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Busby Home Services
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ryan from Busby Home Services did an outstanding job assembling our gazebo very dedicated very patient as the instructions had lot of components to it , he provided us with very fair rate. The gazebo looks great cant wait for next outdoor backyard BBQ Ryan's the best will use him for future handyman projects"
Handyman Services Project
Handymen Project
Decks & Porches Project
Handymen Project
Before repair

+15

Response time6 days
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
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Closet - Build

Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Workers did a wonderful job, and very professional. They were very careful with the stove removal and very clean. Very happy with both the inside and outside wall repair. I would use your services again."
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+6

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Edmo Construction
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+4 more

Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Credit card accepted

Frame to finish carpenter with over 10 years experience producing high quality results. From new construction projects to renovations and repairs, we do it all. In addition, we also offer small handyman services as well as simple landscaping projects. \n

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16x12 Composite Deck
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True North Contracting
4.4(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Nice family business. Had some trouble with some employees getting started but Costas and his dad always took over and made sure everything was great. They did most of the work themselves which was important to me that someone was always on site. My schedule is crazy. Iâ m often not home and I trusted them to be here and get the job done without my oversight. We ran into some challenges, even added a few more jobs to the project. He took in stride, eager for the work and honest and upfront about what he could do what needed to be done? I enjoyed working with him, so Iâ m giving him another project"
Roof
Kitchen Reno
Finish
Ready for Grout
 Finished

+66

Response time7 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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BLAKE'S CLEANCUT CARPENTRY
4.7(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent professionalism! Very skilled, but willing to do many different “handy tasks” like curtain rods and hanging pictures. He easily put together small furniture from Amazon, but also does cabinetry, drywall, etc. I highly recommend Blake cleancut services!!"
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Bathroom
Bathroom
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

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.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

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.

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.

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