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Avatar for Jungle Color International
Jungle Color International
4.8(
21
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Meeting and working with Mr. Young was a pleasure. He knows his craft and takes pride in his work. We are pleased with the quality of his work. I like that he itemized the cost for the job and it was fair and equitable. We will definitely contact him for future repairs."
Multi-Purpose Cabinet
Multi-Purpose Cabinet
Network Computer Station Cabinet
Reception Counter
Reception Counter

+8

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Ryan Moran Design and Construction, Inc.
4.4(
37
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great to work with. He has a million ways to accomplish your woodworking desires. A master craftsman with wood. Built the highest quality custom shelving/cabinetry for us. Reliable, on time, courteous, and lived up to his word."
Modern ranch kitchen
Floating bathroom vanity
Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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BATCO CARPENTRY
5.0(
9
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Brett installed a fireplace mantle for me and I asked him about a bigger project. He was so great to work with! I came in below budget and he was excellent at being creative to make my vision come to life! His side kick, Ryan is a fantastic woodworker! Very precise and skilled. I look forward to working with the two of them for an even bigger project. Before and after creating my library wall and mud room wall. We still need to install the gliding ladder but Brett will come back to help me with that."
Deck and cable railing
Deck
Deck
Deck handrail and pergila
Patio cover

+6

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CREATIONS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING INC
5.0(
20
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Creations Construction completely transformed our kitchen and living room in Encinitas. The open-concept design they helped create made our home feel twice as big. Everyone from the designer to the crew was polite and professional. We’ve already recommended them to two neighbors!"
Encinitas kitchen
Encinitas kitchen
Encinitas kitchen
Encinitas kitchen
Encinitas kitchen

+10

Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
Heartwood Cabinetry, LLC
5.0(
11
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Neal and Ryan are true professionals. They made custom media cabinets to my precise specifications. They also matched upper cabinets exactly ( style and stain) to my lower cabinets in other areas. Additionally, they installed crown molding in three rooms. If you are unsure of something, they also give great design advice. They were always on time and cleaned up when they left. I can't say enough about them."
Our work
Custom kitchen with accent island
Find the refrigerator
Theres the fridge
Custom hood vent

+64

Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Woodworking 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.

While you can perform many routine home maintenance jobs yourself, it’s often a good idea to bring pros in for certain tasks. HVAC maintenance, fireplace and chimney inspections, foundation repairs, and roof inspections and repairs should be handled by professionals who know what to look for and can safely perform repairs. You may also find it helpful to hire a local house cleaning service to help with deep cleaning.

Many modern homes have soffits, but older ones don’t, and you may be wondering why. Older homes have eaves that extend further beyond the home and help to circulate air, negating the need for a soffit. This style of building has faded away, therefore, modern homes need separate soffit installation. Modern soffits are more efficient than this older style and require less material to construct, saving homeowners money.

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.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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