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New to Angi
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Hazard, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We are committed to delivering high-quality construction with a strong focus on craftsmanship, durability, and attention to detail. From the initial planning and preparation to the final finishing touches, every stage of the project is completed with care and professionalism.\n\nOur work is built to last, using quality materials, proven construction methods, and skilled workmanship. We take pride in maintaining high standards while keeping projects organized, efficient, and completed to the customer’s expectations.\n\nWhether it’s a new build, renovation, remodeling project, or repair, our goal is simple: provide dependable construction, exceptional workmanship, and results that stand the test of time.

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Emdien Woodworks
5.0(
5
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Hazard, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very friendly and efficient. Communication was timely and direct. Finish product even exceeded my expectations. Would highly recommend obtaining their services to my family and friends. I myself am already considering other pieces to be customized."
Response time5 hrs
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Phoenix Building Creations, LLC
5.0(
3
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Hazard, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Work was performed in a timely manner! The quality of work was very good! I Wil highly recommended this company! They did concrete floors for us also custom cabinets & woodwork! Thanks! Jr & crew!!"
Chair weaving
Chair weaving
Walnut chair repair
Walnut chair repair
Maple Chair repair

+6

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Potter House Group Inc
4.4(
12
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+9 more

Serving Hazard, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

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Very detail oriented, quick responses to our questions and building choices.

Uses a program called Co-Construct keeping him and us on the same page during the building. This program also tracks payment schedule. As changes, adds, or deletes occur it follows all the tweaks in written versus verbal format.


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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Hazard, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Empire Construction & Remodeling
4.0(
9
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Carport (Wood) - Build

Serving Hazard, KY and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

"Job went excellent! Had a full remodel rip out old, in with new kitchen and dining area project. Empire took it head on and done an amazing job, I had an island, counters,cabinets and a pantry put in aswell as 8 floor trusses replaced and new hardwood. Shawn and the guys really exceeded my expectations. finished the job under budget and in a timely manner. will be a returning customer for a patio sun room. Great company great people very trustworthy never felt any unsettlement."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project

+47

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Woodworking FAQs, 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.

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.

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.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

Some states require carpenters to be licensed to perform forms of carpentry, such as framing. The license requires a certain amount of experience and to pass an examination. In states that don’t require carpenters to be licensed, they must be licensed as a contractor if they work independently rather than solely as a subcontractor under a licensed builder. Use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to find out whether a potential carpenter is licensed in your state.

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