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Avatar for Calix Carpentry
Calix Carpentry
4.9(
62
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Highland, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Carlos is an amazing carpenter! He has completed multiple large projects in our home. Specifically: (i) stabilizing old wood floors; (ii) constructing custom made bookshelves & desk; and (iii) creating an absolutely gorgeous hand rail for our staircase. His prices are reasonable and his professionalism is exceptional! We highly recommend Carlos for all your home project needs."
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for JW Home Improvement
JW Home Improvement
4.4(
5,749
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business+7 more

Serving Highland, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2001

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"They did great work painting our extensive exterior wood trim, repairing a section of our fascia, and installing an outdoor light. The technicians and the JW main office were both a pleasure to work with. The great thing about these guys is that if they discover a problem, they can almost always fix it themselves, since they have all the relevant skills. We have hired them often in the past and will not hesitate to do so again."
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EXTERIOR PAINTING
KITCHEN REMODEL
Jesse Wertjes with Angie!

+8

23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Blackstone Kitchen and Bath, LLC
Blackstone Kitchen and Bath, LLC
4.5(
63
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Highland, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"BlackStone Kitchen and Bath did a great job finishing our basement. They completed the project within the dates provided upfront and communicated with us often so we knew what was happening next. The quality of their work was top notch and we would certainly use them again for other home improvement projects."
Transitional kitchen
Kitchen with granite tops
Kitchen farmhouse sink, stainless steel
Island
Island

+64

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Alliance Home Improvement, LLC
4.5(
192
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Highland, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"What a great company , they do practically everything !. The painted, installed shelves, installed backsplash in my kitchen, installedl light fixtures. They are the nicest people to deal with, are very clean, on time and reasonably priced for the work they do. They will give you an honest estimate for the work to be done and the nice lady who answers the phone does the scheduling. This is a family business and the pride in their work shows. I highly recommend them."
Front Entrance
Front Entrance
 Side View
 Side View
 Rear View

+32

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Cregger Construction Inc
Cregger Construction Inc
4.0(
114
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Highland, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The railings were great quality and the installer did a great job. Was disappointed they didn t coat the wooden balusters and railings with polyurethane. We had someone else do that. They need to provide more details during the sales visit, including better samples of wood finishes and samples or good pictures of baluster options."
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails

+62

62 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for D&V Remodeling, LLC
D&V Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
15
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Highland, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired D&V to put up a metal shed. They were fair in their pricing Maintained contact about what they were doing And friendly I will definitely check with them when I have more projects"
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom

+27

Response time2 days
Response rate87%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Closets By Design - Washington DC Metro
Closets By Design - Washington DC Metro
4.6(
104
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Closet - Build

Serving Highland, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very pleased with their service and their price compared to the other two companies I interviewed. Nancy Hung, the closet designer, suggested what she thought would work for me after we discussed what I was interested in. She asked me if I had time for her to draw the design right then. If not, she would have sent a computer generated design to me by email. I had the time and much preferred her hand written design as it was clearer to me than the designs of the other two companies I received by email.
The day of the work, they arrived on time and in a little over three hours the job was done. They removed the hardware that was currently in the closet, spackled the holes, and installed shelves, rods, and a laundry hamper. I had recently changed a light fixture and there were some holes left since the new light fixture was a different size than the old one. The workman asked me if I would like him to spackle those holes too. I thought that was so nice of him to offer since clearly that was not part of what he had to do.
I was very pleased with their work and would definitely hire them again.
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

No, you do not usually tip a carpenter for their work. However, if you’ve been very happy with the level of service and quality of work, a 10% to 20% tip would likely be accepted with thanks. If you’re not sure, it can help to discuss the carpenter’s policy or preference for tipping before beginning the project.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

You don’t need a cutting board. In fact, cutting is the original purpose of butcher block countertops. That said, wood is porous and can harbor germs. You’ll need to clean your countertop thoroughly after use. Knives can also scratch the surface. This adds to the patina of the wood, but not everyone likes the look—in which case, you may want to use a cutting board.

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.

Hiring a woodworker can be expensive, depending on the job, but it’s very often well worth the investment. Woodworkers are able to provide custom pieces of furniture and handmade construction to present a finished product that is exactly to your specifications. If you have a specific vision for a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture or home feature, the cost of hiring a professional woodworker is worthwhile. Plus, you’ll often get a higher quality product than what you could buy in stores for a fraction of the price.

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