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HD Finished Carpentry LLC
5.0(
31
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Serving Shavertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Had HD carpentry repair my deck steps, and add a new handrail. Excellent work, decent prices, very polite. Cleanup was immaculate. I would give them 10 stars if I could. I would definitely recommend them and I look forward to calling them again."
Olivia Bell steps and sto
Olivia Bell steps and sto
Olivia Bell steps and sto
Olivia Bell steps and sto
Olivia Bell steps and sto

+2

Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ZVL Contracting
4.8(
16
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Serving Shavertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had an excellent experience working with ZVL on my basement remodel. Ivan and his team were outstanding from start to finish. Communication was always clear and timely, and the entire project stayed within the budget outlined in the original proposal, which is rare and greatly appreciated. Ivan did a great job walking me through each phase of the project, offering thoughtful options and practical suggestions along the way. He truly listened to what I wanted and helped refine the ideas into something even better than I originally envisioned. In the end, he and his team brought the concept to life exactly as promised. I would absolutely recommend ZVL to anyone looking for a reliable, professional contractor who takes pride in their work and delivers on what they say they will do."
Wooden deck
Wooden deck
Wooden deck
Wooden deck
Wooden deck

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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S&S Painting & Construction
4.3(
15
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Serving Shavertown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Very professional job stairs were done to code I was also impressed with their solution for a post coming down in a parking lot. They put it at an angle into the building with a go plate at the bottom, anchoring it in my hand fence came out gorgeous. They were timely and very clean about the job I appreciate their work. The job was well done."
Full remodel
Full remodel
Full remodel
Full remodel
Full remodel

+30

Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

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