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MAB Woodworking
4.9(
24
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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

"The boards are absolutely beautiful! I have bought multiple cutting boards and a serving tray. I plan on buying and gifting many more! The craftsman ship is absolutely amazing and the service and communication is a 20 out of 10! I highly recommend!"
End grain cutting board
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

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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

"I contacted Crystal General Contracting to repaint my house on short notice as I was preparing to put it on the market. Leonardo was extremely flexible in fitting my project into his schedule and exceeded my expectations. He and his team completed the work on time with great professionalism, and even took care of some light carpentry along the way. I will definitely be reaching out to them again for future projects in my new home."
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

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"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

"Mr. Phalan arrived on time, did the work as agreed, cleaned up immaculately and generally acted with high professionalism. We have employed him for years off and on in a variety of capacities. He is my "go to guy" for any woodwork or exterior repairs. He's even pitched in in unexpected emergencies like ice dams and foundation leaks with incredible responsiveness."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Before hiring a carpenter, the most important thing is to make sure they are properly qualified and insured for the job. It’s more than reasonable to ask your prospective carpenter for customer references, as well as about their licensing and insurance. You should also consider choosing a carpenter that specializes in your specific project area to ensure high-quality results. 

While you may have heard people use millwork and carpentry interchangeably, they aren’t the same. Millwork is a type of carpentry, which means that carpentry isn’t always millwork. You can tell millwork apart from other types of carpentry because it’s manufactured at a mill. Notably, casework is also confused with millwork. Casework is different because it refers to boxes like cabinets and bookshelves.

Many people, including professionals in the field, use baluster and spindle interchangeably to describe the vertical components of a railing (or technically, a balustrade). However, there are subtle or distinct differences, depending on who you ask. The most common interpretation is that spindles are thin or delicate versions of balusters.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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.

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