Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 1988
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Customers say: Quick response
"Great finish carpenter! Don is meticulous and everyone notices and mentions his superb work. Highly recommend. He did such a great job on our basement, we hired him to do a whole house remodel!"
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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Warranties offered
"H and H Home Improvements is a great company! The owner is kind, competent and very responsive. He stayed in touch with me and provided helpful updates throughout my porch project. Kevin even agreed to accommodate one custom section of railing so my porch could have that special touch. H and H Home Improvements finished my project early and it looks amazing! I have already started talking with them about the next project on my list. Skillful, trustworthy and dependable, I definitely recommend H and H Home Improvements!"
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2011
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Emergency services offered
"I contacted Precision Landscaping and Excavation to accomplish a full spring clean-up, lawn and planting bed refurbishment and masonry repair on a paver driveway and retaining wall. The owner, Benjamin Merrill, visited my home the next day, assessed the job, offered suggestions and solutions and provided an estimate in short order. Ben and his crew are personable, punctual and exceptionally hard workers. Mr.Merrill ensures a clear feedback loop with his client and and is innovative when encountering unanticipated problems, as was the case with my driveway and retaining wall. To say their work is meticulous is an understatement. This job was accomplished with a degree of skill, professionalism, and attention to the smallest detail I have not experienced with similar contractors during the eight years I have owned this property. Mr. Merrill's pricing structure is eminently reasonable given the quality of the work. I recommend Precision Landscaping and Excavation without reservation."
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
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Warranties offered
"José arrived and immediately got to repair my counter had scratches and nicks. Work was very satisfactory and cleanup was not my problem! They left everything super clean, I’d hire them to reseal my granite counter!"
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
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Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"We just had our kitchen remodeled and I am absolutely thrilled with the result. Tom and Israel did a fantastic job; they paid great attention to detail, and the end result shows their perfectionism. I am sure I will enjoy my new kitchen for many years to come."
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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Credit card accepted
"Kevin is prompt and courteous. He installed a new sink and garbage disposal even having to cut our granite countertops to make it fit. He is fair prices and thorough. I will hire him for all my household projects in the future. Highly recommend"
Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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Emergency services offered
"couldn’t be happier with the service from Gutters by Design LLC. From the initial estimate to the final installation, the team was professional, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable. They took the time to explain all my options, recommended the best gutter system for my home, and delivered exactly what they promised—on time and within budget. The craftsmanship is top-notch. The seamless gutters they installed not only look great but are functioning perfectly, even during heavy rain. I also appreciated how clean they left the job site—no debris, no damage to the landscaping. If you’re looking for high-quality gutter work with honest, reliable service, Gutters by Design LLC is the company to call. I highly recommend them and will definitely use them again for future projects."
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1990
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Warranties offered
"The job was done well! Owens Corning helped us make a good plan that accommodated the existing laundry and water heater areas and provided us with some needed storage space off the staircase going down to the finished area. We are very happy with the walls, flooring, lighting, etc and look forward to using this space when our grandchildren visit our summer home on the Cape!"
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
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"Gary was wonderful. He installed a storm door tha basically needed to be custom fit in order to work. He was very diligent and worked it all out so that the end product was great fit. He also installed a new toilet which was a piece of cake for him."
Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"After and before pictures. I love my kitchen. Austin is easy to work with. I had a budget and an idea of what I thought I wanted. Austin worked with me on layout, design options, colors, all the choices can be overwhelming. He over saw every detail. I was at the top of my budget but wanted a little bit different quartz counter top. Austin went over options with me. I changed something less important and got my dream counter. I had a new dream kitchen in mind. A&M took me through the whole process and made it a reality! I got quartz counters, a navy blue island, the rest of the cabinets white, new kitchen window, new full glass door to our sunroom, new lvp flooring, white subway backsplash, the knobs, the sink, the touch control faucet, the wine holder in the coffee bar area! Every detail I wanted, it’s beautiful! I would definitely recommend them. Friendly, easy to work with and fair pricing. We are extremely pleased with our kitchen."
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Butcher block countertops come in three main styles, each offering a unique look and function. Flat grain, also known as face grain, showcases the natural wood patterns, giving your kitchen a modern and elegant appearance. Edge grain is made from long, narrow wood strips, making it sturdy and providing a consistent grain pattern. End grain features a checkerboard pattern that is highly durable and perfect for heavy food preparation. Each style caters to different aesthetic preferences and usage needs, enhancing your kitchen's look and functionality.
With proper care, wood countertops can last anywhere from 20 to 100 years. To keep yours looking like new, clean up spills immediately and reseal the surface regularly—ideally once a month in the first year, then twice a year after that. Regular maintenance helps preserve the wood's beauty and durability for decades.
Wood countertops aren't hard to maintain if you keep up with regular care. Simply clean them with mild soap and water after use and reseal them monthly during the first year (then twice a year afterward). Using a food-grade oil or sealant protects the wood from damage. With a bit of routine maintenance, your countertop will stay beautiful and durable.
Wood countertops are sanitary with proper care and maintenance. By sealing them with a food-grade sealant and cleaning them regularly with mild soap and water, you create a barrier that prevents bacteria from getting into the wood. Always dry the surface thoroughly after cleaning to keep it hygienic and safe for food prep.
It's best to oil raw wood countertops once a month during the first year. After that, you can oil them twice yearly to keep them in good shape. If your countertop is professionally stained or sealed, you might not need to oil it as often. Regular oiling helps prevent drying and cracking, preserving the wood's natural beauty and durability.
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