Hello, I am James Gibbs, sole proprietor of JG Carpentry. I have been building, repairing and renovating homes in Essex county for over 30 years. My primary goal is to satisfy my customer's needs and budget. I work alone, so I only take on smaller jobs as this allows me to focus on getting things done quickly and efficiently. I hold an unrestricted Construction Supervisor's License and Home Improvement Contractor license in MA and am fully insured. I am experienced in all aspects of residential construction, specializing in interior remodeling and custom built-in installation. I am willing to work with older homes, repairing ill-fitting doors and windows, squeaky stairs and floors, etc. I spent 6 years as a construction foreman in the film industry, and am always willing to take on creative or unusual projects. All my work is done in accordance with local building laws, and all jobs must have a contract signed by both parties before work can begin. No plumbing or electrical work.
"James had to remove some sections of rotten wood at the front entrance first and replace with new material before he could remove an old storm door and replace it with a new full view storm door with new hardware. The front entrance looks great and works great. I will call James for any work I have in and around my house as he does excellent work."
bernie b on November 2022
Hello, I am James Gibbs, sole proprietor of JG Carpentry. I have been building, repairing and renovating homes in Essex county for over 30 years. My primary goal is to satisfy my customer's needs and budget. I work alone, so I only take on smaller jobs as this allows me to focus on getting things done quickly and efficiently. I hold an unrestricted Construction Supervisor's License and Home Improvement Contractor license in MA and am fully insured. I am experienced in all aspects of residential construction, specializing in interior remodeling and custom built-in installation. I am willing to work with older homes, repairing ill-fitting doors and windows, squeaky stairs and floors, etc. I spent 6 years as a construction foreman in the film industry, and am always willing to take on creative or unusual projects. All my work is done in accordance with local building laws, and all jobs must have a contract signed by both parties before work can begin. No plumbing or electrical work.
"James had to remove some sections of rotten wood at the front entrance first and replace with new material before he could remove an old storm door and replace it with a new full view storm door with new hardware. The front entrance looks great and works great. I will call James for any work I have in and around my house as he does excellent work."
bernie b on November 2022
With over 20 yrs of experience, ACQ Home Improvement is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. In addition, we are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Jeremy and crew are professional, and expert at what they do. Very customer focused and back their work 100 percent. It was a pleasure working with them"
Curt C on March 2023
With over 20 yrs of experience, ACQ Home Improvement is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. In addition, we are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Jeremy and crew are professional, and expert at what they do. Very customer focused and back their work 100 percent. It was a pleasure working with them"
Curt C on March 2023
Is your home repair to-do list too much to handle on your own? Let the professionals at Blackdog Home Services help! Our team offers a wide range of home repair and maintenance services to keep Southern NH and Northeastern MA residents comfortable and happy. Whether your countertops need replacing or your drywall needs repair, you can depend on Blackdog to provide high-quality services for projects of any size. Life can get busy, and managing home services can be overwhelming — that’s why it’s best to trust home service professionals to handle the job. When your home requires repair, maintenance, or upgrades, you need Blackdog Home Services to get the job done right. With decades of industry experience, our team is uniquely capable of delivering long-lasting solutions personalized to fit each client’s specific needs.
"Chad and Heath were great, very dependable."
Ken B on January 2025
Is your home repair to-do list too much to handle on your own? Let the professionals at Blackdog Home Services help! Our team offers a wide range of home repair and maintenance services to keep Southern NH and Northeastern MA residents comfortable and happy. Whether your countertops need replacing or your drywall needs repair, you can depend on Blackdog to provide high-quality services for projects of any size. Life can get busy, and managing home services can be overwhelming — that’s why it’s best to trust home service professionals to handle the job. When your home requires repair, maintenance, or upgrades, you need Blackdog Home Services to get the job done right. With decades of industry experience, our team is uniquely capable of delivering long-lasting solutions personalized to fit each client’s specific needs.
"Chad and Heath were great, very dependable."
Ken B on January 2025
At East Coast Construction and Development, we are a locally owned and operated home improvement business with over 22 years of industry experience. We take pride in our honesty, integrity, and commitment to excellence, ensuring that every project is completed with the highest level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. We specialize in handyman and carpentry work, offering a wide range of customizable home improvement, service, and repair solutions tailored to meet each client's unique needs. Whether it's minor repairs, custom carpentry, or full-scale home upgrades, we approach every job with the same dedication to quality and customer satisfaction. We understand that your home is your most valuable asset, which is why we guarantee superior workmanship and a seamless experience from start to finish. Let us bring your vision to life—we’re here to help with all your home improvement needs!
