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Avatar for J&J Elite Carpentry, Inc.
J&J Elite Carpentry, Inc.
4.6(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Avenel, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I want to tell you of the great experience I had with J&J Elite Carpentry. The relationship with them started with the owner Jose Lugo. We had to replace two old staircases that were falling off the wall and also to install hardwood floors in a foyer at the bottom of one of the staircases. After looking over the whole job and taking measurements Jose assured us that the job we needed and wanted could be done. This was important to us because the house is very old and you can imagine that it is not easy to work in old homes. Joseâ s team had to create a staircase around an old sewer pipe in the basement, it was a tricky job and they did a great job of creating a solid staircase to incorporate the pipe - they created the staircase on site. Leo, the head carpenter, ensured that the crew did a good job throughout. Any issues or concerns we had were taken care of. The project ran two days longer than we all expected but that was necessary and they did a beautiful job. Jose was attentive to what was going on and stopped by to see how the work was coming along - he was very pleasant to work with. They stand by their work and that is extremely important. And they cleaned up everything before they left. They did an excellent job - we are happy. We highly recommend J&J Elite Carpentry for your staircases and hardwood floors."
 12
 Warren
 Piscataway
East Rutherford
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+67

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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HZ Builders, LLC
4.1(
452
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Avenel, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Henry did a fantastic job covering the exterior trim of our house in aluminum. Carpenter bees had really made a mess of it and now it looks brand new. They also replaced the trim around my front door and I like it better than the original woodwork! Henry and his team were professional and cleaned up everything before leaving. I think it was a good value for the money."
 C Molding
new columns
beams
 Work proces
 insulation

+43

Response time10 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for AVSTEP LLC
AVSTEP LLC
5.0(
13
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Carport (Wood) - BuildCloset - Build

Serving Avenel, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company did a great job on my patio. They were polite Professional and eager to answer all my questions. Moving forward, they're the only company I will use and recommend."
Roofing Project
Remodeling - General Project
before
Before
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+27

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Armygroup Exterior
Armygroup Exterior
4.9(
69
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Avenel, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Florian was a very nice man he and his helpers did an excellent job on my 8byten shed saved me a lot of money by not investing in a new shed! would recommend this group and use them again in the future as I noticed they do masonary work Good job guys and thank you"
Living room lighting
Kitchen window
Old kitchen
Hallway steps
Bathroom 1

+14

Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Lincoln Roofing, LLC
Lincoln Roofing, LLC
4.5(
173
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Avenel, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired this company to put a new Shed Roof on a large wood shed. Al and his workers did a fantastic job and were very courteous and it was done very quickly with great expertise! I would hire him again anytime!!"
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing
Roofing

+27

Response time8 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Ernest & Sons General Contractors
4.1(
23
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Carport (Wood) - Build

Serving Avenel, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Customers say: Quality work

"Ernest and his crew did an excellent job. Although they started a week later than estimated due to the weather, they finished the job within the expected time. We are very happy with the work that they have done. After they were finished, they cleaned up the spots in the yard that they used for temporary storage of some of the materials. The only minor criticism is that the communication could have been a little bit better. We would definitely hire Ernest again.
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Woodworking FAQs, answered by experts

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

While carpenters and woodworkers perform similar tasks, their focus differs. A carpenter is typically responsible for the structural woodwork involved in construction, such as framing, installing sheathing, hanging kitchen cabinets, and installing trusses. In contrast, a woodworker handles more intricate and custom projects, like building custom furniture, installing wainscoting, and creating detailed interior trim and moldings. Based on these definitions, many woodworkers can perform the tasks of a carpenter, but it's always best to discuss your specific project with a professional to ensure they have the necessary skills.

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.

Labor plays a significant role in the installation of butcher block countertops. Depending on who you hire, your location, the customization level of the project, and whether the wood is already finished, you may pay a professional between $10 and $150 per square foot to install a butcher block countertop. On average, expect the per-hour price to run between $60 and $100.

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

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