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Magic Frog Carpentry & Woodworks
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Adam did an excellent job building our garage from the ground up. He was excellent to work with. Not only was he very professional, so were the subcontractors that he hired. Everyone was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Our project required that a road be built to accommodate large trucks in the springtime. The project stayed on track and proceeded smoothly. We were never left wondering “what’s next?” Adam has great communication and stayed in touch to make sure we knew what was coming up and when. I would definitely recommend using Magic Frog Carpentry."
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.
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JR Carpentry
4.5(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - RepairShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Junior did an excellent job! We hired him to patch some holes in drywall, close off and finish a closet (which included drywall, spackle work, building shelves and installing a bar). He also repaired some siding on the exterior of our home that was damaged in a recent storm. His work was exceptional and he was very efficient! The cost for was very fair and we are pleased with the outcome. We will absolutely reach out to him again in the future for our household handyman needs."
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Remodel
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Remodel

+250

Response time12 hrs
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Turn Key Construction
4.8(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fred has the nicest men working for him they are gentleman.I have been going through a lot lately and when Fred called to see how things were going ,(all good)he realized I would have a hard time using my back door so he called his men and they made me steps to use on the side entrance they were so good I thought they were the final ones Iam so happy with the work being done."
Georgetown Test
Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
NMS Property Maintenance, LLC
4.9(
8
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Nigel responded to my phone call almost immediately. He made time in his busy schedule to help in move a heavy recliner from the basement to the living room for my husband who is having health problems. I highly recommend him."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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House Doctors of Seacoast
5.0(
6
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I could not have been happier with the service. Miguel was friendly, very competent, accommodating and respectful. Amy was great for scheduling. Miguel was on time and put up a street mailbox to my wife's glee. We will definitely reuse this service for our future needs. My highest recommendation."
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Gallery
Response time12 hrs
Response rate97%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pole Barn Builders questions, answered by experts

It may be tempting to DIY the construction of a swing set to save money, but we don’t recommend it. Since children will use the swing set, the entire system must be solid and safe, meaning the cost savings aren’t worth potentially endangering them. Plus, most DIYers will have to build their swing sets out of wood, which won’t last as long as metal or vinyl and introduces the risk of splinters. Instead, hire a local playground equipment installer to ensure the swing set is built safely and efficiently, setting up your kids for fun for years to come.

The best lumber for building will be the strongest and most eco-friendly wood your budget allows. That being said, Douglas fir, pine, oak, and maple are all common building materials. Contractors will use a strong, inexpensive wood to frame a house or other structure and finer woods like mahogany for detail work. 

Rather than using a common two-by-four piece of wood for a rafter, you probably will use two-by-six, two-by-eight, two-by-ten, or even two-by-twelve boards. Wider lumber is typically a better choice in a larger building as it provides more sturdiness. Some installers may use wider lumber for rafters near the edges of the roof, where the greatest stress occurs, and save money with narrower lumber toward the middle.

You can use a variety of wood to build a barn door, but the most common options include 1-by boards and 2-by boards for the backing and the decorative boards on the front of the door. Softwoods like pine will save you some money and should hold up well, while hardwoods like maple and oak will stand up to more wear and tear. You could also build the backer out of plywood to minimize the cuts you need to make. Whatever you decide on, make sure the width of the wood is compatible with the mounting brackets you buy.

While sheds are most certainly helpful for most homeowners, unfortunately, sheds do not add value to a home or property in the traditional sense. However, if the home has limited storage or garage space, having a shed to store things like decorations or lawn equipment can certainly be a positive if you want to sell.

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