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LDH Construction Services

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LDH Construction Services

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

Need a remodel, repair, or addition to your home? LDH Construction Services is the best place to start. From custom cabinets to floors, from kitchens to bathrooms we've got the experience and knowledge to help you create the home of your dreams. With over thirty years of experience and ten years serving Humboldt County, people have come to depend on the competitive bids and quality service that we provide.

"An overall excellent experience for a difficult time and situation. Contractor went to extreme measures to protect existing home details and integrate new and repair work to fit these details. Contractor was willing to integrate changes requested and fully explained the consequences of and the best way to accomplish these changes. Contractor and all workers were highly skilled and determined to do the best job possible."

Charles M on January 2010

Need a remodel, repair, or addition to your home? LDH Construction Services is the best place to start. From custom cabinets to floors, from kitchens to bathrooms we've got the experience and knowledge to help you create the home of your dreams. With over thirty years of experience and ten years serving Humboldt County, people have come to depend on the competitive bids and quality service that we provide.

"An overall excellent experience for a difficult time and situation. Contractor went to extreme measures to protect existing home details and integrate new and repair work to fit these details. Contractor was willing to integrate changes requested and fully explained the consequences of and the best way to accomplish these changes. Contractor and all workers were highly skilled and determined to do the best job possible."

Charles M on January 2010


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Simple-Visions Home Remodeling

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Simple-Visions Home Remodeling

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested

Simple Visions specializes in small to medium sized hOMe remodeling & Handyman Services, from a kitchen resurface to a total upgrade and replacement to a barrier fee bathroom that is beautiful, safe and healthy. Window and door replacement can be a great way to improve the value of your hOMe and save some money on energy costs. How about a new deck to replace the one that has seen better days?! Everyone has a hOMe improvement list, why not let us help you? We do Housecleaning too!

"Lou and his team are wonderful to work with. They are positive, professional, friendly, and they do terrrific work. They transformed our kitchen into the beautiful space we have today."

Molly M on June 2025

Simple Visions specializes in small to medium sized hOMe remodeling & Handyman Services, from a kitchen resurface to a total upgrade and replacement to a barrier fee bathroom that is beautiful, safe and healthy. Window and door replacement can be a great way to improve the value of your hOMe and save some money on energy costs. How about a new deck to replace the one that has seen better days?! Everyone has a hOMe improvement list, why not let us help you? We do Housecleaning too!

"Lou and his team are wonderful to work with. They are positive, professional, friendly, and they do terrrific work. They transformed our kitchen into the beautiful space we have today."

Molly M on June 2025


Yetie Wilson

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Yetie Wilson

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25 years of experience

Hey there, I'm Yetie, and I'm here to help you with your home improvements! From tearing out old stuff to revamping bathrooms and laying down beautiful floors, I've got you covered. I also offer junk hauling and debris removal services to help clear out your space. My main focus? Making sure you're absolutely thrilled with the results. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, there's no job too big or too small for me to handle. And because I'm owner-operated, you can trust that your project means the world to me. Let's work together to make your house the cozy haven you've always dreamed of. Get in touch with me today!

Hey there, I'm Yetie, and I'm here to help you with your home improvements! From tearing out old stuff to revamping bathrooms and laying down beautiful floors, I've got you covered. I also offer junk hauling and debris removal services to help clear out your space. My main focus? Making sure you're absolutely thrilled with the results. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, there's no job too big or too small for me to handle. And because I'm owner-operated, you can trust that your project means the world to me. Let's work together to make your house the cozy haven you've always dreamed of. Get in touch with me today!


PINAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

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PINAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

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Helping Hands Handyman. Carpentry, Drywall, Doors and Windows, Painting, Hauling, Lawn Mowing and Weed. Competent and reliable help to complete jobs in my community and allow owners to feel more satisfaction in their sanctuaries.

Helping Hands Handyman. Carpentry, Drywall, Doors and Windows, Painting, Hauling, Lawn Mowing and Weed. Competent and reliable help to complete jobs in my community and allow owners to feel more satisfaction in their sanctuaries.


Handyman Ryan

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Handyman Ryan

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Hey there. I am a person of many talents. I've worked many types of jobs from framing, woodworking, concrete work to landscaping. I also love to tinker and can fix many household appliances. I work by myself and for myself and have been working in this line of work since 2018.

Hey there. I am a person of many talents. I've worked many types of jobs from framing, woodworking, concrete work to landscaping. I also love to tinker and can fix many household appliances. I work by myself and for myself and have been working in this line of work since 2018.


