Hammer & Nail

Hammer & Nail Carpentry services in Whatcom County Hammer & Nail Home Repair Services is here for all of your home repair needs.

We specialize in interior/exterior painting, deck repair, drywall repair, flooring installation/demolition, fence repair, trim repair/replacement. We are NOT licensed to do plumbing, roofing, or electrical work. If you are looking for honest and dependable service please reach out to us and we can assist you with your home repair needs.

One of my favorite things is deck re-stain because when an old worn out cedar deck gets a nice fresh coat of it looks so...
07/23/2026

One of my favorite things is deck re-stain because when an old worn out cedar deck gets a nice fresh coat of it looks so good. This one was stained with Armstrong-Clark Redwood semi-transparent stain and I feel like it really went well with the house color.

It’s been a warm week here but I built this 7 1/2 foot tall deer fence for a customer. I used the 1/2” black coated hard...
06/21/2026

It’s been a warm week here but I built this 7 1/2 foot tall deer fence for a customer. I used the 1/2” black coated hardware cloth and it almost looks like there’s no fencing at all. This is the tallest fence I’ve built to-date.

Here in the Pacific Northwest we deal with a lot of rain. Every fence post I’ve ever replaced has the same exact problem...
06/21/2026

Here in the Pacific Northwest we deal with a lot of rain. Every fence post I’ve ever replaced has the same exact problem. Right where the post meets the concrete it snaps in half from rot. This post took me nearly 3 hours to get out of the hole. The post was rotten all the way through to the bottom and there was nothing left but the concrete. When people ask why it’s so expensive to replace posts here it’s because getting 100+ pounds of concrete at least 2 feet in the ground is backbreaking work even with the best tools. I was able to replace two of these for a customer and get their fence all put back together again. If your posts feel like they are starting to wiggle get them replaced sooner than later. Not only will your carpenter/handyman thank you but it’s a lot easier to jack them out of the ground when there’s still some life left to the post.

80 foot shadow box fence with 6 new posts installed. This fence has been falling down for a couple of years with really ...
06/08/2026

80 foot shadow box fence with 6 new posts installed. This fence has been falling down for a couple of years with really rough pickets. Super happy that the weather held out to finish this one.

For the past couple of weeks I’ve been working on a big porch enclosure and lean-to project. I did both a back porch and...
05/23/2026

For the past couple of weeks I’ve been working on a big porch enclosure and lean-to project. I did both a back porch and a front porch with a covered ramp. Installed metal roofing on both and framed both porches to keep them warmer in the colder months. I’ll be going back to do the trim but for now the majority of it is finished.

Another cedar chest in the books. 41”x20”x20” made with a 1x10” tongue and groove cedar. Stained with a natural iron oxi...
04/08/2026

Another cedar chest in the books. 41”x20”x20” made with a 1x10” tongue and groove cedar. Stained with a natural iron oxide (vinegar+steel wool) and finished with a wood wax. I’m super happy with how this all turned out and got to use my new wood planer which cut down the material costs.

Fence gates are often an issue for many folks. The original gate was not square and dragged on the ground because it was...
03/15/2026

Fence gates are often an issue for many folks. The original gate was not square and dragged on the ground because it was sagging. I built and painted this one off-site and then installed for the customer. Building off-site allows for less mess at a customers house and an easier way to paint and finish when we’re in the rainy season.

Sometimes I get time to make something special for my family. This year I made a toy box for my nephews out of cedar boa...
12/27/2025

Sometimes I get time to make something special for my family. This year I made a toy box for my nephews out of cedar boards. I made sure to put a soft close on the lid so they don’t slam fingers. It’s my first one and I’m happy with it.

The mantle was installed today at my customers house. They were thrilled and even shared some homemade confections and j...
12/17/2025

The mantle was installed today at my customers house. They were thrilled and even shared some homemade confections and jam with me. The rain made painting a challenge but I got it all finished for them before Christmas. This is my first built-in mantle piece. I realized I really like building stuff at home because I can take my time and be more creative.

This is the second project I’ve worked on from home. This is a custom mantle and matching bookshelf piece that I’ll be p...
12/05/2025

This is the second project I’ve worked on from home. This is a custom mantle and matching bookshelf piece that I’ll be painting shortly. The customer wanted a bigger mantle and for this to be flanked with two larger bookcases to mimic a built it.

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