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Avatar for Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
4.4(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Wilson is a skilled craftsman who has rescued so many of my fine antique pieces over the last 15 years. He is extremely talented and very easy to work with. I have given him broken, stained, desiccated and otherwise damaged wooden items that he has restored to their original beauty. I find his prices quite moderate and his work exceptional."
Dresser Restoration
Oil Painting Restoration
Oil Painting Restoration
Door Restoration
Door Restoration

+46

Recommended by89%of homeowners
SMITHWRIGHT HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, LLC
4.6(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business+7 more

Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing craftsmanship and quality work. I highly recommend Bill for any of your handyman needs. We we're selling our house and needed him to touch-up some items and he knocked it out of the park for a very reasonable price. Bill was always on time and was very trustworthy. Look no further for your handyman needs!"
Roland Park
Woodbine
Silver Spring
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+16

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Calix Carpentry
Calix Carpentry
4.9(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessFurniture - Build CustomGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Laurel, 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."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Adam Contracting
4.5(
171
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Carport (Wood) - Build

Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We are a repeat customer of Adam Contracting and will continue to use the company. They have done an excellent job on everything we've hired them to do; this project was no exception. The room looks great! For this project, Adam Contracting redid wainscotting in the room and added a shelf, did wall repair, installed crown molding, painted the walls and trim, and installed a light fixture."
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+32

Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for E&V remodeling innovation
E&V remodeling innovation
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+8 more

Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Edwin and his team at E&V remodeling and a variety of projects. They were true professionals and did a fantastic job with power spraying our siding and replacing all of our outdated window screen mesh with high-quality materials. They also knocked out several 'odd jobs' and exceeded expectations. They were professional, punctual, and very easy to work with. I look forward to working with them in the near future. Rod H."
Framing Project
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Framing Project
Deck
Deck

+3

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by31%of homeowners
Avatar for JW Home Improvement
JW Home Improvement
4.4(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+7 more

Serving Laurel, 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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KITCHEN REMODEL
Jesse Wertjes with Angie!

+8

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Mendez Painting Services LLC
4.5(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+7 more

Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My experience has been excellent. Mendez Painting Services LLC painted the whole house outside. Replace a lot of wood that had rotted, restore all the ceilings, and paint it. Replace some of the wood in the windows that were broken and paint all the windows"
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+83

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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FAMB Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+9 more

Serving Laurel, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"FAMB Construction was excellent!! They are one of the best carpenter/construction companies I have ever used. The owner, Noel, goes above and beyond and has a great work ethic! Their price is reasonavle and their work is awesome. I cannot recommend them enough!"
Regular Wood Deck
Deck
Deck
Frame Moulding
Deck

+37

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

While carpenters and woodworkers perform similar tasks, their focus differs. A carpenter is typically responsible for the structural woodwork involved in construction, such as framing, installing sheathing, hanging kitchen cabinets, and installing trusses. In contrast, a woodworker handles more intricate and custom projects, like building custom furniture, installing wainscoting, and creating detailed interior trim and moldings. Based on these definitions, many woodworkers can perform the tasks of a carpenter, but it's always best to discuss your specific project with a professional to ensure they have the necessary skills.

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.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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.

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.

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