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Avatar for Michael Butler
Michael Butler
4.9(
24
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Furniture - Build CustomCustom Cabinets - Build

Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Local woodworker with 30 plus years experience that works with you to create custom pieces all wood. Also provide a handyman service for your convenience. Visit our website: www.MABwoodworking.com

The shop
The shop
The shop
The shop
The shop

+44

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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DeVaux Home Improvement
4.8(
35
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+7 more

Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Love the new bar shelf and wine rack that Larry built for us! He kept us up to date on the proposed design, incorporated feedback, and kept us informed along the way. Process went smoothly and we’re very happy with the final result!"
REBUILD STAIRCASE
New treads , trim detail, polyurethane and painting
REBUILD STAIRCASE
REBUILD STAIRCASE
REBUILD STAIRCASE

+16

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Phalan Construction & The Handyman
4.8(
353
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+8 more

Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Bob has successfully completed numerous small and medium sized projects for us including a significant amount of re-siding and insulating, painting, wood gutter repair and maintenance, painting, wood stair railings,exterior threshholds, screen door installation, bathroom fan installation and masonry window wells. Bob is an excellent carpenter, thorough, accomodating and knowledgable. We have enjoyed working with him over the course of the last 20 years and will continue to do so."
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Recent Basement Alteration
2
Recent Bathroom

+33

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Ultimate Service Provider
Ultimate Service Provider
5.0(
31
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Ultimate Service Provider, we are a relationship-based company committed to being the single point of contact for your home. Backed by 22 years of industry experience, we act as a true one-stop shop, equipped to handle everything from minor maintenance jobs to building a custom home from the ground up. To ensure you receive the highest level of focused expertise, our business features two specialized departments designed to seamlessly address all your project needs.\n\nOur ultimate goal is making the homeowner's vision come to life. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we provide and our dedication to a positive, stress-free customer experience. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with our unique structure, makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, making your concerns the very basis of our business.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Joseph McWhinnie
4.3(
19
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - InstallCarport (Wood) - Build+2 more

Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I hired Joseph McWhinnie to convert my existing deck into a screened deck and extend it out for some outdoor space. He worked hard and smartly and improvised as things got along and made the correct adjustments. He is a multi-talented fully licensed general contractor, experienced at what he does, and proud of his thorough work. He showed up every day at 8 AM and did not leave the property until everything was cleaned and organized at the end of each day. He took his time ensuring the work was completed to the highest standards. Thanks to his great work, my screened deck came out amazing, and I’m truly impressed by his detail and craftsmanship! A very responsive and responsible contractor which is hard to find these days! I just wanted to acknowledge Joseph McWhinnie for a job well done. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a skillful, detail-oriented general contractor."
Full kitchen Remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel

+108

Response time6 hrs
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Greenstone Construction
4.7(
22
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom

Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Casey did a phenomenal job. He is thorough and very detail oriented. He installed a paved walkway and three sets of steps that dramatically changed the aesthetics of the front of our home. Highly recommended."
New Steps and Patio
Entry Stair Upgrae
Completed Steps and Walkway
Front Entry Steps upgrade
Entry Stair Upgrade

+11

Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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C P Construction and Carpentry
4.1(
47
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install

Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was extremely pleased with the service rendered. The staff was on time every day and very professional! My project was completed exactly on time. I definitely enjoyed working with CP Construction, I highly recommend them and I would hire them again for any project without hesitation!"
close up view of tile job on shower
remodel a bathroom
remodel a bathroom
remodel a bathroom
bathroom

+20

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Titanium Construction & Design
4.9(
17
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a very good job building a new deck in our backyard. Loved the meticulous measurements and finishing work. I would definitely hire their services again and recommend this company. A++ in my opinion!! Thank you for your great work!!!"
Exterior Painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting

+14

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

The boards between floor joists are called bridging or blocking boards. These are the shortest pieces of wood in the flooring system—with beams being the longest and joists sitting somewhere in the middle—and they serve to reinforce the joists and help provide even support to the flooring above. Bridging specifically helps cut down on uneven and creaking floors in your living area.

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.

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