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Haven Homes & Design Co. LLC
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Serving Brainerd, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service and workmanship! Spencer and his team are professional yet friendly and personable. They were very considerate and accommodating as my spouse and I both work from home (and have a lot of furniture). We are very happy with the fresh, new look of our home. We would recommend Spencer and are pleased to find out he also does flooring and other large home projects."
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+9

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Greiner & Sons LLC
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Serving Brainerd, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Pro installed interior stair cable railing, cable gate and metal hand. Project was completed on time at a reasonable price. Pro very efficient skilled, great ideas, professional and great communication."
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Kick Cabin

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Flakne Construction
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Serving Brainerd, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Chad and crew did a great job, fast and clean. The final bill was the first estimate, no additional fees and very conscientious of our property!"
Response time5 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
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Serving Brainerd, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Branch Management Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Brainerd, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marty gave us the cabin kitchen of our dreams! He listened to all of our ideas and offered practical and beautiful solutions. We love our custom painted cabinets, one of a kind pantry with barn doors and shiplap ceilings. He offers quality workmanship at a fair price. The project was completed in a timely manner and he made every effort to make sure that we were completely happy with the final product. We really enjoyed the process and would use his services again in the future. Highly recommend! Thank-you Marty!"
Barn doors for laundry
Coat rack and storage
Coat rack and storage
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window trim

+4

Response time11 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Garden Structures & More
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Serving Brainerd, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had Garden Structures & More add onto the beautiful privacy fence they had previously built for us, and we couldn't be happier with the final result. Our new and improved fence is even better than we had envisioned due to owner/designer/craftsman Hal's excellent ideas. All work was completed in a timely and professional manner. We truly enjoyed working with Hal and wouldn't hesitate to have him do our next home project. "
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+10

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Arkansas Wood Doors
5.0(
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Serving Brainerd, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work. We purchased natural cherry cabinets in shaker style, with the panels made of solid wood rather than veneer. That is more difficult work, as each panel has to be constructed from several planks. Moreover, the clear finish would leave any flaws more visible. Simply put, the doors are beautiful--flawless in both construction and finish. They are similar in quality to custom cherry furniture we own."
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Board and batten is a type of wainscotting that uses wider boards that are placed vertically, and it has a much more rustic aesthetic than wainscotting. Common wainscotting styles are raised-panel, flat-panel, and beadboard. Wainscotting is more intricate and will typically use more elegant, subtle trims compared to the more farmhouse-inspired boards of board and batten styles.

General contractors use subcontractors to complete specific parts of a construction project. For example, a general contractor might have construction experience but need a subcontractor to install plumbing lines in a new home.

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.

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.

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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