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Millwork Plus LLC
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"I reached out to Millwork Plus for assistance with renovating my first house. It was old and I wanted a fresh new look that was unique and customized, so it could feel like home. They listened to my ideas and provided recommendations that far exceeded my expectations. I couldn’t be happier with the level of professionalism, attentiveness and execution from this team. I highly recommend !"
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Saw and Cedar LLC
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

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Hi, I’m Eric, owner of Saw & Cedar LLC. I take pride in providing honest, dependable home repair and woodworking services throughout the Poconos. Whether it’s deck repairs and staining, trim work, fence repairs, custom woodworking, fixture installation, or general handyman projects, I treat every home as if it were my own.\n\nWith over 15 years as a licensed practical nurse, attention to detail, reliability, and clear communication have always been at the center of my work. My goal is simple: quality craftsmanship, fair pricing, and making sure every customer is completely satisfied. I look forward to earning your trust and becoming your go-to for home repairs and woodworking projects.

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Woodworking FAQs, 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 the Arts and Crafts movement inspired many architectural elements, the primary styles from the time include Craftsman, Tudor Revivals, bungalows, and Mission homes. You'll see elements of these styles in homes, churches, museums, and schools—particularly Country Day schools from the era.

Spindles on a deck may also be called balusters or pickets. While not as important to the structural support of the deck as the rail posts, they play a critical role in ensuring the deck is safe to use by closing in large gaps in the railing. For this reason, balusters must be no more than 4 inches away from one another.

Tipping contractors, builders, or general contractors is not customary or expected. Unlike many service professions where tipping is built into the payment structure, construction professionals typically charge a full rate for their services. However, you may choose to tip a worker for exceptional service, such as if they go above and beyond, stay late to meet a deadline, or work on a holiday weekend. Before offering a tip, it's a good idea to ask about the company's policy, as some prohibit their employees from accepting gratuities. If you want to show your appreciation for a job well done without giving a cash tip, consider writing a positive online review or offering to serve as a reference for potential new customers.

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.

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