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Avatar for Commonwealth Carpentry LLC
Commonwealth Carpentry LLC
5.0(
9
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install+1 more

Serving Virginia Beach, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Highly recommend Commonwealth Carpentry. Every project has had a fair price, and easy to understand timeline for the work. We will be using Commonwealth Carpentry for some additional projects in the coming months!"
5472
Kitchen renovation
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+7

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Robert Luper
4.6(
59
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business+1 more

Serving Virginia Beach, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Mr. Luper to construct a deck in front of our shed. We are very pleased with the quality of the work. Mr. Luper was great to work with and provided us with updates as needed. The deck was completed in the time frame as promised. The cost of the project was very reasonable. We will call him again for other projects!"
 Vinyl Railings
Double Bead Paneling and Pine Ceiling
Cox Remodel
Bamboo Install
3 Rail Vinyl

+135

Recommended by98%of homeowners
Davis Home Improvements
4.7(
60
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Virginia Beach, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are so happy with our new front porch. Mr. Davis discussed the project thoroughly with me and then he completed it exactly as we discussed. It is beautiful. We felt the price was very fair and we hope to have Davis Home Improvements help us with more projects on our home."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate85%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Miguel Rodriguez
4.5(
115
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Virginia Beach, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"OUTSTANDING! Cannot recommend any higher! Great job from start to finish . Repaired three fence gates in preparation for pool opening May 1. Very professional. Provided prompt response to bid request. Gave estimate, said he could take care of the following week. Gave $500 deposit and he came back when he said he would and took half day to do the work. The repaired gates operate better than when the fence was originally built: I guarantee it. He said I owed him $650.00. He and his associate got $750.00 cash from me and I’m not sure the $100.00 “top” was enough. But, that’s all the cash I had. Hire this guy. If he says he can do it: he can do it. P.S. Miguel, your DeWalt battery charger is still on my front porch….."
Response time5 hrs
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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D Design Woodworking
5.0(
16
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Virginia Beach, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired D Design Woodworking to build a floor mirror utilizing an antique mirror from an English armoire. We discussed the design, the type of wood (maple) to be used and the stain color. I received the mirror yesterday and I couldnâ t be happier. The mirror looks great in the frame and Iâ m extremely impressed with the workmanship. The mirror is very substantial and the stain matches our new bedroom furniture perfectly. I cannot recommend D Design more highly."
Response time6 hrs
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Tracy Evans
4.7(
288
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Virginia Beach, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend this companyâ ¼ï¸ I previously had another company who didnâ t complete the work. However, Tracy Evans performed exceptional work. He went the extra mile and was attentive to perfection. He was very detailed and I love his bedside matters. I look forward to having some other work completed around the house. Thank you Tracy Evans for your outstanding work."
Response time5 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
A-Z Creative Contractors
4.5(
87
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Closet - Build

Serving Virginia Beach, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He hung a heavy mirror, an ironing board holder and curtain rods. These were in old plaster and in each instance there was a problem with the plaster 'chipping'. Meanwhile his helper dismantled a linen closet, did some patchwork where the plaster had come off - then painted it all. Assembly of two rubbermaid upright rods for brackets but again problems with the basic plaster walls.
Both gentlemen were very pleasant!
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Bathrooms Remodel
Remodeling - General Project
Roofing Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Bathrooms Remodel

+15

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quality Built Exteriors
3.8(
288
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Virginia Beach, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My experience with Quality Built Exteriors was excellent! Chris and Mike A. such carpenters and painters who are master craftsmen, and very detailed in their work. The office staff (Amber, Deborah and Michelle) are professional, efficient and courteous. However, this project would not have come to past without the sales coordinator, Mike R. Mike R. Was professional knowledgeable, and hand-on throughout the project! I recommend QBE!!!"
Trim & Soffit
Siding & soffit
Siding
Fence - Stepped Down
Deck - Above-Ground Pool

+27

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
268 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

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. 

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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