Create and Form delivers cabinetry including desks in a functional home office, cabinets to conceal technology for an entertaining living room, bookshelves in a thoughtful study, a welcoming coat closet and bench at the entry, shoe shelves and wardrobe for the closets, cabinets surrounding conversations in the kitchen, and shelves to order the chaos of the laundry. Let's start with a sketch and fit cabinetry to the spaces in your home. ----- As work-from-home trend increases, Create and Form can design a custom desk and shelves to update your study or convert a room into a home office. Let's discuss how a custom office can organize your work, hideaway cables and electronics, and be a professional background to your web conferences.
"Nathan is exceptionally good to work with and pays meticulous attention to detail. His professionalism and talent was evident from the start and that carried throughout my project. It was a great experience working with him and the quality of his work is top notch."
Jason M on February 2023
Create and Form delivers cabinetry including desks in a functional home office, cabinets to conceal technology for an entertaining living room, bookshelves in a thoughtful study, a welcoming coat closet and bench at the entry, shoe shelves and wardrobe for the closets, cabinets surrounding conversations in the kitchen, and shelves to order the chaos of the laundry. Let's start with a sketch and fit cabinetry to the spaces in your home. ----- As work-from-home trend increases, Create and Form can design a custom desk and shelves to update your study or convert a room into a home office. Let's discuss how a custom office can organize your work, hideaway cables and electronics, and be a professional background to your web conferences.
"Nathan is exceptionally good to work with and pays meticulous attention to detail. His professionalism and talent was evident from the start and that carried throughout my project. It was a great experience working with him and the quality of his work is top notch."
Jason M on February 2023
Over 20 years of experience throughout Massachusetts, including Middlesex County and surrounding suburbs. Our services include: New construction, general contracting, additions kitchens, bathrooms, basements, built-in cabinetry, raised ceilings and cathedral ceilings, second story additions, entertainment center build and design, surround-sound, windows replacement old and new, roofing, dormers, all general carpentry. We are fully licensed and insured, plenty of references, free estimates.
"Small but significant weatherproofing job handled with care and knowledge equivalent to building the Brooklyn Bridge. Top notch customer care and concern."
Glenn M on February 2025
Over 20 years of experience throughout Massachusetts, including Middlesex County and surrounding suburbs. Our services include: New construction, general contracting, additions kitchens, bathrooms, basements, built-in cabinetry, raised ceilings and cathedral ceilings, second story additions, entertainment center build and design, surround-sound, windows replacement old and new, roofing, dormers, all general carpentry. We are fully licensed and insured, plenty of references, free estimates.
"Small but significant weatherproofing job handled with care and knowledge equivalent to building the Brooklyn Bridge. Top notch customer care and concern."
Glenn M on February 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
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
Highland Home & Garden is a reputable general contracting firm specializing in providing top-notch construction services for residential and commercial projects. With a proven track record of delivering high-quality craftsmanship, timely project completion, and exceptional customer satisfaction, we take pride in our attention to detail and commitment to excellence. Our team of skilled professionals brings years of experience and expertise to every project, ensuring that clients' visions are brought to life efficiently and effectively. Whether it's new construction, remodeling, or renovation, HH&G is dedicated to exceeding expectations and building lasting relationships with clients across diverse industries.
"I was looking to build a pool house / storage shed for a very specific location. I contacted Mike about the project and am very happy I did. He was excellent to work with from start to finish. I had a design in mind and he worked with me to make it a reality. Working with Mike was so easy and seemless. He always returned calls or texts and was always on site when he said he would be. I couldnâ t be happier with the experience and the finished product. It turned out exactly as I had hoped from the design to quality of work. I highly recommend contacting Highland Home and Garden if youâ re considering a project. You wonâ t be disappointed"
Lucas W on January 2023
Highland Home & Garden is a reputable general contracting firm specializing in providing top-notch construction services for residential and commercial projects. With a proven track record of delivering high-quality craftsmanship, timely project completion, and exceptional customer satisfaction, we take pride in our attention to detail and commitment to excellence. Our team of skilled professionals brings years of experience and expertise to every project, ensuring that clients' visions are brought to life efficiently and effectively. Whether it's new construction, remodeling, or renovation, HH&G is dedicated to exceeding expectations and building lasting relationships with clients across diverse industries.
"I was looking to build a pool house / storage shed for a very specific location. I contacted Mike about the project and am very happy I did. He was excellent to work with from start to finish. I had a design in mind and he worked with me to make it a reality. Working with Mike was so easy and seemless. He always returned calls or texts and was always on site when he said he would be. I couldnâ t be happier with the experience and the finished product. It turned out exactly as I had hoped from the design to quality of work. I highly recommend contacting Highland Home and Garden if youâ re considering a project. You wonâ t be disappointed"
Lucas W on January 2023
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
It is the details that make a house a home. We will make sure that the first impression of your house counts. Give us a call today.
"They did a fantastic job! They were professional, on time, did great work painting my house. They did both exterior and interior work. I am VERY pleased!"
Denise C on May 2024
It is the details that make a house a home. We will make sure that the first impression of your house counts. Give us a call today.
"They did a fantastic job! They were professional, on time, did great work painting my house. They did both exterior and interior work. I am VERY pleased!"
Denise C on May 2024
Marco Polo Home Builder has been building homes & doing renovations all over Massachusetts with a great combination of skills-building knowledge, craftsmanship, and professional project management. Over the years, we understood that construction is about wood, bricks, and family. We take our job thoughtfully because we know that a home is the most sanctified place for a person. We value our clients' needs and work with our crew and subcontractors to prioritize them. We aim to make your dream project a reality and hope to be on this journey with you.
