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

Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

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"Kurt did a great job and was very efficient. He was able to repair all rot, and at a fraction of the cost of several other estimates. He repaired several window frames and replaced some of the baseboards. I was worried about having to replace siding, but only one small piece had to be replaced. Kurt is a great contractor and is very reliable and honest. We are planning to hire him to do more work on the back of our house."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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ANDI'S SMART RENOVATIONS INC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I don?t usually leave reviews, but Andi smart renovation truly deserves one. From the first day, I know I had chosen the right company. They never pressured me into making any decisions and took the time to explain everything clearly. They answered every question I had and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. One thing that really stood out was that they even came with me to help pick the perfect color for my new composite deck. That level of care and attention meant a lot because they genuinely wanted me to be happy with the final result. The quality of their work is incredible. The framing is extremely solid, the composite deck installation is flawless, and every detail was completed with pride and professionalism. The crew was always on time, respectful, hardworking, and kept the job site clean every day. I highly recommend Andi Smart Renovation. They exceeded my expectations in every way and earned every one of these five stars."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
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Omondi Woodworking
4.6(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Portland, 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.

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a very great experience from Daniel my sales rep all the way through the to the team that scheduled the install. The crew knocked my roof out all in a days work and my.project manager Omar kept me in the loop and showed me photos of the progress and they were very thorough, they replaced my rotted wood and even though I had to pay for some additional wood it was honest and necessary and I'm glad I sent the extra money to get this all done correctly. They don't cut corners and you get what you pay for with this company."
659 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Agile Construction and Home Improvement
4.8(
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Agile Construction was very professional. They asked what needed to get done and then came in and executed it flawlessly. They were able to answer my questions and explained the work and their methodology. They came to repair my window sill. And it looks way better than before."
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+232

Response time4 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Connecticut Yankee Crafts LLC
5.0(
21
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"We recently had custom built-in bookshelves designed and installed by CT Yankee Crafts, and we couldn't be happier. From start to finish, the experience was an absolute pleasure. Nick was very communicative throughout the whole process, and he listened to our vision, then translated it onto paper and then into a beautiful masterpiece and a focal point in our new home. The best part is filling them up! Watching our book collection find its new home on these gorgeous, sturdy shelves has been so satisfying. It has completely transformed the room into a cozy sanctuary. Highly recommended for any custom woodwork!"
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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A1 Pro Inc
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Replaced deck and porch. Installed entry door and porch swing. Patched hardwood floor. Remodeled kitchen. Excellent, timely work. Thorough and helpful with ideas for options. Clean footstep and conscientious. Will definitely hire again."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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