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I am looking to build a small dry bar in my basement as well cabinets/shelves in another room for my office and another room put in bookshelves as my library. How do I go about getting estimates for all three projects? I can do them all as one project or separately depending on cost.

Bookshelves, dry bar in basement

Asked on February 28th, 2018

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Most likely it will be more cost effective for the same carpenter to perform all three jobs, as there would be one mobilization. We can help you get this started if you give us a call at 855-494-5972. ... Read more

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Handrails on my porch

I have a disability and I am requesting help From Side walk up To porch PUT

Asked on March 2nd, 2018

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Anita: This sounds like a job for a handyman or carpenter. For a local pro you can call us at 855-494-5972 or use our find a pro system here: https://porch.com/tennessee-professionals-by-city Thank you. ... Read more

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Van my cabinets be reworked?

How can I redo the exsisting cabinets in my small hair salon. I am not sure who to ask for, but , i have s cabinet that i needs to turn into a pull down. Then when it is open have our irons and implements stored inside. I want to get rid of the wires. And get rid of our carts that we are pulling around.

Asked on March 11th, 2018

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In the long run you would better off to have one built to your specifications. It will be less expensive, more functional and nicer looking. ... Read more

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Need balcony railing replaced in condo San marcos Texas

Need upstairs balcony railing replaced with treated lumber to look exactly like original in San Marcos TX

Asked on March 22nd, 2018

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Dana: A carpenter should be able to help you replace the railing. Call us at 855-494-5972 to find a contractor in your area, or go here: https://porch.com/san-marcos-tx/contractors Thank you. ... Read more

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what would be the charge to sheetrock my liv rm ceiling and put up crown molding?

need an estimate and how long t would take to complete

Asked on April 2nd, 2018

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Dee: The charge depends upon the area to be covered, and lineal feet of crown mold. You can use our cost calculator here for drywall: https://porch.com/project-cost/cost-to-install-ceiling-drywall and here for crown mold: https://porch.com/project-cost/cost-to-install-crown-molding. As far as time most likely two to three days. Thank you. ... Read more

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paint front porch railings

I have front porch railings that need to be sanded & re-painted black (flat? glossy?)

Asked on May 17th, 2018

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Hi George, Flat or glossy is a design choice. Either will work. Just be sure to read and follow the paint manufacturer's instructions for surface preparation and paint application. ... Read more

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install vinyl rail

I HAVE THE MATL.

Asked on May 20th, 2018

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Hi Craig, I do not understand your question. Please ask a more specific question with more details and we'll be happy to try to help. ... Read more

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What is the ballpark price on installing stair skirts? I have an entry way that leads up to my condo with 15 stairs and I want a better experience when I open the front door and enter my place.

I just want a price on installing the stair skirts. I can do all of the caulking, filling, priming and painting.

Asked on July 10th, 2018

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This sounds like you need a handyperson or finish carpenter. It's difficult to provide an estimate without seeing the stairs. By skirts I presume you have open treads and would like them closed. Best action is to contact us at 855-494-5972 to get started with a local pro, or you can search here: https://porch.com/sammamish-wa/contractors Thank you. ... Read more

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I need rotting fascia boards replaced. I also need mortar repaired around front upstairs bedroom window.

Original fascia boards are mdf and rotting. Some boards have already been replaced with 1 x 4 lumber. Mortar around upstairs bedroom window is cracking, broken, and gone. Need this repaired as well.

Asked on March 20th, 2022

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Torrence: Thank you for contacting Porch. This sounds like a Carpenter can assist you. You can input your zip code into this URL: https://porch.com/near-me/carpenters to start locating a local carpentry pro. Or you can call us at (855) 531-8876 to get started locating a local professional carpenter. ... Read more

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I need someone to sand and paint the floor of my porch and replace wood railings with vinyl railings. Is there someone to do this kind of work?

The porch floor paint is peeling and flaking so it need to be sanded first, then painted dark gray. There are also two wood columns that need to be painted white. We have an end row home, so the front porch is not real big. We then want the front and two side rails replaced with white vinyl.

Asked on April 25th, 2022

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Shari & Dale: Thank you for contacting Porch. An experienced handy person or carpenter should be able to handle your porch needs. You can enter your zip code at either or both URLS here: https://porch.com/near-me/handyman or https://porch.com/near-me/carpenters or you can call us at 1-855-707-0141 to get started. ... Read more

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