"We recently completed a gut reno and second story addition. After engaging 10 different contractors, MP was the most communicative, interested, flexible and competitively priced. MP has a large in-house team of experts that work efficiently and adapt to the home owner’s needs and preferences. The employees worked 6 days a week and took great pride in their work. They were personally invested in our project and wanted to make it the home of our dreams. The team includes an amazing designer, Nataly, who helped with selecting finishes. The onsite foreman, Adriano, demonstrated expertise and kindness. Seichelle and Marco did an excellent job with operations, ordering materials and problem-solving. We have been back in our home for 10 months. Anytime I have an issue, Seichelle and the team have addressed it. They have gone above and beyond what is expected. We could not be more pleased with our project. We strongly recommend MP for your next project!"
Laura D on June 2025
Marco Polo Home Builder has been building homes & doing renovations all over Massachusetts with a great combination of skills-building knowledge, craftsmanship, and professional project management. Over the years, we understood that construction is about wood, bricks, and family. We take our job thoughtfully because we know that a home is the most sanctified place for a person. We value our clients' needs and work with our crew and subcontractors to prioritize them. We aim to make your dream project a reality and hope to be on this journey with you.
"We recently completed a gut reno and second story addition. After engaging 10 different contractors, MP was the most communicative, interested, flexible and competitively priced. MP has a large in-house team of experts that work efficiently and adapt to the home owner’s needs and preferences. The employees worked 6 days a week and took great pride in their work. They were personally invested in our project and wanted to make it the home of our dreams. The team includes an amazing designer, Nataly, who helped with selecting finishes. The onsite foreman, Adriano, demonstrated expertise and kindness. Seichelle and Marco did an excellent job with operations, ordering materials and problem-solving. We have been back in our home for 10 months. Anytime I have an issue, Seichelle and the team have addressed it. They have gone above and beyond what is expected. We could not be more pleased with our project. We strongly recommend MP for your next project!"
Laura D on June 2025
“Transform your home with our expert carpentry finishes. From stunning doors and elegant windows to flawless floors and custom decks, we bring craftsmanship and quality to every project. Trust us to elevate your space with precision and style.”
"Absolutely excellent. Beto is a meticulous, talented carpenter. Our railings are beautiful. The tile work in the shower is perfect as were the installation of shower doors."
Mary L on June 2025
“Transform your home with our expert carpentry finishes. From stunning doors and elegant windows to flawless floors and custom decks, we bring craftsmanship and quality to every project. Trust us to elevate your space with precision and style.”
"Absolutely excellent. Beto is a meticulous, talented carpenter. Our railings are beautiful. The tile work in the shower is perfect as were the installation of shower doors."
Mary L on June 2025
Welcome to Mr. Handyman of Central MetroWest where professional, safe, reliable handyman service for your entire "To Do" list is just one call away. That's why local residents choose our professional handymen, who specialize in all major and minor home repairs over an independent handyman. Additional DBAs - AA Mr Handyman, Mr Handyman, Handyman Enterprises Inc. Additional email - mrhandymancm@gmail.com. Subs used for plumbing, electrical, heating & air conditioning.
"I have used Mr. Handyman three times so far and will definitely use them again. It's been a joy to have a qualified person in my home who can take care of all the things on my TBD list, be they large or small, in a positive and professional manner. I think I had 9 things on my list the first time they came out, and everything was taken care of that same day. They are competent, focused, and there to help. Prompt, dedicated, great communication, and all the tools and supplies to get the job done. I felt their prices were reasonable, especially as the work was completely done when they left - no punch list, no coming back another day to finish. Cleaned up really well, too. I'm 100% satisfied."
Katie L on November 2024
Welcome to Mr. Handyman of Central MetroWest where professional, safe, reliable handyman service for your entire "To Do" list is just one call away. That's why local residents choose our professional handymen, who specialize in all major and minor home repairs over an independent handyman. Additional DBAs - AA Mr Handyman, Mr Handyman, Handyman Enterprises Inc. Additional email - mrhandymancm@gmail.com. Subs used for plumbing, electrical, heating & air conditioning.
"I have used Mr. Handyman three times so far and will definitely use them again. It's been a joy to have a qualified person in my home who can take care of all the things on my TBD list, be they large or small, in a positive and professional manner. I think I had 9 things on my list the first time they came out, and everything was taken care of that same day. They are competent, focused, and there to help. Prompt, dedicated, great communication, and all the tools and supplies to get the job done. I felt their prices were reasonable, especially as the work was completely done when they left - no punch list, no coming back another day to finish. Cleaned up really well, too. I'm 100% satisfied."
Katie L on November 2024
We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Went extremely well and fast and clean."
Scott c on October 2023
We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Went extremely well and fast and clean."
Scott c on October 2023
High-quality furniture-grade wood will give you the best performance. Softer woods (like pine) and particle boards like MDF can sag under the weight of heavy books. Ideally, your shelves should hold 20 to 40 pounds per foot, so opt for scratch-resistant hardwood plywood or solid wood. Popular options include mahogany, cherry, maple, oak, walnut, and birch.
Built-ins look best when they feel like part of the room, so many homeowners run them floor to ceiling and stop at a natural break such as a doorway. Corner or floating units are smart options for tight spaces. Prefabricated shelves typically run 24–48 inches wide, 10–12 inches deep, and 5–6 feet tall; use those ranges as a quick sizing guide.
The installation time for built-in bookshelves depends on the complexity of the design, the size of the shelves, and the level of customization. A contractor can install a simple prefabricated unit in a few hours, while an elaborate custom unit could take up to a week. Installing add-ons like lighting could also extend the installation process.
For optimal storage efficiency and aesthetics, built-in bookshelves typically feature a shelf depth of 10 to 12 inches. This depth strikes a balance between providing ample space for books and decor while maintaining a sleek, unobtrusive look in your room.