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Touched by God Carpenters, LLC
4.7(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallFurniture - Build CustomInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Whiting, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Touched by God is a very professional business with highly skilled carpenters. The work they did to install custom molding, trim, door casings, and picture frames really transformed our home. What was a 20 year old home is now a beautifully updated home. Diego and his team really worked with us to achieve everything we wanted and then some â - all within committed timeframes."
Shadow Boxes
Shadow Boxes
Shadow Boxes
Custom Window Boxes
Moldings,window boxes,shadow boxes

+115

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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ETC Home Improvement
4.8(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+1 more

Serving Whiting, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It went great; Eddie and his crew were on time and very professional. They showed up everyday and worked long hours to get the job done. My house looked better than when I bought it new 4 years ago. I would highly recommend Eddie and his company for your home remodeling job."
Kitchen
Bathroom
Painting job
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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HZ Builders, LLC
4.1(
452
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Carpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Whiting, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would hire HZ Builders(Henry) again! He knows his trade. He was efficient in accessing the project correctly, obtained the appropriate materials, completed the tasks in a very timely manner, communicated with us from initial contact to finish. A first for us, he was the only contractor we knew that came 30 minutes before scheduled time! Thank you for the projects well done."
 C Molding
new columns
beams
 Work proces
 insulation

+43

Response time10 hrs
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Elegance in Surface Concepts, LLC
4.6(
102
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Whiting, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Marc and his crew were very professional, they do an awesome job,they came everyday on time until the job was completed. Not only do they do excellent work but they go beyond what is expected. I would recommend. Marc to anyone wanting to renovate there kitchen or bathroom"
Response time10 hrs
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Aztek Construction, LLC
4.7(
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Whiting, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Aztek Construction came highly recommended and they did not disappoint. In fact I would say they exceeded my expectation. Pat Bowen was great to work with, very personable and friendly. The 2 man crew, Greg and Chris, was awesome as well. Very informative and knowledgeable. On top of their professionalism and excellent work and work ethic, we got along really well which is very important to me. Men of character and of their word. I highly recommend them for structural repair."
Clayton Termite Repair
Foundation Repair
Foundation Repair
Foundation Repair
Repair of Foundation

+2

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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RMA Improvements, LLC
5.0(
24
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Whiting, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Santo and Scott are great!! Highly recommend. Communication was on point. And their handy work is simply amazing! Very respectful and clean. Would definitely use them again for future projects."
tub to shower bath remodel
tub to shower bath remodel
tub to shower bath remodel
total bath remodel
2nd bath Corbacho

+22

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Yes, Corian® and other solid surface materials can be cut with standard woodworking tools, such as a circular saw or a jigsaw. However, it is crucial to use the correct type of blade to avoid damaging the material.

For a circular saw, a tungsten carbide-tipped blade is required; a triple chip grind blade is highly recommended. For a jigsaw, you should use a fine-tooth down-cutting blade. Do not use blades designed for cutting wood, as they can cause microfractures that weaken the edges of the countertop. A diamond blade is also unnecessary, as those are designed for harder materials like natural stone, which Corian is not.

After cutting, the edge will be rough. It is essential to sand and smooth the cut edge to prevent microfractures, which can eventually compromise the integrity of the countertop.

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.

If you don’t have a power saw with a blade where you can adjust the angle, you could use a miter box and hand saw to make the cuts. The miter box contains wide slots to support the piece of baseboard and other narrow slots to accommodate the blade of the hand saw. However, it’s tough to make non-standard cuts beyond 30 or 45 degrees when using a miter box.

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.

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.

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