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Thomas Keohane
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TaylorMade Carpentry and Construction, LLC
5.0(
8
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+3 more

Serving Stow, 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
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Real Painting & Home Improvement
4.8(
99
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Carlos and his team did an excellent job painting the exterior of my home. I am thrilled by the job completed. They were very professional, on time, and left the work site each day very clean. They were very easy to communicate with and I will use them for any future work."
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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SJ Carpentry LLC
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DeVaux Home Improvement
4.8(
34
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+9 more

Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr DeVaux did an excellent job on the finish carpentry work, painting and staining on a stain glass window frame install in an existing wall. The mitered corners had no gaps. Even though the job requirements changed somewhat there were no additional charges. I plan to hire him again on additional projects."
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 by93%of homeowners
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C P Construction and Carpentry
4.1(
47
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
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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Phalan Construction & The Handyman
4.8(
353
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+11 more

Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Recent Basement Alteration
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Recent Bathroom

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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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McCann Gutters and Carpentry
4.9(
18
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Colm has been great. We originally hired to to repair some weatherstripping that blew off the house during a storm, and he was so prompt and so good that we've hired him for much bigger project since -- and now our neighbors are calling him, too. Strongly recommend."
brookline install
Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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