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Avatar for Connecticut Yankee Crafts LLC
Connecticut Yankee Crafts LLC
5.0(
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Serving Prospect, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

At Connecticut Yankee Crafts, we strive to match the quality of the legacy seen before us in this area and continue to do what the Shakers did best - creating high quality furniture made with the values of our forefathers before us.\n\nWe have immense pride in the quality of our work and are confident that we will craft the finest furnishings for your home. Let us know how we can help and we?ll get to work on the cabinets or furniture of your dreams.

Custom Island
Custom Bookcases
Custom Bookcases
Custom Bookcases
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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Arnold's Masonry and Construction LLC
4.8(
171
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Serving Prospect, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Arnold's Masonry and Construction LLC. They repaired our front steps and installed a sidewalk and borders. They were very polite, friendly, and professional. They took great pride in their work, and are very knowledgeable about the products and the work to be done. The work area was left very clean. We are very happy with the beautiful work that was done. It looks amazing! It was a pleasure working with Arnold's. We highly recommend them. J & B. Lewis"
Masonry Project
Masonry Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project

+118

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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The Builders & Cleaners
4.9(
120
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Serving Prospect, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The cleaners and builders did a fantastic job renovating the living room, kitchen, and bathroom. Everything was done so professionally. I thought this project would be a nightmare, but they were so attentive and responsive. I will definitely be using their services in the future for any work I need to be done around the house."
Dust out from the ductwork
Dust out from the ductwork
Clean vent
Clean vent
Dust in the return

+1809

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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CRS Painting
5.0(
22
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Serving Prospect, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend CRS Painting. They have done so many home improvement projects for us and every one of them has been outstanding. They painted the exterior of our raised ranch, put down a new wood floor, and painted our family room. The most recent project, in November 2025, was painting our dining room, living room, halls and a bedroom and installing and staining six doors. Their is exceptional. When they paint they move all the furniture, cover it carefully and put it back neatly. They patch all the holes in the walls and cracks in the ceilings. They pay attention to every single detail and are friendly and responsive. I will definitely hire Celso and CRS for our next home improvement job."
Response time2 days
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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Rahban Millwork, Inc.
4.9(
11
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Serving Prospect, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rahban Millwork, Inc. truly does impeccable work!! Sayed custom made our gorgeous kitchen cabinets with a bonus island that has drawers/cabinets (on wheels) to our specific wants & needs!! He even went above and beyond for the overlooked ideas such as, a beautiful built in knife drawer, tiered spice rack, utility closet and even gorgeous glass pain cabinets on either side of my sink to add to our lovely modern day kitchen! I honestly couldnâ t be happier with their precision work, and layout!! It really all came together rather quickly as well. Letâ s face it, you dread any remodel and of course you only want to do it once, and do it right! I have to say that I am ecstatic beyond measures with Rahban Millwork and extremely happy with the end result!!! Bonus* they are reliable, they show up when promised, easy to work with, articulate and respectful!! I wish I could post a picture here for you but no option!!"
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+4

Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mastak, LLC
4.9(
9
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Serving Prospect, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Exceptional work! I sent in my request for the job and they came within a day and a half, got the job done in just a few hours. They are also open to all your opinions and critiques. Their customer service and punctuality was really great. It took me and my family days and hours to try and do the job ourselves, but Mastak are pros. My doors look so good! Thank you so much!"
Deck 23x16
Deck 23x16
Deck 23x16
Deck 23x16
Deck 23x16

+24

Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Matthew S Rose Carpentry LLC
4.9(
9
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Serving Prospect, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Matt has done multiple projects for me, including kitchen cabinet refacing, applying new kitchen tile, kitchen floor and all new inside doors. Everything was done timely and with excellence. Matt gave me an estimate and stayed within budget. He arrives on time and cleans up as he works. He is very polite and takes the time to answer questions completely. While he was here for my door replacement, I asked him if he could install a flag on my house, that would require a base built where it attached to the house. He completed it by improvising a beautiful custom wood mount for the flag. I highly recommend Matt for any project you may have."
Kitchen reface
Kitchen reface
Kitchen refacing
Kitchen refacing
Kitchen refacing

+7

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lundie Painting LLC
4.6(
12
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Serving Prospect, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Wonderful. Kyle brought a few samples of the colors I was interested in and helped me pick the right one. It was done quickly and looks beautiful. Would recommend."
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+19

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

A contract should outline the scope of work, timelines, costs, payment schedule, and materials used for clarity and protection.

There are two ways you can cut trim for doorways: with a miter saw or a table saw. Mitered joints need a 45-degree angle. If you’re unfamiliar with a miter saw, you might want to consider buying extra trim pieces or choosing butted joints instead. One wrong cut, and you’ll need to power up the saw again with a new piece. 

Butted joints—also called shaker style—don’t need a 45-degree angle. Instead, your side pieces attach perpendicularly to the header trim and only require a straight cut.

If you’re just replacing a few broken or damaged joists, you can expect to pay anywhere from $100 to $300 per joist. However, a complete installation for a home or room will take into account the cost of labor, which ranges from $25 to $40 per hour. Floor joist installation for an entire room, for example, can cost between $5,000 and $10,000, depending on the room's size and the materials used.

Yes, Corian® and other solid surface countertops can be cut with standard woodworking tools like a circular saw or a jigsaw, but using the correct blade is crucial for the best results.

The recommended blade is a tungsten carbide-tipped blade, often called a solid-surface planer or triple chip grind blade. This type of blade is hard enough to cut through the material effectively. For a jigsaw, a fine-tooth down-cutting blade should be used.

It is important to note that a diamond blade is not necessary. Diamond blades are designed for harder materials like natural stone, concrete, or brick, and Corian is not a natural stone.

Using blades designed for wood is not recommended as they can cause microfractures that weaken the countertop's edges. While a tungsten carbide blade provides a much cleaner cut, the resulting edge will still be rough and must be sanded and smoothed to prevent microfractures from developing over time.

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