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Calix Carpentry
4.9(
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

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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."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAMB Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Exceptional work! I hired FAMB Construction, LLC after interviewing quite a contractors (large and small companies) to replace my wood deck with Trex composite decking. Noel and Claudia are extremely professional from start to finish of the project and clearly communicated in detail what work was going to be done. Noel provided a variety of actual samples choose from and provided helpful details on how the project would be completed. My deck looks amazing and Noel even corrected some deck issues that were not within the scope of the project. I would highly recommend FAMB Construction for their high level craftmanship, professionalism, timeliness, and cost efficiency in completing my project. Truly a Five Star ***** contractor, no exaggeration."
Regular Wood Deck
Deck
Deck
Frame Moulding
Deck

+37

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Cregger Construction Inc
4.0(
114
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had Creggar Construction install rails, paint interior, insta backsplash, and replace our deck. They will go to my go-to company on any othet work we have done. They are very professional, friendly, and really take pride in their work. I have recommended them to many people. You won't regret hiring them."
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails
New custom stairs & rails

+62

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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Blackstone Kitchen and Bath, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used BlackStone Kitchen and Bath for an inside alteration project involving removing a couple of walls to turn three smaller rooms into a single living space. The project included installing new electrics, boxing hvac ducting, replacing the dry wall in one of the areas and installing new crown molding, chair-rail and skirting throughout to create a consistent look for the new space from the previous individual rooms. Project took five days and the team worked long days to ensure completion. Both the team leader (Walter) and Project Manager (Justin) were continually attentive to the details of the project and keen to ensure we were happy with the work as it was progressing and, of course, on completion. We are totally satisfied with the work done and the value-for-money in terms of both time and cost. Our thanks go to Demetre during the consultation process, Justin, Walter and the team and we would certainly invite BlackStone to consult on any future project"
Transitional kitchen
Kitchen with granite tops
Kitchen farmhouse sink, stainless steel
Island
Island

+64

Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Giving Back Green Custom Woodworking LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Signature Wood Designs-\nGiving Back Green is a wood shop that is based in Pasadena, Maryland.\n\nSpecializing in Tables, Mantles, Countertops, Furniture, and Fine Woodworking.\n\nFrom Custom Tables to Home Furnishings, we build with purpose, precision, and pride. Every piece is crafted to heirloom standards-made in our workshop and built to endure in your home for generations.\n\nAll my clients are valued and respected! We provide quality craftsmanship that will make your custom project last a lifetime.\n\nIt would be a pleasure to have you join the happy customers who enjoy beautiful, seamless, handmade craftmanship!

Office Makeover
Office Makeover
Office Makeover
Maple Coffee Table
End Table

+18

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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

While you can perform many routine home maintenance jobs yourself, it’s often a good idea to bring pros in for certain tasks. HVAC maintenance, fireplace and chimney inspections, foundation repairs, and roof inspections and repairs should be handled by professionals who know what to look for and can safely perform repairs. You may also find it helpful to hire a local house cleaning service to help with deep cleaning.

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.

Many modern homes have soffits, but older ones don’t, and you may be wondering why. Older homes have eaves that extend further beyond the home and help to circulate air, negating the need for a soffit. This style of building has faded away, therefore, modern homes need separate soffit installation. Modern soffits are more efficient than this older style and require less material to construct, saving homeowners money.

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.

Spindles on a deck may also be called balusters or pickets. While not as important to the structural support of the deck as the rail posts, they play a critical role in ensuring the deck is safe to use by closing in large gaps in the railing. For this reason, balusters must be no more than 4 inches away from one another.

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