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MAB Woodworking
4.9(
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Warranties offered

"I just received my hand made cutting board. This is a beautifully, well crafted board that will not only function as a traditional cutting board but serve as a statement piece in my kitchen. Michael listened to my needs and created exactly what I had envisioned. Turn around time was less than a week. I am very happy with my product and would recommend his work going forward."
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Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Carpentry - Woodworking Project

+45

Response time2 days
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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DC57 Construction
5.0(
67
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"This company gets highest reviews from me! They built stair rails, balusters and a newel post that were beautifully done, and sent a wonderful painter for the finish job. I recommend them highly and they were a pleasure to deal with."
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project

+27

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Gaby's Carpentry
5.0(
85
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gaby did the work excellently Record time and very well done. He new exactly what to do and did a great job. Gaby's the man working for woodwork repair."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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+98

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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MMP Construction Inc
4.6(
222
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the second time we have used MMP Construction for a large-scale renovation and both times, we were thrilled with the results and with the service level. Matt (the owner) is friendly, fair, and quick to communicate. I would (and do!) recommend MMP for any renovation you plan to undertake."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Crystal General Contracting
4.9(
110
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Leo and his team did an exceptional job repainting our house. We had a lot of wood rot as well as a leak. Their carpentry work is very impressive and took care of all of our issues. They worked quickly and finished ahead of schedule even during the heatwave in Boston. All workers were professional, respectful, and carefully cleaned up everything everyday. Leo was always available to answer questions and check in about the progress with an in person conversation and photos. We are very happy with the finished product and the price was very reasonable as well!"
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project

+79

Recommended by93%of homeowners
Robert Pino
4.9(
92
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Robert Pino and his brother were amazing not only did they do an impecable job building the shed but he also helps do another project redoing the bathtrom in the house. He was very responsive and fast about scheduling us in. I highly recommend them for future projects"
Response time5 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Real Painting & Home Improvement
4.8(
99
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"House repairs Carlos and the team are truly great! I am writing to express my satisfaction with the work done by the Carlos and team who fixed my house trims and painted parts of my house. The work was done quickly and efficiently, and the results are outstanding. The carpenters were very professional and experienced. They took the time to listen to my needs and make sure that the work was done to my satisfaction. The team fixed all of the damaged trim around my house. They replaced the rotted wood, patched the holes, and painted the trim to match the rest of the house. They were also very careful to protect my property and to clean up after themselves. The painters were also very professional and experienced. I am very happy with the work that was done by the team. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for quality work at a fair price. I am very pleased with the results of the work that was done. My house looks great and a few other professionals working on the house said they will use Carlos in their future projects. I would highly recommend Real Painting & Home Improvement to anyone who is looking for quality work at a fair price."
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
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+80

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Phalan Construction & The Handyman
4.8(
325
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Bob has worked with us on expanding closets, finishing our basement and repairing stair ballusters and much more. We have worked with Bob for over 20 years. His work is meticulous and we have trusted his experience and the excellent work results."
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Recent Basement Alteration
2
Recent Bathroom

+33

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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PR Home IMprovement
4.7(
42
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Serving Dover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used PR Painting and General Services to install new handrails for our porch and a gate for our deck. Marcelo and his crew did an excellent job. The rails are sturdy and look great. They custom-built the gate on-site to fit the space, and it came out looking terrific. They showed up on time, worked hard, cleaned up, and completed the project quickly and as scheduled. The cost of the project was competitive and very fair. We definitely got great value for what we spent. Marcelo was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend PR Painting and General Services. We will definitely be using them for other projects in the future."
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PR Painting Mass

+5

Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

If you don’t have a coping saw, you can use an angle grinder to cope crown molding, but it takes a little more precision. Place your molding down on your workbench, angle the grinder at a 45-degree angle toward the molding, and back cut the wood. You’ll need to carefully angle your grinder to accommodate the curves in the wood, and aim to remove around 1 inch from the profile of the molding.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

General contractors use subcontractors to complete specific parts of a construction project. For example, a general contractor might have construction experience but need a subcontractor to install plumbing lines in a new home.

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

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