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Aarons Custom Carpentry
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCustom Cabinets - BuildFurniture - Build Custom+3 more

Serving Raytown, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Credit card accepted

"As part of our replacing carpet with LVP flooring, we had to reconfigure a handrail with spindles. The spindles had to be removed from the underlayment, a plate needed to be installed, and the spindles needed to be reinstalled. There was some trim work which was needed on the stairwell side of the handrail as well. The really hard part was that it had to be done with very little lead time. Aaron and Bonnie came and reviewed the project with us, talked about our options, worked up a very acceptable quote, and gave us a date for their work. The whole project took them less than a day and was done to perfection. (We were uncertain at the time as to how we would finish the wood, so that was not included in their scope of work.) Their work was precise, on time, and affordable. Watching them work together was a fun side-benefit. Good people. We would highly recommend Aaron Custom Carpentry for projects such as ours. Thank you, Aaron and Bonnie!"
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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NewLife Business Services
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Raytown, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Donald gave me a very competitive quote on a deck repair and staining for a house I’m going to rent out. He gave a really reasonable quote, communicated the whole time, and finished up in 2 days. I cannot recommend him enough. I’ll be hiring him again for any deck repair and/or build needs."
Cedar Natural tone Oil 2 coats
Cleaned and Stained
Finished Product
2 Coat Stain Application
Staining of Deck and Fence

+166

Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
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C.P.R.
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Raytown, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matthew did numerous projects for me. Built me an entire new fence to replace an old one, repaired an aging deck, and repaired my lawn shed. Work was done in a timely manner, work was very well done. I highly recommend CPR to anyone needing projects done well and priced fairly. Will hire Matthew again."
bathroom addition
 deck stain
Leawood KS groudrough
 tear out old shower
 old ramp

+334

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
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Build Harvest
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Raytown, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our experience was outstanding as we did a kitchen remodel, interior drywallâ interior painting,hardwood floor striping and refinishing. Hardwood laminate installation. Exterior renovation that included an entire house painting. John and his talented team will definitely be used again and we are happy to refer to our family and friends!"
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+6

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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MHK General Services
4.5(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Raytown, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mark and his crew did an awesome job in replacing a few decking boards, rails and spindles on out 20 year old deck. They also power washed and stained/sealed the entire deck. Mark is a very good man who takes pride in his work and is a great communicator. MHK will be first on my list to call for my next project."
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

Spindles on a deck may also be called balusters or pickets. While not as important to the structural support of the deck as the rail posts, they play a critical role in ensuring the deck is safe to use by closing in large gaps in the railing. For this reason, balusters must be no more than 4 inches away from one another.

There are two ways you can cut trim for doorways: with a miter saw or a table saw. Mitered joints need a 45-degree angle. If you’re unfamiliar with a miter saw, you might want to consider buying extra trim pieces or choosing butted joints instead. One wrong cut, and you’ll need to power up the saw again with a new piece. 

Butted joints—also called shaker style—don’t need a 45-degree angle. Instead, your side pieces attach perpendicularly to the header trim and only require a straight cut.

While you may have heard people use millwork and carpentry interchangeably, they aren’t the same. Millwork is a type of carpentry, which means that carpentry isn’t always millwork. You can tell millwork apart from other types of carpentry because it’s manufactured at a mill. Notably, casework is also confused with millwork. Casework is different because it refers to boxes like cabinets and bookshelves.

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