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Avatar for J&J Elite Carpentry, Inc.
J&J Elite Carpentry, Inc.
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"I cannot sing the praises of Jose and his team enough. I purchased a new home that had carpeting everywhere and hired J & J Elite Carpentry Inc to replace with wood floors. They did an AMAZING job as you can see from the pictures. J&J even took care of replacing a few closet doors. Jose and his team are very friendly, knowledgable, patient, responsive, on time and professional. They communicate and are transparent with you every step of the way and get the job done with such great detail and care. They also specialize in other areas so I plan to hire them for other home repair needs."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Monk's Home Improvements Inc.
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

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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
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Wilber's Painting
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"FANTASTIC JOB! Our 100 year old house looks brand new. Crew was early on the job each day and worked very hard at all times. Clean and organized. They were fast and the work is impeccable. Many neighbors and passers by have said what an amazing job they did. We agree! Painted our big front porch and our light fixtures too! We were going to buy new ones — now no need! Like brand new also. That alone saved about $800!! Cannot say enough about how great it all looks. They also worked on a flood issue on our stairwell landing for us last year. That work was done quickly and thoroughly, too."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Heartland Village General Contracting and Handyman Services
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

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"Excellent workmanship!! The new roof looks beautiful! They cleaned up and the work was excellent. Also had 2 minor projects which were also completed excellent. They came on time and the work was completed quickly !! Will definitely use again highly recommend"
FLOORING
Remodel basements
Bathroom renovation
KITCHEN REMODEL
Decks

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Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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JT Custom Woodwork, LLC
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"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

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Response time1 day
Response rate94%
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CSZ Construction
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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"Cesar came and assessed the job, gave me a fair estimate, and completed the work all within a week. A rare occurrence in todayâ s world. We are very happy with our porch railings."
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OLD DECK
Livinroom
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PREPARING FOOTINGS

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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Charles & Son Construction & Landscaping Inc
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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"Charles and Son Construction & Landscaping did a wonderful job on my patio. Carlos is a true professional from being on time for the appraisal, setting up the off-site appointment to choose the pavers, to having his team finish the job 2 days earlier because of a threat of bad weather. The team was very detailed and I so happy he suggested adding the lights around the edges and on the stairs. I am looking forward to hanging out in the backyard on my new patio all summer long!"
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Yes, Corian® and other solid surface countertops can be cut with standard woodworking tools like a circular saw or a jigsaw, but using the correct blade is crucial for the best results.

The recommended blade is a tungsten carbide-tipped blade, often called a solid-surface planer or triple chip grind blade. This type of blade is hard enough to cut through the material effectively. For a jigsaw, a fine-tooth down-cutting blade should be used.

It is important to note that a diamond blade is not necessary. Diamond blades are designed for harder materials like natural stone, concrete, or brick, and Corian is not a natural stone.

Using blades designed for wood is not recommended as they can cause microfractures that weaken the countertop's edges. While a tungsten carbide blade provides a much cleaner cut, the resulting edge will still be rough and must be sanded and smoothed to prevent microfractures from developing over time.

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.

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

While you can perform many routine home maintenance jobs yourself, it’s often a good idea to bring pros in for certain tasks. HVAC maintenance, fireplace and chimney inspections, foundation repairs, and roof inspections and repairs should be handled by professionals who know what to look for and can safely perform repairs. You may also find it helpful to hire a local house cleaning service to help with deep cleaning.

You don’t need a cutting board. In fact, cutting is the original purpose of butcher block countertops. That said, wood is porous and can harbor germs. You’ll need to clean your countertop thoroughly after use. Knives can also scratch the surface. This adds to the patina of the wood, but not everyone likes the look—in which case, you may want to use a cutting board.

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