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Avatar for Live Oak General Builder, Inc.
Live Oak General Builder, Inc.
5.0(
73
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Couldn't be more pleased. Enrique responded to my initial inquiry the day I sent it to Angi. He was at my home the next day to preview the work I needed, submitted his proposal within a few hours, and completed the work within a week. The stair railing is exactly how he described it to me and I am completely satisfied with the workmanship. I would definitely recommend Live Oak General Builder, Inc."
Stair way
Stair way
Stair way
Stair way
Stair way

+89

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bayside Builders Group
4.8(
56
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Two months ago I was looking for a company to help me with my flooring project and I wanted to find someone who could do it as soon as possible. Bayside Builders came as promised and gave me a great price for what I was asking them to do, which is install laminate wood floors throughout my house. The quality of service that this company provides is top notch and their craftsmanship is very impressive. If you want to work with a company that is professional and has great customer service, this is the one to call."
Deck Installation
9
12
Roofing and Gutter Instal
Castro Valley project

+154

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Heath Stairworks, Inc.
4.2(
100
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Heath Stairworks did a great job on our stairway. They added a beautiful hand rail and iron spindles. They listened to what we had in mind, made suggestions, and it turned out exactly how we wanted it. I would definitely use them again."
Before Remodel
Free standing stairway
After Remodel
 Wood/Iron combination
Close-up Detail

+27

Response time3 days
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Caval Construction
5.0(
7
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+5 more

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jonathan built a trellis in our backyard and was able to save the vine while also building a trellis that is sturdy and will be long lasting. He had great suggestions on how to build the trellis so it won't rot. His communication is great and the quality of his work is top notch. I appreciate the value of his work and wouldn't hesitate to hire him for other projects."
Laundry room
Fireplace
Bathroom Tile
Master bath
Master bath

+1

Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Cardona Construction
5.0(
8
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - InstallCloset - Build+3 more

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Carlos was very informative, making sure I was always up to date on what was going on. He and his team were perfectionists, making sure everything was done exactly as weâ d talked about. He also had a great team of people to recommend for various other projects that he was able to coordinate quickly with. I highly recommend working with Carlos and his team."
dry rot repair
dry rot repair
exterior trim
dry rot repair on exterior trim
family room uplift

+57

Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Assistance In Paradise General Contractor, Inc.
4.7(
13
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I was trying to pick out plumbing supplies for a difficult sink install. The customer service "expert" couldn't understand the unusual needs for my project and kept saying I could not do what was required. I finally asked him what he would do if he was on a desert island with no "parts kits" to choose from and had to fix the problem. His eyes glazed over... He was lost. Standing nearby was a fellow who offered his thoughts. He LISTENED to the conundrum I was facing and using creative problem solving he recommended a solution. He communicated his thoughts process clearly and his solution worked perfectly. I was impressed. That fellow was Diego. Diego is kind, helpful, thoughtful and easygoing. His kindness was refreshing and I liked his out of the box thinking. He is licensed, insured and reasonably priced. After having a terrible experience with another general contractor recently I was delighted to make his acquaintance and will be calling him shortly to do several projects."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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ARISTA EXTERIORS
5.0(
9
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business

Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"We had them do a full house siding project and it turned out great. The crew worked hard every day, kept things clean, and always let us know what was going on. You can tell they care about doing it right, not just rushing through it. The house looks completely different now and we?ve already had neighbors compliment it. Glad we went with them."
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Full Siding Replacement
Full Siding Replacement
Full Siding Replacement
Full Siding Replacement

+48

49 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

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If you don’t have a power saw with a blade where you can adjust the angle, you could use a miter box and hand saw to make the cuts. The miter box contains wide slots to support the piece of baseboard and other narrow slots to accommodate the blade of the hand saw. However, it’s tough to make non-standard cuts beyond 30 or 45 degrees when using a miter box.

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.

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.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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