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Buckland Home Contractor
4.6(
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kurt did an excellent job, saving our windows from needing full replacement. Less experienced carpenters turned down the job as the rot was extensive. Kurt left them looking better than when we purchased the house. He communicated well about the work and always let me know when he'd be arriving. He was also just a really nice person to have around for a long and tedious job -- friendly and pleasant, working hard through a heat wave. I recommend him without hesitation."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Dave The Fixer
4.9(
24
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dave did a fantastic job replacing a handicapped bathroom pole. We were impressed with his work. The pole is more secure than the one before it (which was done by a workers comp company). Plus, he found one that has a handle on it which will make it easier to be able to sit/stand. Dave is pleasant, efficient and very reasonable. Donna F. in Guilford, CT"
Complete Cellar
Entrance and Liquor Alcove
Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
384
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Home Genius did a very professional and timely vinyl siding and gutter install.I am very pleased with the results and would highly recommend them to prospective clients. I would like to thank Chris,Kiersten, Daniel and crew,and AJ. It was a pleasure working with them"
421 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Omondi Woodworking
4.6(
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality furniture repair and cleaning services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We are a professional team dedicated to providing you with excellent customer service. We offer professional and high quality services. Your satisfaction is important to us. All our services include a one year warranty.

Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Agile Construction and Home Improvement
4.7(
66
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Agile Construction arrived and quickly dismantled one shed and assembled my new one. He was personable, efficient and professional. I intend to use this company again soon."
Entry porch
House flip
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+232

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Connecticut Yankee Crafts LLC
5.0(
19
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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A1 Pro Inc
4.6(
114
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very professional team. The whole crew did an excellent job on my old deck removal & more than excellent on building my new trex deck. I would highly recommend A1 to anyone that needs any kind of home repair improvements done. Professional, Clean up every day & I would hire again for any future major home projects."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

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.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

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