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Avatar for Minks General Contracting
Minks General Contracting
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCloset - Build+2 more

Serving Canaan, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Carl does excellent work and is dependable. I bought a barn style door years ago. He built cabinets to match it perfectly. I had idea for layout and shelves and Carl made suggestions that were respectful of my vision while making it practical and functional. I'm very happy with the custom cabinets and shelving but my favorite part might be the brick and slate flooring. I wanted a complex pattern that he hadn't done before; Carl researched it and produced a perfect herringbone pattern."
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+17

Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
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Tyler Norris Handyman
4.5(
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Canaan, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Tyler on a Sunday. He came on Tuesday he wasn’t able to come on Monday because of rain. He removed a chimney, and patched the roof. I would definitely hire Tyler again and plan to for future projects."
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Water pipe fix

+13

Response time2 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Clean Slate Home Services
4.1(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Canaan, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Josh did an excellent job installing an epoxy floor in our basement. I absolutely love it! Josh is a true professional and a pleasure to work with, polite, and answered any questions that we had. Communication was excellent and he kept us informed throughout the process. He is very true to his word, He was there when he said he would be and finished the job in the stated time frame."
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Response time12 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
31
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Closet - Build

Serving Canaan, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tejada's Remodeling did a wonderful job removing a sleeper sofa! Very prompt, prepared, courteous, knowledgeable, efficient, and reasonable! Highly recommend."
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+6

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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DP Painting
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairWindow Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Canaan, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"David figured out a challenging project on a cabinet so old that its hinges are no longer available. He was courteous, professional and punctual. I am grateful that his creative thinking and stick-to-itiveness resulted in a cabinet door that is working again! Thank you, David!!!"
Interior
Interior
Entryway
Entry
Jobs

+12

Response time6 hrs
Response rate87%
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Granite Coast Builders
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Carpentry Framing - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business+12 more

Serving Canaan, ME and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

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Up N' Adam Handy Man Services
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+4 more

Serving Canaan, ME and surrounding areas

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Started in 2025, Up N' Adam Handyman Services brings more than 15 years of real-world carpentry experience to homes in our community. As a sole proprietor, Adam works directly with you—no middlemen, no shortcuts—just skilled workmanship, dependable service, and results you can trust for projects big or small.

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NGF Construction
4.2(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Canaan, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt, reasonable and professional. Good crew. Came up with great ideas on other projects I have in mind. Love my new ceiling, they fixed all the rot in my subfloors and prepped for new flooring. Would recommend for all your weekend projects. Did I mention they work efficiently? what they got done in a weekend probably would have taken a 4 man crew a week. Nick, Gerry and Frank are the crew for you."
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Deck rebuild
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Rustic wooden ship lap
Rustic wooden ship lap

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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, 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.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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