"Great experience working with East Coast Construction and Development! Quality work done in a timely manner, as promised! "
Selina R on March 2025
At East Coast Construction and Development, we are a locally owned and operated home improvement business with over 22 years of industry experience. We take pride in our honesty, integrity, and commitment to excellence, ensuring that every project is completed with the highest level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. We specialize in handyman and carpentry work, offering a wide range of customizable home improvement, service, and repair solutions tailored to meet each client's unique needs. Whether it's minor repairs, custom carpentry, or full-scale home upgrades, we approach every job with the same dedication to quality and customer satisfaction. We understand that your home is your most valuable asset, which is why we guarantee superior workmanship and a seamless experience from start to finish. Let us bring your vision to life—we’re here to help with all your home improvement needs!
"Great experience working with East Coast Construction and Development! Quality work done in a timely manner, as promised! "
Selina R on March 2025
Cabinet Cures provides both refacing and refinishing services. The choice is yours and is dependent upon whether you want to replace your cabinet doors or refresh the existing doors. We provide the widest selection of finishes - both stain and lacquer. We can also address the functional needs of your kitchen with new drawer boxes and custom rollout solutions. All of our work is done by our own employees at our production facility in North Billerica. Please call for an appointment to schedule a no-cost, no-obligation in-home consultation.
"Cabinet Cures did a great job from start to finish. Joe and John were very meticulous in doing all the pre-measuring all the way through the construction, including the very meticulous finish work, which I need to give a shout out to Joe who is an excellent finish carpenter. Valerie was very informative when she came and gave us an estimate and was very responsive with any questions we had. The owner Pierre is very hands-on which was a very nice touch from a customer experience aspect. we had a couple tricky areas in the kitchen and due to their knowledge and experience, and they’re fine attention to detail every aspect of of the job far exceeded our expectations. we would highly recommend them and would like to thank all the crew for doing such a great job for us"
Christopher S on June 2024
Cabinet Cures provides both refacing and refinishing services. The choice is yours and is dependent upon whether you want to replace your cabinet doors or refresh the existing doors. We provide the widest selection of finishes - both stain and lacquer. We can also address the functional needs of your kitchen with new drawer boxes and custom rollout solutions. All of our work is done by our own employees at our production facility in North Billerica. Please call for an appointment to schedule a no-cost, no-obligation in-home consultation.
"Cabinet Cures did a great job from start to finish. Joe and John were very meticulous in doing all the pre-measuring all the way through the construction, including the very meticulous finish work, which I need to give a shout out to Joe who is an excellent finish carpenter. Valerie was very informative when she came and gave us an estimate and was very responsive with any questions we had. The owner Pierre is very hands-on which was a very nice touch from a customer experience aspect. we had a couple tricky areas in the kitchen and due to their knowledge and experience, and they’re fine attention to detail every aspect of of the job far exceeded our expectations. we would highly recommend them and would like to thank all the crew for doing such a great job for us"
Christopher S on June 2024
Family owned business! We offer all your home improvement needs including remodeling. Kitchens, bathrooms, siding, roofing, framing, interior /exterior carpentry, general electric, painting and basic plumbing repairs . As well as general handyman Fix-It repairs no job too small.
"Matt was great! I would highly recommend for any of your home improvement projects"
Seth G on January 2025
Family owned business! We offer all your home improvement needs including remodeling. Kitchens, bathrooms, siding, roofing, framing, interior /exterior carpentry, general electric, painting and basic plumbing repairs . As well as general handyman Fix-It repairs no job too small.
"Matt was great! I would highly recommend for any of your home improvement projects"
Seth G on January 2025
MVD Finish Carpentry - Excellence in Every Detail With 10 years of experience in the market, MVD Finish Carpentry is committed to delivering high-quality craftsmanship with precision and dedication. We prioritize our clients, ensuring that every project is completed on time and at a fair price. For more information, feel free to contact us!
"Excelente servicio, r�pido y eficientes. Todo quedo muy bonito y un trabajo de primera calidad. Son super atentos, siempre dispuestos a dar lo mejor. Me alegra mucha haberlos contratado. Pr�ximamente subire todo finalizado, gracias mil."
