Dating back to 1988, Greenskeeper Inc. has been designing and building landscape projects, adding both beauty and value to homeowners and commercial properties. With a degree in agricultural plant and soil science from the University of Rhode Island, President John Ferrucci has the knowledge and experience to handle any size project.
"Superb there craftsmanship in the mason trade speaks values they are very special I am having them do a new project also."
James M on March 2021
Dating back to 1988, Greenskeeper Inc. has been designing and building landscape projects, adding both beauty and value to homeowners and commercial properties. With a degree in agricultural plant and soil science from the University of Rhode Island, President John Ferrucci has the knowledge and experience to handle any size project.
"Superb there craftsmanship in the mason trade speaks values they are very special I am having them do a new project also."
Small Local Business from Sterling, CT; Women & Veteran Owned/Operated--- Our Services cover CT and RI. Specializing in Innovation, Attention to Detail, and Customer Satisfaction! The Beauty of Rustic/Farmhouse Styles Created by Our Amazing Workmanship (and your ideas!), Will Have Your Home Radiating an Impressively Unique, Cozy, and Welcoming Vibe you are Guaranteed to LOVE! We can pretty much take on anything, give us a call 401-585-2957 or RustikRenovations@gmail Custom Designs and Pro-installs Include the below, but not limited to: Railings, Banisters, Stairs, Barn Doors, Shelving, Furniture, Entertainment Center Built-ins, Closet Built-ins, Decks (pool/hot tub wrap around decks), Treehouses, Forts, Clubhouses, Zip line install, Garden raised beds/fences, Remodeling, Renovations, etc...
"We are so pleased with the finished product. Christine was so pleasant and helpful throughout the process."
Kelly A on January 2024
Small Local Business from Sterling, CT; Women & Veteran Owned/Operated--- Our Services cover CT and RI. Specializing in Innovation, Attention to Detail, and Customer Satisfaction! The Beauty of Rustic/Farmhouse Styles Created by Our Amazing Workmanship (and your ideas!), Will Have Your Home Radiating an Impressively Unique, Cozy, and Welcoming Vibe you are Guaranteed to LOVE! We can pretty much take on anything, give us a call 401-585-2957 or RustikRenovations@gmail Custom Designs and Pro-installs Include the below, but not limited to: Railings, Banisters, Stairs, Barn Doors, Shelving, Furniture, Entertainment Center Built-ins, Closet Built-ins, Decks (pool/hot tub wrap around decks), Treehouses, Forts, Clubhouses, Zip line install, Garden raised beds/fences, Remodeling, Renovations, etc...
"We are so pleased with the finished product. Christine was so pleasant and helpful throughout the process."
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Good job , bathroom was stripped to the studs, rebuilt to finish in a timely manner at a reasonable price."
David C on September 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Good job , bathroom was stripped to the studs, rebuilt to finish in a timely manner at a reasonable price."
Rick grew up in a family of hard working contractors, and has been learning the skills of the trade since a very young age. He brings to the table a high level of expertise that is often hard to come by, and will always take the time to get the job done right.
"Rick was very responsive at first and eager to get started on my bathroom remodel job for one of my apartments. He is commended for having to respond to quote request fast. I decided to give him a chance to do a good job before handing a bigger jobs for my other properties. Before the work started, I emphasized that the dust control and cleanup was very, very important to me. The job involved lots of demolition work inside the apartment - naturally, there will be lots of dust. The apartment is currently occupied and has lots of furniture, computers and audio equipment that I wanted to protect. I thought he and his workers were communicated this request. I even offered the use of dust control fan and Zip Wall to isolate the work area but he said he will be fine without them. Once the job started, I was away for one week to take care of my family. When I returned, I discovered that the door to the adjacent room was left open. That is my office with all the equipment and important papers. They left their construction material and equipment in this room. I was horrified that there are fine dust everywhere - on my printer, computer peripherals, furniture. I brought this issue up with Rick. Nothing happened. The worst part was that the job was declared done and I paid the service in full - They never returned to clean up and pickup the equipment. After almost a whole month, the supply and equipment is still there. I had to spend extra time cleaning up after their mess. Very unprofessional. Lessons learned. Do not pay the balance until all the cleaning is done and all the equipment removed. I expect the clean up and dust control to be a part of the job. I also repeatedly asked or professionally prepared invoices with vendor name and address, job details and the most important of all, the invoice number - all of these essential information is important to keep track of expenses for my projects. The SMS texts message and e-mail messages were not appropriate for this purpose. I explained to Rick that my CPA requires them many times. I even sent him a sample invoice and quote in Microsoft Word template - he never understood what I was asking. He is a nice guy, but not a good project manager or competent business person. The work was done, however, the work quality is fair to good - I had to go back and correct some sloppy work. Lacking attention to details and follow up bothered me. The biggest issues is the lack of clean up and keeping the worksite cleans so he and his crew gets an F. I do not think I will be hiring his company in my future projects."
