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Smiths Auto Repair And Maintenance

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Smiths Auto Repair And Maintenance

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13 years of experience

I do all work by myslef. I guarantee all work performed nice and neat and to customers satisfaction.. I thrive in getting the job done and making ppl smile and see that they can rely on just one guy to get the job done.. I'm an all around handyman..

I do all work by myslef. I guarantee all work performed nice and neat and to customers satisfaction.. I thrive in getting the job done and making ppl smile and see that they can rely on just one guy to get the job done.. I'm an all around handyman..

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Conrad's Woodworks

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Conrad's Woodworks

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Customers say: True professional

Family owned business that provides quality work at reasonable prices.

"Excellent! He was professional and his work was point on! I will call him again when we get to crown molding!"

Julie O on July 2018

Family owned business that provides quality work at reasonable prices.

"Excellent! He was professional and his work was point on! I will call him again when we get to crown molding!"

Julie O on July 2018

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Started June 2012 with over 10 years experience, James Scott introduced UCBJ (Under Construction by James) as one of Baton Rouge’s up and coming leaders in the residential and commercial construction services. With a crew of a just two, James Scott began scouring family, friends, and local businesses to promote his services. After many long hours, blood, sweat, and tears, James Scott began to capitalize on the need for competitive pricing and quality management in the community, thus improving the lives of the locals and educating them on the process of remodeling and fixing everyday misfortunes.

Started June 2012 with over 10 years experience, James Scott introduced UCBJ (Under Construction by James) as one of Baton Rouge’s up and coming leaders in the residential and commercial construction services. With a crew of a just two, James Scott began scouring family, friends, and local businesses to promote his services. After many long hours, blood, sweat, and tears, James Scott began to capitalize on the need for competitive pricing and quality management in the community, thus improving the lives of the locals and educating them on the process of remodeling and fixing everyday misfortunes.

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Hill's Remodeling & Handyman Service

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Hill's Remodeling & Handyman Service

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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We do all remodeling & new construction. Will work Saturday but not Sunday in order to attend Church with my family. Will provide 24 hour emergency services on Sundays.

We do all remodeling & new construction. Will work Saturday but not Sunday in order to attend Church with my family. Will provide 24 hour emergency services on Sundays.

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Furniture Refinishing questions, answered by experts

It is possible to refinish your own furniture, but it’s usually a good idea to leave the work to the professionals. Furniture refinishing often requires the use of paint stripper or solvents to remove existing finish, which can be dangerous to inhale. Additionally, it’s easy to make mistakes during the process that could permanently damage your piece, limiting its lifespan instead of extending it. Hiring a furniture refinishing professional is especially worthwhile for antique furniture, which often requires more delicate refinishing work.

Chalk paint can be applied without sanding first. Keep in mind that while there are a lot of chalk paint color options available, there aren’t as many choices as latex or oil-based paint.

You can also learn how to paint furniture without sanding using a liquid deglosser, sometimes referred to as liquid sandpaper. This can remove any old paint, gloss, or varnish, without the need to manually sand. Apply the deglosser using a cloth, then wait for the chemical to penetrate through the surface. Once it soaks through, you should be able to wipe away the residue with a towel. 

Restoring furniture generally takes less time because the fixes involved are mostly surface-level cosmetic repairs. In most cases, a project like this will be completed in one to two days at most. By contrast, refinishing can take anywhere from several days to a couple of weeks because it requires sanding and treating damaged wood, adding a new stain, finish, or layer of paint, and drying time.

When browsing the hardware store, you may wonder about wood putty versus wood filler. Wood putty is made with plastic adhesive, whereas wood filler is made from sawdust or wood products. 

The main difference is that people use wood filler to fix the interior portions of wood. Wood putty contains chemicals that could damage the inside of wood, so it's best for exterior sections. If the crack or hole goes into the middle of the lumber, it's the right product for the job.

You can certainly seal butcher block countertops, but not permanently. Due to the nature of the materials, it will require resurfacing down the line. This is true no matter what you use to seal the countertop, including polyurethane and mineral oil. Polyurethane will last until the countertop is damaged in some way, and mineral oil should be reapplied every two to three months. To maximize the longevity of the polyurethane sealer, apply two coats.

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