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D Design Woodworking
5.0(
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Derek from D Design Woodworking created very cool dining chairs from ten (10) we picked-up in VERY rough condition. He also took-over and SAVED a dining room tables project for us! Take a look at the pics! Highly recommended."
Response time6 hrs
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All American Craftsmen and Contracting, LLC
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+7 more

Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The All American Craftsman team took excellent care of us! Throughout the whole process they were quick to respond to my questions and to take care of any of my concerns! They were able to bring our creative ideas to life in the kitchen of our first home! They worked diligently and whenever they discovered any places of rotted wood or issues etc they made sure to fix them the right way even if that meant taking more time out of their day! They truly helped transform out who kitchen and dining room entrance! They also built us an over hang off the back of the kitchen to prevent future leaks as well as did work on our roof to insure we are set up for a successful future in our first home! I highly recommend them! Very caring team of contractors. In the beginning of the process the project manager went out of his way to help me finish putting my coffee table together without even me asking! It was such a kind gesture."
Complete Bathroom Remodel
Complete Bathroom Remodel
Complete Bathroom Remodel
Complete Bathroom Remodel
Complete Bathroom Remodel

+39

Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Phelps Construction
4.8(
17
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Carport (Wood) - Build

Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"I found Mr. Phelps very easy to communicate with and explain the work to be performed. His pricing was fair and the work done was very well done. Additionally, my wife who was present when the work was performed since I was out of town was very comfortable with Mr. Phelps and his helper. Both were very professional and did a thorough clean up upon completion. The best thing I can say is my wife is very happy with the completed work. I will definitely call on him again."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Robert Luper
4.6(
59
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For BusinessWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Reliable and hard working. Robbie and Billie did a great job with installing my luxury vinyl plank floors, trim and baseboards. They arrived early, friendly team, professional and worked hard to get the job done on time. Highly recommend and would definitely use them again."
 Vinyl Railings
Double Bead Paneling and Pine Ceiling
Cox Remodel
Bamboo Install
3 Rail Vinyl

+135

Recommended by98%of homeowners
Davis Home Improvements
4.7(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent job on replacement and painting of my wooden porch railing!! Was available right away ,got the job done fast, and offered great pricing!! Will definitely be calling for future repair jobs."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate85%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

If you don’t have a coping saw, you can use an angle grinder to cope crown molding, but it takes a little more precision. Place your molding down on your workbench, angle the grinder at a 45-degree angle toward the molding, and back cut the wood. You’ll need to carefully angle your grinder to accommodate the curves in the wood, and aim to remove around 1 inch from the profile of the molding.

No, you do not usually tip a carpenter for their work. However, if you’ve been very happy with the level of service and quality of work, a 10% to 20% tip would likely be accepted with thanks. If you’re not sure, it can help to discuss the carpenter’s policy or preference for tipping before beginning the project.

Hiring a woodworker can be expensive, depending on the job, but it’s very often well worth the investment. Woodworkers are able to provide custom pieces of furniture and handmade construction to present a finished product that is exactly to your specifications. If you have a specific vision for a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture or home feature, the cost of hiring a professional woodworker is worthwhile. Plus, you’ll often get a higher quality product than what you could buy in stores for a fraction of the price.

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.

Rustic and modern farmhouse styles are currently the most popular. These include rustic and antique furniture, muted colors, clean lines, eclectic decor, and natural materials. Some other popular farmhouse styles include the following:

  • Coastal farmhouse: Creates a lighter, airier feel with soft colors and blue palettes, along with gold

  • Colonial farmhouse: Focuses on real antique furniture and decor

  • French farmhouse: Leans on French country architecture and design by including marble and lighter-colored metals, like zinc

  • Industrial farmhouse: Includes thick, chunky furniture and dark metals

  • Scandinavian farmhouse: Usually includes lighter wood colors and more refined furniture

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