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Lane Home Improvement
4.6(
27
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Serving Lincoln, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed a deck repair and was dealing with someone else who led me on for a month with only one estimate...done one way. They would not do what I wanted (less repair). Howard at Lane Home Improvement called me to tell me he usually did not do the work I was wanting but came by to give me pointers, answer questions and tell me what he thought needed done even though he knew he probably would not be taking the job. I mean.....who does that?? Howard was so nice and easy to work with and fit me in before another big job he had lined up. I hired him just because he is so nice and then hoped for the best. I could not be more happy with the job. Plus.....he got started right away and worked with my budget. I would recommend him to anyone."
James Hardie Custom Soffiting
James Hardie Shingle Job
Cedar Shingle project in Sonoma County CA
Corigated steel siding
Pressure treated stringers

+19

Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Long Company Fine Carpentry
4.7(
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Serving Lincoln, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Nathan is not only an OCD fine carpenter -- he is also a great communicator and a great guy. He installed our new 8-ft elegant front door after having demolished the existing entry door, with its sidelight and eyebrow windows and a 6'8" door place there by the original builder of the home. Entirely new framing job. He helped me with the order itself, did troubleshooting for me when no one know where the door was after we were told it was shipped, and stayed well into the evening on installation day to make sure it was in readiness to be used and locked up for the night. The results are STUNNiNG. We would never hesitate to use Nathan for any of our remodeling needs where a finish carpenter is needed. Thank you, Nathan!"
Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Lyubik's Construction Inc
5.0(
11
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Serving Lincoln, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Alex did an absolutely wonderful job on the remodel of our home. We thought it would take a lot longer than it did! He is very honest, transparent and explained everything very well before starting so we were well-informed of what to expect. He took take of our home and the space he worked at diligently. We worked with various contractors in the past and he will be our go-to going forward! That says it all!"
Auburn custom home
Auburn custom home
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Central Builders, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Lincoln, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Warranties offered

"We hired Vick/Central Builders for three projects . He built a deck/platform with pressure treated wood and trex for the new gazebo. We then hired him to assemble the cedar gazebo with a metal roof. Last, we hired him to attach a porch rail with polycarbonate panels to keep out the rain and wind. On each job, he was polite, creative, on time, and finished quickly. Each job was meticulous, exacting, and creative. He has "an eye" for color, and each corner is exact, and all poles, posts, and rails are level and joined perfectly, with all screws counter-sunk. Clean-up of each project was perfect. We would absolutely recommend him for any project, small or large. He will soon be so busy we will have to stand in line!"
Siding repair and deck repair
Dryrot
Dryrot
Response time6 hrs
Response rate88%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landscaping Bay Area
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Serving Lincoln, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was to remove a stump by hand in a restricted space. Genaro arrived on time and performed work in a surprisingly short time. Preserved and reinstalled the decomposed granite that surrounded the stump after adding fill dirt to make the area level. Excellent work."
Ground cover
Ground cover
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+15

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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STAIRVILLE CARPENTRY Inc
4.8(
25
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Serving Lincoln, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Customers say: Quick response

"Russ removed old existing staircase railings and put in brand new railings that matched our new wood flooring and staircase. He did an excellent job and I would highly recommend him for any work you need to do on your staircase railings."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Tenorio's Construction and Handyman Service
4.8(
117
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Serving Lincoln, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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Warranties offered

"I had two literally rotten bathrooms that were overdue for work. One of the bathrooms had a huge scary hole in the middle. As it turns out, a previous contractor did a sloppy job in several areas that introduced a small leak that eventually rotted the bathroom floors. The Tenorio's group actually had to replace most of the pipes, and floors. At that point, we decided to make the bathrooms completely new. Much better than the previous work years ago. They were highly recommended by a friend who worked with several contractors. I did not rate the price because most other contractors that give a cheaper price may deliver cheaper results. If you need work now, here is your chance to hire them, because once I am ready, I will have them performing more work for me."
Before and after of bathroom remodel
Before and after bathroom remodel
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+9

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Crowning Touch
4.6(
75
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Serving Lincoln, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

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Warranties offered

"John is a real professional. He does quality work! The contractors who I hired to paint the crown moulding complimented his work! I even asked John at the last minute to build a door casing for an uncased entrance I had from the dining room to the hallway, which he agreed to do -- and did a wonderful job. I highly recommend him if you're interested in quality."
Before Custom Crown Moulding by Crowning Touch
After Custom Crown Moulding by Crowning Touch
Custom Crown Moulding by Crowning Touch
Custom Crown Moulding by Crowning Touch
Custom Crown Moulding by Crowning Touch

+7

Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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