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Q: How do you choose the right anchor?

• <div><p>When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You&rsquo;ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. </p><p>Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. </p></div>

Q: Where do you start when framing a house?

• <div><p>Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. </p></div>

Q: Where are most load-bearing walls located?

• <div><p>Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to frame a house with steel?

• <div><p>Framing a house with steel generally takes less time&mdash;around five to eight weeks&mdash;than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.</p></div>

Q: Do brick houses have framing?

• <div><p>Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don&rsquo;t have traditional framing. </p></div>

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Last update on March 11, 2025

Reviewed in March 2025
Gave me many options for my future homes to be built. Professional atmosphere. Nice people to work with.
Future Homes USA, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2024
I highly recommend Archadeck of Central Maine. The carpenter, Garret, except for a few hours on the first carpentry day and the entire last day, worked on this by himself. He did a phenomenal job! On the last day he was joined by Preston and he did a great job as well. This project had some...
Archadeck of Central Maine
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Reviewed in November 2023
Craig and his helper were very friendly and communicative. They did a very good job installing and staining board and baton siding and replacing the two swing-out doors at the front of my garage. There were a couple of issues to be fixed or adjusted, but they were taken care of without fuss. I...
Rider's Home Improvements
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Reviewed in July 2023
Great job painting interior of my house.
Lepcio Painting
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Reviewed in June 2023
Dominic went out of his way to help us with a small kitchen project that we needed to have done right away. He came after hours and traveled quite a distance from the job site where he had been working as he realized we could not get a refrigerator until some old cupboards were removed. We...
Opulent Builders, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
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...
Leviathan Group LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
Andrew was great! Did very good work, was on time, was honest and polite and actually communicated with us in a timely manner by phone and text which is VERY rare now a days!!! We would absolutely recommend him to anyone as a handyman. He did some assorted outside carpentry for us: installed a...
Nordic Construction
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Reviewed in December 2021
Extremely pleased with work, plus Shanes shill and knowledge. Installed a sink and vanity, with expert skill both carpentry and plumbing.
Noonan's Property Services
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Reviewed in December 2021
If you need a fence installed that is quality work and done in a timely fashion this is the place to go.i was told by multiple other companies they could not do it until spring, Chris and his crew got it done now. I couldn't be more happy with the service
B. Creative Landscaping
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Reviewed in September 2021
Greg and his team did an excellent job, from the first inspection of the yard and consultation, to the installation, to the follow-up after the work had been done. Everything was explained clearly, alternatives and advice were offered freely and the landscaping team couldn't have been more...
That Special Something, LLC
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Connected Carpentry LLC

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Carpentry Framing - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Livermore Falls, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired him to install 2 rather large windows. He was very focused and certainly knew what he was doing. His cost estimate was pretty much what it did cost. Very accommodating and not looking to find ways to overcharge. Will be using him again for other work needed around my house"

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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+11 more

Serving Livermore Falls, 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."

+111

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

12 neighbors recently requested a quote

Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Livermore Falls, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"finally, someone came when they said they would. they did a great job. I will have them back the next time I need work done"

Response time11 hrs

Response rate100%

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Clean Slate Home Services

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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Livermore Falls, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Josh and his crew get it done! We are happy with their work."

Response time12 hrs

Recommended by96%of homeowners

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Crafty Crow Handyman Services

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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Livermore Falls, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex was professional, very accommodating, worked swiftly and I would definitely recommend his company."

14 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by60%of homeowners

Carpentry Framing - InstallFurniture - Build Custom

Serving Livermore Falls, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Extremely easy to work with. I made several design changes as we went along as ideas came to me. They were handled seamlessly and with no issues."

Response time2 days

Response rate95%

5 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Tejada's Remodeling Inc

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Closet - Build

Serving Livermore Falls, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys get it done super hard work everything was done right I’m happy with the outcome and my wife is happy as well Tejada remodeling is awesome and well done all my projects from now on"

Response time2 days

Response rate100%

9 neighbors recently requested a quote

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The Golden Rule Handyman, LLC

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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+3 more

Serving Livermore Falls, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and a thorough job for a fair price. Would hire him again -- highly recommend."

Response time2 days

Recommended by96%of homeowners

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Jamie Adams Building, Remodeling, and Property Maintenance

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Closet - BuildInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Livermore Falls, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

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"On time with quality work and he care about his customer."

Response time11 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Coffe First Carpentry

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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Livermore Falls, ME and surrounding areas

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Hello,\n\nMy name is Adam. \n\nI just started my own LLC doing carpentry. I’ve done carpentry throughout my life, and professionally for three years. I have also worked as a fireman, and rock climbing guide, a painter, and a cobbler. I enjoy using really big saws (of all kinds, chainsaws included) and working with big pieces of timber. I love making my work clean and precise. I also enjoy making big oil paintings and stretching my own canvases. Angi asked me to write a little about myself. How’s that?

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors.

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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