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Benny Bennett Contracting
4.4(
112
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"First, the owner, Benny Bennett, came on time to see what needed to be done and give me a quote. I told him that I only wanted my gutters to be cleaned because I needed to have my deck replaced. He gave me a quote for the cleaning, for gutter guards in the back, and to replace the deck. Not only was he reasonable, he had his crew come and had all the work done in under four hours. The crew cleaned up all of the old boards and ran a magnet over the area to make sure no nails or screws were there to ensure my and my dog's safety. The crew were polite and professional and very hard working.. They did a great job and it looks great! I would gladly recommend and intend to use them again on another job."
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G Parker Contracting
4.4(
261
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They did an amazing job, did exactly what they said they would do, at the price they quoted, and when it ended up that they had to replace one of the boards in our fence that wasn't anticipated, they included it in the work free of charge. They did a beautiful job and I highly recommend G Parker Contracting. Would use again for other projects."
Seamless gutters
Tear off old shingles
Installed new shingle roof
Right side of home
Left side of home

+83

Response time2 days
106 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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A Step Above Painting & Drywall
4.9(
12
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCloset - BuildCustom Cabinets - Build+1 more

Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Customers say: Quick response

"A step above drywalled and painted the second floor of my apartment building. I was skeptical at first seeing as i was dealing with a new business, these guys definitely put in good honest work. The crews were expeditious and friendly. They took the job seriously and the final result was impeccable. I couldn't have asked for a better job myself. Will definitely use again."
Bathroom Smooth Finish
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Demo Project
Before Wallpaper Removal
After the transformation was complete!

+31

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kitchen Magic
4.0(
79
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kitchen Magic was excellent! They came when they said they would be there and the total job took exactly 2 1/2 days (I have a large kitchen with 38 cabinet fronts and drawers), Caleb Cartwright was my designer and he picked out a floor to go with the cabinets and the whole kitchen is beautiful! People think I redid the whole kitchen from scratch! I would definately recomment Kitchen Magic."
Contemporary Kitchen
2023 Manufacturer of the Year
Classic Satin White
Best of Houzz Service 2023
Contemporary Kitchen

+38

Response time1 day
412 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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SRA Home Products
4.1(
65
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mike very professional and staff was excellent workers did awesome job special thanks to Tom and Carl had great experience and I would recommend SRA for your home improvements and sun rooms oil"
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+39

Response time1 day
389 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
Lockhart Construction, LLC
4.1(
57
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+8 more

Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lockhart Construction has done several projects for me, from small to multi-day projects. Their quality and attention to detail are excellent, and their prices are extremely fair. Can't recommend them highly enough."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Breathtaking Homes
4.4(
17
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend Brad Hansen with Breathtaking Homes for any of your home improvement needs. We were extremely happy with our hardwood flooring, bathroom remodel, and tile that we had them do for us. They were reliable, punctual, and loyal to meeting our expectations. We will definitely be utilizing Breathtaking Homes again for future projects in our home."
Kitchen Before Renovation
Old Fence
Before Renovations
Kitchen Before Renovation
Old Fence

+1196

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%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.

Board and batten is a type of wainscotting that uses wider boards that are placed vertically, and it has a much more rustic aesthetic than wainscotting. Common wainscotting styles are raised-panel, flat-panel, and beadboard. Wainscotting is more intricate and will typically use more elegant, subtle trims compared to the more farmhouse-inspired boards of board and batten styles.

Yes, Corian® and other solid surface materials can be cut with standard woodworking tools, such as a circular saw or a jigsaw. However, it is crucial to use the correct type of blade to avoid damaging the material.

For a circular saw, a tungsten carbide-tipped blade is required; a triple chip grind blade is highly recommended. For a jigsaw, you should use a fine-tooth down-cutting blade. Do not use blades designed for cutting wood, as they can cause microfractures that weaken the edges of the countertop. A diamond blade is also unnecessary, as those are designed for harder materials like natural stone, which Corian is not.

After cutting, the edge will be rough. It is essential to sand and smooth the cut edge to prevent microfractures, which can eventually compromise the integrity of the countertop.

If you don’t have a power saw with a blade where you can adjust the angle, you could use a miter box and hand saw to make the cuts. The miter box contains wide slots to support the piece of baseboard and other narrow slots to accommodate the blade of the hand saw. However, it’s tough to make non-standard cuts beyond 30 or 45 degrees when using a miter box.

Rustic and modern farmhouse styles are currently the most popular. These include rustic and antique furniture, muted colors, clean lines, eclectic decor, and natural materials. Some other popular farmhouse styles include the following:

  • Coastal farmhouse: Creates a lighter, airier feel with soft colors and blue palettes, along with gold

  • Colonial farmhouse: Focuses on real antique furniture and decor

  • French farmhouse: Leans on French country architecture and design by including marble and lighter-colored metals, like zinc

  • Industrial farmhouse: Includes thick, chunky furniture and dark metals

  • Scandinavian farmhouse: Usually includes lighter wood colors and more refined furniture

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