We pride ourselves in providing custom outdoor living spaces that are unique in design, efficient in utilization of spaces and of high quality. Whether it is boosting the curb appeal of their home, or providing them a space where they can kick back and relax with friends and family, we love transforming these spaces into spaces that are truly loved and enjoyed. From the moment we are first connected with a potential customer, we are listening. We are listening to how we can best help them. We are listening to what their needs and what their wants are during these conversations, so we are designing and building spaces around them. During the build process, it is important to us that each of our projects are built to the highest quality standards. From sodding to building large retaining walls, we use the correct material and best building practices to help ensure that we are maintaining these high quality standards.
"Very friendly and professional. Called the morning of to verify arrival time."
John S on August 2022
We pride ourselves in providing custom outdoor living spaces that are unique in design, efficient in utilization of spaces and of high quality. Whether it is boosting the curb appeal of their home, or providing them a space where they can kick back and relax with friends and family, we love transforming these spaces into spaces that are truly loved and enjoyed. From the moment we are first connected with a potential customer, we are listening. We are listening to how we can best help them. We are listening to what their needs and what their wants are during these conversations, so we are designing and building spaces around them. During the build process, it is important to us that each of our projects are built to the highest quality standards. From sodding to building large retaining walls, we use the correct material and best building practices to help ensure that we are maintaining these high quality standards.
"Very friendly and professional. Called the morning of to verify arrival time."
At Carlson Construction, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Call us today to learn more!
"I am very pleased with the work that was completed. And the perfect professionalism of the employees"
Tommy M on June 2024
At Carlson Construction, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Call us today to learn more!
"I am very pleased with the work that was completed. And the perfect professionalism of the employees"
Luke has been working in this industry since 2008 and has a perfectionist when it comes to small details. We are a small business that likes to develop relationships with our customers. We are efficient and perfectionists at what we do. We specialize in any type of millwork. We install cabinets, countertops, shiplap, tongue and grove, base and trim.
Luke has been working in this industry since 2008 and has a perfectionist when it comes to small details. We are a small business that likes to develop relationships with our customers. We are efficient and perfectionists at what we do. We specialize in any type of millwork. We install cabinets, countertops, shiplap, tongue and grove, base and trim.
Hardy Counters & Floors specializes in Resinous Coatings and Concrete Polishing and Staining. We are located on the Eastern side of South Dakota and service the entire 5 state area. Our trained staff has experience in Epoxies, Polyaspartics, Polyurias, Urethanes, Sealers, Densifiers, Dyes, Acid Stains, Concrete Overlays and more! Hardy's owner Chad Leddy grew up in Watertown SD and has been contracting for over 10 years. As the industry has grown so has Chad and his staff. Polymer coatings are very durable and cost efficient but take a lot of knowledge and experience to use them and apply them correctly. Through the years we have continued to educate ourselves and have been certified in many manufactures products and application techniques. The equipment we use is efficient and HEPA certified and recognized as some of the top brands in the industry.
Hardy Counters & Floors specializes in Resinous Coatings and Concrete Polishing and Staining. We are located on the Eastern side of South Dakota and service the entire 5 state area. Our trained staff has experience in Epoxies, Polyaspartics, Polyurias, Urethanes, Sealers, Densifiers, Dyes, Acid Stains, Concrete Overlays and more! Hardy's owner Chad Leddy grew up in Watertown SD and has been contracting for over 10 years. As the industry has grown so has Chad and his staff. Polymer coatings are very durable and cost efficient but take a lot of knowledge and experience to use them and apply them correctly. Through the years we have continued to educate ourselves and have been certified in many manufactures products and application techniques. The equipment we use is efficient and HEPA certified and recognized as some of the top brands in the industry.
AS A SEMI-RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR WITH 45 YEARS IN THE TRADE, I HAVE THE LICENSES, BONDING AND ABILITY TO DO ANYTHING CONSTRUCTION RELATED. I LIKE SMALLER PROJECTS AND COMING UP WITH CREATIVE SOLUTIONS. AREAS OF SERVICE ARE THE IRON RIVER, WI AREA, ASHLAND AND THE SOUTH SHORE, BUT COULD EXTEND TO THE TWIN PORTS. Spend winter months in Florida
"I'm very pleased. The response was prompt and the repair was expertly done. The communication was perfect and friendly. I highly recommend this company!"
Elizabeth F on April 2024
AS A SEMI-RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR WITH 45 YEARS IN THE TRADE, I HAVE THE LICENSES, BONDING AND ABILITY TO DO ANYTHING CONSTRUCTION RELATED. I LIKE SMALLER PROJECTS AND COMING UP WITH CREATIVE SOLUTIONS. AREAS OF SERVICE ARE THE IRON RIVER, WI AREA, ASHLAND AND THE SOUTH SHORE, BUT COULD EXTEND TO THE TWIN PORTS. Spend winter months in Florida
"I'm very pleased. The response was prompt and the repair was expertly done. The communication was perfect and friendly. I highly recommend this company!"
We are your premier licensed and insured contractor in the northland!
"Excellent. Jason was very easy and professional to work with. Laid out a clear plan for us to begin with. He met with our kitchen designer Sarah Munter Legacy Draft and Design (also excellent) along with us at our home to discuss the project. He was professional, honest, dependable and easy to communicate with by phone, text, or email. Always kept us appraised of the plan. He definitely has the right folks to work with. Drywall, painter, electrician, plumber etc. We are very pleased and will recommend Jason & Strategic Construction to everyone. And would definitely hire him again"
Susan P on October 2021
We are your premier licensed and insured contractor in the northland!
