We take great pride in our reputation of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service to meet our consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from the start to completion of a project. We take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job is from start to finish. We look forward to working on your next project. Please do not hesitate to give us a call!
"Mr. Ndiaye contacted me right away after I listed my project with Angi. He offered a fair price for restoring a very old desk in very, very bad shape, and did the work in four days. I am still surprised every time I look at it - he did such a beautiful job. He even had to re-attach a broken leg, and you can hardly tell it was ever broken. I will definitely hire him again and I highly recommend his work."
Gail W on June 2023
We take great pride in our reputation of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service to meet our consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from the start to completion of a project. We take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job is from start to finish. We look forward to working on your next project. Please do not hesitate to give us a call!
"Mr. Ndiaye contacted me right away after I listed my project with Angi. He offered a fair price for restoring a very old desk in very, very bad shape, and did the work in four days. I am still surprised every time I look at it - he did such a beautiful job. He even had to re-attach a broken leg, and you can hardly tell it was ever broken. I will definitely hire him again and I highly recommend his work."
Gail W on June 2023
Master craftsman, Luciano Colella, has acquired an intense passion and talent for the art of restoration and gilding handed down by his father, Vincenzo Colella (a skillful cabinet maker for over fifty years). Luciano has refined his knowledge and skills as a student of The School of Art and Restoration in Bari, Italy. Today, after ten years working in the United States, he offers in disposition his skill, talent and professionalism to realize the most complex projects for the most demanding clients.
"Luciano is terrific. His work is extra-ordinary. He knows what to do with damaged furniture. My tables looked like new."
Missey M on April 2020
Master craftsman, Luciano Colella, has acquired an intense passion and talent for the art of restoration and gilding handed down by his father, Vincenzo Colella (a skillful cabinet maker for over fifty years). Luciano has refined his knowledge and skills as a student of The School of Art and Restoration in Bari, Italy. Today, after ten years working in the United States, he offers in disposition his skill, talent and professionalism to realize the most complex projects for the most demanding clients.
"Luciano is terrific. His work is extra-ordinary. He knows what to do with damaged furniture. My tables looked like new."
Missey M on April 2020
We at Heartwood Cabinet Refacing focus on quality home improvements over quantity. We use our 22+ years of experience and expertise to complete your project with passion, transparency and dedication. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Services Offered Cabinet Painting, Cabinet Re-Facing, Custom Cabinet Design and Installation, Flooring, Countertops, Tile and all other aspects of Remodeling. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.
"Overall they did a great job"
Phillip H on March 2025
We at Heartwood Cabinet Refacing focus on quality home improvements over quantity. We use our 22+ years of experience and expertise to complete your project with passion, transparency and dedication. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Services Offered Cabinet Painting, Cabinet Re-Facing, Custom Cabinet Design and Installation, Flooring, Countertops, Tile and all other aspects of Remodeling. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.
"Overall they did a great job"
Phillip H on March 2025
Carlos Ponce’s Fine Carpentry by HERCULES RESTORATION, LLC. Our company creates unique designs and builds every piece of wood furniture always putting a strong emphasis on our customer’s needs, tastes and desires. We are a dependable, reliable, and experienced company that specializes in creating and restoring custom made wood furniture. We build, restore, and repair any kind of furniture you desire and will advise you every step of the way. We only work with high quality products. Our fine selection of seasoned wood, oils, lacquers, environmentally friendly shellacs and dye-paint creates the basis for a high quality result. Because we are so confident that you will be completely satisfied with our work and its quality, Carlos Ponce’s Fine Carpentry offers you a 2 year warranty for any product we design, limited to our own labor.
"My husband and I reached out to Carlos to build us a custom 12-foot, floor to ceiling built-in in our condo and we could not be happier! The craftsmanship and quality is outstanding and overall, Carlos was a pleasure to work with. He understands the details and is incredibly talented/hardworking. He has elevated our space and we 100% will be using him for any additional custom projects that come our way."
