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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
Avatar for Alpha Made Construction Inc.
Alpha Made Construction Inc.
5.0(
11
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"it was not a remodel, but there was no other option for me to choose. The work that was done was miscellaneous in nature. It was prep work for a listing to be put on the market for sale post a tenant move out. So painting, microwave put in fixtures of door handles face plates, just a checklist of a number of items. It was wonderful working with Mike. He was kind he was polite. He was on time gave an estimate stay to it. It was very detailed when certain things came up certain plumbing issues sent me pictures and gave me descriptive information. Will definitely be working with him again and a very enjoyable experience."
Full Remodel
Full Remodel
Full Remodel
Full Remodel
Full Remodel

+152

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by9%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
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
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%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

"We have used Ryan and Neal (Precision Cabinetry) twice now. the first time was 5 years ago when they did our modern kitchen. They were on a budget and the finished product is gorgeous (we think). We were able to get the details we wanted, like dovetailed birch drawers. Having had such a good experience, we used them again recently for our laundry room. They presented a number of finishes based on our requests, and we finally decided on gloss white. It came out amazing! They are easy to work with, clean and professional!"
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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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
42
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+11 more

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We hired McCormick Home Builders to remodel our living room, and we are beyond pleased with the result. The team was professional, worked efficiently, and Aris design ideas made a huge difference. The room feels so much brighter and more spacious. This was the best decision we made for our home, and we were already planning our next remodel with them."
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+1

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by17%of homeowners
Avatar for Repairs and Remodels on Demand
Repairs and Remodels on Demand
4.1(
264
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Amazing service, competent technicians; very pleased with interactions and services provided, including electrical, plumbing, painting, fan installation, and general repairs. Bradley is clean, courteous, and reliable! I’m happy I found this team and highly recommend them."
Wooden Lattice Gate
Entrance Doors
Deck Stairway
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
207 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Most landscape timbers are 8 feet long, but some are also available in 10-foot and 12-foot lengths. Choose the length that will allow you to install landscape timbers using the least amount of cutting to fit. Shorter timbers will allow you to more easily create angles and shorter plant bed sides.

Yes, Corian® and other solid surface materials can be cut with standard woodworking tools, such as a circular saw or a jigsaw. However, it is crucial to use the correct type of blade to avoid damaging the material.

For a circular saw, a tungsten carbide-tipped blade is required; a triple chip grind blade is highly recommended. For a jigsaw, you should use a fine-tooth down-cutting blade. Do not use blades designed for cutting wood, as they can cause microfractures that weaken the edges of the countertop. A diamond blade is also unnecessary, as those are designed for harder materials like natural stone, which Corian is not.

After cutting, the edge will be rough. It is essential to sand and smooth the cut edge to prevent microfractures, which can eventually compromise the integrity of the countertop.

There are two ways you can cut trim for doorways: with a miter saw or a table saw. Mitered joints need a 45-degree angle. If you’re unfamiliar with a miter saw, you might want to consider buying extra trim pieces or choosing butted joints instead. One wrong cut, and you’ll need to power up the saw again with a new piece. 

Butted joints—also called shaker style—don’t need a 45-degree angle. Instead, your side pieces attach perpendicularly to the header trim and only require a straight cut.

No, you do not usually tip a carpenter for their work. However, if you’ve been very happy with the level of service and quality of work, a 10% to 20% tip would likely be accepted with thanks. If you’re not sure, it can help to discuss the carpenter’s policy or preference for tipping before beginning the project.

If you’re just replacing a few broken or damaged joists, you can expect to pay anywhere from $100 to $300 per joist. However, a complete installation for a home or room will take into account the cost of labor, which ranges from $25 to $40 per hour. Floor joist installation for an entire room, for example, can cost between $5,000 and $10,000, depending on the room's size and the materials used.

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