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Carpentry, home repair and remodeling, including punch lists and custom hardwood work, for homes in the Greater Andover area. On larger projects we bring in experienced trades for the phases that need them, with me leading the job.

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A finished bathroom with new floor tile, beadboard wainscoting and a vanity

Bathroom tile
Tile for shower walls, floors and shower surrounds in an existing bath.
Backsplash tile
Kitchen and bath tile backsplashes in subway, handmade and patterned tile, with clean layouts, tight joints and finished edges.
Plank flooring installation
Install plank flooring, wood and laminate, cut and fitted room by room, including basements.

13 more tasks in Tile and flooring

Zellige tile installation
Handmade zellige tile for walls, backsplashes and bath surrounds, laid out with care for tight, even joints.
Floor tile
Tile for hallways, entries, kitchens and basements, set room by room.
Finish flooring
Install or repair wood and laminate floors.
Tile removal
Remove old tile before a new install.
Cracked tile replacement
Take out a cracked or loose tile and set a new one.
Tile and surround repair
Repair of cracked, loose or worn tile and the finish surface around it.
Re-grouting and sealing
Replace cracked or worn grout, then seal grout and stone.
Caulking and resealing in kitchens and baths
Kitchen caulk and bathroom caulk, removed and resealed around tubs, showers, sinks and backsplashes.
Bath shelves, niches and accessory installation
Install shelves, towel bars and grab bars into studs, and finish existing niches.
Bathroom finish repairs
Flooring, paint, trim and tile caulking in an existing bath.
Replace a toilet
Swap like for like with the existing connections: no pipe changes.
Replace a faucet
Swap like for like with the existing connections: no pipe changes.
Replace a showerhead
Swap like for like with the existing connections: no pipe changes.

Drywall with patched and skim-coated sections beside new trim during a repair

Punch lists
A full list of unfinished items, or several half-day repairs, finished together.
Trim repair
Repair or replace damaged baseboard and casing.
Drywall repair and replacement
Patch holes, cracks and dents. Replace damaged drywall, then tape, finish and match the surface.

8 more tasks in Home repair and punch lists

Interior door repair and adjusting
Doors that stick or won't latch, as part of a punch list.
New hardware installation (doors, cabinets and drawers)
Install new knobs, pulls, hinges and handles on doors, cabinets and drawers.
Shelf installation and closet or pantry organization
Install shelves, rods and storage in closets and pantries.
Cabinet repair
Fix hinges, doors, drawers and damaged boxes.
Repair after a water problem
Repair finished surfaces after water damage, once the source of the water has been fixed.
Rescue work
Finish or redo a repair that didn't hold, and scope the fix.
Curtain rod and blind installation
Mount curtain rods and blinds, level and secure, as part of a punch list.
Floor transitions and thresholds
Fit transition strips and thresholds where interior floors meet.

A powder room with herringbone wallpaper over painted wainscoting and a gray vanity

Moldings and trim
Baseboard, casing and wainscoting, plus simple trim, cut, fitted and finished, including basements.
Interior painting
Careful prep and paint for rooms, trim and doors.
Built-ins and bookcases
Shelving, bookcases, mantels and fitted storage.
Wainscoting and decorative wall paneling
Wainscoting, picture-frame molding, board-and-batten, shiplap and beadboard, cut, fitted and finished.

11 more tasks in Finish work and interior improvements

Kitchen cabinet refinishing
Old, outdated kitchen cabinets taken off, refinished with a professional spray finish and rehung, so the kitchen looks new without replacing the cabinets.
Small cabinet and vanity installation
Install and mount a vanity, a small cabinet or a single run of cabinets, fitted, leveled and secured.
Interior doors
Hang or replace interior doors, set and fitted.
Barn-style interior door installation
Hang a barn-style interior door and mount its track hardware.
Cabinet painting and refinishing
Prep and paint or refinish cabinet doors, frames and drawer fronts.
Trim staining and refinishing
Stain, paint or refinish baseboard, casing and other interior trim.
Exterior trim repair (ground level)
Repair and replace trim you can reach from the ground, then prime and paint.
Small masonry and concrete repair
Patch existing ground-level concrete and masonry, and repair small steps without changing their height, depth or railings.
Mantel refinishing and tiling
Refinish or tile a fireplace mantel or surround.
Countertops in wood and laminate
Cut and install wood countertops and laminate countertops.
Light fixture and ceiling fan installation
Installed by a licensed electrician I coordinate. I handle the ceiling repair, patching and trim around it.

Pieces are assessed first. Custom pieces are quoted after a visit.

Stacked walnut boards on the workbench in my shop, with the planer and hand tools behind

Custom cabinetry, vanities and shelving
Made to order in my workshop from hardwoods such as walnut, white oak and maple, measured on site and installed by me.
Custom vanities
Cabinet and wood top built by me.
Open shelving and built-ins in hardwood
Sized to your wall, finished to match the room.
Custom kids beds
Themed beds, such as a tractor, built to order in my shop and sized to the room.

6 more tasks in Wood restoration and custom woodworking

Staining and refinishing
Stain and refinish furniture, trim and doors.
Shellac refinishing
Refinish a piece with shellac.
Wood restoration
Cleaning, repair and refinishing of worn wood surfaces.
Antique refinishing
Refinish an antique with care for the original wood.
Antique repair and maintenance
Repair loose joints, damaged parts and worn finishes on antiques, and keep them maintained.
Custom woodworking projects
Tables, shelves and small furniture, made to order.

A finished basement room with wainscoting, recessed lights and carpet

Basement finishing: flooring, tile and trim
Basement flooring, basement tile and basement trim, for finishing a basement room by room.
Non-load-bearing partition walls
Non-structural partition walls to divide a basement room.
Drop ceilings and ceiling replacement
Install or replace drop ceilings.

Specialty work

Where careful craft shows most.

Tile backsplashes
Kitchen and bath backsplashes in subway, handmade and patterned tile, with clean layouts and finished edges. See the list
Zellige and handmade tile
Handmade zellige on walls, backsplashes and bath surrounds, laid out for tight, even joints. See the list
Herringbone and patterned tile
Herringbone and other patterned layouts for floors and walls, with clean cuts at every edge. See the list
Kitchen cabinet refinishing
Outdated cabinets taken off, sprayed with a professional finish and rehung, for a new kitchen without new cabinets. See the list
Custom wainscoting
Shaker panels, board and batten, and beadboard, built to fit the room. See the list
Custom hardwood vanities and built-ins
Made to order in my shop in walnut, white oak or maple, and finished to match the room. See the list
Custom kids beds
Tractor and other themed beds, built to order in my shop and sized to the room. See the list
Hand-finished wood and antique restoration
Shellac and stain finishes, wood refinishing, and antique restoration. See the list