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Avatar for FIBER-COAT DECK CO
FIBER-COAT DECK CO
4.9(
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave was professional, punctual, and completed the work he described on time. Dave strives to make the customer happy with his work. The fiber-coat deck looks amazing. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Dave again."
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
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+16

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Care and Repair
5.0(
25
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Home Care and Repair’s Jose Pajares did an excellent job in completing the design from a sketch and building my Custom Intertainment Cabinet. The Cabinet was exactly what I wanted and fit perfectly. His crew installed and stained the unit without any problems. I’m very happy with the completed job. I recommend using Home Care and Repair for any Cabinet projects."
Kitchen Refacing and Countertop Installation
Stone Countertops
Bathroom Vanity Installation and Prefabricated Countertop
Cabinet Refinishing
Remodeling - Kitchen

+50

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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RT Wilson Construction
5.0(
18
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all of our clients unique needs. We are ethical, honest and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Guilco Handyman
5.0(
74
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Guilco was professional, on time, reasonably priced, and did great work. All things that are rare to find in a good handyman. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the need of random around the place carpentry and fix it services. I am planning on using him for a bunch of more work."
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+24

Response time30 mins
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Jonathan Kim Design
4.9(
247
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jonathan did an amazing job refinishing my tables - I highly recommend him! He is reasonably priced and does quality work and within the time frame he promised."
Dr. Chung project
Carlyle Resident in Westwood, CA
Carlyle Resident in Westwood, CA
New Hope Church
New Hope Church

+67

Response time2 days
215 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Much Better Construction, Inc.
4.9(
67
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Prompt response from the contractor, completed the work within the time promised , happy with work . Thank you for the pair, my patio deck needed it , plus now have a more modern cable railing"
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom

+46

Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Larry's Custom Furniture
4.7(
47
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"AMAZING!!! Larry did a beautiful job building and installing custom wood valences to conceal motorized blinds for our home in Santa Monica. I gave Larry a sample and for a reasonable price he crafted 2 exact copies, including flawless paint application. He also did a perfect no-hassle installation which completed the finished look in our living room, kitchen and master bedroom. I was unable to find anyone else who even wanted to do this job. I now can't imagine trusting anyone other than Larry with my quality home projects. Do yourself a favor and hire Larry immediately!"
custom made sofa and ottoman
custom made table and recovered existing chairs
custom made bedroom oversized chair and ottoman
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+29

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Felipe Handyman Services
4.8(
138
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Serving Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Felipe did a really great job on a really challenging project. It was an old front porch that had been enclosed. He demoed a old, very rough concrete slab and replaced it with new concrete / rebar. He helped correct some frame-slippage that had occured over the years prior to his work. He did a great job with some tiling, and a threshhold between another floor I had done. He installed a prehung door and did all of the trim work on on the interior and exterior of the space. The existing conditions of this space made this all very difficult, but I'm so impressed with the results. Felipe's great because he'll brainstorm and problem solve with you, which is especially important for very old houses where the conditions can be unknown at time of starting. His work is really exceptional. The level of craft he brought to this project was really superb. He's also a cool guy, and fun to work with. At this point, once you consider the work done on this project and other projects he's worked on over the past 2 years for my place, he has nearly completely remodeled my house. From now on, I'll basically only ask to hire Felipe."
Bathroom Remodel
Kitchen Remodel 3
Kitchen Remodel 2
Bathroom Remodel 2
Kitchen Remodel

+177

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

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