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Handy Nos
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Garrison, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Thank you for visiting Handy Nos. We are a locally owned and operated home improvement company based in South Salem, NY, proudly serving homeowners throughout Westchester and the surrounding areas. From full home remodels, kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and major renovations to carpentry, repairs, installations, and everyday handyman services, no project is too big or too small. We take pride in delivering quality craftsmanship, honest communication, and dependable service on every job. Contact us today for a free estimate—we look forward to helping bring your project to life!

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Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Battery and Machine
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Garrison, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We ran into a few kinks with time, but it was well worth it. My coffee table came out beautiful. Customer service was great, we were in constant contact with each other. He is very much a man of his word and takes a lot of pride in his work. Mike also repainted two other pieces of furniture for me at no cost, to make up for my coffee table taking longer than expected. I would definitely use mike again and recommend him to others."
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Response time5 hrs
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
JLR Construction
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - InstallCarport (Wood) - Build+4 more

Serving Garrison, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"One of the best contractors Iâ ve ever hired. Quality workmanship , fair price, flexible to my updates mid-job, timely⠦⠦⠦.offered improvements to my ideas. Highly recommend!"
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Siding finished
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Front Porch

+8

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
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New Paint New Me, Inc.
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business+7 more

Serving Garrison, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mike did a great job prepping and painting the interior of my living room and kitchen/dining as well as some additional touch ups. He also built, painted and installed new window trim, and a doorway saddle as well. I felt pricing was fair and he was very professional. Would work with him again."
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
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L&L CONSTRUCTION
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Garrison, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"L&L Construction is the first company we call when we need work done. Quality, professional and reasonably priced. L&L remodeled our kitchen, built custom cabinets in our family room, remodeled our master bathroom, replaced our front porch, fixed our shed, built a custom planter box, and many other projects. You will not be disappointed."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
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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.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

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.

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.

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