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Avatar for Calix Carpentry
Calix Carpentry
4.9(
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Serving Glenarden, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I’ve used Carlos several times for various carpentry work, both interior and exterior. He’s very professional, skilled, and reasonably priced. Highly recommend"
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Matson Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Glenarden, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"John did an amazing job designing and building custom cabinets, bookshelves, and stairs for our dog. He is conscientious, flexible, and efficient in his work, has a great eye for detail, and went above and beyond in making sure the finished work was perfect. I would recommend him without hesitation."
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+372

Response time2 days
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
SMITHWRIGHT HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Glenarden, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bill did an excellent job. Will definitely hire Bill again. We had 4 different projects that we needed help with an Bill did them all and did them well. Bill helped us with kitchen counter caulking, needed carpentry to replace rotting wood around the front door, cleaning out and reworking the dryer vent piping plus repaired the back fence gate that was a problem getting stuck for years. Bill was a pleasure to work with and even scheduled the project to suite our availability. As I said we will definitely hire bill again."
Roland Park
Woodbine
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+16

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Mendez Painting Services LLC
4.5(
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Serving Glenarden, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent work. Mr Mendez is professional and punctual. Evaluated the work and proposed a workable solution. Mr Mendez is an excellent carpenter and I would recommend him for repair work."
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Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
4.4(
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Serving Glenarden, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Wilson is a skilled craftsman who has rescued so many of my fine antique pieces over the last 15 years. He is extremely talented and very easy to work with. I have given him broken, stained, desiccated and otherwise damaged wooden items that he has restored to their original beauty. I find his prices quite moderate and his work exceptional."
Dresser Restoration
Oil Painting Restoration
Oil Painting Restoration
Door Restoration
Door Restoration

+46

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
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Serving Glenarden, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was faced with the daunting task of remodeling my 40 year old homes exterior. There was a lot of damaged wood and made looking at this project very difficult. The team at Home Genius were very great at putting my mind at ease when dealing with the siding. There?s were very intricate details in finishing my project and the crew really did a fantastic job putting it all together."
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+73

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2353 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Step It Up Construction
4.6(
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Serving Glenarden, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Step It Up Construction does great work at affordable prices. The quality of their work is exceptional. Great communication. I remember Mike saying about a particular detail on a recent project, "That's how I would do it on my house". Highly Recommended."
Window Replacement
Window Replacement
Window Replacement
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+15

Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAMB Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Glenarden, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"FAMB Construction was excellent!! They are one of the best carpenter/construction companies I have ever used. The owner, Noel, goes above and beyond and has a great work ethic! Their price is reasonavle and their work is awesome. I cannot recommend them enough!"
Regular Wood Deck
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Deck

+37

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Chapin Handyman LLC
4.9(
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Serving Glenarden, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chaplin Handyman replaced a downspout that came off the house during a windy day. The work was done efficiently and professionally."
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Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

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. 

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.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

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