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

Serving La Mesa, 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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for CREATIONS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING INC
CREATIONS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING INC
5.0(
20
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Creations Construction did a full home remodel for us in Poway ? new floors, kitchen, and bathrooms. The attention to detail and quality of work were exceptional. They made the entire process stress-free, and the project manager kept us updated every step of the way. We couldn?t be happier with how our home turned out!"
Encinitas kitchen
Encinitas kitchen
Encinitas kitchen
Encinitas kitchen
Encinitas kitchen

+10

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Repairs and Remodels on Demand
4.0(
262
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving La Mesa, 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 rate96%
83 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jake Hill Construction, Inc.
4.5(
26
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+8 more

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Jake and his helpers designed and built a stairway running down a retaining wall and giving access to the canyon below our house. He presented several designs and choices of materials, from which we chose what we wanted. The work took about a week, spread over a two-week period interrupted by a heat wave. Jake also redid parts of the wrought iron fencing along the retaining wall and installed a gate to the stairway. The stairway is so beautiful we almost want to build an entire house around it. Jake is very knowledgeable and is both a gentleman and a scholar. The entire experience was a pleasure! And the price was just a tad less that several other quotes we had, plus a tad more than some others--Jake just seemed like the right guy to do this project, and we're glad we chose him."
Cieling Outlets for a lot of lights
Front of Duplex Cottage
Finshed Gate
Finished Product with trim & paint
Finished Shed

+99

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Heartwood Cabinetry, LLC
5.0(
10
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving La Mesa, 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 by88%of homeowners
Green Light Building Services, Inc.
4.2(
69
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Joel and his Greenlight team did a great job replacing and painting some fascia boards. I had a time sensitive project and they were very responsive. They arrived promptly as scheduled, finished quickly and were very conscientious about cleaning up afterwards. They were also very courteous and pleasant to work with. I would definitely use them for another project in the future."
Dry Rot Demo Completed
Support Beam Installation
During Installation
Job Complete
Job Complete

+21

Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

While carpenters and woodworkers perform similar tasks, their focus differs. A carpenter is typically responsible for the structural woodwork involved in construction, such as framing, installing sheathing, hanging kitchen cabinets, and installing trusses. In contrast, a woodworker handles more intricate and custom projects, like building custom furniture, installing wainscoting, and creating detailed interior trim and moldings. Based on these definitions, many woodworkers can perform the tasks of a carpenter, but it's always best to discuss your specific project with a professional to ensure they have the necessary skills.

Professionals ensure safe, thorough repairs using quality materials, extending the life of your structure.

A contract should outline the scope of work, timelines, costs, payment schedule, and materials used for clarity and protection.

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