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Avatar for Aleni Construction, LLC
Aleni Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Tenafly, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The contractor is seemingly reliable as well as courteous and his work was clean. I hired him to build a small custom red oak banister in my split level home. While the contractor showed up more than an hour late for this particular job, the job turned out flawlessly. They worked quietly, quickly and cleanly. The wood railing was custom built on site and looks quite attractive and appears to be quite durable."
pavers
Response time7 hrs
66 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 Tenafly, NJ and surrounding areas

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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 European Craftsmanship, LLC
European Craftsmanship, LLC
4.7(
33
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Tenafly, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"Dariusz did an amazing job custom installing new shelves and cabinet door in our kitchen island and and creating a custom coffee nook to match our existing cabinets. He did an excellent job and highly recommend him. I will definitely hire him in the future."
kitchen
kitchen
deck
deck
deck

+11

Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Elite Pro Construction, LLC
Elite Pro Construction, LLC
5.0(
50
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Tenafly, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great workers. Denise and Gary did a great job. Really Happy with the outcome of my project. I would highly recommend them to anyone and will definitely hire them for my future projects. Keep up the great work Elite Pro Construction."
My work
My work
My work
My work
My work

+32

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
86 neighbors recently requested a quote
Prosperity Rails, Inc.
4.4(
86
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Tenafly, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The only reason I listed that I would not hire this company is because I did not hire them and do not know how their work product is. That said, the gentleman that I spoke to on the phone was very pleasant and knew what he was talking about."
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Main stair left

+20

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for J OF ALL TRADES, MULTI-SERVICE
J OF ALL TRADES, MULTI-SERVICE
5.0(
37
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Tenafly, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Jason for a few home projects, 1. Installed drywall painted installed ne lighting , primer and painted. 2. Measured and replaced a section og broken beveled mirror. All work was done professionally I would recommend Jason for all any home project. He’s very knowledgeable and reasonable. ."
Pavers repair
Paver light install
Gutter Guards
Gutter Guards
Roofing

+603

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Avatar for Celtic Craftsmen, LLC
Celtic Craftsmen, LLC
5.0(
7
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Furniture - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - InstallCloset - Build+1 more

Serving Tenafly, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Celtic Crossman did a beautiful privacy lattice for our property. There were two parts of the project and it was a little bit tricky but the results were wonderful.. It was nice to work with, and we have other projects that we hope to work with them again on"
Kitchen refresh
Custom furniture
White oak Coffee table
White oak coffee table
Custom shoe and backpack storage

+7

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Board and batten is a type of wainscotting that uses wider boards that are placed vertically, and it has a much more rustic aesthetic than wainscotting. Common wainscotting styles are raised-panel, flat-panel, and beadboard. Wainscotting is more intricate and will typically use more elegant, subtle trims compared to the more farmhouse-inspired boards of board and batten styles.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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