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Top-Rated Woodworkers in Excelsior - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Old Pro Carpentry Service LLC
Old Pro Carpentry Service LLC
4.6(
44
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+7 more

Serving Excelsior, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dan was amazing. He was knowledgeable and thorough, making suggestions and adjustments I hadn't considered. When our timeline for the project moved up unexpectedly, he made time for us and got everything done and done well. I highly recommend him and will contact him again for any carpentry work I have."
New Entry
Kitchen Re-model
Kitchen Re-model II
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Elegance Custom Cabinetry
4.7(
48
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Closet - BuildCustom Cabinets - Build

Serving Excelsior, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are beyond happy with our experience with Elegance Custom Cabinetry. Dmitry is incredible. He understood exactly the style we were looking for and constructed a quality finished product that exceeded our expectations. He was always responsive and completed our project quickly. We highly recommend Elegance Custom Cabinetry"
Custom Kitchens
Custom walnut kitchen
Custom bookcase
Custom Kitchens
Custom walnut kitchen

+179

Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
First Class Creations, Inc.
4.2(
89
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Excelsior, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"First Class Creations were very good to work with on a small project that involved cabinet modification in our kitchen. While they had not installed the cabinets, Cory was very helpful in arranging for â service beyond the. call of dutyâ . He arranged for Tommy to come to our home after he had finished their project and handle our needs. Both were excellent to work with. I would highly recommend them for your remodel project."
Entertainment Center
Cherry Kitchen 1
Bev Lang
 fireplace view
Bar before finish

+146

Response time4 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Niola Furniture Upholstery LLC
4.7(
55
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Excelsior, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"M Niola does great work. He and his staff are the finest craftsman and are truly professional. You would not be disappointed. Their work is if the best craftsmanship. M Niola is really a gentleman. I will use them again. And highly recommend them. Thank You."
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+12

Response time1 day
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Fixupper Remodeling, LLC
4.9(
15
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCloset - Build+1 more

Serving Excelsior, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Danny is incredibly professional providing an excellent work product at very competitive pricing. I can't believe my good fortune at having come across his name when looking for someone to refinish rotting woodwork on some interior windows at my mother's home. Although this was a small project I'm looking forward to speaking with him about larger remodeling projects, for my own home, which I understand he does as well. Do yourself a great favor and at least consider him when seeking bids."
Response time5 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Woodworking FAQs, answered by experts

If you don’t have a power saw with a blade where you can adjust the angle, you could use a miter box and hand saw to make the cuts. The miter box contains wide slots to support the piece of baseboard and other narrow slots to accommodate the blade of the hand saw. However, it’s tough to make non-standard cuts beyond 30 or 45 degrees when using a miter box.

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.

While you can perform many routine home maintenance jobs yourself, it’s often a good idea to bring pros in for certain tasks. HVAC maintenance, fireplace and chimney inspections, foundation repairs, and roof inspections and repairs should be handled by professionals who know what to look for and can safely perform repairs. You may also find it helpful to hire a local house cleaning service to help with deep cleaning.

You don’t need a cutting board. In fact, cutting is the original purpose of butcher block countertops. That said, wood is porous and can harbor germs. You’ll need to clean your countertop thoroughly after use. Knives can also scratch the surface. This adds to the patina of the wood, but not everyone likes the look—in which case, you may want to use a cutting board.

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.

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