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Avatar for Paul Kobyluch Craftsman
Paul Kobyluch Craftsman
4.8(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Dover, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Paul was hired to create custom cabinetry under our staircase. From the beginning to the end, Paul was communicative, professional, great with follow-through, excellent with details, and easy to work with. Our house was built in the 1860s and does not have a straight line in it. But Paul went the extra mile to make everything line up and look beautiful and seamless with the existing style. We are already looking at other projects we can hire him for! ;) A quality craftsperson is hard to find. Do not think twice about hiring Paul. You will only add value to your home."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for TAB BUILDERS LLC
TAB BUILDERS LLC
5.0(
12
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceCarpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair+2 more

Serving Dover, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tanner was wonderful, respectful, and hard working. He placed screen doors and repaired my old Vermont home siding. I made a mistake in my final payment and Tanner made sure this was righted - to my advantage. This young man works hard and is honest. I will have a project for him at least twice a year!"
Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Handyman Company
4.9(
11
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business+3 more

Serving Dover, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company is fantastic. They went above and beyond what was required for a small project that I didn't have the time to do myself. It's so difficult to find good people to do these jobs, so I was really grateful for the fast, reliable, and high quality service. I would hire them again in a heart beat. They got right back to me when I initially made the request for service, and even though they said they were busy, they went out of their way to accommodate my request in a short span of time. They also communicated consistently and reliably when I messaged them about the project. This company gets my highest endorsement."
Tear out and clean up debris
Taking out old cabinets
Tile installation
sheetrock/tile
Custom Cabinets

+68

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CB Painting LLC
3.9(
4
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business

Serving Dover, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Chris and his team did fantastic work at our new home. Attention to detail and great advice when we needed it. We hired them just to paint but we were so impressed with the work, we ended up using them for drywall, painting, and finishing work - all of which was done really professionally."
Log Cabin
Log Cabin
Painting
Painting
Red House Project

+23

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

  • Add insulation: $1 per square foot

  • Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot

  • Add window: $450–$2,000 per window

  • Add outlets: $75–$500

  • Add garage door: $250–$11,200

  • Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot

  • Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

A few signs that you need a new door frame include:

  • The door no longer fits properly in its frame and sticks or scrapes.

  • You notice cracks, holes, or rotting.

  • You feel a draft coming from around the door when it’s closed.

  • You find yourself frequently needing to make repairs.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

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