TJ S on March 2022
Rick grew up in a family of hard working contractors, and has been learning the skills of the trade since a very young age. He brings to the table a high level of expertise that is often hard to come by, and will always take the time to get the job done right.
"Rick was very responsive at first and eager to get started on my bathroom remodel job for one of my apartments. He is commended for having to respond to quote request fast. I decided to give him a chance to do a good job before handing a bigger jobs for my other properties. Before the work started, I emphasized that the dust control and cleanup was very, very important to me. The job involved lots of demolition work inside the apartment - naturally, there will be lots of dust. The apartment is currently occupied and has lots of furniture, computers and audio equipment that I wanted to protect. I thought he and his workers were communicated this request. I even offered the use of dust control fan and Zip Wall to isolate the work area but he said he will be fine without them. Once the job started, I was away for one week to take care of my family. When I returned, I discovered that the door to the adjacent room was left open. That is my office with all the equipment and important papers. They left their construction material and equipment in this room. I was horrified that there are fine dust everywhere - on my printer, computer peripherals, furniture. I brought this issue up with Rick. Nothing happened. The worst part was that the job was declared done and I paid the service in full - They never returned to clean up and pickup the equipment. After almost a whole month, the supply and equipment is still there. I had to spend extra time cleaning up after their mess. Very unprofessional. Lessons learned. Do not pay the balance until all the cleaning is done and all the equipment removed. I expect the clean up and dust control to be a part of the job. I also repeatedly asked or professionally prepared invoices with vendor name and address, job details and the most important of all, the invoice number - all of these essential information is important to keep track of expenses for my projects. The SMS texts message and e-mail messages were not appropriate for this purpose. I explained to Rick that my CPA requires them many times. I even sent him a sample invoice and quote in Microsoft Word template - he never understood what I was asking. He is a nice guy, but not a good project manager or competent business person. The work was done, however, the work quality is fair to good - I had to go back and correct some sloppy work. Lacking attention to details and follow up bothered me. The biggest issues is the lack of clean up and keeping the worksite cleans so he and his crew gets an F. I do not think I will be hiring his company in my future projects."
Please give Mirabella Construction an opportunity to make your house a HOME. Our emphasis is quality and our prices are reasonable. We take pride in our work and reputation and demand expertise in our quality of work. Give us a call to find out what a difference hiring a professional contractor can make. We have over 20 years of Experience. We are excited to Work with you on your next Home Project.
"bob and kenny came and in three days removed and built a new stair case in my basement,because my old staircase collapsed,i couldnt believe how beautiful and was amazed at his work,he explained everything during the build and what would be expected .iam so thrilled and happy with his work,professionism and knowledge of what needed to be done to fix my stairs.i would hire him again to do more work in my home."
Edward W on February 2023
Please give Mirabella Construction an opportunity to make your house a HOME. Our emphasis is quality and our prices are reasonable. We take pride in our work and reputation and demand expertise in our quality of work. Give us a call to find out what a difference hiring a professional contractor can make. We have over 20 years of Experience. We are excited to Work with you on your next Home Project.
"bob and kenny came and in three days removed and built a new stair case in my basement,because my old staircase collapsed,i couldnt believe how beautiful and was amazed at his work,he explained everything during the build and what would be expected .iam so thrilled and happy with his work,professionism and knowledge of what needed to be done to fix my stairs.i would hire him again to do more work in my home."
At Ecoview Windows & Doors, we believe in building lasting relationships with our clients — When you choose us, you are not just another customer, you become part of the family. Throughout your project, from initial contact to completion, you can expect a personalized, smooth, and effortless experience, guided by our dedicated family and team every step of the way. We offer products and services specific to the weather, style, design, and energy requirements. Let us show you the EcoView difference and exceed your expectations for window and door replacement!
"Awesome team to work with! Came up with a great design, assisted in choosing material. Job completed exactly on schedule to the day! Would hire them again in a sec. & have recommended them to several friends."