Makenzie B on September 2024
Carlos Ponce’s Fine Carpentry by HERCULES RESTORATION, LLC. Our company creates unique designs and builds every piece of wood furniture always putting a strong emphasis on our customer’s needs, tastes and desires. We are a dependable, reliable, and experienced company that specializes in creating and restoring custom made wood furniture. We build, restore, and repair any kind of furniture you desire and will advise you every step of the way. We only work with high quality products. Our fine selection of seasoned wood, oils, lacquers, environmentally friendly shellacs and dye-paint creates the basis for a high quality result. Because we are so confident that you will be completely satisfied with our work and its quality, Carlos Ponce’s Fine Carpentry offers you a 2 year warranty for any product we design, limited to our own labor.
"My husband and I reached out to Carlos to build us a custom 12-foot, floor to ceiling built-in in our condo and we could not be happier! The craftsmanship and quality is outstanding and overall, Carlos was a pleasure to work with. He understands the details and is incredibly talented/hardworking. He has elevated our space and we 100% will be using him for any additional custom projects that come our way."
Makenzie B on September 2024
Omega Development is a Fairfield, County staple. With over 20+ years of experience Omega is your one stop shop for all things construction.
"I recently had an asphalt driveway put in. The crew was very professional. The driveway is smooth and very happy with the quality of the new driveway. They even went above and beyond and put in a small drainage area for water runoff. It has definitely improved the appearance of my home."
Elaine A on February 2025
Omega Development is a Fairfield, County staple. With over 20+ years of experience Omega is your one stop shop for all things construction.
"I recently had an asphalt driveway put in. The crew was very professional. The driveway is smooth and very happy with the quality of the new driveway. They even went above and beyond and put in a small drainage area for water runoff. It has definitely improved the appearance of my home."
Elaine A on February 2025
Your home is the most important investment of your life. It is our job to protect that investment through our extensive experience, addressing all your needs to maintain the value of your home. Together with our outstanding staff, we provide quality home improvement services to the area. We encourage a lasting relationship with our customers, as our satisfied customers are our best advertisement. We offer no obligation estimates dealing directly with the owner. With your estimate you will receive local references and our certificate of insurance. We would be happy to consult with you regarding every aspect of your project. Certified Lead Renovator. Additional phone number: 1-866-775-1920
"Jim and his crew were great…on time professional…kept me updated… high quality work… worth the price… would recommend highly"
Nicola K on June 2024
Your home is the most important investment of your life. It is our job to protect that investment through our extensive experience, addressing all your needs to maintain the value of your home. Together with our outstanding staff, we provide quality home improvement services to the area. We encourage a lasting relationship with our customers, as our satisfied customers are our best advertisement. We offer no obligation estimates dealing directly with the owner. With your estimate you will receive local references and our certificate of insurance. We would be happy to consult with you regarding every aspect of your project. Certified Lead Renovator. Additional phone number: 1-866-775-1920
"Jim and his crew were great…on time professional…kept me updated… high quality work… worth the price… would recommend highly"
Nicola K on June 2024
We are proud to serve most of New Jersey, with few exceptions, as the foremost Deck Builder and Deck Resurfacing Company in NJ. We bring experience, commitment and competitive pricing to the table from initial meeting until completion of our project. We love what we do and strive to bring our A-game to every project. You can rest assured that the Deck Guardian team will go above and beyond to bring your vision to life via excellent planning, budgeting and incomparable customer service.We do not provide staining and sealing services. Contact us for a Free Estimate today!
