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Avatar for A Step Above Painting & Drywall
A Step Above Painting & Drywall
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCloset - BuildCustom Cabinets - Build+1 more

Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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"I was impressed by the way my house was opened up by the paint that Anthony suggested. The lighting is so much better. They did quality work and were able to work delicately with the furniture that I was not able to move by myself."
Bathroom Smooth Finish
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Demo Project
Before Wallpaper Removal
After the transformation was complete!

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Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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Honesty Construction LLC
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Carpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

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"Honesty Construction more than exceeded their name of the company! My deck was in dire need of repair, all floor boards, stairs, seating and top rails needed to be replaced. They worked through many options with us and patiently arrived at the best option to meet our requirements. The final work was great and they have my referral-reference any time!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
69 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kitchen Magic
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1979

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"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

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Response time1 day
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
D.L. Palmer Construction, Inc.
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

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"Great job replacing my large back porch. Dave made numerous recommendations on how to economically complete the job and still have a well built and visually appealing structure. He acquired all materials quickly and completed the job under budget. Dave and Jake were friendly and reliable and paid attention to detail. Jake even climbed on my roof to rescue my cat! I will definitely use this company for any future jobs on my house."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SRA Home Products
4.1(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

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"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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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

If you don’t have a coping saw, you can use an angle grinder to cope crown molding, but it takes a little more precision. Place your molding down on your workbench, angle the grinder at a 45-degree angle toward the molding, and back cut the wood. You’ll need to carefully angle your grinder to accommodate the curves in the wood, and aim to remove around 1 inch from the profile of the molding.

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.

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.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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