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WolfPack EarthCare & Irrigation

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WolfPack EarthCare & Irrigation

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Emergency services offered

Landscaping 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! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

Landscaping 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! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

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Sue's Custom Gardens

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Sue's Custom Gardens

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23 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Sues Custom Garden's color is king. If you like color I'm your girl! If it's unusual it's my style. If you like unique plants or hardscapes, we can help. My landscapes are unique and creative and look nothing like the other guys. At Sues Custom Gardens, we are passionate about creating beautiful and functional landscapes that suit your needs and preferences. We can design and install custom features such as patios, walkways, retaining walls, water features, garden structures, fencing as well as planting and irrigating! We also offer synthetic turf installation for a low-maintenance and eco-friendly alternative to natural grass. We serve residential clients in Angels Camp, CA and the surrounding areas in Calaveras county as well asj. This includes Amador, Toulmne, San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties. We are licensed, bonded and insured. It does not include garden maintenance!

At Sues Custom Garden's color is king. If you like color I'm your girl! If it's unusual it's my style. If you like unique plants or hardscapes, we can help. My landscapes are unique and creative and look nothing like the other guys. At Sues Custom Gardens, we are passionate about creating beautiful and functional landscapes that suit your needs and preferences. We can design and install custom features such as patios, walkways, retaining walls, water features, garden structures, fencing as well as planting and irrigating! We also offer synthetic turf installation for a low-maintenance and eco-friendly alternative to natural grass. We serve residential clients in Angels Camp, CA and the surrounding areas in Calaveras county as well asj. This includes Amador, Toulmne, San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties. We are licensed, bonded and insured. It does not include garden maintenance!

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AppliancePartsPros.com

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AppliancePartsPros.com

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since 1999, we've helped millions of do-it-yourselfers save money and fix their broken appliances quickly by providing quality appliance parts and free repair advice. We are only an online appliance parts retailer that offers a 365 day warranty and fast shipping. We also offer technical advice and diagnosis totally free 6 days a week. If you are interested in repairing your own appliance, please call us at 1-877-477-7278 or click live chat on our web site. We will help diagnose the problem and provide you with all the necessary information for the repair free of charge. It's better with the Pros!™ Avoid costly service calls - visit us at http://www.appliancepartspros.com

"Beware of shipping issues with this company. Ordered an ice maker installation kit on 10/10/25. Shipping was due no later than 10/20 according to company and FedEx tracking. FedEx tracking showed the package at their facility for 8 days without moving beginning on 10/15. Called FedEx 3 times. Each time they said they cannot find package and I have to contact shipper. Shipper has to make a claim, they will not mark it as lost. Called Appliance Parts Pros twice. Each time they say FedEx has to mark package lost before they will do anything. They also state they have to wait 14 days from them before doing anything because of their contract with FedEx. I don't care about their contract, I want what was ordered and paid for. Just going in circles with them and FedEX. If they shipped after 14 days it would be 22 days from that point, 32 days from the date of order if they shipped it that day. There was a deadline for installing this part before tenants arrive. They did not care, would not m"

Ron R on October 2025

Since 1999, we've helped millions of do-it-yourselfers save money and fix their broken appliances quickly by providing quality appliance parts and free repair advice. We are only an online appliance parts retailer that offers a 365 day warranty and fast shipping. We also offer technical advice and diagnosis totally free 6 days a week. If you are interested in repairing your own appliance, please call us at 1-877-477-7278 or click live chat on our web site. We will help diagnose the problem and provide you with all the necessary information for the repair free of charge. It's better with the Pros!™ Avoid costly service calls - visit us at http://www.appliancepartspros.com

"Beware of shipping issues with this company. Ordered an ice maker installation kit on 10/10/25. Shipping was due no later than 10/20 according to company and FedEx tracking. FedEx tracking showed the package at their facility for 8 days without moving beginning on 10/15. Called FedEx 3 times. Each time they said they cannot find package and I have to contact shipper. Shipper has to make a claim, they will not mark it as lost. Called Appliance Parts Pros twice. Each time they say FedEx has to mark package lost before they will do anything. They also state they have to wait 14 days from them before doing anything because of their contract with FedEx. I don't care about their contract, I want what was ordered and paid for. Just going in circles with them and FedEX. If they shipped after 14 days it would be 22 days from that point, 32 days from the date of order if they shipped it that day. There was a deadline for installing this part before tenants arrive. They did not care, would not m"

Ron R on October 2025

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Den Defenders

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Den Defenders

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Den Defenders has been serving the California since 2002. We have established ourselves as a reputable company offering the highest quality in products, workmanship & professionalism in our trade. Our dedicated staff comes out to your home or business to give you a custom fit & professional installation for any screen application. As an independent dealer for all of our screen doors & components we constantly compare new additions to the market for the highest quality products at the best prices so we can pass those savings on to you. Previously known as - Mike's Mobile Screen & Chimney.