"The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that I only give 5 stars for perfection and flawless execution (which is a high standard I know and I don't give out many). There were a couple of issues that we did have (not having a dumpster on site from the beginning, leading to a pile of debris, still waiting on a final clean up for some concrete that got on our driveway) NONE of it realted to the deck itself however. If you are looking for a deck to be built, I encourage you to contact Deck Guardian (DG) for your decking needs. We used Deck Guardian (DG) for our recent deck construction. We were looking to do a large deck spanning 1/2 way around our 27 foot above ground pool. I got several companies to give me estimates. All of the companies "quotes" were merely a final number written on a piece of paper or a simple email. Not Deck Guardian! The estimate we got from DG was detailed and explained EXACTLY what we would be getting and how the cost was calculated. Head and shoulders above the rest. Were they the cheapest? No, but they weren't the most expensive either. When we decided to go with them, we were invited into the show room and were given many different options for our decking materials. All of the other guys offered 2 choices- wood decking or TREX. DG had an entire section of colors and styles of not only decking, but also railing and finishing touches (such as the option to have lights installed in the posts). DG then came out, and created an absolutely BEAUTIFUL deck for us! They even made sure that we passed all inspections (even fought it out for us when my town failed us on the final inspection (for some reasons the town made up)) and got us through everything. in all, we are EXTREMELY pleased with the entire process (Ion and Dave were our main points of contact and Marlin was our builder). The final product is AMAZING and we have gotten a TON of compliments! See pics below"
Christopher V on July 2021
We are proud to serve most of New Jersey, with few exceptions, as the foremost Deck Builder and Deck Resurfacing Company in NJ. We bring experience, commitment and competitive pricing to the table from initial meeting until completion of our project. We love what we do and strive to bring our A-game to every project. You can rest assured that the Deck Guardian team will go above and beyond to bring your vision to life via excellent planning, budgeting and incomparable customer service.We do not provide staining and sealing services. Contact us for a Free Estimate today!
"The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that I only give 5 stars for perfection and flawless execution (which is a high standard I know and I don't give out many). There were a couple of issues that we did have (not having a dumpster on site from the beginning, leading to a pile of debris, still waiting on a final clean up for some concrete that got on our driveway) NONE of it realted to the deck itself however. If you are looking for a deck to be built, I encourage you to contact Deck Guardian (DG) for your decking needs. We used Deck Guardian (DG) for our recent deck construction. We were looking to do a large deck spanning 1/2 way around our 27 foot above ground pool. I got several companies to give me estimates. All of the companies "quotes" were merely a final number written on a piece of paper or a simple email. Not Deck Guardian! The estimate we got from DG was detailed and explained EXACTLY what we would be getting and how the cost was calculated. Head and shoulders above the rest. Were they the cheapest? No, but they weren't the most expensive either. When we decided to go with them, we were invited into the show room and were given many different options for our decking materials. All of the other guys offered 2 choices- wood decking or TREX. DG had an entire section of colors and styles of not only decking, but also railing and finishing touches (such as the option to have lights installed in the posts). DG then came out, and created an absolutely BEAUTIFUL deck for us! They even made sure that we passed all inspections (even fought it out for us when my town failed us on the final inspection (for some reasons the town made up)) and got us through everything. in all, we are EXTREMELY pleased with the entire process (Ion and Dave were our main points of contact and Marlin was our builder). The final product is AMAZING and we have gotten a TON of compliments! See pics below"
Christopher V on July 2021
Chris Masonry and Decks 23 years experience Specialized in decks, porches, fences, Patios, walkways, steps, walls & retaining walls, driveways, and more. Free estimate & Seniors and Veterans discount Residential & Comercial
"Chris does excellent work and is very Meticulous about what and how he does it. If you are ever in need of a patio or deck, Chris is the one to call. I couldn't be happier. He actually helped me when I had hired someone else, who did a terrible job. I wish I could post my patio area. It is truly amazing ?"
Janet M T on May 2024
Chris Masonry and Decks 23 years experience Specialized in decks, porches, fences, Patios, walkways, steps, walls & retaining walls, driveways, and more. Free estimate & Seniors and Veterans discount Residential & Comercial
"Chris does excellent work and is very Meticulous about what and how he does it. If you are ever in need of a patio or deck, Chris is the one to call. I couldn't be happier. He actually helped me when I had hired someone else, who did a terrible job. I wish I could post my patio area. It is truly amazing ?"
