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D Design Woodworking
5.0(
16
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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
4.8(
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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(
60
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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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Atlantic Weatherproof Systems, LLC
4.5(
178
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used this company twice now, for both a new roof and deck repair. Their work is EXCELLENT and their customer service is great. Everyone I worked with was prompt, professional, and kind. Extremely reasonable prices as well. I am very happy with their workmanship and highly recommend them!"
Chesapeake
Chesapeake, Va.
Fords Colony
Fords Colony
Chimney Cap

+45

Response time8 hrs
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%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.

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

While you can perform many routine home maintenance jobs yourself, it’s often a good idea to bring pros in for certain tasks. HVAC maintenance, fireplace and chimney inspections, foundation repairs, and roof inspections and repairs should be handled by professionals who know what to look for and can safely perform repairs. You may also find it helpful to hire a local house cleaning service to help with deep cleaning.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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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