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Avatar for Monk's Home Improvements Inc.
Monk's Home Improvements Inc.
4.7(
600
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Along with the Monk's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio, we are a full-service home improvement provider. Monk's will help you plan, design, and purchase everything you need for a remodel. Then our expert craftsmen will install everything and our painters will come and complete the job.

Recessed Shelving
Reach-In Closets
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+19

26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Aleni Construction, LLC
Aleni Construction, LLC
4.9(
61
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work was done very professionally and they discussed different options. The half-deck and wide staircase with 45-degree angled corners made the look and flow artistic and pleasing to the eye. The posts and stair base were set in concrete and the whole job was completed in 1.5 days. I akready recommended Aleni Construction to my next foor neighbor who is considering a project. Overall I am pleased with the work, the carpentry and the group."
pavers
Response time7 hrs
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
Avatar for JT Custom Woodwork, LLC
JT Custom Woodwork, LLC
4.9(
14
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Custom Cabinets - BuildFurniture - Build Custom

Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Josh was professional, easy to work with, very communicative and did an amazing job designing and building custom bookshelves for us. He was able to seamlessly incorporate our existing crown molding to make the full wall bookshelves look as if they had been there for 100 years. We highly recommend JT Custom Woodwork and can't wait to use them again!"
Custom Desk & Cabinetry
Custom Desk & Cabinetry
Custom Refrigerator Cabinetry
Custom Cabinetry & Microwave Cabinetry
Custom Banister

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Avatar for DMR Millwork
DMR Millwork
5.0(
47
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+1 more

Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent from start to finish. Complete renovation of kitchen/dining room, removing a wall, new exterior doors and windows, siding, etc. Extremely happy with the craftmanship of the finished product, but also the communication and process along the way. Dave and Marvin don't rush around frantically to jump to the next project. They work calmly and methodically, taking the time to explain things, answer questions, and give recommendations along the way. Very responsive and kept us informed every step of the way. Everyone who visits is blown away with the transformation."
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen

+134

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Monk's Home Improvements, Inc.
Monk's Home Improvements, Inc.
4.8(
189
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Trevor Monk, Brian Rickenbach, and all of the guys from Monks!! Brian and Trevor were a joy to work with. They and their team redid our entire basement quickly, efficiently, and professionally (after another builder spent over a year at our house creating a disaster of a mess down there). They had to tear nearly everything out that the other builder had done, re-do all the woodwork, order/rehang doors, and prep and paint all of the wallsâ ¦and they did all of that in less than a week! And it looks amazing! And all in time for the holidays! And their price was reasonable too! Truly a Christmas miracle! I highly recommend them and will definitely be using them again in the future!"
View of eat-in kitchen area after remodel
Large Double Vanity
Detail of Custom Closet Configuration
Modern European Kitchen
Dark Kitchen Before Remodel

+24

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for S&M Kitchen & Bath, LLC
S&M Kitchen & Bath, LLC
4.9(
17
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My wife and I met Sam after asking Angie’s list for construction companies to refresh our kitchen. From the moment he walked in, we realized his knowledge and was able to look at his prior work, which truly impressed us. He forwarded us what we considered a very fair price and within a relatively short period of time the cabinets were ordered from a supplier Sam recommended for their quality and we were ready to start. The cabinets came around a week later. He was right about their quality. We were very satisfied. Before we knew it, the job was complete and finish quality was superb. Sam and his staff made sure we were satisfied with every aspect of construction. Without question we were extremely satisfied from start to finish. We LOVE our new kitchen. S & M is an outstanding organization. We recommend them with 5 STARS. Lou and Robin"
West Orange Bathroom Reno
West Orange Bathroom Reno
Basement Bathroom
Montclair Bathroom Reno
Montclair Bathroom Reno

+25

Response time11 hrs
Response rate88%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woodworking FAQs, answered by experts

Spindles on a deck may also be called balusters or pickets. While not as important to the structural support of the deck as the rail posts, they play a critical role in ensuring the deck is safe to use by closing in large gaps in the railing. For this reason, balusters must be no more than 4 inches away from one another.

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.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

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.

General contractors use subcontractors to complete specific parts of a construction project. For example, a general contractor might have construction experience but need a subcontractor to install plumbing lines in a new home.

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