Cathy M on May 2020
At Ecoview Windows & Doors, we believe in building lasting relationships with our clients — When you choose us, you are not just another customer, you become part of the family. Throughout your project, from initial contact to completion, you can expect a personalized, smooth, and effortless experience, guided by our dedicated family and team every step of the way. We offer products and services specific to the weather, style, design, and energy requirements. Let us show you the EcoView difference and exceed your expectations for window and door replacement!
"Awesome team to work with! Came up with a great design, assisted in choosing material. Job completed exactly on schedule to the day! Would hire them again in a sec. & have recommended them to several friends."
At Harrop & Son Remodeling, we are family owned and operated in Johnston, Rhode Island. We are a full service additions and remodeling company with over 20 years experience in the home improvement trade we service both commercial and residential customers. We are committed to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. We strive to complete all jobs, large and small, with the utmost professionalism, while remaining within your budget and timeline. We look forward to working with you for all your home improvement needs! For a free estimate please call us today.
"He hired Tom Harrop to install kitchen cabinets and a heater under the kitchen sink, vinal flooring, plastering in a small area, add ceiling lighting and a shiplap ceiling. Once the work was done I asked Tom to do a walk through and he refused saying he stood behind his empoyees work. Here are the PROs and CONs. PROs: 1.) work was completed in a timely fashion 2) they did a beautiful job on the shiplap ceiling and lighting. CONs: 1) The brand new white cabinets had some nicks requiring paint touch up. 2) Terrible job on the floors! Uneven spots, lengths are uneven at the edges, gaps showing, no finish work. Terrible job!! 3) plastering looks like it wasn't even done! And there is some peeling of paint on the plaster job. Terrible job!!! 4) we were promised and paid for an under the kitchen sink heater which we never received. Called multiple times with no response. Lesson learned, will never use Tom Harrop again!!"
Mandy A on January 2025
At Harrop & Son Remodeling, we are family owned and operated in Johnston, Rhode Island. We are a full service additions and remodeling company with over 20 years experience in the home improvement trade we service both commercial and residential customers. We are committed to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. We strive to complete all jobs, large and small, with the utmost professionalism, while remaining within your budget and timeline. We look forward to working with you for all your home improvement needs! For a free estimate please call us today.
"He hired Tom Harrop to install kitchen cabinets and a heater under the kitchen sink, vinal flooring, plastering in a small area, add ceiling lighting and a shiplap ceiling. Once the work was done I asked Tom to do a walk through and he refused saying he stood behind his empoyees work. Here are the PROs and CONs. PROs: 1.) work was completed in a timely fashion 2) they did a beautiful job on the shiplap ceiling and lighting. CONs: 1) The brand new white cabinets had some nicks requiring paint touch up. 2) Terrible job on the floors! Uneven spots, lengths are uneven at the edges, gaps showing, no finish work. Terrible job!! 3) plastering looks like it wasn't even done! And there is some peeling of paint on the plaster job. Terrible job!!! 4) we were promised and paid for an under the kitchen sink heater which we never received. Called multiple times with no response. Lesson learned, will never use Tom Harrop again!!"
Mark S. Menard has been doing quality building and remodeling in Rhode Island for 23 years. Our objective is to provide you with the highest quality products, fair pricing and exceptional customer service. I will personally work with you and oversee all of your building and remodeling projects. Call today for a free estimate!
"Honest hard-working contractors. Quality of work was awesome. Work was done professionally on time and on budget. Would recommend to anyone."
Derek M on February 2019
Mark S. Menard has been doing quality building and remodeling in Rhode Island for 23 years. Our objective is to provide you with the highest quality products, fair pricing and exceptional customer service. I will personally work with you and oversee all of your building and remodeling projects. Call today for a free estimate!
"Honest hard-working contractors. Quality of work was awesome. Work was done professionally on time and on budget. Would recommend to anyone."
Lux Renovations, LLC exclusive provider of the Owens Corning Basement Finishing System, has been serving New England homeowners since 2002. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 17 years in a row. Something like that doesn't happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. A free consultation and design is always available.
"Overall, the finishing of my basement went pretty smooth. The Owens Corning product, drop down ceiling, and flooring are all really sharp. In the beginning everything went fast and smooth with the framing and wall/floor/ceiling install being done within 2 weeks. There were some hiccups with minor imperfections, tv mount in wrong spot, etc. Those were fixed promptly. After that is when I ran into issues with other items in my contract that were not taken care of and the project felt forgot about. Just had some minor electric work, stairs to get carpeted, and didn't receive hanging clips yet. I had to constantly ask about these items and every answer would be "I forgot to ask or send the clips". I eventually got the items completed, but am not happiest that it took almost a month and constant reminding to get these items that should've been scheduled for during the project."