"It went well. I was quoted a price on the phone and when they got to my home and realized they had brought the wrong part, they made arrangements to return the next day. However, the price they gave me was more than what I was quoted on the phone. The manager Kim, listened to my original phone call that was made and called me back saying I was quoted the wrong price on the phone. They stood by what I was originally quoted and I really appreciated that. They apologized saying the person I spoke with was still a little new but they honored the price I was quoted."

Fred C on March 2019

Den Defenders has been serving the California since 2002. We have established ourselves as a reputable company offering the highest quality in products, workmanship & professionalism in our trade. Our dedicated staff comes out to your home or business to give you a custom fit & professional installation for any screen application. As an independent dealer for all of our screen doors & components we constantly compare new additions to the market for the highest quality products at the best prices so we can pass those savings on to you. Previously known as - Mike's Mobile Screen & Chimney.

"It went well. I was quoted a price on the phone and when they got to my home and realized they had brought the wrong part, they made arrangements to return the next day. However, the price they gave me was more than what I was quoted on the phone. The manager Kim, listened to my original phone call that was made and called me back saying I was quoted the wrong price on the phone. They stood by what I was originally quoted and I really appreciated that. They apologized saying the person I spoke with was still a little new but they honored the price I was quoted."

Fred C on March 2019

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Valley Home Builders Inc

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Valley Home Builders Inc

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Valley Home Builders, Inc. is a full-service residential remodeling firm offering design/build services to its clients. If you're living with a bad floor plan, outdated rooms, or you simply need more space, let our seasoned pros take your project from imagination to reality. We offer free estimates in your home or over the phone and will work weekends and evenings to accommodate your schedule. Our staff includes Architects, Designers, project developers, project managers and a construction staff of carpenters, foundation, and framing experts. VHB also has a Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer, and an office staff that handles bookkeeping, insurance, safety, sales, and marketing operations. We continue to focus on Customer Satisfaction as our highest priority and take great pride in the work we do and the relationships we build with our clients. As a Silicon Valley firm, we pay particular attention to technology, both in terms of our customers' projects and our own operations. Our software systems are the best in the business and we utilize them to keep costs low and estimates accurate. Valley Home Builders is owned and operated by Mehdi Vatani. Mehdi holds a Bachelor of Degree in Business Economics from University of California, Santa Barbara. Mehdi is known as an extremely likable and reliable person who listens closely to his customers' needs and works very hard to see their dreams come true. Mehdi belongs to several industry associations, including a membership with Remodeler’s Advantage, a nationwide trade group devoted to awareness and industry improvements. VHB is the recipient of numerus NARI Silicon Valley META Gold Awards for design and construction. Mehdi was awarded the Remodeling Magazine Big 50 Award and is recognized in the industry for his work in this field.

"One way you can tell a project is successful is when at its completion you feel you made the right choice for your builder, among other initial options. One year later, this impression is confirmed. The good impression we had at first with Arman was confirmed. VHB was definitely up to the task, very professional. Their top strength was in their architectural design experience and advices (Robert), and in project management (Mohammad), while all other aspects of the execution exuded professionalism. The VHB owner followed closely the project, and was hands on. Given that we had non-standard demands (insulation, structure), VHB proved to be quite flexible in accommodating our requests and in problem solving situations - both for the main structure and interior design. If we had some frustration it came from where we did not expect it: the slow processing of permit requests from the city, complex and arcane regulations (in spite of the city recently vowing to ease ADU construction), and the city clearly messed-up by requesting some changes late in the construction due to new fire regulations (closeness to the main home) while city could have caught these at the very beginning on the blueprint when presented for the initial permit. VHB proved to be patient, resourceful and accommodating. Afterward we realized how much our project needed a robust, cohesive and experienced team and VHB turned out to be exactly that. Jacques & Michele."

