We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 5 years of hands on experience, with a partner with over 15 years of experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Nice jobâ ¦Tyler was great to work with Would recommend"
Alan G on June 2022
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 5 years of hands on experience, with a partner with over 15 years of experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Nice jobâ ¦Tyler was great to work with Would recommend"
Alan G on June 2022
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Job was completed in a timely manner. Nick is very kind and respectful. Cleans up behind him self as well. Excellent work ethic with a great finished result "
Misti-Ann C on April 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Job was completed in a timely manner. Nick is very kind and respectful. Cleans up behind him self as well. Excellent work ethic with a great finished result "
Misti-Ann C on April 2025
Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.
"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."
Vivian Z on July 2018
Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.
"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."
Vivian Z on July 2018
we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Very easy to get in touch with, and very honest! Quick to start and finish the job properly. I am happy with his work and would definitely have more work done by him in the future."
Beth F on October 2024
we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Very easy to get in touch with, and very honest! Quick to start and finish the job properly. I am happy with his work and would definitely have more work done by him in the future."
Beth F on October 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
Hello everyone, my name is Jeremy Mousseau and I am the owner and operator of Moose-O’s painting. My business is veteran owned. Once a marine, always a Marine. And to top it off I will be the second generation of a painting business. I started painting when I was 16 years old, with my father. He is the owner of Bennington Paintrs. We at Mousseau’s painting make your home look beautiful. Check out my business Instagram/ and Facebook ( Insta: moose_ospainting/ FB: @mooseOpaints). Also, you can check out my personal Facebook. Jeremy Mousseau. We offer discounts to veterans, gym owners and martial art academies/clubs.
"Everything was great! The work was done in a timely manner (it was a rainy summer!) and the job was excellent. Jeremy and his crew are also extremely neat, and the area was clean at the end of each day. Highly recommended!"
Deb T on July 2024
Hello everyone, my name is Jeremy Mousseau and I am the owner and operator of Moose-O’s painting. My business is veteran owned. Once a marine, always a Marine. And to top it off I will be the second generation of a painting business. I started painting when I was 16 years old, with my father. He is the owner of Bennington Paintrs. We at Mousseau’s painting make your home look beautiful. Check out my business Instagram/ and Facebook ( Insta: moose_ospainting/ FB: @mooseOpaints). Also, you can check out my personal Facebook. Jeremy Mousseau. We offer discounts to veterans, gym owners and martial art academies/clubs.
"Everything was great! The work was done in a timely manner (it was a rainy summer!) and the job was excellent. Jeremy and his crew are also extremely neat, and the area was clean at the end of each day. Highly recommended!"
Deb T on July 2024
National Lumber has fully stocked lumberyards, providing everything in building materials from frame to finish. Being the largest independent dealer of building materials in New England, we offer innovative, cost-effective solutions and quality products. From doors and windows to decking and more, our display areas have the products you need for every home maintenance and renovation project. From this location, we proudly serve Gardner, Ashby, Templeton, Hubbardston and all other surrounding towns! Our retail locations have knowledgeable staff to help contractors, remodelers and homeowners alike. We offer comprehensive solutions coupled with free local delivery services, which ensures that your building project runs on schedule. Our focus is on your success!
National Lumber has fully stocked lumberyards, providing everything in building materials from frame to finish. Being the largest independent dealer of building materials in New England, we offer innovative, cost-effective solutions and quality products. From doors and windows to decking and more, our display areas have the products you need for every home maintenance and renovation project. From this location, we proudly serve Gardner, Ashby, Templeton, Hubbardston and all other surrounding towns! Our retail locations have knowledgeable staff to help contractors, remodelers and homeowners alike. We offer comprehensive solutions coupled with free local delivery services, which ensures that your building project runs on schedule. Our focus is on your success!
At Apple Wood we strive to be a leader in our industry in customer service. Your initial phone call, if not answered during normal business hours, will be returned within 24 business hours. Our goal is to work with your budget to get you as much as possible while making your dream renovation come true. We try to get our customers back to their regular daily lives as quickly as possible without compromising quality. With over 25 years experience we are able to manage projects with an expertise that our testimonials will attest to. Feel free to stop by our show room or call us with all your remodeling questions.
