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Avatar for Buckland Home Contractor
Buckland Home Contractor
4.6(
85
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+139

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Hasa Home Improvement, LLC
4.8(
94
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We wanted to repair our old wood deck where I was hoping to replace the boards and the railings. I got a few quotes, some were > 10k some were about 5K. Mr Iglis quoted a price that was very reasonable but then he also explained the pros and cons of repair vs replace with vinyl and his price was again very reasonable. He did remove everything and replaced with a new Trex boards all for price which was reasonable. The quality of work was excellent including how he waterproofed the structural frame. He kept me informed on progress and any hiccups. Overall, I will highly recommend Hasa Home Improvement."
Repairing done
Remove all the wood flooring and treated lumber
Before working
Deck repairing
The lower part of the deck

+134

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arnold's Masonry and Construction LLC
4.8(
173
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with Arnold's Masonry. After interviewing several local masons, we chose Arnold to build a concrete sidewalk from our front steps to our driveway. We hired Arnold for his obvious knowledge, expertise, and experience. There was excellent communication and customer service throughout the process. We love our new sidewalk, and we highly recommend Arnold's Masonry!"
Masonry Project
Masonry Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project

+118

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for C.U. Building Dreams, LLC
C.U. Building Dreams, LLC
5.0(
36
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Claudio and his team did an AMAZING job with an expansive carpentry job that included demolishing 2 wall, adding support beams, installing sheetrock and trimming nearly an entire story of my home. Within 24 hours he provided me a very fair quote and started work the same week. We were working against a very tight timeline and I was blown away with how quickly, cleanly, and professionally his team worked. He communicated great throughout the job and offered a lot of great professional opinion, resulting in a very high quality product. I will absolutely be reaching out to C.U. Building Dreams for any future work."
Custom deck construction
Lower deck construction
Lower deck construction
New deck construction
New deck

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Omondi Woodworking
4.6(
174
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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.

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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ANDI'S SMART RENOVATIONS INC
5.0(
56
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I do really like their work they are absolutely pro and work to my satisfaction they did change my basement floor into a new look totally amazing I would definitely recommend them for flooring concrete and walls framing"
Prepping Roof for Installation
Completed Roof Installation
New Roof Fully Installed
Prepping Roof for Installation
Completed Roof Installation

+43

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
385
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What an incredible experience. Contacted them for siding consult, Chris from sales was very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. Gave us great recommendations for the design. We signed up and wow the siding was here in less than 10 days. The installers, Led by Daniel were incredible. They were courteous, friendly, neat and they were fast! You could see pride of work as they were doing the project. They were also on time each day, were there when they said they would be. AJ our project manager was awesome as well..Communicated frequently so we always knew what to expect. We are thrilled with our new home, siding is beautiful, this team is stellar! If we could give a 100 rating we would!"
734 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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.

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.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

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