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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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Battaglini Construction

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Battaglini Construction

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24 years of experience

Landlord & Senior Citizen Discounts. The most competitive and affordable in the industry!

Landlord & Senior Citizen Discounts. The most competitive and affordable in the industry!

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
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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

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Home Essentials General Contracting

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Home Essentials General Contracting

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26 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

4.31(
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Customers say: Super punctual
55 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

"After my bathroom faucet broke, I scheduled an appointment for today 12/16/25 between 12-4. A representative called at 3ish to report the plumber was running late. At 5pm still noone I called, got voicemail, 6pm still noone and no call I called got voicemail at 7pm still noone I call get the voicemail it?s now 10pm No more calls from me! What a unprofessional company never again and never will anyone I know reach out to them for service! "

Debra T 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

"After my bathroom faucet broke, I scheduled an appointment for today 12/16/25 between 12-4. A representative called at 3ish to report the plumber was running late. At 5pm still noone I called, got voicemail, 6pm still noone and no call I called got voicemail at 7pm still noone I call get the voicemail it?s now 10pm No more calls from me! What a unprofessional company never again and never will anyone I know reach out to them for service! "

Debra T on December 2025

Ranieri Handyman Services

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Ranieri Handyman Services

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Ranieri Handyman Services is a small family run business. Deal directly with the owner for all jobs. We are a professional and courteous company. No payment until the job is completed and inspected by customer with 100% satisfaction. Payments are due at the end of job completion. We offer a senior citizen discount and have a job referral reward program.

Ranieri Handyman Services is a small family run business. Deal directly with the owner for all jobs. We are a professional and courteous company. No payment until the job is completed and inspected by customer with 100% satisfaction. Payments are due at the end of job completion. We offer a senior citizen discount and have a job referral reward program.

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Safe T Sweep Inc

4.98(
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Safe T Sweep Inc

4.98(
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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

RCI Development and Construction Co

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RCI Development and Construction Co

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51 years of experience

Easily maintaining our simple founding principles; be reliable, be committed to our clients and maintain integrity....always

Easily maintaining our simple founding principles; be reliable, be committed to our clients and maintain integrity....always

HONG KONG ROOFING CONSTRUCTION LLC

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HONG KONG ROOFING CONSTRUCTION LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

5 EMPLOYEES. USES SUBS FOR PAINTING & DRYWALL. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES.

5 EMPLOYEES. USES SUBS FOR PAINTING & DRYWALL. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES.

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The Home Hero

4.53(
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The Home Hero

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Customers say: Quick response
17 years of experience

THE HOME HERO posses’ superhuman skills for all your interior handyman projects, on any budget. We have up to 5 full time "HERO's" on staff, and several part-time "SIDE KICKS." We are always available to help you navigate the menacing underbelly of interior home improvement. All estimates are free of charge, and we give you a proposal that breaks down the cost of each task, so you have the freedom to pick and choose what you want done now or later. Best of all, we don't mark up the cost of materials. In fact, we even provide copies of the receipts with your final invoice. Lastly, as our reviews on our website state over and over again, we are meticulous in our craftsmanship, and fastidious about leaving your home cleaner then we found it!

"The OK: Towel bar had pulled out of the wall, that was reset and seems to be holding. Bedroom door that wasn't closing well was planed down at the top, I'm not really sure why I paid for that particular solution in retrospect, but was kind of buying into a grab bag, but fine. Kitchen counter caulked where it met the wall, again, not hard work, but fine. The Wasted Money: My front and back door sweeps seemed to have gaps you could see through to the outside and were coming apart. Since it's a pain to get under doors, I was good to pay a little extra for someone else to take that on. Replacement front sweep is already split again almost immediately. New back door sweep is still intact, but I guess as a "solution" the sill was raised and now there's a new gap there that the rain came through a few days ago. Also, under a section on my invoice somewhat brazenly labeled "custom carpentry" considering the end product, an estimate was given for replacing some of a wood rotted door frame as needed (even including "Reinstall brick molding as needed"). A lower piece of the frame was replaced with some solid wood, but it was seriously just cut out and hunk of wood thrown in. You can't miss it even at a glance, so we're at the barest definition of carpentry on that. But then on the top of the door, the wood was just dug out and replaced with layer after layer of putty. That's fine for a small job, but there was too much replacement needed here to not be replaced with actual wood. And the quote mentioning installing new wood and possibly brick molding was much more indicative of the work needed. The work performed still very much flexes at the touch and has started to visibly come apart again as any person would expect. And of course the shabby paint job done over it still leaves the "repair" very obvious as no effort was expended (or more likely wasn't in the capabilities of the "carpenter") to blend it with the frame. So a job that I very much paid to not be done, and that took a whole handful of visits even to be not completed. Also followed up with a plumbers referral from them and that worker also came up short as should be expected. Definitely would not transact with this company again."

Jonathan R on May 2021

THE HOME HERO posses’ superhuman skills for all your interior handyman projects, on any budget. We have up to 5 full time "HERO's" on staff, and several part-time "SIDE KICKS." We are always available to help you navigate the menacing underbelly of interior home improvement. All estimates are free of charge, and we give you a proposal that breaks down the cost of each task, so you have the freedom to pick and choose what you want done now or later. Best of all, we don't mark up the cost of materials. In fact, we even provide copies of the receipts with your final invoice. Lastly, as our reviews on our website state over and over again, we are meticulous in our craftsmanship, and fastidious about leaving your home cleaner then we found it!

"The OK: Towel bar had pulled out of the wall, that was reset and seems to be holding. Bedroom door that wasn't closing well was planed down at the top, I'm not really sure why I paid for that particular solution in retrospect, but was kind of buying into a grab bag, but fine. Kitchen counter caulked where it met the wall, again, not hard work, but fine. The Wasted Money: My front and back door sweeps seemed to have gaps you could see through to the outside and were coming apart. Since it's a pain to get under doors, I was good to pay a little extra for someone else to take that on. Replacement front sweep is already split again almost immediately. New back door sweep is still intact, but I guess as a "solution" the sill was raised and now there's a new gap there that the rain came through a few days ago. Also, under a section on my invoice somewhat brazenly labeled "custom carpentry" considering the end product, an estimate was given for replacing some of a wood rotted door frame as needed (even including "Reinstall brick molding as needed"). A lower piece of the frame was replaced with some solid wood, but it was seriously just cut out and hunk of wood thrown in. You can't miss it even at a glance, so we're at the barest definition of carpentry on that. But then on the top of the door, the wood was just dug out and replaced with layer after layer of putty. That's fine for a small job, but there was too much replacement needed here to not be replaced with actual wood. And the quote mentioning installing new wood and possibly brick molding was much more indicative of the work needed. The work performed still very much flexes at the touch and has started to visibly come apart again as any person would expect. And of course the shabby paint job done over it still leaves the "repair" very obvious as no effort was expended (or more likely wasn't in the capabilities of the "carpenter") to blend it with the frame. So a job that I very much paid to not be done, and that took a whole handful of visits even to be not completed. Also followed up with a plumbers referral from them and that worker also came up short as should be expected. Definitely would not transact with this company again."

Jonathan R on May 2021

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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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