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Lasting Strength
5.0(
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Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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"I hired Adam and his team to frame and install my new kitchen including framing out a new pantry in a very difficult space as well as install a slider and reconfigure some walls. I am so pleased with the result. His attention to detail and work ethic are a rare find. I would recommend anyone needing any carpentry, framing, windows and doors work to contact him, you will not be disappointed."
tv cabinet built in
shower
wine cellar
built in
pergola

+116

Response time3 days
Response rate89%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GM Carpentry & Remodeling LLC
4.8(
22
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Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marcelo and Henry from GM Carpentry were awesome!! We originally hired him to replace some siding on our house, which then turned into a bigger job of needing to replace some of our roof (it's always something with home ownership...sigh!). But, Marcelo and his team were SO fast, responsive and reliable. Showed up when they said they would and finished the job (including all the extra stuff) in four days. 10000% hire him for anything carpentry and you won't be disappointed!"
lower deck structure
ramp
lower deck
upper deck
upper stairs

+37

Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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MCS Services, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Mauro is not only a skilled carpenter, he is a responsible and friendly business owner. He responds quickly to text, phone, and email messages and provides timely and professional estimates and invoices. He shows up when he says he will and he, individually, does the work of two carpenters in half the time. He did a fantastic job refinishing our basement and has also successfully undertaken a myriad of additional projects including a very challenging carpentry project. I have recommended Mauro to several friends and will call him again and again."
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+74

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
329
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Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"Nixon and his team did a complex drywall project for us that also involved painting and carpentry. He is an experienced, trustworthy handyman with a broad array of skills including plumbing, tile work and and a general common sense approach to fixing things. He craftsmanship is very strong, he is punctual, reliable and courteous. We will definitely use him again."
Response time3 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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The Builders & Cleaners
4.9(
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Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"I hired the cleaners and builders for one time maid service to help clean up after construction. They were efficient and affordable ..did a great job thank you so much!"
Dust out from the ductwork
Dust out from the ductwork
Clean vent
Clean vent
Dust in the return

+1798

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Hasa Home Improvement, LLC
4.8(
92
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Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great people and excellent professionals. They did an excellent job in a very timely manner. We are very pleased and would recommend them for any carpentry projects."
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%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Edie & Sons Construction Services, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Edie and his crew were easy to work with and reasonably priced. His work in rebuilding our porch and back deck were excellent with helpful suggestions in design. We liked his work so much that we continued working with him to build a stone patio attached to the deck and re-do our front yard retaining wall."
New Deck
New Deck
New Deck
New Deck
New Deck

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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Arnold's Masonry and Construction LLC
4.8(
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Serving Shelton, 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

+114

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Pro Handypainters LLC
4.3(
72
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Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We recently hired Joe to paint my mother’s entire house and two-story garage, and the results were beautiful. He was responsive, quick, and truly listened to what we wanted. He worked closely with us throughout the project, was easy to communicate with, and handled every change request professionally and without hesitation. What stood out most was his care and attention to detail. He took pride in his work, and it showed in the finished product. The whole property looks refreshed and absolutely beautiful. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled, reliable, and professional painter."
Response time7 hrs
86 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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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.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

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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