{"id":3471,"date":"2018-02-16T16:18:09","date_gmt":"2018-02-16T05:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.airtasker.com\/?p=3300"},"modified":"2024-01-08T12:34:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T01:34:17","slug":"what-do-carpenters-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/what-do-carpenters-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What do carpenters do? Carpentry services to consider"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Carpenters are a tough and versatile breed. They build, fix, and install structures, bits and bobs made from all sorts of materials.<\/p>\n<p>From installing cabinetry to building bridges, carpentry is often a physically demanding role that calls for a knack with the tools both indoors and out.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, the following roles are performed by a carpenter (or a chippy as they are often referred to).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Decipher and follow blueprints and construction plans<\/li>\n<li>Measure and cut building materials<\/li>\n<li>Piece together structures and smaller items like furniture<\/li>\n<li>Install building framework often with the aid of rigging hardware such as cranes<\/li>\n<li>Build decking and other outdoor features like pergolas, sunbeds, and outdoor kitchens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Carpenters are more than handy with a tool or two. They work with nails, screws, adhesives and staples to create their projects.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3303\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/24064926\/Carpenter-tools.jpg\" alt=\"Carpenter tools of the trade\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Here are a few things a carpenter can do around your home:<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Decking<\/h3>\n<p>Have an outdoor decking project you never seem to get the time to start or finish? Carpenters can provide <strong><a title=\"decking services\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/carpentry\/decking\/\">decking services<\/a><\/strong> expertise faster than Usain Bolt can finish a 100-metre sprint.<\/p>\n<p>An entertaining area adorned with a good quality deck will add value to your home. A deck area provides the extra space needed for quality R&amp;R time with family and friends. Soak up some rays in summer. Nestle up with a loved one beside a fire pit in winter. All this could be possible from the talented hand of a carpenter.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Cabinetry<\/h3>\n<p>If your kitchen or bathroom is in need of a makeover just get a carpenter to give the area a facelift. Updating cabinetry is one of the simplest ways to achieve a brand-new look. If you are not that savvy on the tools, a carpenter can make easy work out of it for you.<\/p>\n<p>Transform a run-down kitchen into a fresh, modern look simply by replacing cabinet doors. Remove an overhead cupboard to expose open shelving \u2013 very French Provincial which is raging right now.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Repairs, re-styling and building<\/h3>\n<p>If your fixtures or fittings have seen better days, arrange a carpenter to fix them. Crooked legs, broken arms and wonky shelves are no match for a carpenter. With their skills and cleverness you could save hundreds on repairing or re-styling furniture instead of buying new.<\/p>\n<p>Up-styling an old chair, transforming a book shelf into a kids\u2019 doll house, or building the breakfast nook you desperately need. Carpenters can offer advice on what is achievable before you shred your money on something you probably didn\u2019t need.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Renovations<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3302\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/24064926\/Carpenter-measuring.jpg\" alt=\"Carpenter measuring to cut\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As one of the most versatile trades positions, a carpenter goes to renovations like Kim goes to Kayne \u2013 hand in hand.<\/p>\n<p>Whether knocking down, building up, sheering off, or adding to your home, renovations are smoother with the help of a carpenter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tip\">\n<p>If you need to remove a wall, add a robe, build some shelves, change over a door, or build a deck &#8211; a carpenter can sort it out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>When you need help around the home \u2013 <a title=\"hire an Airtasker carpenter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/au\/services\/carpentry\/\">hire an Airtasker carpenter<\/a> to do the job.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>See how much help a carpenter can be around your place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":3495,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[846],"language":["en-AU"],"class_list":["post-3471","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips","tag-carpentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What do carpenters do? 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