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

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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
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Handy Rite Inc
4.8(
211
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Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

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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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Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

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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
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Landson Construction
4.8(
37
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Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Phenomenal work from all involved in this project. Project ran smoothly and Ari went above and beyond to meet our needs. All subs did great work and were professional throughout. We would definitely recommend Landson Construction to others!"
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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Northland Construction, LLC
4.8(
37
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Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Can't say enough good things about this company.... responsive, professional, and fantastic work. I had a smaller project, but they fit me into their schedule quick and did a great job! Highly recommend."
Sew What exterior remodel
Back
St.Paul reside
St.Paul reside
Front

+40

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Twin City Home Services
4.3(
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Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was the second project that I have hired TCH to do. It's so nice to be able to hire one contractor and have the same people do all of the work (plumbing, carpentry, tile work, etc.,) instead of having to hire a different company for each part of the project, or have a company sub out the work. TCH has the best personnel, always punctual and very cooperative. Regularly checking with me to be sure the job gets done the way I expected. They were very careful to protect all areas from dust and debris and made an exceptional effort to clean up at the end of each day and when the job was completed. I also think the price was reasonable. Thanks go out to both Cory's for all of their hard work. Another expert job by TCH."
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+52

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Mr. How Do You Do It
4.9(
37
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Serving Lake Elmo, 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
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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JB Rogo LLC
4.9(
10
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Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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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
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Outdoor Aesthetix
5.0(
13
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Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our home was build on a hill. Jamin helped us design and install boulder retaining walls and steps to manage our slopes. He is very talented and easy to work with."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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 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.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

Yes, professionals can install new frames, trim, and threshold adjustments for a complete finish.

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