Alicia S on April 2025
MVD Finish Carpentry - Excellence in Every Detail With 10 years of experience in the market, MVD Finish Carpentry is committed to delivering high-quality craftsmanship with precision and dedication. We prioritize our clients, ensuring that every project is completed on time and at a fair price. For more information, feel free to contact us!
"Excelente servicio, r�pido y eficientes. Todo quedo muy bonito y un trabajo de primera calidad. Son super atentos, siempre dispuestos a dar lo mejor. Me alegra mucha haberlos contratado. Pr�ximamente subire todo finalizado, gracias mil."
Alicia S on April 2025
Family owned handyman services. Licensed and fully insured. Quality workmanship. We guarantee it is done right the first time.
"I hired Daniel to replace a door and replace weatherstripping around two other doors. He also painted my back door. The weatherstripping soon failed and came off the doors, and the paint job was poorly executed. This spring, I was preparing to move and discovered that he had dumped all his construction debris, including the old door, behind my garage and onto my neighbor's property. I also discovered he had thrown scrap wood in my bushes next to the house. He also had issues with promptness."
Lundy S on April 2025
Family owned handyman services. Licensed and fully insured. Quality workmanship. We guarantee it is done right the first time.
"I hired Daniel to replace a door and replace weatherstripping around two other doors. He also painted my back door. The weatherstripping soon failed and came off the doors, and the paint job was poorly executed. This spring, I was preparing to move and discovered that he had dumped all his construction debris, including the old door, behind my garage and onto my neighbor's property. I also discovered he had thrown scrap wood in my bushes next to the house. He also had issues with promptness."
Lundy S on April 2025
We strive to satisfy all of our customers and will go the extra mile to make sure you're completely satisfied.
"Fast, friendly service. Stuck to the budget with no pressure to add more."
Megan P on September 2024
We strive to satisfy all of our customers and will go the extra mile to make sure you're completely satisfied.
"Fast, friendly service. Stuck to the budget with no pressure to add more."
Megan P on September 2024
Nj Construction is locally owned and operated providing Deck installation in Peabody, MA and surrounding areas. We serve our loyal customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!
"He did a good job, and we would hire him again if the price is right."
robert h on July 2023
Nj Construction is locally owned and operated providing Deck installation in Peabody, MA and surrounding areas. We serve our loyal customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!
"He did a good job, and we would hire him again if the price is right."
robert h on July 2023
Local cabinet installers who specialize in home remodel finishing work install cabinets. You can hire a general handyperson to install most cabinets, but it’s recommended to hire a cabinet specialist when installing custom cabinets. If you order your cabinets through a big-box retailer, they often supply the labor as part of the project cost.
Start with the wall cabinets. Hanging uppers first keeps heavy tools and screws away from your new base cabinets and lets you work closer to the studs for a straighter fit. Once the uppers are level and secure, setting the bases is easier, and you won’t risk scratching fresh finishes. This simple order delivers a cleaner look and a sturdier kitchen overall.
Island and breakfast‑bar base cabinets bolt to the floor—right through the underlayment and subfloor—so they don’t budge when you lean or prep. The cabinet installer uses basic wood screws to secure these cabinets to the floor. However, cabinets that run along a wall don’t need to be fastened. Instead, the contractor secures them to studs in the wall.
Yes, as long as the cabinet boxes are sound, swapping only the doors is fair game. Replacing only the doors and drawer fronts—known as cabinet refacing—offers a cost‐effective way to update your kitchen’s appearance while retaining the existing cabinet boxes. This method delivers a fresh and modern look without the expense of a complete cabinet replacement.
With routine care, custom solid-wood cabinets can retain their appearance for 20 to 50 years. Their superior durability and quality guarantee long‑term performance and an enduring aesthetic. By investing in high‑quality wood and ensuring routine upkeep, you secure cabinets that continue to enhance your kitchen’s appeal for decades. Ask your cabinet installer for maintenance tips to help extend the lifespan of your cabinets.
Whether you install flooring or cabinets first depends on the flooring material. For tile or hardwood, lay the floor first so the cabinets sit level and the finish stays seamless. In contrast, floating floors, such as laminate, should not be installed under cabinets due to expansion and contraction issues. Adhering to this sequence guarantees a durable and polished result.