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Connecticut Yankee Crafts LLC
5.0(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Preston, CT and surrounding areas

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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!"
Custom Island
Custom Bookcases
Custom Bookcases
Custom Bookcases
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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A1 Pro Inc
4.6(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Preston, 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%
116 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Best Home Performance, LLC
4.7(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Preston, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner was very knowledgeable and did a great job discussing the process. The two men who did the work were very nice and answered any questions I had. The job was done perfectly and when done could not tell they were ever there. I would highly recommend using them for any home improvement project."
Garage wall in Wallingfor
Insulation
Insulation
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Mr. Handyman of Norwich, New London and Glastonbury
Mr. Handyman of Norwich, New London and Glastonbury
5.0(
5
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Preston, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Mr. Handyman is your one-stop shop for a wide range of home maintenance and repair solutions. Our service technicians are highly skilled craftsmen with over 10 years experience in the field. Each member of our team is an employee of Mr. Handyman, not a subcontractor. We can accommodate small projects like changing light bulbs, to larger projects like deck builds and interior renovations. Our technicians are skilled in a variety of craft from frame to finish. We hold a valid Home Improvement Contractor license, offering services such as drywall, flooring, carpentry, light electrical & plumbing, decking, framing, and many more. Our service technicians are background checked and drug tested. We are licensed, bonded, insured, and guarantee our work.

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Avatar for Fuery Development Group, LLC
Fuery Development Group, LLC
3.7(
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Preston, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Really pleased with my new deck. The work was completed quickly and looks amazing. I wish they'd removed the leftover building materials but that's a minor thing. Definitely recommend"
New House Build - Plainfield
Knotty Pine Entryway
Projects and Home Builds
Projects and Home Builds
Deck - Final

+36

Response time6 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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