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Avatar for B&W Handyman
B&W Handyman
4.9(
86
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Guerneville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Will responded to my online request within a few minutes and was able to do the work the next day. He was prompt and immediately figured out how to recover the cushions and completed the job within 2 hours. The chairs look great!"
2023 award
Extended Porch
Roof Repair
Gazebo Build & installation
Window Repair

+456

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by41%of homeowners
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Avatar for Creativo, Inc.
Creativo, Inc.
4.4(
104
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Guerneville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have continued to hire Creativo for multiple projects after the successful replacement of all the porch railings on our 1913 farmhouse. They executed our custom Arts+Craft railing design beautifully! We have hired them to replace the roofing on two buildings and will hire them to paint trim and two more buildings. They are courteous, very reliable, and honor time commitments extremely well. We value quality workmanship, and Creativo has delivered for a fair price and a clear communication if added work is needed. I strongly recommend them."
Fence
Brand new windows
Commercial Bathroom
Demoliton time
Sample of our work

+34

Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vertex Maintenance Services Inc
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Guerneville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vertex has completed more than one project for me but I especially want to mention the amazing job they did replacing the siding on my home. The whole process was smooth, communication was great and they kept everything clean from start to finish. I’m very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them!"
Siding Installation
Residential Siding
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
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First String Home Improvement
5.0(
9
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Guerneville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Skyler helped to install three interior doors. They work perfectly and are plumb and true. They look great. I plan on hiring him again in the future for all kinds of projects."
Mailbox Repair
Mailbox Repair
Fence Install
Door Fix
Door Fix

+7

Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Downforce Construction
5.0(
5
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Carpentry Framing - RepairDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+4 more

Serving Guerneville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"A pleasure to work with"
Response time1 hour
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SGB Inc.
5.0(
6
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Guerneville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The team was amazing! We had an old deck in our backyard and we hired Palm Construction to replace and extend it and they did a great work! The job was done in less than 2 weeks, Communication was great, they cared about the backyard and plants and we are so happy itâ s all ready just before summer. Highly recommended!!"
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tocchini Builders Inc.
3.8(
134
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Guerneville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They showed up early; kind and respectful of my older home with very old plumbing. Definitely hire them again."
61 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Royal Premium Homes, LLC
5.0(
3
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Guerneville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Patrick Royal from Royal Premium Homes did an excellent job. My bathroom looks amazing. I could not be happier with it. He took the time to do the job correctly. Very trustworthy. I would hire him again."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate97%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

When deciding whether to use nails or screws for framing, the specific needs of the project must be taken into account. Nails have long been the go-to option for framing due to their affordability, ease of installation, and ability to withstand shear forces. They are perfect for structural framing projects where fast assembly is essential. In contrast, screws offer exceptional holding power and are particularly useful in situations requiring increased strength and resistance to pull-out forces. For projects that prioritize accuracy and long-lasting quality, screws may be the preferred option, though nails remain a dependable and efficient choice.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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