"I get jobs as a carpenter but I approach my work as a craftsman."
“All success starts with being a craftsman. A carpenter builds things. A craftsman creates a work of art. While most people approach their work with the mindset that they just want to get it done, craftsmen are more concerned with who they are becoming and what they are creating rather than how fast they finish it. After all, it’s no use finishing something if it’s not a work of art.”~from The Carpenter by Jon Gordon
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"Aging in Place" Assessment: $295
See our new web page! With the cost of assisted living homes ranging from $3,000-$7,000 per month it makes perfect sense to retrofit your home and remain in it for as long as you possibly can! Start with a new bamboo floor and pull up carpet that hampers mobility and presents a tripping hazard. |
Top 2020 Home Decor Trend: Appreciation for patina and age!
One of the emerging design trends is an appreciation for patina and age. In addition to more vintage furniture, expect to see this played out in color trends such as clay and terracotta, as well as decorative items such as earthenware and ceramics.~Good Housekeeping, Jan 2020
January Special: Prepare for Spring with an Awning over your Side or Back Door: $795
Prevent Black Mold from Developing in Your Home!
Spring is right around the corner and with it will come rain that is both a blessing for your garden and a concern for home maintenance issues. Now is the time to redo trim work around exterior doors, not just excising bad "soft spots"... but replacing the entire trim around the door; water does not limit itself to the bottom 3 " of your door; it simply enters there and wicks upward. When you wait until soft spots are more than evident visually, you welcome black mold into your home, seeping under the threshold, discoloring your flooring, where it will not remain in one place. It will travel up inside your walls and start to cause health ailments.The most common black mold symptoms and health effects are toxic and associated with respiratory ailments. Chronic coughing and sneezing, irritation to the eyes, mucus membranes of the nose and throat, rashes, chronic fatigue and persistent headaches are all symptomatic of black mold exposure and poisoning. In addition, while you are replacing your trim, take the next logical step and add an awning, so you don't have rain constantly hitting the doors, inviting mold to grow your home. Warning signs your door jambs are shot: peeling paint, bubbling paint, you can push wood in with your thumb, and wood is breaking off in shards. NC receives 3-4" of rain per month, every month, and that isn't likely to change in the future.
"Chuck, The Carpenter Craftsman, refreshed our front banisters and porch railings and they look great!"--Alan F., Apex, NC 10/26/2019 [photos below]. Above: door awning created to prevent water damage.
Treehouse Transformation
Completely unsafe at time of USMC couple's home purchase; created two new ladders, rain cover over lower deck and enclosed sides. Finished on Veteran's Day.
Think Spring!
We already have days back up in the 60's, so plan your garden and backyard living now!
Items you can order in time for Valentine's Day!
Pet Ramps for Indoor or Outdoor Use
, NC
"I used The Carpenter Craftsman to build an inside ramp, outside ramp, and dog door in my garage wall, as my dogs are getting older. Charlie did such a fantastic job, he listened to everything I asked for, and really took the picture in my head and brought it to life! He did such a quality job, it improves the house, looks fantastic, and the dogs love it, although we now have traffic jams when one dog stands in front of the door. Charlie is a great guy, was fun to have around, the dogs loved him a lot, and he went above and beyond in making sure it was perfect!"~Jerry T in Apex, NC
"I used The Carpenter Craftsman to build an inside ramp, outside ramp, and dog door in my garage wall, as my dogs are getting older. Charlie did such a fantastic job, he listened to everything I asked for, and really took the picture in my head and brought it to life! He did such a quality job, it improves the house, looks fantastic, and the dogs love it, although we now have traffic jams when one dog stands in front of the door. Charlie is a great guy, was fun to have around, the dogs loved him a lot, and he went above and beyond in making sure it was perfect!"~Jerry T in Apex, NC
Even and old door can be made new again with The Carpenter Craftsman!
"We had Chuck do several jobs. He was responsive and punctual and above all, he does quality work. In today's world, it's hard to find someone honest and fair. Chuck is both. If you are looking for someone from woodwork to light construction, he's your guy!"~Michael P. in Apex, NC
"Chuck Bearden did a job for me today involving removing the trim work from my cabinets, installing a new microwave, and then reinstalling the trim. He was fast, meticulous, professional, and reasonable. I would highly recommend him."~Jim T. in Apex, NC