Mitchell K on December 2025
Lux Renovations, LLC exclusive provider of the Owens Corning Basement Finishing System, has been serving New England homeowners since 2002. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 17 years in a row. Something like that doesn't happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. A free consultation and design is always available.
"Overall, the finishing of my basement went pretty smooth. The Owens Corning product, drop down ceiling, and flooring are all really sharp. In the beginning everything went fast and smooth with the framing and wall/floor/ceiling install being done within 2 weeks. There were some hiccups with minor imperfections, tv mount in wrong spot, etc. Those were fixed promptly. After that is when I ran into issues with other items in my contract that were not taken care of and the project felt forgot about. Just had some minor electric work, stairs to get carpeted, and didn't receive hanging clips yet. I had to constantly ask about these items and every answer would be "I forgot to ask or send the clips". I eventually got the items completed, but am not happiest that it took almost a month and constant reminding to get these items that should've been scheduled for during the project."
At Nature-Redesigned Landscaping, We believe a successful business starts with Honesty and Integrity, and we exercise both on a daily basis. We like to believe that our customers make us successful because they keep asking us back again and again. We work hard to provide our customers with the highest quality of work and at a fair and competitive price. Your home is a reflection of you, and it's our goal to make sure that you're always beyond satisfied. We understand that your outdoor living spaces are an addition to your home and lifestyle, therefore it's important to us to not only listen to your great ideas, but to also incorporate our tastes and style to create the best possible landscape. We Measure Excellence 'by the yard'
"Excellent great job"
Joseph R on August 2025
At Nature-Redesigned Landscaping, We believe a successful business starts with Honesty and Integrity, and we exercise both on a daily basis. We like to believe that our customers make us successful because they keep asking us back again and again. We work hard to provide our customers with the highest quality of work and at a fair and competitive price. Your home is a reflection of you, and it's our goal to make sure that you're always beyond satisfied. We understand that your outdoor living spaces are an addition to your home and lifestyle, therefore it's important to us to not only listen to your great ideas, but to also incorporate our tastes and style to create the best possible landscape. We Measure Excellence 'by the yard'
"Excellent great job"
Joseph R on August 2025
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Countertops and Backsplashes questions, answered by experts
Marble countertops don’t necessarily crack easily. However, they are more susceptible to damage than some other types of countertops. For example, they can develop etching from acidic liquids, such as lemon or tomato juice. Marble can also chip at the edges if you drop a heavy pan. A faux marble countertop isn’t as delicate as the real deal (depending on the material you’re painting over), but it can still get scratched if you’re not careful. Use hot pads and cutting boards to protect the countertop.
Yes, you can change the color of concrete countertops multiple times. If you use paint rather than a stain, you can go from dark to light, but if you are only using a stain, you can go from light to dark.
A tungsten carbide-tipped blade, sometimes called a solid-surface planer carbide-tipped blade, is the blade for cutting this type of surface. These blades are hard enough to cut through the surface and leave a workable edge. However, the rough cut edge the blades leave behind can lead to microfractures that eventually compromise the countertop. Sanding and smoothing the edge prevents these microfractures.
Porcelain is a relatively affordable, mid-range countertop. It’s less expensive than other popular materials, including quartz, slate, concrete, and marble. It’s similar in price to the average, low-end or mid-range granite or quartzite countertop (high-end options cost more). It’s more expensive than laminate, acrylic, and ceramic.
However, note that porcelain doesn’t come with very many long-term maintenance costs. If it breaks, you’ll still need to make repairs, but it won’t need regular sealing like concrete and natural stone.
The least expensive way to build a kitchen countertop is to choose an affordable material. For example, laminate countertops cost about $1,250, while Corian® countertops cost $4,000 on average. Common wood and laminate tend to be the most affordable and DIY-friendly, which will save you the cost of labor. Otherwise, look for lower-end solid surface countertops or ceramic and stone tile. These cost less than natural stone slabs.
The South Kingstown, RI homeowners’ guide to countertop and backsplash services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Countertop repair costs may be the deciding factor between replacing or repairing your counter. Let’s break down the cost to repair, resurface, or relaminate.
If you’re looking to refinish your countertops, epoxy will make them shine for years to come. This guide will help you budget for epoxy countertop costs.
Choose between five highly rated countertop materials for your next kitchen remodel, including granite, engineered quartz, butcher block, concrete, and laminate.