carpenter
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The court heard the self-employed carpenter and joiner, who had served in the military before an injury cut his career short, had struggled with his mental health.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
A friend recommended a carpenter, who helped with the termites and trickier renovations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
Sprague co-hosted “Run My Renovation” for the DIY Network and was a carpenter on “Trading Spaces.”
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026
Donaldson, 60, was born in Santa Monica and came up through the construction ranks as a carpenter.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
“To make sure no gentleman decides to grab you up as his servant, I have apprenticed you to John Laydon. You will become a carpenter in your own right.”
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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