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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
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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 time8 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
87 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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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

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

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.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Yes, Corian® and other solid surface countertops can be cut with standard woodworking tools like a circular saw or a jigsaw, but using the correct blade is crucial for the best results.

The recommended blade is a tungsten carbide-tipped blade, often called a solid-surface planer or triple chip grind blade. This type of blade is hard enough to cut through the material effectively. For a jigsaw, a fine-tooth down-cutting blade should be used.

It is important to note that a diamond blade is not necessary. Diamond blades are designed for harder materials like natural stone, concrete, or brick, and Corian is not a natural stone.

Using blades designed for wood is not recommended as they can cause microfractures that weaken the countertop's edges. While a tungsten carbide blade provides a much cleaner cut, the resulting edge will still be rough and must be sanded and smoothed to prevent microfractures from developing over time.

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.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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