"Excellent. Jason was very easy and professional to work with. Laid out a clear plan for us to begin with. He met with our kitchen designer Sarah Munter Legacy Draft and Design (also excellent) along with us at our home to discuss the project. He was professional, honest, dependable and easy to communicate with by phone, text, or email. Always kept us appraised of the plan. He definitely has the right folks to work with. Drywall, painter, electrician, plumber etc. We are very pleased and will recommend Jason & Strategic Construction to everyone. And would definitely hire him again"
we are a small family owned and operated over 15 years experience in wall and floor tile,stone,epoxys,lamanite,hard woods,vinyl,and more. we provide quality installations,and or repairs. with 24/7 schedualing
we are a small family owned and operated over 15 years experience in wall and floor tile,stone,epoxys,lamanite,hard woods,vinyl,and more. we provide quality installations,and or repairs. with 24/7 schedualing
Granite Gold is a third-generation family of stone care experts, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces. Their mission is to help homeowners easily protect their stone surfaces through safe, do-it-yourself care and maintenance products, and protection plans to safeguard against accidental damage. Granite Gold brand stone-care products are available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Walmart, major grocery and hardware stores, and Amazon. Visit https://www.granitegold.com/store-locator/. The Granite Gold Granite & Quartz Protection Plan and Granite Gold Cabinet Protection Plan are sold nationally through independent installers; ask yours to include the plan with your installation.
Granite Gold is a third-generation family of stone care experts, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces. Their mission is to help homeowners easily protect their stone surfaces through safe, do-it-yourself care and maintenance products, and protection plans to safeguard against accidental damage. Granite Gold brand stone-care products are available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Walmart, major grocery and hardware stores, and Amazon. Visit https://www.granitegold.com/store-locator/. The Granite Gold Granite & Quartz Protection Plan and Granite Gold Cabinet Protection Plan are sold nationally through independent installers; ask yours to include the plan with your installation.
Located in Eveleth Minnesota, Blackwood’s Concrete has been serving the Iron Range since 2004 providing quality work with many different concrete applications. If you are looking for designer concrete, stellar quality and unmatched service, you have come to the right place! Blackwood’s Concrete Specializes in many different concrete applications such as, stamped concrete, stained concrete, icf basements, concrete counter tops, concrete mantels, polished concrete, vertical stamped concrete, stone and more! Whether you are looking for that custom counter top or mantel, or an elegant outdoor style with custom lines and colors, we are here to make your concrete needs happen. We stand behind our work and will provide you with nothing less than the best. We know you take pride in your home. Therefore, we will always put you and your home first. We take great pride in our work and will always stand behind our product ensuring that you will be completely satisfied with your custom created, Blackwood’s Concrete product & design.
Located in Eveleth Minnesota, Blackwood’s Concrete has been serving the Iron Range since 2004 providing quality work with many different concrete applications. If you are looking for designer concrete, stellar quality and unmatched service, you have come to the right place! Blackwood’s Concrete Specializes in many different concrete applications such as, stamped concrete, stained concrete, icf basements, concrete counter tops, concrete mantels, polished concrete, vertical stamped concrete, stone and more! Whether you are looking for that custom counter top or mantel, or an elegant outdoor style with custom lines and colors, we are here to make your concrete needs happen. We stand behind our work and will provide you with nothing less than the best. We know you take pride in your home. Therefore, we will always put you and your home first. We take great pride in our work and will always stand behind our product ensuring that you will be completely satisfied with your custom created, Blackwood’s Concrete product & design.
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Countertops and Backsplashes questions, answered by experts
You’ll want to finish butcher block countertops with a food-safe sealant. Mineral oil and tung oil are great options for a velvety, matte finish. They’re water resistant, but you’ll need to reapply them regularly. Some homeowners also use polyurethane, but this option shows scratches much more prominently—which isn’t great for people who use their countertops as a cutting board.
You can cut countertops without chipping by using your saw correctly and having a new fine-toothed blade. You can also put masking tape on the front of the countertop material across the cut line and cut from front to back. However, it is very hard to cut countertops without chipping them, especially if they are made of stone or more fragile materials like laminate. The best advice is to know how to use the equipment, use the correct cutting method for the material, cut from back to front, move slowly, and practice on scrap material first.
Butcher block countertops last around 20 years, and even longer in some cases. This largely depends on how often you complete general maintenance tasks, like sanding and resurfacing to remove scorch marks, dings, scratches and other imperfections. You should clean butcher block countertops after every use to make sure they last. Also, the thickness of the specific strips used to build the butcher block impacts longevity. Generally speaking, thicker strips are more durable than thinner strips.
Undermount sinks have clips that attach to the countertop, but they have pros and cons. They are heavier than drop-in sinks, so they only work with sturdy countertops like natural stone and are a more expensive option. You might need someone to help you install the sink, depending on its weight.
New countertops can last for anywhere between 15 and 50 years, with the exact lifespan depending on the material:
Quartz: 50 to 100 years
Marble: 50 to 100 years
Granite: 50 to 100 years
Laminate: 15 to 20 years
Concrete: 20 to 30 years
Tile: 40 to 100 years
Keep in mind some materials are more likely to stain and chip than others, which is an important factor to consider when it comes to the longevity of your countertops. Some materials also need special cleaning and maintenance, like tile countertops, which need grout cleaning, and concrete countertops, which need resealing.
The Mountain Iron, MN homeowners’ guide to countertop and backsplash services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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