Janet M T on May 2024
Master craftsman, Luciano Colella, has acquired an intense passion and talent for the art of restoration and gilding handed down by his father, Vincenzo Colella (a skillful cabinet maker for over fifty years). Luciano has refined his knowledge and skills as a student of The School of Art and Restoration in Bari, Italy. Today, after ten years working in the United States, he offers in disposition his skill, talent and professionalism to realize the most complex projects for the most demanding clients.
"Brilliantly. Prompt pickup & drop off. Responsive & most pleasant to work with. The sofa turned out beautifully, and I will definitely use The Gilder again."
Nadia S on October 2019
Master craftsman, Luciano Colella, has acquired an intense passion and talent for the art of restoration and gilding handed down by his father, Vincenzo Colella (a skillful cabinet maker for over fifty years). Luciano has refined his knowledge and skills as a student of The School of Art and Restoration in Bari, Italy. Today, after ten years working in the United States, he offers in disposition his skill, talent and professionalism to realize the most complex projects for the most demanding clients.
"Brilliantly. Prompt pickup & drop off. Responsive & most pleasant to work with. The sofa turned out beautifully, and I will definitely use The Gilder again."
Nadia S on October 2019
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in landscaping and masonry services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service!
"Carlos and his team did a 100% perfect job. We had over 450’ of fence removed and replaced with new. It has transformed our backyard and we couldn’t be happier. Carlos is easy to communicate with and replied to my inquiries right away. I would recommend Carlos to anyone! Thank you!"
Brian F on April 2023
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in landscaping and masonry services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service!
"Carlos and his team did a 100% perfect job. We had over 450’ of fence removed and replaced with new. It has transformed our backyard and we couldn’t be happier. Carlos is easy to communicate with and replied to my inquiries right away. I would recommend Carlos to anyone! Thank you!"
Brian F on April 2023
Refinishing often only costs about half of what you’d spend on a comparable new piece and lets you keep the character you already love. Beyond the quick savings, you’re also cutting waste and avoiding the higher price of quality, brand-new furniture. For most homeowners, it’s a budget-smart and sustainable win.
Refurbishing preserves the original finish—think deep cleaning, tightening joints, and minor repairs — to refresh the piece without altering its appearance. Refinishing is more dramatic: Pros strip the old finish, sand, then add new stain or paint for an entirely new color or sheen. Both approaches improve appearance; the right choice depends on how much change you want.
Furniture that is severely worn, damaged, or made from fragile materials such as plywood, particleboard, or MDF is not suitable for refinishing. Items with significant structural issues or heavy deterioration often fail to achieve a quality finish, even after extra preparation. Select pieces with robust construction to ensure lasting beauty and durability.
Refinishing can affect the value of an antique piece. Serious collectors prize the original finish because it shows a piece’s age and craftsmanship. Stripping that patina can lower market value. If the goal is resale, talk with an appraiser or restoration pro before sanding anything. For heirloom pieces you plan to keep, a careful refinish may still be worth it if it protects the wood and lets you enjoy the furniture every day.
Water-damaged or swollen wood is often repairable. If the swelling is mild and hasn’t warped the structure, a pro can dry the wood, sand it flat, fill any cracks, and seal it before applying the new finish. Severe water damage that has twisted or split the frame is more challenging—and costly—to repair and may necessitate partial replacement. Let a refinishing specialist assess the piece first.
Acrylic paint is a top choice for most wood furniture because it applies smoothly, adheres well to primed surfaces, and cures into a tough, long-lasting finish. When you prep correctly—clean, sand, and prime—you’ll get even color that stands up to daily wear. For outdoor pieces, choose an acrylic formulated for exterior use to add extra UV protection.