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H & L Construction
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"H&L construction came to our house and installed new vinyl flooring, removed old windows and changed the framing to install new windows in a very timely manor. I was very pleased with their work and professional manor I would recommend them for any type of construction work."
 framing and sheathing
 framing and sheathing
 framing and sheathing
 framing and sheathing
 framing and sheathing

+110

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Scott Property Services
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These two are by far the best and the most personable people Iâ ve ever had the pleasure of hiring to do a job. Theyâ re work was fast yet precise. The price was well below what I expected to pay for the quality of workmanship that The Scottâ s provided. I would recommend them ten times over to anyone looking to have their house painted. Job well done and Iâ ll be hiring you both again."
Living Room
Living Room
Interior Paint
Interior Paint
Interior Paint

+55

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Black River Furnishings, LLC
4.9(
6
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Custom Cabinets - BuildFurniture - Build Custom

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

"We had our entire kitchen and two cabinets made for both bathrooms in a total house remodel and I was so impressed by the quality, I had them make me 8 dining room chairs to match an antique oak table. The quality of their work is impeccable and they are very customer service oriented. I love these craftsmen!"
Kitchen
Dining Furniture
Bedroom Furniture
Living Area Furniture
V Syracuse Kitchen

+96

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Coal Hill Construction
5.0(
5
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing work demolishing a collapsed structure and rebuilding a new 3-level shed onsite in the hottest part of the summer. Super communicative and flexible; fair prices; and always wanting us to be comfortable with unexpected changes in the work. Open and flexible with last-minute design changes; Really great crew and always kept a clean worksite. Highly recommend!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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High Tech Construction Co
4.3(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+8 more

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We shopped and spoke with many "facade restoration experts" before choosing to work with High Tech and we are so glad we did our research. Shaiful was by far the most knowledgeable contractor we spoke with and made us feel confident that he was capable of solving our issues.  When it was clear that there was no saving our original cornice, he offered up more than one suitable way forward. We decide to let his crew re-create the original piece from stone. The work they did left us with a beautiful and artistic facade the functions well in collecting rain water from the roof. The crew was respectful, clean and on time. They went above and beyond all of our expectations in touching up every minor detail so that the whole front of the house was left looking brand new. We could not be happier. Our home looks better than we could have imagined. I recommend High Tech Construction with no hesitation. 
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Facade Restoration - High Tech Construction Co
stoop restoration -high tech construction co
Wood Stoop
Limestone Stoop
brownstone stoop and facade restoration

+20

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Potsdam, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

Many contractors prefer checks because they’re easy to track and have no associated fees. However, many also accept credit cards (though they might add a fee to cover their processing costs).

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