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Avatar for Magic Frog Carpentry & Woodworks
Magic Frog Carpentry & Woodworks
5.0(
11
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - InstallCloset - Build

Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Adam to convert our single-car garage into a bonus room (framing, drywall, electrical, flooring, moved a gas line, rerouted the hose spigot, and replaced the garage door with a slider). The quality is fantastic. I’d recommend him to anyone. What really stood out: Adam cared about the details. I had a rough vision, but when we hit decisions I hadn’t thought through, he’d flag it and, if I didn’t have a strong preference, steer me toward the right choice. He had a real vision for how it should look, not just doing the bare minimum or blindly following directions. The other thing was how clean he and any of his crew kept their workspace. This didn't actually matter since they were in a garage we weren't using, but every day it was immaculate, and all the material scraps were removed. Hire Adam because he delivers excellent workmanship, sweats the details, and helps you make smart decisions along the way. Plus, he runs a clean, organized job site."
High Ceilings. Inside 45 degree angles done with NO-Coat 450
Tall Foyer. Wrapped beam. Unfinished at post.
Outside corners with bead. Outside 45 degree angles with No-Coat 450.
Deep Skylights with drywall returns.
Before

+11

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JR Carpentry
JR Carpentry
4.5(
75
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+2 more

Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Junior Lopez and his team at JR Carpentry did a great job building a ramp for our new shed, repairing our fence and creating a landscaping border. They showed up early, worked hard and paid close attention to every detail. I will definitely hire them again. If you’re looking for a reliable, hardworking handyman, Junior is your guy!"
Our work
Our work
Remodel
Remodel
Remodel

+250

Response time12 hrs
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Avatar for BLAKE'S CLEANCUT CARPENTRY
BLAKE'S CLEANCUT CARPENTRY
4.7(
19
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin was great, he was very responsive on a Saturday and came to hang a new door for me the next day. The installation was more complicated than I originally anticipated. The hinges, deadbolt and door knob did not align with the existing cut outs. Kevin did a great job making the door look like it was pre-hung on the existing frame."
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Remodel
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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603 Contracting LLC
5.0(
19
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Carpentry Framing - InstallArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired 603 Construction during Covid to build an addition on our home, and the result completely transformed how we live in the space, especially our kitchen, which has become the heart of our home and an incredible gathering place for family and friends. Like any major project (especially during Covid), there were challenges along the way, but Mike and team handled them and delivered a final product that has created lasting memories for my family and friends. Great group of guys that work hard to deliver! Highly recommend!!"
603 Contracting
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Boyd Building
5.0(
17
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+3 more

Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Boyd Building had done some work for us in the past so when we needed a major deck and porch rebuild and finish, we knew Shawn would be the only one to call. Shawn always goes above and beyond in planning and executing our projects. He once told me that he puts the same amount of quality and care into the work he does on a customer's home as he would on his own home and I truly believe him. His work is detailed and meticulous. The job he did remodeling our outside space is top quality. There is not one thing we had to question. We love everything! Beyond that he is reliable, honest, trustworthy, hardworking and a really nice guy. We can't possibly recommend Boyd Building any higher! 5 stars don't seem like enough!"
Stone veneer
Stone veneer
Stone veneer
Stone veneer
Stone veneer

+80

Response time2 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Avatar for Kelleher General Contracting
Kelleher General Contracting
4.8(
50
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike answered my post quickly, was easy to negotiate a good deal with, and got the job done efficiently and right within the time frame he estimated. Iâ d hire Kelleher Exteriors for another project."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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