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FRG Handyman
4.6(
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Closet - Build

Serving Capitola, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fernando and his amazing crew are totally professional, skilled, courteous, knowledgeable and - my personal favorite - reliable! Their work habits are impeccable, they leave the work area neat as a pin even if they are going to return the following day. The finished product was even better than I had envisioned. Their pricing is more than fair and they go above and beyond the normal expectation to provide exactly what the customer wants. I highly recommend FRG Handyman for any project they consider themselves qualified to perform. You will not be disappointed. Side note: The fact that every one of them is polite, kind and absolutely stunning in appearance is just an added positive note :) They will be called on by us for any future project we might have."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lovejoy Construction
4.5(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom+8 more

Serving Capitola, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lovejoy Construction is a great company to work with. Top quality work at a fair price. They were on time and on budget. These guys are real professionals. Iâ d give them 10 stars if I could. I will be hiring them again."
New deck
New deck
New deck
Redwood deck and arbor
Old deck

+58

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
SGB Inc.
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarport (Wood) - BuildCustom Cabinets - Build+2 more

Serving Capitola, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We love our new deck, and it’s all thanks to SGB. It was a pleasure working with SGB from start to finish. They are communicative, timely, and professional. Most importantly, they stayed within the original quoted price. Can’t wait to work with them again on future projects!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.8(
36
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCustom Cabinets - Build

Serving Capitola, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

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.

Wooden soffits, when properly cared for, can last between 10 and 25 years, depending on the type of wood and the climate you live in. Certain wood types will last longer than others, and you might want to consider the cost of replacing soffits when you break down the total project cost. While an initially higher-priced material might seem counterintuitive, it can make more financial sense if you don’t plan on moving. 

The pro you need to hire to build your shed depends on the shed you purchase. A local handyman or general contractor can help build a prefab shed for you. However, if you’re looking for a custom shed, contacting a shed builder near you is the best option. Make sure you get quotes from 3 pros to decide on the best pro for your job. 

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.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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