Certified roofer with 20 years of experience, and handyman work when you need it. I take my work seriously and I always like to make my costumes happy, and I can work with them to when or what is the best time for them to do the work on there house.
"Roy was absolutely great! He was very professional through text and in person. Very prompt and fast and no mess. Definitely will use him again. "
Anna T on November 2025
Certified roofer with 20 years of experience, and handyman work when you need it. I take my work seriously and I always like to make my costumes happy, and I can work with them to when or what is the best time for them to do the work on there house.
"Roy was absolutely great! He was very professional through text and in person. Very prompt and fast and no mess. Definitely will use him again. "
Cabinetry, Countertops, Custom Furniture, Finished Carpentry, and Counter Top Repair. We have been in this industry for over 15 years. We have a fully knowledgeable staff who can provide you with the best service possible.
"Very well and professionally complered"
Julian S on May 2025
Cabinetry, Countertops, Custom Furniture, Finished Carpentry, and Counter Top Repair. We have been in this industry for over 15 years. We have a fully knowledgeable staff who can provide you with the best service possible.
With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"
Sammi E on June 2024
With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"
We have been remodeling houses for the last 5-6 years. I am a NC licensed General contractor that has developed a dedicated team specializing in custom tile work and finish trim carpentry work including crown molding. We have all equipment and tools to complete the job in a timely and professional manner. Our team is very detail oriented and they take pride in their work. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Contact us today for a free estimate!
"Brian was punctual, knowledge and did a great job laying the tile in my kitchen and bathroom. He answered any questions I had."
Suzette S on October 2019
We have been remodeling houses for the last 5-6 years. I am a NC licensed General contractor that has developed a dedicated team specializing in custom tile work and finish trim carpentry work including crown molding. We have all equipment and tools to complete the job in a timely and professional manner. Our team is very detail oriented and they take pride in their work. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Contact us today for a free estimate!
"Brian was punctual, knowledge and did a great job laying the tile in my kitchen and bathroom. He answered any questions I had."
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Dependable. Great knowledge of the materials, warranty. Excellent follow through. We will employ their services for future projects!!"
Prudence M on September 2023
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Dependable. Great knowledge of the materials, warranty. Excellent follow through. We will employ their services for future projects!!"
Here at Douglas Custom Painting, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"They did an exceptional job. They payed attention to details and went above my expectations. I am very pleased with their work."
Larry W on May 2024
Here at Douglas Custom Painting, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"They did an exceptional job. They payed attention to details and went above my expectations. I am very pleased with their work."
At Wize Home Services, we know that investing in your home is no small decision. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to deliver you high-quality products and exceptional service, and to do so at a reasonable price. We’re a local roof company that’s dedicated to achieving complete customer satisfaction, and to us that means doing things right from the start. We’ll take the time to understand the vision you have for your home, then we’ll get to work on making it a reality. We know that your home should be a comfortable space that you can share with the ones you love, and we’ll do everything in our power to make sure that it is. Countless homeowners in the greater Hickory, North Carolina, area have turned to us for their home improvement needs, and we’d be happy to show you why we’re the team to trust for your next project. Check out all of our 5 star reviews on Homeadvisor ! https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WizeHomeDirect.48341874.html
"Wise Home Direct did a major interior makeover on my house last fall and not only did they do a fantastic job but I really enjoyed working with them and appreciate their professionalism. Today I had an urgent need for some follow-up repair work and I'm completely impressed with their willingness and ability to rally for me late in the day on a Friday afternoon to mobilize and handle my issues same day. It's been about 9 months since they finished their project and I am completely impressed with this kind of after-project support and look forward to the next project I will do with them."
Chad B on August 2023
At Wize Home Services, we know that investing in your home is no small decision. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to deliver you high-quality products and exceptional service, and to do so at a reasonable price. We’re a local roof company that’s dedicated to achieving complete customer satisfaction, and to us that means doing things right from the start. We’ll take the time to understand the vision you have for your home, then we’ll get to work on making it a reality. We know that your home should be a comfortable space that you can share with the ones you love, and we’ll do everything in our power to make sure that it is. Countless homeowners in the greater Hickory, North Carolina, area have turned to us for their home improvement needs, and we’d be happy to show you why we’re the team to trust for your next project. Check out all of our 5 star reviews on Homeadvisor ! https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.WizeHomeDirect.48341874.html
"Wise Home Direct did a major interior makeover on my house last fall and not only did they do a fantastic job but I really enjoyed working with them and appreciate their professionalism. Today I had an urgent need for some follow-up repair work and I'm completely impressed with their willingness and ability to rally for me late in the day on a Friday afternoon to mobilize and handle my issues same day. It's been about 9 months since they finished their project and I am completely impressed with this kind of after-project support and look forward to the next project I will do with them."