"Lenny and Lisa are great. During the demolition phase, Lenny took great care to cover our hardwood floors and cleaned thoroughly while removing the countertops and backsplash which really helped to keep the dust level down. Lisa recommended vendors for our granite, tile backsplash and sink - they were all so helpful. We have never done a kitchen renovation before and were a little anxious about the process and making choices. Lenny allayed our fears and was spot on with suggestions. Lisa was always available for communication and answering questions. The sub-contractors were all excellent, personable and professional. The whole job was finished ahead of schedule which allowed for our 18 month old granddaughter to come for an earlier visit! Overall we are thrilled with the outcome and will definitely use Apple Wood for future projects!"
Lisa S on August 2019
At Apple Wood we strive to be a leader in our industry in customer service. Your initial phone call, if not answered during normal business hours, will be returned within 24 business hours. Our goal is to work with your budget to get you as much as possible while making your dream renovation come true. We try to get our customers back to their regular daily lives as quickly as possible without compromising quality. With over 25 years experience we are able to manage projects with an expertise that our testimonials will attest to. Feel free to stop by our show room or call us with all your remodeling questions.
"Lenny and Lisa are great. During the demolition phase, Lenny took great care to cover our hardwood floors and cleaned thoroughly while removing the countertops and backsplash which really helped to keep the dust level down. Lisa recommended vendors for our granite, tile backsplash and sink - they were all so helpful. We have never done a kitchen renovation before and were a little anxious about the process and making choices. Lenny allayed our fears and was spot on with suggestions. Lisa was always available for communication and answering questions. The sub-contractors were all excellent, personable and professional. The whole job was finished ahead of schedule which allowed for our 18 month old granddaughter to come for an earlier visit! Overall we are thrilled with the outcome and will definitely use Apple Wood for future projects!"
Lisa S on August 2019
Licensed and insured, in the business for over 15 years Family owned and operated.
Licensed and insured, in the business for over 15 years Family owned and operated.
General Contracting for all your commercial and residential needs.
General Contracting for all your commercial and residential needs.
While it might be tempting to tackle drywall installation yourself, it's a challenging job best left to the pros. Drywall panels are heavy—each one weighs between 50 and 70 pounds—and handling them safely usually requires at least two people. Professional installers have the experience and equipment to align and secure the panels properly, ensuring a smooth, long-lasting finish that meets all code requirements.
Drywall and plaster are two different materials used for walls and ceilings, each with its own advantages. Drywall consists of manufactured panels that can be installed quickly and offer good insulation. It's generally more cost-effective and is great for straight walls and ceilings.
Plaster is applied in layers over a supportive framework called lath. While it requires more labor, plaster provides a unique, smooth finish that's ideal for curved surfaces and decorative details. Your choice between drywall and plaster will depend on your desired look, durability needs, and budget.
Lightweight drywall panels are about 25% lighter than standard ones, making them easier to handle during installation. This can be helpful if you're doing a DIY project or working in tight spaces. However, they might not offer the same level of durability, fire resistance, or soundproofing as regular drywall. If you're looking for superior protection and a finish that lasts, standard drywall may be the better option for your walls and ceilings.
Professionally installed drywall lasts between 40 and 60 years. Drywall longevity depends on installation quality, maintenance practices, and environmental conditions. High-quality work combined with proper care ensures that drywall performs reliably for decades. Factors such as moisture, fire exposure, and physical damage can affect its lifespan, so regular inspections and timely repairs are essential for extending durability.
You don't need a permit to replace drywall if you're just swapping out old panels without making any structural changes. If you're keeping the wall positions the same and not moving any electrical or plumbing, you can go ahead without a permit. However, if your project involves adding or removing walls or altering the home's infrastructure, you'll likely need to get a permit, which can add $50 to $150 to your costs. It's always a good idea to check with your local building department to make sure you're following the rules.