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Avatar for Castleberry Carpentry
Castleberry Carpentry
4.5(
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Serving Emmett, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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"Shane and Corey did an excellent job with the finish carpentry on a basement remodel. They matched the custom redwood trim & stayed within the original design, adding modern updates that blended well aesthetically. They are master craftsmen, and have creative minds that are up for new challenges which I tested them with. Thank you for quality craftsmanship to you both!"
Ship lap
Ship lap
Shiplap
Shiplap
Shiplap

+27

Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Watts Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Emmett, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Wyatt Watts Construction! Wyatt has a very strong work ethic. He shows up on time! He keeps his construction sight clean as he works. He only charges for the hours he works or sticks to the quote he gave us. He made sure we were happy with his craftsmanship. We were so pleased with his work, we trusted him enough to referred him to our Real Estate clients and they were thrilled with his work. He moved to Coeur de Alene and these clientsâ  family is begging him to come back to boise to do a job for them! If you want to know more, please call me at 208-941-5946- Linda Schlomer Accel Realty Partners"
Custom home LVP floor
Accent wall, window/door trim
Faux beams
Stain grade accent wall
Faux beams

+40

Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Gem Valley Construction & Design LLC
5.0(
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Serving Emmett, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"R.U.S.S. Custom builds did an amazing job on my CBH kitchen remodel. They worked with me to carefully get all the specifics down that I had envisioned in my dream kitchen. The team was very professional, clean, and completed the work quickly. I highly recommend giving them a call if you need contractor work! Thank you R.U.S.S. Custom Builds for bringing my dream kitchen to life!"
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Framing Completed
Deck completed, awaiting metal rails
Truss Installation
Personal Shop with ADU

+72

Response time1 day
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Corbell Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Emmett, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"Seth was incredibly helpful with some projects we needed finished around the house. He has a wide variety of skill sets and was more than willing to take on any task we asked of him. 10/10 would use again and recommend to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy handyman!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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I D A C, LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Emmett, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"Chris Homeyer, owner, has done a number of projects for me. Complete framing of new construction. Window replacements, add on. Complete Kitchen remodel. Bottom line is he is the first person I call when I have a client or a personal project for him to do. I swear there is nothing he can’t do and do professionally. He even drove to Sacramento CA and did a major project for my daughter!!! I could not recommend him higher."
new construction
new construction
new construction
new construction
new construction

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Ascend Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Emmett, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"This pro did an excellent job repairing the fence and trimming the tree. I recommend him because he was an excellent worker, professional, courteous, on time and did more than what was required of him."
Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Sturdy Construction LLC
4.8(
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Serving Emmett, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"They set a date on start and finish of project. They were Awsome people to deal with and the design process was amazing. Quality of products and people are second to none."
Cabin house
cabin house
Kitchen Remodel
decors
H9

+80

Response time2 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

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