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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
1 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

"Extremely happy with the work Ryan and his team did in our 17 yr old home. We replaced the front door and all interior doors plus hardware, the baseboards and door trim, painted four bedrooms and bathrooms plus all the doors and trim, hung new bathroom mirrors and replaced the medicine cabinets. We also repainted our existing glass doors and trim to match the new front door. In the laundry room we replaced cabinet facing, countertop and sink, plus paint. Our home didnâ t need structural work, but this surface refresh has made it look some much more modern and up to date. Ryan is very easy to work with, is an excellent communicator and delivers on his contract. He creates line-item contracts that allow for transparency and easy decision making. I already had some other work under contract when I found Ryan and he was very flexible and accommodating about working with the existing plan and the other contractorsâ delays and issues. Everything one wants in a contractor that can be hard to find. Highly recommended."
Modern ranch kitchen
Floating bathroom vanity
Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%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

+123

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by9%of homeowners
Avatar for BATCO CARPENTRY
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
Avatar for CREATIONS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING INC
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

"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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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.

On average, the cost to hire a carpenter ranges from about $75 to $100 per hour, depending on the type of carpentry, location, size of the job, and skill level of the carpenter. Get quotes from at least three carpenters in your area to determine the best price for your specific project.

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

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.

Floor joists provide support and stability to the flooring installed above them, whether it be hardwood, tile, or carpet. They’re essentially horizontal beams that hold up the subfloor and everything that lies on top of it. Floor joists also help evenly distribute weight across their structure so that it’s shared between walls, beams, and your foundation.

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