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Hobe Antique Furniture Restoration

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Hobe Antique Furniture Restoration

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our goal is NOT to make old pieces look new. When a piece of antique furniture is cor­rectly restored, it will convey a sense of its history and charm. It will grace­fully reflect its age. The best kept secret about antique furniture restoration is that often, doing less is best.

Our goal is NOT to make old pieces look new. When a piece of antique furniture is cor­rectly restored, it will convey a sense of its history and charm. It will grace­fully reflect its age. The best kept secret about antique furniture restoration is that often, doing less is best.

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

Home Essentials General Contracting

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Home Essentials General Contracting

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25 years of experience

Home Essentials General Contracting is a proven go-to company when you need any home improvement services. Serving most NJ, PA and DE communities for more than 17 years! We pride ourselves in our outstanding local reputation for professional project standards end-to-end, and high customer service satisfaction. The majority of our contracts are residential; however, we have successfully performed small-scale commercial property roofing/siding projects.

Home Essentials General Contracting is a proven go-to company when you need any home improvement services. Serving most NJ, PA and DE communities for more than 17 years! We pride ourselves in our outstanding local reputation for professional project standards end-to-end, and high customer service satisfaction. The majority of our contracts are residential; however, we have successfully performed small-scale commercial property roofing/siding projects.

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AJ Perri

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AJ Perri

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Customers say: Super punctual
54 years of experience

For fast and exceptional service for all of your heating, cooling or plumbing needs, call us now: 732-333-3655! Since 1971, A.J. Perri has been proudly serving New Jersey homeowners and businesses across Bergen*, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris*, Ocean*, Somerset, Passaic*, Hudson*, Sussex*, and Union counties. With over 50 years of experience in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and indoor air quality systems, A.J. Perri stands behind every installation, service and product with an unmatched 100% satisfaction guarantee. A.J. Perri offers you peace of mind and an established reputation for reliability, quality, and excellence in customer service. You can trust A.J. Perri to take care of your furnace, air conditioner or plumbing repair, service, or replacement. A.J. Perri can also help you with your heat pump, air handler, ductless split system, water heater or purification, sump pump, air cleaner, air filtration system, humidifier, and air ducts. Contact us if you have any questions about service in your area. Service offered 24/7/365. For more information: call or email us at info@ajperri.com. *Additional info: Not all services available in all areas. License# 19HC00103100, 36BI01256600, PA- PA126178

"I had these guys put in a heating and cooling system last June. My father is 86 years old with dementia living in this house with the nurse and the heat keeps dropping down to 58° and they tell me they can?t be out there for five days, today is Thursday and they can?t make it out there till Tuesday. I would have to say stay away from this company. "

Steve A on December 2025

For fast and exceptional service for all of your heating, cooling or plumbing needs, call us now: 732-333-3655! Since 1971, A.J. Perri has been proudly serving New Jersey homeowners and businesses across Bergen*, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris*, Ocean*, Somerset, Passaic*, Hudson*, Sussex*, and Union counties. With over 50 years of experience in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and indoor air quality systems, A.J. Perri stands behind every installation, service and product with an unmatched 100% satisfaction guarantee. A.J. Perri offers you peace of mind and an established reputation for reliability, quality, and excellence in customer service. You can trust A.J. Perri to take care of your furnace, air conditioner or plumbing repair, service, or replacement. A.J. Perri can also help you with your heat pump, air handler, ductless split system, water heater or purification, sump pump, air cleaner, air filtration system, humidifier, and air ducts. Contact us if you have any questions about service in your area. Service offered 24/7/365. For more information: call or email us at info@ajperri.com. *Additional info: Not all services available in all areas. License# 19HC00103100, 36BI01256600, PA- PA126178

"I had these guys put in a heating and cooling system last June. My father is 86 years old with dementia living in this house with the nurse and the heat keeps dropping down to 58° and they tell me they can?t be out there for five days, today is Thursday and they can?t make it out there till Tuesday. I would have to say stay away from this company. "

Steve A on December 2025

Rick Gasper General Contracting

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Rick Gasper General Contracting

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner is "hands on" in all aspects of the job, from inception to completion. We provide quality workmanship at a fair price. We work closely with the consumer.

Owner is "hands on" in all aspects of the job, from inception to completion. We provide quality workmanship at a fair price. We work closely with the consumer.

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SUN CONTROL SPECIALISTS LLC

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SUN CONTROL SPECIALISTS LLC

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Third generation family owned business built on attention to detail and superior customer service. 10% discount for Angie's List Members. PA Contractor # PA015858. Lifetime transferable warranty.

"Excellent. David was very efficient at getting me quickly scheduled for the installation of the film and once at our home, he and his assistant neatly finished the job in only a few hours. He is truly an expert in this kind of work and is very meticulous. The film works great keeping out UV and heat rays and allows our home to stay full of sunshine throughout the day without damaging furniture, wall hangings, rugs etc. or adding to the AC load. Very happy with the film and David's work."

Mark R on August 2020

Third generation family owned business built on attention to detail and superior customer service. 10% discount for Angie's List Members. PA Contractor # PA015858. Lifetime transferable warranty.

"Excellent. David was very efficient at getting me quickly scheduled for the installation of the film and once at our home, he and his assistant neatly finished the job in only a few hours. He is truly an expert in this kind of work and is very meticulous. The film works great keeping out UV and heat rays and allows our home to stay full of sunshine throughout the day without damaging furniture, wall hangings, rugs etc. or adding to the AC load. Very happy with the film and David's work."

