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Avatar for Start to Finish Carpentry, LLC
Start to Finish Carpentry, LLC
4.9(
32
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Serving Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Michelle did a great job with double checking all the specs for the material order and helping me select a color for the pre-stained interior doors and mouldings to blend the old with the new of our remodel project, and Justin did a fantastic job on the install. In addition to installing the doors and hardware, every door has a stop! Great attention to detail, ownership of their work, and generous with their time!"
5
Built-in bookcase w/ column
1
Pyramid Ceiling
2

+37

Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Landson Construction
4.8(
37
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Serving Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Landson Construction is there for anything you need done. It was a real pleasure working with them. They were professional, honest and seemed to enjoy what they were doing. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Great job guys."
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells
Concrete Driveways Project
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells
Concrete Driveways Project
Roofing Project, concrete walkways, window wells

+14

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elegance Custom Cabinetry
4.7(
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Serving Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

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"After costing out new cabinets vs new doors and drawers to facelift our 10 year old kitchen, we decided new doors and drawers would achieve the look we desired. Dmitry was fantastic- he came out and measured every single one, built and installed them himself. We went from a sea of golden oak, outdated cabinets, to beautiful, white shaker style fronts. He uses commercial grade paint and sprayed them all in his shop with the color we selected - perfection. We have received so many compliments since our project wrapped up. I look forward to hiring Dmitry to build some mud room lockers/storage for us when we are ready to tackle that project! Thanks Dmitry!"
Custom Kitchens
Custom walnut kitchen
Custom bookcase
Custom Kitchens
Custom walnut kitchen

+179

Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Twin City Home Services
4.3(
146
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Serving Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It couldn't have gone any better! The bidding process the reliable scheduling of the work, the carpentry and handyman expertise, talented and fun workers, we're all top notch. Their pricing was also very competitive. They took great care to use plastic to keep the house clean and we're generally very careful and considerate about our home and everything they did. Look no further, hire these guys!"
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+52

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr. How Do You Do It
4.9(
38
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Serving Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ben was really helpful in preparing my new office to move in. From painting and assembling furniture to building a kitchenette, his work was excellent. He was easy to work with and responsive. He communicated and was available. I appreciated his work and will continue to use him as necessary."
Metal posts cedar panels
Shelving with Door’s
Composite decks and landing
Dog ear and metal mesh
Garage shelving

+41

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Reetz Construction LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had Reetz Construction redo our existing deck. They did a wonderful job replacing the old wood with Armadillo composite decking. They had a great attention to detail and were meticulous about ensuring everything was just right. I highly recommend them!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Outdoor Aesthetix
5.0(
13
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Serving Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a crumbling retaining wall for years. We found out our neighbor was replacing her driveway while we were getting quotes and Jamin came through with a competitive quote right away and he was able to schedule our replacement quickly. His team began work the next day and in several days we had a beautiful wall, skillfully installed with respect to our neighbors and us throughout the installation. No questions were left unanswered and we had no surprises along the wall. Now we have an awesome looking wall that will last for years. Thanks Jamin and team."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dustoff Renovations, LLC
4.1(
24
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Serving Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Dustin was great to work with. Showed up on time, had creative solutions to our porch issues and executed them on time and on budget. The work site was left spotless and he checked back to make sure there were no lingering issues."
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Low profile hearth
Low profile hearth
concrete hearth
cherrywood shelfs

+8

Response time5 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

Converting a carport into a garage can vary in difficulty depending on its configuration, the condition of the foundation or slab, and its location relative to the house. The process has a lot in common with a home addition, but you can often skip non-essential finishes like fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall and HVAC. The conversion requires experience with drywall, insulation, and other building materials to ensure it’s done safely and correctly. While it might be possible for a DIYer with the proper tools and skills to do the work, it is a complicated and potentially dangerous job. If you’re new to basic construction, it's best to leave this project to the professionals.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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