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Gaby's Carpentry
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Carpentry Framing - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business+8 more

Serving Ashby, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The project went extremely well. Gaby is a consummate craftsman and finish carpenter. As someone who built custom furniture in my early days, I am very familiar with woodworking and can immediately distinguish between good, quality work and Excellent craftsmanship. Gaby fits the latter! He does all the work himself and takes incredible pride in the quality of his work. He built out the shelving in our pantry and when completed, there was an issue with the height of each of the shelves. When I brought the issue to his attention, Gaby apologized profusely and was back at my house within 48 hours to remedy the situation. This is a situation where you get what you pay for! His pricing was a bit high but fair as custom-built cabinets go. The difference is justified in the quality of materials he uses and the attention to every little detail during installation. During COVID, we paid 50% up front so he could purchase the materials right away as the cost of aLL MATERIALS CONTINUED TO SOAR. Gaby is honest, friendly, highly skilled and fin to work with. The only criticism I have is every decision made and agreement made was on a handshake (Old-school). There was not a formal quote or any paperwork other than the drawings from our designer that I provided. He gave me a range on price and of course, when the work was done, it was the higher of the range. We had initially planned for 2 pantries built by Gaby but ended up only needing shelves in a modified pantry that had already existed which my builder had modified. There were no adjustments in his verbal quote or final price. I had wished at the time that it was in writing. Good communication. Always on time and said what he would do and did what he said! Always cleaned up and left the work space ready and clean for the next guy. I would be happy to speak with anyone or send photos of before and after. You can reach me at [email protected]. Great work Gaby! Thank you."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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MMP Construction Inc
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Carport (Wood) - Build

Serving Ashby, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt, the owner of MMP, was knowledgeable, helpful, responsive and had a high level of communication. The work was of excellent quality and we are very happy with the end results. We would recommend them highly."
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Proulx's Carpentry
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Ashby, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kenny did a great job for us. Kenny was punctual and very processional. He did extra work when he found that we had a problem with a rotting frame before he could install our door. He communicated the problems, documented all of work he did. We will definitely work with Kenny again for any carpentry work we need to have done."
Fanlight Door & Window
PT Exterior Stairs
Deck w/ Ramp & Stairs
PT Deck with Stairs
Azek-Composite Deck

+20

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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SJ Carpentry LLC
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Ashby, MA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

We are a home improvement construction business specializing in the design and build of outdoor living spaces such as decks, pergolas, pavilions, gazebos, and sheds. We also offer bathroom remodels, flooring installs, and custom finish carpentry.

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Flowers Garden Services, Inc.
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Ashby, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a bunch of projects that were piling up and this team was able to take care of all of them in one day with the skills to take care of everything. And their pricing was so fair will make it easy for us to hire them again. I highly recommend them!"
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

No, you do not usually tip a carpenter for their work. However, if you’ve been very happy with the level of service and quality of work, a 10% to 20% tip would likely be accepted with thanks. If you’re not sure, it can help to discuss the carpenter’s policy or preference for tipping before beginning the project.

There are two ways you can cut trim for doorways: with a miter saw or a table saw. Mitered joints need a 45-degree angle. If you’re unfamiliar with a miter saw, you might want to consider buying extra trim pieces or choosing butted joints instead. One wrong cut, and you’ll need to power up the saw again with a new piece. 

Butted joints—also called shaker style—don’t need a 45-degree angle. Instead, your side pieces attach perpendicularly to the header trim and only require a straight cut.

Yes, Corian® and other solid surface materials can be cut with standard woodworking tools, such as a circular saw or a jigsaw. However, it is crucial to use the correct type of blade to avoid damaging the material.

For a circular saw, a tungsten carbide-tipped blade is required; a triple chip grind blade is highly recommended. For a jigsaw, you should use a fine-tooth down-cutting blade. Do not use blades designed for cutting wood, as they can cause microfractures that weaken the edges of the countertop. A diamond blade is also unnecessary, as those are designed for harder materials like natural stone, which Corian is not.

After cutting, the edge will be rough. It is essential to sand and smooth the cut edge to prevent microfractures, which can eventually compromise the integrity of the countertop.

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.

Spindles on a deck may also be called balusters or pickets. While not as important to the structural support of the deck as the rail posts, they play a critical role in ensuring the deck is safe to use by closing in large gaps in the railing. For this reason, balusters must be no more than 4 inches away from one another.

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