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Avatar for Pontius Landscape and Repair LLC
Pontius Landscape and Repair LLC
4.9(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Scranton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Not a single hesitation to get the job done efficiently, and professional even with countless trips up and down 3 flights of stairs, carrying multiple heavy pieces of furniture! He does whatever necessary to get the job done to your standards and I will absolutely be using this business for future occasions!!"
past projects
paint
mulch
mulch
mulch

+162

Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ZVL Contracting
4.8(
21
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Scranton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It has been a pleasure working with Ivan and his crew. We were pleased with their excellent workmanship building our new screen porch and back deck. They also put up new siding giving our home a nice classy touch. We highly recommend ZVL Contracting and call Ivan. Promise you will not be disappointed. Thanks Frank & Marie"
Wooden deck
Wooden deck
Wooden deck
Wooden deck
Wooden deck

+3

Response time12 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Smooth As Silk
5.0(
12
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Scranton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kevin was very professional throughout the entire process. We have very hard mountain well water. I never felt pushed to use his services. He was very polite and courteous. I will definitely be recommending him to my neighbors."
Water Softener Install
Saltless Softener
Diverter Cartridge
Faucet Hose
Water Softener

+1

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kitchen Magic
4.0(
79
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Scranton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tom Quartararo and Derek Sudol did an excellent job with my kitchen cabinet renovation project with Kitchen Magic. They are very knowledgeable and provided me with excellent customer service. Kitchen Magic used premium materials, high-quality custom cabinet doors and craftsmanship to upgrade the style of my kitchen. Tom was very responsive and went above and beyond during the process of the fabrication, installation and clean-up. Kitchen Magic completely transformed and modernized my kitchen! After such a positive experience, I highly recommend this company for all your kitchen renovation needs."
Contemporary Kitchen
2023 Manufacturer of the Year
Classic Satin White
Best of Houzz Service 2023
Contemporary Kitchen

+38

Response time1 day
355 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

There are several mistakes you should avoid when using butcher block countertops. Don't place hot pots or pans directly on the surface, as this can crack the wood and cause permanent damage. Avoid leaving wet items sitting on the surface, and wipe up liquids as soon as possible to avoid stains.

Professionals ensure safe, thorough repairs using quality materials, extending the life of your structure.

Some states require carpenters to be licensed to perform forms of carpentry, such as framing. The license requires a certain amount of experience and to pass an examination. In states that don’t require carpenters to be licensed, they must be licensed as a contractor if they work independently rather than solely as a subcontractor under a licensed builder. Use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to find out whether a potential carpenter is licensed in your state.

There are two ways you can cut trim for doorways: with a miter saw or a table saw. Mitered joints need a 45-degree angle. If you’re unfamiliar with a miter saw, you might want to consider buying extra trim pieces or choosing butted joints instead. One wrong cut, and you’ll need to power up the saw again with a new piece. 

Butted joints—also called shaker style—don’t need a 45-degree angle. Instead, your side pieces attach perpendicularly to the header trim and only require a straight cut.

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.

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