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Gaby's Carpentry
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Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gaby helped us remodel our kitchen. We wanted to keep our existing custom cabinets but modernize the appearance. Gaby transformed the look from a country style kitchen to a more modern, crisp design by: -extending the cabinets about 10” to the ceiling, and adding molding and trim work -replacing faux legs in our island and cooking area with clean edges -building custom decorative panels for the island and columns -removing a cabinet to make room for a beverage center -countless repairs and fixes Gaby also coordinated painting - both the cabinets and the ceiling/walls, and painted over 50 cabinet doors/drawers himself. The painting turned out absolutely beautiful and professional - as if the cabinets were white from the beginning. He also coordinated many of the other jobs, including recommending an electrician for us who was also very reliable and professional. In many ways, he acted like a GC for us in addition to a carpenter. Can’t say enough about Gaby. He is an outstanding, meticulous carpenter. He knows his stuff in and out. He is reliable, prompt, efficient, reasonable, and goes above and beyond to deliver amazing results. Would absolutely recommend him to anyone and already planning other carpentry projects with him in mind. A+, 10/10, fabulous to work with. Thank you Gaby!"
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Remodeling - General Project
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Thomas Keohane
5.0(
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Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Tom has decades of carpentry experience and it shows. He is honest and direct and will tell you if something will work or not, offering options you may not have thought about. The quality of his work is outstanding. He takes pride in his work and it shows. I have recommended him to many friends and will use him again for future projects."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TaylorMade Carpentry and Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Working with Brian Taylor was great. I had a smallish job not a lot of contractors had interest in: I wanted my 20-year-old shed put on a new foundation. Brian came out quickly to assess the job, gave me a price on the spot, and completed the work the next week, as promised. It looks great! I would definitely hire him again."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Real Painting & Home Improvement
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Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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"Real Painting and Home Improvement did a really outstanding job for us. They started and finished on schedule. The workmen were great to work with. They skillfully completed all the tasks we contracted for, Our house looks great. I would be delighted to recommend their services"
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Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
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Response time2 days
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C P Construction and Carpentry
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Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CP construction and carpenrty did a great job building a new deck for my family. I was kept in the loop during the building process. Most importantly the price was right and great workmanship. I will use CP construction again and I highly recommend. Thanks again guys, from Nigel."
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remodel a bathroom
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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SJ Carpentry LLC
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Serving Harvard, 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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Revolution Carpentry, Inc.
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Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Amazing service! The team at Revolution Carpentry was not only skilled but also very friendly and communicative throughout the entire project. Our exterior deck turned out even better than expected. Will definitely hire them again!?"
Response time1 day
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Phalan Construction & The Handyman
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Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I hired Bob to do repairs and renovation of a condo rental unit. He renovated the bathroom with new tiles, replacing bathroom rotten wood frame window with a vinyl frame, installing new light fixtures and repairing bathroom plumbing, repairing torn screens, as well as repainting interior walls and trim throughout the unit and installing new shades throughout. He also plastered water-damaged ceilings and cleaned and organized the basement storage area. On the exterior he replaced a rotted window frame and missing clapboards, then patched and painted the wall. Bob arrived early each day and worked diligently. Bob is a great problem solver and works with you to suggest ways to do repairs for the best outcome while keeping costs down. His work is high quality. I would definitely hire him again."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Strong Builders, LLC
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Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

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"You won’t regret hiring Strong Builders for any project. Jack was great to work with, from beginning to end. He built a 16x18’ family room with a 16’ cathedral ceiling. Jack was on-site everyday and completed almost everything himself - framing, siding, windows, roof, sheetrock, hardwood floor, fireplace/mantle, painting, deck. Jack provided daily updates and was very transparent when it came to costs associated with the project. He was very courteous of us still living the in house during construction - with two young kids. Jack’s attention to detail, from paperwork to carpentry, is second to none. Strong Builders will be my go to for future projects."
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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. 

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

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