Michele B on November 2020

Valley Home Builders, Inc. is a full-service residential remodeling firm offering design/build services to its clients. If you're living with a bad floor plan, outdated rooms, or you simply need more space, let our seasoned pros take your project from imagination to reality. We offer free estimates in your home or over the phone and will work weekends and evenings to accommodate your schedule. Our staff includes Architects, Designers, project developers, project managers and a construction staff of carpenters, foundation, and framing experts. VHB also has a Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer, and an office staff that handles bookkeeping, insurance, safety, sales, and marketing operations. We continue to focus on Customer Satisfaction as our highest priority and take great pride in the work we do and the relationships we build with our clients. As a Silicon Valley firm, we pay particular attention to technology, both in terms of our customers' projects and our own operations. Our software systems are the best in the business and we utilize them to keep costs low and estimates accurate. Valley Home Builders is owned and operated by Mehdi Vatani. Mehdi holds a Bachelor of Degree in Business Economics from University of California, Santa Barbara. Mehdi is known as an extremely likable and reliable person who listens closely to his customers' needs and works very hard to see their dreams come true. Mehdi belongs to several industry associations, including a membership with Remodeler’s Advantage, a nationwide trade group devoted to awareness and industry improvements. VHB is the recipient of numerus NARI Silicon Valley META Gold Awards for design and construction. Mehdi was awarded the Remodeling Magazine Big 50 Award and is recognized in the industry for his work in this field.

"One way you can tell a project is successful is when at its completion you feel you made the right choice for your builder, among other initial options. One year later, this impression is confirmed. The good impression we had at first with Arman was confirmed. VHB was definitely up to the task, very professional. Their top strength was in their architectural design experience and advices (Robert), and in project management (Mohammad), while all other aspects of the execution exuded professionalism. The VHB owner followed closely the project, and was hands on. Given that we had non-standard demands (insulation, structure), VHB proved to be quite flexible in accommodating our requests and in problem solving situations - both for the main structure and interior design. If we had some frustration it came from where we did not expect it: the slow processing of permit requests from the city, complex and arcane regulations (in spite of the city recently vowing to ease ADU construction), and the city clearly messed-up by requesting some changes late in the construction due to new fire regulations (closeness to the main home) while city could have caught these at the very beginning on the blueprint when presented for the initial permit. VHB proved to be patient, resourceful and accommodating. Afterward we realized how much our project needed a robust, cohesive and experienced team and VHB turned out to be exactly that. Jacques & Michele."

Michele B on November 2020

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Thorsen's Plumbing Heat & Air Inc

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Thorsen's Plumbing Heat & Air Inc

4.68(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

We take our responsibility very seriously when you place your trust in us and have since 1911. We pledge to always tell you up front what your cost will be to complete your job correctly. We make it a point to go over any details or limitations of the proposed system that will affect your enjoyment of the end result. You are told exactly what to expect up front. 100 years 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed.

We take our responsibility very seriously when you place your trust in us and have since 1911. We pledge to always tell you up front what your cost will be to complete your job correctly. We make it a point to go over any details or limitations of the proposed system that will affect your enjoyment of the end result. You are told exactly what to expect up front. 100 years 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed.

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BOB LEONARD & ASSOC

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BOB LEONARD & ASSOC

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

All residential & commercial general contracting & remodeling. Specializing in kitchens, baths, and additions.

All residential & commercial general contracting & remodeling. Specializing in kitchens, baths, and additions.

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Stockton Ace Hardware

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Stockton Ace Hardware

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Customers say: Super punctual
45 years of experience

Stockton Ace Hardware is a locally owned Ace Hardware Store that has served Stockton and the surrounding area for more than 30 years. In addition to the items that you would expect a hardware store we fix stuff! If you can't fix it, we'll fix it, either at the store, or at your home.

Stockton Ace Hardware is a locally owned Ace Hardware Store that has served Stockton and the surrounding area for more than 30 years. In addition to the items that you would expect a hardware store we fix stuff! If you can't fix it, we'll fix it, either at the store, or at your home.

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Clean the stove, chimney, or vent regularly, and schedule annual professional inspections to ensure safety.

You can burn wood with oak wilt, as heat from the fire destroys the fungus, and smoke won’t threaten healthy trees. However, wood of unknown origin should be burned during the dormant season—do not store wood in the warmer months for the winter season. If you harvest oak, let it dry in the sun before transporting it elsewhere.

A sneaky but important element to how long your new fireplace runs is choosing the right burner size. Avoid choosing a bioethanol fireplace with a small burner (less than two gallons) and opt for one that holds between two to four gallons for a longer burn time or else you’ll be stuck frequently refilling your fireplace.

Deciding whether to buy a prebuilt fireplace kit or build one from scratch comes down to aesthetics, available space, and budget. Many homeowners like the convenience and lower cost of prebuilt options—around $1,500—versus the involved planning and construction of a larger fireplace. Another bonus: you can usually move prebuilt units. Custom projects are more common when homeowners have access to a larger budget and more area in the yard to place the fireplace.

Your fireplace flue is open when the chimney is unsealed and open to the outside air and sky. That’s why one of the best ways to figure out if your flue is open is to visually check for daylight inside of your chimney—or to feel for a draft, which may be generated by the difference in temperatures inside and outside of your home.

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