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T.J. Cormier Construction
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"TJ Cormier Construction built an amazing, perfect deck in my backyard ! It was definitely more than I expected and it's truly awesome ! He is also a genuinely nice, honest, down to earth, easy going guy and is hard-working and dedicated to his craft - he definitely knows what he's doing and he's very detail-oriented, precise and experienced ! I will hire him in the future for window replacement work on my house that is badly needed - I would definitely recommend him to my friends and family and his pricing is very reasonable - he's awesome !"
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Deck
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Response time2 days
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Twombly Home Improvement
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Twombly Home Improvement has done many projects for me; Remodeled a bathroom, erected a gazebo from scratch, repaired a collapsed roof, did wood rot repair around window sills and foundation, did some painting, and other work. Stephen provides great attention to detail, his estimates and final work costs are extremely competitive, he truly cares about his work and most importantly, he is very trustworthy."
Response time5 hrs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C P Construction and Carpentry
4.1(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install

Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

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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!"
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FR PRO HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Fantastic. I was amazed. The repairs to the living room and bathroom ceilings from ice dams were seamless. A truly talented painter too. I had no issues with communication, tardiness or professionalism, which is rare these day. I would definitely hire this company again."
Response time2 days
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
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Closet - Build

Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very impressed working with this company. Communication was superb right off the bat. We went over the job in detail, and it was completed perfectly. The company is very professional and pays attention to every detail. The price was good too! They also cleaned the area thoroughly and my property looks exquisite. Hire this company with confidence. Thank you!"
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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.

A contract should outline the scope of work, timelines, costs, payment schedule, and materials used for clarity and protection.

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.

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.

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

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