Mark R on August 2020

GOWER CONSTRUCTION Co. INC.

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GOWER CONSTRUCTION Co. INC.

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34 years of experience

General Contractors specializing in Masonry, Sump Pumps, Kitchens and Bathrooms. Licensed and Insured, Free Estimates

General Contractors specializing in Masonry, Sump Pumps, Kitchens and Bathrooms. Licensed and Insured, Free Estimates

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Safe T Sweep Inc

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Safe T Sweep Inc

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned business. Jonathan Barr is a second generation master chimney sweep. Kenneth Barr started the business while teaching at Upper Darby High School, where he tormented boys and girls for over 30 years as a Physical Education teacher. We offer off-season specials, from March to August you can receive a $25.00 off discount on our normal sweep rate. Award winning. Veteran owned (USMC)

"We needed to have a portion of our chimney removed and contacted several different companies. We chose Safe T Sweep based on their reasonable quote and professionalism. They were effective, efficient, courteous and prompt throughout the entire process. We are happy with the outcome and would definitely work with them again."

D W on June 2023

Family owned business. Jonathan Barr is a second generation master chimney sweep. Kenneth Barr started the business while teaching at Upper Darby High School, where he tormented boys and girls for over 30 years as a Physical Education teacher. We offer off-season specials, from March to August you can receive a $25.00 off discount on our normal sweep rate. Award winning. Veteran owned (USMC)

"We needed to have a portion of our chimney removed and contacted several different companies. We chose Safe T Sweep based on their reasonable quote and professionalism. They were effective, efficient, courteous and prompt throughout the entire process. We are happy with the outcome and would definitely work with them again."

D W on June 2023

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ServiceMark Heating Cooling & Plumbing

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ServiceMark Heating Cooling & Plumbing

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

For more than six decades now, ServiceMark has been providing comfort without compromise. Today, our exceptional team of technicians, installers, master plumbers, sales professionals and support staff consider your satisfaction their success. We offer 24/7 Emergency Service! Additional email - john.mclaughlin@servicemarksolutions.com. Additional DBA - ServiceMark, Heating, Cooling & Plumbing.

"WORK WAS DONE WELL AND ON TIME....VERY COOPERATIVE AND CORDIAL...."

HERB M on October 2020

For more than six decades now, ServiceMark has been providing comfort without compromise. Today, our exceptional team of technicians, installers, master plumbers, sales professionals and support staff consider your satisfaction their success. We offer 24/7 Emergency Service! Additional email - john.mclaughlin@servicemarksolutions.com. Additional DBA - ServiceMark, Heating, Cooling & Plumbing.

"WORK WAS DONE WELL AND ON TIME....VERY COOPERATIVE AND CORDIAL...."

HERB M on October 2020

Think Outside of the Toolbox, LLC

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Think Outside of the Toolbox, LLC

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10 years of experience

We're a woman owned and operated home repair and improvement company. We are bonded, insured, and registered in PA. Our award winning team in Montgomery County is looking forward to showing you the difference women can make in remodeling your kitchen, bath, or basement. Our goal is excellent services at reasonable rates. For smaller jobs, we currently offer 1 worker for $45 per hour. We offer help with home projects large and small. Contact us to find out what we can do to help you improve the value and comfort of your home.

We're a woman owned and operated home repair and improvement company. We are bonded, insured, and registered in PA. Our award winning team in Montgomery County is looking forward to showing you the difference women can make in remodeling your kitchen, bath, or basement. Our goal is excellent services at reasonable rates. For smaller jobs, we currently offer 1 worker for $45 per hour. We offer help with home projects large and small. Contact us to find out what we can do to help you improve the value and comfort of your home.

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Philadelphia, PA

Wainscoting is decorative paneling that covers the lower part of a wall for style and protection. Beadboard is a type of wainscoting made of long vertical planks with small raised beads between each board. You’ll see it on walls and ceilings when homeowners want added depth and charm. Both options work indoors or outdoors; beadboard pieces lock together with tongue-and-groove joints, while similar styles, such as shiplap, rely on a square rabbet joint.

The best rule of thumb for wainscoting is to stop the panels at about one-third of the wall height. In a room with a nine-foot ceiling, that’s roughly three feet up. Sticking to this ratio keeps the room balanced, lets plenty of wall color show above the trim, and delivers a polished, timeless look.

Wainscoting can make a room look smaller if the room has low ceilings. The same rule applies to wainscoting as it does to painting any space: to make the room look larger and more open, paint it a light color, such as white or cream. Since beadboard incorporates vertical lines in the paneling, this style of wainscoting is ideal for those wanting to make a room appear larger than it is.

Technically, you can panel any room, but wainscoting shines in open areas, such as a foyer or a tall-ceilinged bathroom. Skip it in small rooms with low ceilings—panels can make tight spaces feel boxed in. Open-concept layouts without clear stopping points along the walls are also tricky, as the trim requires a distinct beginning and end.

Removing existing wall panels before installing wainscoting involves distinct demolition efforts. The cost to hire a professional for demo work is $1.50 per square foot. If the underlying drywall requires replacement after panel removal, an additional fee of $1.60 to $2.35 per square foot is incurred. Completing these tasks properly ensures a sturdy foundation and a flawless finish.

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