Creech Custom Carpentry specializes in all types of residential home repair and finishing. From kitchens and bathrooms to siding and decks. Small jobs to large jobs we are here for the customer.
"Awesome work! We had a very challenging project involving the complete demolition of the large existing deck and replacement, from the existing cement piers up, with new supports, a new composite deck, and steel cable railings topped with composite hand rails. All of this was done working on a steep hill with very little level ground.
We felt that Nick treated the project as though he was working on his own home. A lot of thought and care went into everything that he did, including notching the supporting posts and adding diagonals underneath the deck for stability, always above and beyond what other contractors would do. The fit and finish is flawless.
We are very proud and pleased with our new and improved deck and we will spend as much as time as we can out there with our feet up enjoying the view."
Martin Z on September 2025
Creech Custom Carpentry specializes in all types of residential home repair and finishing. From kitchens and bathrooms to siding and decks. Small jobs to large jobs we are here for the customer.
"Awesome work! We had a very challenging project involving the complete demolition of the large existing deck and replacement, from the existing cement piers up, with new supports, a new composite deck, and steel cable railings topped with composite hand rails. All of this was done working on a steep hill with very little level ground.
We felt that Nick treated the project as though he was working on his own home. A lot of thought and care went into everything that he did, including notching the supporting posts and adding diagonals underneath the deck for stability, always above and beyond what other contractors would do. The fit and finish is flawless.
We are very proud and pleased with our new and improved deck and we will spend as much as time as we can out there with our feet up enjoying the view."
Mobile welding and fabrication company. We offer a full range of services. Such as container and trailer repair. We can preform all processes such as Mig, Tig, Stick, oxyfuel and many more. We can weld any weldable metals in the industry steel, aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and magnesium. Over 25 years of experience. Metal Fabrication & Restoration, Sheet Metal Repair, heavy steel repair, Welding and fabrication
"Great! Great response & follow up, completion was timely."
Stacey W on March 2024
Mobile welding and fabrication company. We offer a full range of services. Such as container and trailer repair. We can preform all processes such as Mig, Tig, Stick, oxyfuel and many more. We can weld any weldable metals in the industry steel, aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and magnesium. Over 25 years of experience. Metal Fabrication & Restoration, Sheet Metal Repair, heavy steel repair, Welding and fabrication
"Great! Great response & follow up, completion was timely."
Stacey W on March 2024
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts
Trex is not stronger than wood, but it lasts longer than wood and is heavier. Trex holds up well to the elements and is resistant to termites thanks to its resilient composition of plastic, reclaimed wood, and sawdust. Trex decking is rot and warp-resistant, making it especially useful in areas that experience a lot of snow and rain.
Metal carports are commonly made from steel or aluminum, offering durability and low maintenance.
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.
Rather than using a common two-by-four piece of wood for a rafter, you probably will use two-by-six, two-by-eight, two-by-ten, or even two-by-twelve boards. Wider lumber is typically a better choice in a larger building as it provides more sturdiness. Some installers may use wider lumber for rafters near the edges of the roof, where the greatest stress occurs, and save money with narrower lumber toward the middle.
If you remove a load-bearing wall to create an entrance to a carport or covered patio, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. Factors such as the type of addition and if that area needs additional work will add to the price.
The Hickory, NC homeowners’ guide to woodworking services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Installing trim can give your home a finished, polished appearance. Learn how much it costs to install trim and what factors affect how much you’ll pay.
Whether you need to heat your home for the winter or simply enjoy lighting a fire occasionally, it's helpful to know the cost of a cord of wood in your area.
When you want maximum durability, consider selecting between PVC crown molding versus wood. PVC is moisture resistant, while wood gives you a vintage design.
When comparing MDF versus wood crown molding, MDF is easier to install and costs slightly less, but natural wood pairs tradition with a timeless design appeal.
Stumped about when to use plywood? While well-known in the construction industry, homeowners may be unclear about what plywood is. Learn more in this article.