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Quality Counts Carpentry, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Otsego, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Our project was new to us but the personal attention for details and options made it enjoyable and we felt like we were in the loop the entire project. Great timely responses were consistent. The workmanship and experience was evident as well was carefully and thoughtfully done. Weâ d definitely hire Quality Counts again and highly recommend Andy!!"
New Brighton Stairway
New Brighton Staiway
New Brighton Stairway
Prior Lake Stairway
Prior Lake Stairway

+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Carpentry AZ, LLC
4.3(
8
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Serving Otsego, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

"Rick was awesome to work with. In the world of contractors, they normally don't communicate well. Rick greatly surprised me with how responsive he was via texting. He is a friendly guy to work with in person and he did an excellent job at doing my baseboards throughout my entire house. He kept things tidy and cleaned up everything after he departed."
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+2

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Home Visions Carpentry, LLC
4.3(
22
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Serving Otsego, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We get compliments on the deck all the time! Dan did a great job and he got it done quickly. His passion for his work is very apparent. Highly recommend!"
 trex decking
 Cedar deck with arches
 1700 sq. ft deck with screen porch
 1700 sq. ft deck around pool
 Azek decking with cedar railing

+70

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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NT Woodworks, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Otsego, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Nick was great to work with. He was professional, prompt and thorough. He was undeterred by the little (and big) things that come up when working on older homes, and just plowed ahead and got things done. The workmanship is excellent and the job took exactly the time he said it would. Good guy. Good carpenter."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Olson Construction of Isanti
4.9(
33
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Serving Otsego, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mark did a great job replacing my entry railings as well as correcting the uneven stair treads we had not anticipated. He is highly detail oriented and used his custom tools to provide the exact look I wanted. Communication was great and the jobsite was cleaned up daily. I would definately hire Mark again."
Railing
Stairway
Wood Railing
Stairway
Response time7 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Landson Construction
4.8(
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Serving Otsego, MN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Amazing job. The workmanship so good to match the existing wall and blend so it’s not a noticeable repair. Many neighbors have stopped by and commented on the good job. We were impressed with this contractor’s excellent communication. I would hire them again for any work we need done here at our home."
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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R-Home Services, LLC
5.0(
19
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Serving Otsego, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ross picked up where the last contractor left me with the worst craftsmanship and unfinished work. Ross was timely, precise, and actually took pride in his work. I was very surprised with his work. My previous contractor cut my door frames off and Ross fixed them to look normal, you'd would never know they were cut off. I would recommend him to get the job done right and timely with integrity."
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Basement
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Entry way
Steps

+238

Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

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.

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