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Niola Furniture Upholstery LLC
4.7(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Finlayson, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

" My poor quality side chair, lacking any support in the seat, letting the entire center of the seat drop down when someone sat in it, came back with perfection to every detail, and the support structure he gave made this into a very different chair! Dedicated to his Craft, and reasonable in his prices! I heard of him through Next Door with a recommendation from another happy customer. I HIGHLY recommend him and his delight in pleasing each client! Has customers from outstate and other states who ship their items to him for repeat work. I will add a photo of my finished chair + roll pillow! PS And I agree with the others who have stated that he is very personable with dedication to having you be pleased with his work!  My poor quality side chair, lacking any support in the seat, letting the entire center of the seat drop down when someone sat in it. It came back with perfection to every detail, and the support structure he gave made this into a very different chair! Dedicated to his Craft, and is reasonable in his prices! I heard of him through Next Door with a recommendation from another happy customer. I HIGHLY recommend him and his delight in pleasing each client! Has customers from outstate and other states who ship their items to him for repeat work. I will add a photo of my finished chair + roll pillow! /Users/nelson/Pictures/Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/proxies/derivatives/b6/00/b6fc/HIkTWi+fRfmf7sla7eWa1Q_thumb_b6fc.jpg /Users/nelson/Pictures/Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/proxies/derivatives/b5/00/b5fd/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_b5fd.jpg "
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Magical Solutions Services
New to Angi
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Finlayson, MN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hello! My name is Michael Cole, and I’m proud to provide dependable, high-quality services through MAGICAL SOLUTIONS SERVICES LLC. I believe every customer deserves exceptional service, honest pricing, and results that exceed expectations. Whether you need residential or commercial cleaning, organizing, moving assistance, or junk removal, I approach every job with professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail. Your satisfaction is my priority, and I’m not just here to complete a job—I’m here to earn your trust and become the professional you can always count on! I look forward to making your life easier!

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Garden Structures & More
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+9 more

Serving Finlayson, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It's true: working with Hal is not like working with other contractors. With Hal, you are developing a relationship, not fulfilling the terms of a contract. For some that might be more than they want out of a contractor. For me, it was exactly what I needed. Example: I was talking with Hal about another matter when we both happened to notice some rotting boards on our deck. I thought it was unsightly, but nothing serious. Hal persuaded me that, without immediate attention, the rot would spread to the joists underneath, and what was a small problem now would be a big problem later. He replaced the deck boards on time and for the price he quoted. I can now rest assured I won't be plunging through the deck this summer. Along the way, Hal fixed some off-kilter gates in our yard, and also consulted with me about some stains on our stucco (thus managing to solve a problem that had stumped several other contractors). He's always on the end of the line when I have a home repair question. He's been there for me for some five years now. There's plenty of quality workers out there, but not many who will listen as well, contribute as much, and return as often as Hal Morris."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Arkansas Wood Doors
5.0(
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Closet - BuildCustom Cabinets - Build

Serving Finlayson, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work. We purchased natural cherry cabinets in shaker style, with the panels made of solid wood rather than veneer. That is more difficult work, as each panel has to be constructed from several planks. Moreover, the clear finish would leave any flaws more visible. Simply put, the doors are beautiful--flawless in both construction and finish. They are similar in quality to custom cherry furniture we own."
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Finlayson, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"The man I talked to was very professional and timely. However, he explained that this particular job was beyond the scope of what their company does. I would certainly use them on another 'issue'.
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Woodworking FAQs, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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.

Board and batten is a type of wainscotting that uses wider boards that are placed vertically, and it has a much more rustic aesthetic than wainscotting. Common wainscotting styles are raised-panel, flat-panel, and beadboard. Wainscotting is more intricate and will typically use more elegant, subtle trims compared to the more farmhouse-inspired boards of board and batten styles.

If you don’t have a coping saw, you can use an angle grinder to cope crown molding, but it takes a little more precision. Place your molding down on your workbench, angle the grinder at a 45-degree angle toward the molding, and back cut the wood. You’ll need to carefully angle your grinder to accommodate the curves in the wood, and aim to remove around 1 inch from the profile of the molding.

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