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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 Lauderdale, 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."
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Built-in bookcase w/ column
1
Pyramid Ceiling
2

+37

Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Northland Construction, LLC
Northland Construction, LLC
4.8(
40
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Lauderdale, 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 rate94%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Elegance Custom Cabinetry
Elegance Custom Cabinetry
4.7(
48
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Closet - Build

Serving Lauderdale, MN and surrounding areas

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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
Avatar for Twin City Home Services
Twin City Home Services
4.3(
146
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - InstallCloset - Build+3 more

Serving Lauderdale, 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
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr. How Do You Do It
4.9(
38
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Lauderdale, 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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Niola Furniture Upholstery LLC
4.7(
55
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Lauderdale, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very personable and knowledgeable.worked with me to choose the right material.explained process very clearly.price very reasonable! Finished exactly on the agreed time frame. Confidently recommend!Will use again!"
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+12

Response time1 day
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Dustoff Renovations, LLC
4.2(
25
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+2 more

Serving Lauderdale, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I have a 1910 Craftsman Bungalow style home. I needed to install a new mirror in the original bathroom cabinet and didn't have a clue how to get it done without ruining the antique frame. Dustin made it look fabulous, keeping the original casing intact. It is difficult to find someone that appreciates these early 1900 homes and believes in restoring and keeping the original look. He is very talented and was most informative on all aspects of future projects that we have in mind. He gave advise on all levels that was most appreciated. Dustin was a joy to work with and I will definitely call on him again in the future. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone needing his services."
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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 by64%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

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