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Avatar for Start to Finish Carpentry, LLC
Start to Finish Carpentry, LLC
4.9(
32
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Justin installed some interior doors and wood trim in our room. He did a great job on our project! Justin has great attention to detail and was very thorough in completing all tasks. I would definitely recommend Justin for any carpentry project."
5
Built-in bookcase w/ column
1
Pyramid Ceiling
2

+37

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Handy Rite Inc
Handy Rite Inc
4.8(
211
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+7 more

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very well. Ben did a wide variety of repairs, from installing curtain rods to fixing a hundred year old medicine cabinet. We are pleased with all his work. He cleaned up any mess and was very pleasant and professional. We will be calling on him again and recommending him to friends."
Maintenance Free Deck
Backsplash
Framed in a wall and added a window and French doors to create a private office.
Accent Wall
Accent Wall

+34

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
The Handiest Man
4.9(
18
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed an executive massage office chair that I purchased from Wayfair assembled. Kyle was absolutely AWESOME! He is friendly, professional, patient , skilled , thorough and an all around nice guy! I highly recommend Kyle for any assembly needs you may have! He works quickly and efficiently! 10 stars??????????????????????"
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+7

Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Landson Construction
Landson Construction
4.8(
37
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Carpentry Framing - InstallDeck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"I rank Landson Construction #1 in the list of contractors we have hired in our 40 years of home ownership. Ari and his team of subcontractors recently completed a challenging remodel of one of our bathrooms--challenging because it is a very small area with limited space. Their finished job looks better than our separate remodel of a larger bathroom completed by one of the big firms that advertises daily on television. Examples: the tile work in our small shower is exceptional, and the vanity/oversized sink is a perfect match that does not dominate the small room. Ari Erickson (no relation to me) offered selections from his preferred vendors, but we had full latitude to shop on our own for all tile and fixtures. He and his subcontractors kept us fully apprised at all stages of the project, arrived promptly throughout the course of the work, responded promptly to our texts and emails, and cleaned up their work area at the end of each day. My highest recommendation: I always seek at least four bids for a major project, but I would forego that process and hire Landson Construction again for future building/remodeling projects, and would encourage friends and family to do the same."
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

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Mr. How Do You Do It
4.9(
37
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for JB Rogo LLC
JB Rogo LLC
4.9(
10
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John was professional , polite and did a great job fixing and painting some very old window trim on the exterior of my house. He went above and beyond by identifying and fixing some cracks in my foundation. Honest and fairly priced. Thanks John!"
vinyl siding repair
siding repair
vinyl siding repair
emergency dry in
siding repair

+4

Response time10 hrs
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Art Quality Renovations Corp.
Art Quality Renovations Corp.
4.4(
68
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - Repair+1 more

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Project of demo old deck and build a new to the same plan did not get started until late November. There were periodic weeks during the winter that did not allow for any work. The company owner/manager(Ivan) kept us informed of the status. The quality of workmanship was very good and followed the city inspection. Project that was over 15K came in at the bid price."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

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. 

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

Yes, you will need a jack for a rim joist replacement. To prevent sagging and facilitate the removal of load-bearing wood, you’ll need to relieve the pressure from this joint before beginning work. 

Due to hydraulics and other specialized equipment, a sill plate and rim joist replacement are not typically a DIY project. Hiring a professional structural engineer and experienced contractors is the best approach to replacing rotted sill plates and rim joists.

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