they do a fabulous job on our lawn. We hope to keep them busy for the long term. A breath of fresh air compared to the lax attitude of other landscaping companies we have hired in the past. Definitely a keeper!"
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Mulch
Mulch removal and application
Lawn and yard work.
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+14

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for J&D Contracting
J&D Contracting
3.6(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Shepherdstown, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am writing this in hopes that I won’t regret it. So far the experience with this professional has been amazing. He responded immediately. Came out very next day. Got me immediate pricing that evening on several jobs needing to be completed. Deck , siding , and fencing. . Looking forward to having many projects completed with this pro and possibly an entire home built at the conclusion of my these jobs first. . I am a small business owner myself. Honestly it gets very tiring talking to other pros who are looking to make a million off one job. Not the case with this gentleman. I strongly suggest if you are in the market for any construction you have this man come and estimate the work your needing done. . It’s great to see other professional business owners still doing business as I do , honest and upfront. Not adding additional bogus charges. Will update after work is completed. Thank you very much !!!! I have a feeling this man will be on speed dial. Thank you."
 3 car garage
 front stairs
 sunroom
 screen porch
 sunroom and patio

+25

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Castillo Renovation Solutions, LLC
Castillo Renovation Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+5 more

Serving Shepherdstown, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Im very impressed with them and have already hired them for a second job and will definitely be working with them more. He came out and did a full walk-through of my house where I showed him each of the projects I need to get done, spent lots of time looking at everything and getting an idea of exactly what I wanted done. I got the best quote from these guys for a roof by longshot, and the roof is perfect. He communicates every step of the way, gets in there and gets the work done efficiently and does not leave you hanging about whats going on and when. Above and beyond all the other handymen Ive had out since I bought the house! Im having them do everything from here forward."
Wild Hog Railing with PT Decking
Timber Tech Decking and railing
Porch With Vinyl Railing and PT Decking
Timber Tech Sea Salt Grey
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Avatar for Townsend Woodwrights & Millwork LLC
Townsend Woodwrights & Millwork LLC
5.0(
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For BusinessFurniture - Build Custom+2 more

Serving Shepherdstown, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Customers say: Quick response

"Working with James was a wonderful experience from the first phone call to the finished product! Any worries I originally had about starting my custom cabinets project went away when James brought his professionalism and expertise. His knowledge and craftsmanship was one of a kind and he was able to offer ideas and suggestions along the way that would best achieve my goal. His communication was very consistent as he kept me updated on the work with pictures, phone calls, etc. I would absolutely say that the quality work and skill he provides is worth every dollar."
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Hillier Kitchen Remodel
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Hillier Kitchen Remodel

+3

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

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. 

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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.

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