J&S Contractors Llc

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J&S Contractors Llc

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My name is Michael Sarmiento, I am the owner of J&S Contractors Llc. I have been in the construction business for 7 years, working in all type of general constructions, such as custom commercial, and residential. I offer services such as, Drywall, Framing, Siding, Ceramic Tile, Acoustical ceiling, Painting, Decks, Kitchens, Baths, Hardwood Flooring, Cabinet Installation, Strip & Wax Floors, Fences, Concrete, Demolition & Finish... and much more. All our work is guaranteed and affordable, We are a company that is Profesional, Reliable, and Trusted. We let our work speak for itself. It will be our pleasure to make your vision come true.

My name is Michael Sarmiento, I am the owner of J&S Contractors Llc. I have been in the construction business for 7 years, working in all type of general constructions, such as custom commercial, and residential. I offer services such as, Drywall, Framing, Siding, Ceramic Tile, Acoustical ceiling, Painting, Decks, Kitchens, Baths, Hardwood Flooring, Cabinet Installation, Strip & Wax Floors, Fences, Concrete, Demolition & Finish... and much more. All our work is guaranteed and affordable, We are a company that is Profesional, Reliable, and Trusted. We let our work speak for itself. It will be our pleasure to make your vision come true.


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Enviro-Tech Diving, Inc.

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Enviro-Tech Diving, Inc.

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35 years of experience

E.T.D. is a Northwest based dive company and for the last 30 years has been a leading provider of regulatory surveys for private clients, state and federal agencies as well as providing diversified underwater services ranging from the California coast to the Arctic Ocean. Our experienced team: On land as well as at sea provides a complete and comprehensive marine service including environmental services, pipeline inspection and marine construction, including dock repair. E.T.D. delivers professional, unsurpassed solutions to seafood processing companies, mining facilities, tugboat and other marine transportation as well as city harbors and marine works. E.T.D. specializes in reports and data from actual divers in the water with firsthand visuals and reporting while utilizing advancing technologies that includes real time positioning of the diver H.D imaging and recording, R.O.V operations, seabed core samples and comprehensive reporting and mapping. E.T.D.'s safety record is one of the best in the industry and we always put safety first and foremost in our approach to any job.

E.T.D. is a Northwest based dive company and for the last 30 years has been a leading provider of regulatory surveys for private clients, state and federal agencies as well as providing diversified underwater services ranging from the California coast to the Arctic Ocean. Our experienced team: On land as well as at sea provides a complete and comprehensive marine service including environmental services, pipeline inspection and marine construction, including dock repair. E.T.D. delivers professional, unsurpassed solutions to seafood processing companies, mining facilities, tugboat and other marine transportation as well as city harbors and marine works. E.T.D. specializes in reports and data from actual divers in the water with firsthand visuals and reporting while utilizing advancing technologies that includes real time positioning of the diver H.D imaging and recording, R.O.V operations, seabed core samples and comprehensive reporting and mapping. E.T.D.'s safety record is one of the best in the industry and we always put safety first and foremost in our approach to any job.



Handy Brandt

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Handy Brandt

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

With over 20 years experience in multiple trades, we moved to Humboldt in 2016 to establish ourselves in a community minded ecologically friendly way to improve your families most important investments.

"Efficiently, professionally and effectively."

Amor D on October 2019

With over 20 years experience in multiple trades, we moved to Humboldt in 2016 to establish ourselves in a community minded ecologically friendly way to improve your families most important investments.

"Efficiently, professionally and effectively."

Amor D on October 2019


Signature HandyMan

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Signature HandyMan

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25 years of experience

Customer service is our priority and we make a special effort to always work in the best interests of our clients. We do this by applying these values to every project: exceptional time management, high standards of craftsmanship, honesty and integrity, good communication, personal investment, and ongoing skill management. Give us a call today! We look forward to hearing from you.

Customer service is our priority and we make a special effort to always work in the best interests of our clients. We do this by applying these values to every project: exceptional time management, high standards of craftsmanship, honesty and integrity, good communication, personal investment, and ongoing skill management. Give us a call today! We look forward to hearing from you.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

A bow window costs up to $15,000 to install in total. Materials cost anywhere from $1,200 to more than $14,000, and labor is an additional $300 to $1,900. Bow window costs vary based on the size of the window and the frame material. You’ll spend more for custom features or energy-efficient upgrades, too. For comparison, bay window installation costs about $1,000 to $7,000. 

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