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Avatar for Connecticut Yankee Crafts LLC
Connecticut Yankee Crafts LLC
5.0(
20
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Custom Cabinets - BuildFurniture - Build Custom

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

At Connecticut Yankee Crafts, we strive to match the quality of the legacy seen before us in this area and continue to do what the Shakers did best - creating high quality furniture made with the values of our forefathers before us.\n\nWe have immense pride in the quality of our work and are confident that we will craft the finest furnishings for your home. Let us know how we can help and we?ll get to work on the cabinets or furniture of your dreams.

Custom Island
Custom Bookcases
Custom Bookcases
Custom Bookcases
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by52%of homeowners
Avatar for CRS Painting
CRS Painting
5.0(
22
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend CRS Painting. They have done so many home improvement projects for us and every one of them has been outstanding. They painted the exterior of our raised ranch, put down a new wood floor, and painted our family room. The most recent project, in November 2025, was painting our dining room, living room, halls and a bedroom and installing and staining six doors. Their is exceptional. When they paint they move all the furniture, cover it carefully and put it back neatly. They patch all the holes in the walls and cracks in the ceilings. They pay attention to every single detail and are friendly and responsive. I will definitely hire Celso and CRS for our next home improvement job."
Response time2 days
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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Mastak, LLC
4.9(
9
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Exceptional work! I sent in my request for the job and they came within a day and a half, got the job done in just a few hours. They are also open to all your opinions and critiques. Their customer service and punctuality was really great. It took me and my family days and hours to try and do the job ourselves, but Mastak are pros. My doors look so good! Thank you so much!"
Deck 23x16
Deck 23x16
Deck 23x16
Deck 23x16
Deck 23x16

+24

Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for NBC Carpentry LLC
NBC Carpentry LLC
5.0(
9
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCloset - Build+7 more

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"Very well from the estimate to completion. On time and very well done. Neighbors watched and asked for name of contractor for their future projects. Helped me pick material and explained differences. I have many complements on the job. Totally satisfied"
Pass Job
Pass Job
Pass Job
Pass Job
Pass Job

+138

Response time2 days
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Avatar for Matthew S Rose Carpentry LLC
Matthew S Rose Carpentry LLC
4.9(
9
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Matt has done multiple projects for me, including kitchen cabinet refacing, applying new kitchen tile, kitchen floor and all new inside doors. Everything was done timely and with excellence. Matt gave me an estimate and stayed within budget. He arrives on time and cleans up as he works. He is very polite and takes the time to answer questions completely. While he was here for my door replacement, I asked him if he could install a flag on my house, that would require a base built where it attached to the house. He completed it by improvising a beautiful custom wood mount for the flag. I highly recommend Matt for any project you may have."
Kitchen reface
Kitchen reface
Kitchen refacing
Kitchen refacing
Kitchen refacing

+7

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SRC Partners
5.0(
6
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Carport (Wood) - Build

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bob and his crew are phenomenal. They are very professional and attentive to detail. All in all just a pleasure to work with. Couldn’t be happier with this project."
North Haven Addition
Before Picture
North Haven Addition
Pantry area complete
Before Picture

+3

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for CT Home Improvement LLC
CT Home Improvement LLC
4.4(
44
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business+3 more

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"CT Home improvements replaced our old wooden deck with Trex decking, from the very beginning when they came to provide an estimate, to the completion of our project, their team exhibited professionalism and high-level craftsmanship every step of the way. I highly recommend them if you're considering a new deck!"
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation

+53

Response time2 days
Response rate93%
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

It is common for a contractor to ask for a down payment before starting a project, especially for jobs that require purchasing materials and equipment or hiring a crew. The deposit amount can range from 10% to 50% of the total job cost. While a request for up to 50% is not unusual, a contractor should not ask for more than that, and you should never pay for a project in full before the work has begun. To protect yourself, always discuss payment terms before starting and have a written contract that outlines the project timeline and expectations. Additionally, be sure to hire reputable contractors and check their licensing and insurance before the project begins.

The pro you need to hire to build your shed depends on the shed you purchase. A local handyman or general contractor can help build a prefab shed for you. However, if you’re looking for a custom shed, contacting a shed builder near you is the best option. Make sure you get quotes from 3 pros to decide on the best pro for your job. 

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

No, you do not usually tip a carpenter for their work. However, if you’ve been very happy with the level of service and quality of work, a 10% to 20% tip would likely be accepted with thanks. If you’re not sure, it can help to discuss the carpenter’s policy or preference for tipping before beginning the project.

Yes, Corian® and other solid surface countertops can be cut with standard woodworking tools like a circular saw or a jigsaw, but using the correct blade is crucial for the best results.

The recommended blade is a tungsten carbide-tipped blade, often called a solid-surface planer or triple chip grind blade. This type of blade is hard enough to cut through the material effectively. For a jigsaw, a fine-tooth down-cutting blade should be used.

It is important to note that a diamond blade is not necessary. Diamond blades are designed for harder materials like natural stone, concrete, or brick, and Corian is not a natural stone.

Using blades designed for wood is not recommended as they can cause microfractures that weaken the countertop's edges. While a tungsten carbide blade provides a much cleaner cut, the resulting edge will still be rough and must be sanded and smoothed to prevent microfractures from developing over time.

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