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L&B Services
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Serving Bowdoin, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bob and his crew installed a fence on my property. They were great. They did a beautiful job, were professional and kind. We would definitely hire him again."
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Response time12 hrs
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Recommended by46%of homeowners
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Far North Woodworks LLC
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Serving Bowdoin, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have used Far North for a number of projects from carpentry to electrical to furniture design and home remodeling work. Nate is great at setting expectations, partnering on the outcome and design goals, and is transparent with his pricing. Highly recommend him ; and if the job is outside his wheelhouse, heâ  ll let you know."
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Response time4 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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GrayBridge
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Serving Bowdoin, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very pleased with this contractor. He gave me a fair estimate and stuck to it. He was also professional and showed up when he said he would. The job he did was more than satisfactory and I have no complaints."
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Response time2 days
Response rate96%
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Birdy and Brush
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Serving Bowdoin, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Erika did all kinds of things for house rehab-carpentry, cabinet painting, Sheetrock patching, wall painting. With utmost care and good cheer. Whatever the question, her answer was “yes, I can do that.”"
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate88%
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Leviathan Group LLC
5.0(
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Serving Bowdoin, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We have used this business for numerous projects. They always deliver excellent work and are very flexible with some of our creative carpentry ideas. So far we have custom bookcases in three separate spaces, boot box, an old farmhouse staircase redo and we are hoping to do a full kitchen in the near future."
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The Leviathan Group

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Response time2 days
Response rate94%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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.

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.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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