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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

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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ANDI'S SMART RENOVATIONS INC
5.0(
39
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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 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"
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Completed Roof Installation
New Roof Fully Installed
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+37

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
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Omondi Woodworking
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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.

4 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

"Great crew and communication was superb. Project manager Mike was very professional and knowledgeable of his craft. Explained everything down to the number of nails being used in each shingle. 50 year to go without having to replace it again. Feeling real good about that. Thank you home genius"
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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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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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A1 Pro Inc
4.6(
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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%
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Connecticut Yankee Crafts LLC
5.0(
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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

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.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

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.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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