With over 10years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
Our goal is to ensure customer satisfaction through quality workmanship, timely repairs and neat work sites. We strive to provide the utmost professionalism with all of our jobs being completed by company craftsman. Contact us today for your free estimate! 207-737-9217
We pride ourselves on our professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!
"We were very fortunate to find Scott of Island Painting through HomeAdvisor. My husband is an engineer and a fine woodworker and he judged that Scott is a meticulous painter who does fine work and goes above and beyond, even ridding us of a bee's nest near the house trim he was painting. Part of our house is three stories, but Scott managed to paint all the fascia board, and do some repairs while he was at it. Very pleasant personality. Five star work!!"
At J&M Exteriors, we provide professional fencing solutions throughout Maine. Our work ranges from traditional wood and vinyl fences to chain link, agricultural enclosures, and custom high-end designs tailored to each property.\n\nWe focus on more than just installation—we prioritize clear communication, fair and honest pricing, and a smooth, personalized experience from start to finish. Every project is built with precision and attention to detail to ensure long-term durability and a clean, finished look.\n\nJ&M Exteriors is a great fit for homeowners and property owners who value quality workmanship and a contractor who stands behind their work.
We want to introduce ourselves as an ethical, honest, and professional company that prioritizes clear communication and superior customer service.\n\nWhen you work with us, you can expect:\n\n- Integrity and prompt service.\n- A commitment to working with you until the job is completed correctly and to your exact specifications.\n- A clean job site upon completion.\n\nWe take pride in our services and aim to make every client a repeat client, guaranteeing the job is done right the first time. We are happy to meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting.\n\nCall us today for your free estimate. We look forward to hearing from you.\n\nThank you
G.A. Doughty Construction, we are without a doubt the best at what we do, and it always shows in our work. We take pride in our professionalism; our employees are always timely and dressed professionally. With over 19 years of experience in our trades, you can be confident that you are hiring the best company to provide all of your construction needs. We look forward to earning your business! Call us today for a quote! References available per request.\n
Specializing in custom furniture and custom built-ins. For custom Built-In furniture, I specialize in "stand alone" pieces. This includes furniture & cabinets which are made in my shop and installed offsite. \n\nFeel free to e-mail me with questions, ideas, or photos of your living space. \n\nI accept all forms of payment, including credit cards, personal checks, certified checks, or money orders. Shipping and handling are additional to quotes. I can ship anywhere in the continental US and Canada.\n\nFully insured through MMG Insurance.\n\nPlease be aware that I am charged for leads through Home Advisor. For this reason please feel free to contact me but only if you are serious about getting an estimate for a project. It's greatly appreciated!\n\nI look forward to working with you,\nKit Clark.\n\n
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.
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.
There are two ways you can cut trim for doorways: with a miter saw or a table saw. Mitered joints need a 45-degree angle. If you’re unfamiliar with a miter saw, you might want to consider buying extra trim pieces or choosing butted joints instead. One wrong cut, and you’ll need to power up the saw again with a new piece.
Butted joints—also called shaker style—don’t need a 45-degree angle. Instead, your side pieces attach perpendicularly to the header trim and only require a straight cut.
On average, the cost to hire a carpenter ranges from about $75 to $100 per hour, depending on the type of carpentry, location, size of the job, and skill level of the carpenter. Get quotes from at least three carpenters in your area to determine the best price for your specific project.
Yes, Corian® and other solid surface materials can be cut with standard woodworking tools, such as a circular saw or a jigsaw. However, it is crucial to use the correct type of blade to avoid damaging the material.
For a circular saw, a tungsten carbide-tipped blade is required; a triple chip grind blade is highly recommended. For a jigsaw, you should use a fine-tooth down-cutting blade. Do not use blades designed for cutting wood, as they can cause microfractures that weaken the edges of the countertop. A diamond blade is also unnecessary, as those are designed for harder materials like natural stone, which Corian is not.
After cutting, the edge will be rough. It is essential to sand and smooth the cut edge to prevent microfractures, which can eventually compromise the integrity of the countertop.
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