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Avatar for M Z Finish Carpentry
M Z Finish Carpentry
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Offers commercial services

We are a modern cabinetry and millwork company dedicated to creating beautifully crafted spaces that balance design, function, and lasting quality. With a strong focus on European-inspired aesthetics and clean, contemporary lines, MZ Finish Carpentry specializes in custom kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, closets, entertainment units, and bespoke built-ins.\n\nOur cabinetry is carefully crafted and built in our workshop, then professionally installed throughout Southern California, serving areas from San Diego to Fresno, and from Ventura County to Palm Springs. From concept through installation, our team approaches every project with precision, transparency, and attention to detail.\n\nWe work closely with homeowners, designers, and builders to deliver custom cabinetry and millwork solutions tailored to each space, lifestyle, and vision—resulting in refined interiors built to perform and endure.

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Northgate Development
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Michael and his company, Northgate Development to repair an old deck in our backyard. It soon became obvious that the deck was not salvageable. After discussing it with Michael he gave us several options - replacing all the deck boards with redwood or with Trex deck boards. He was very patient in explaining the pros and cons of each option and the prices involved. In the end we decided to go with Trex. His installation of the deck with new supports and water proofing was beyond what I thought he would do. His employee Angel craftsmanship was excellent. When I identified a problem with one of the deck boards, he replaced it without problem. In the end, we spent more than we had budgeted but we are really happy with the results. If you need deck work, I recommend hiring Michael and his team."
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Response time2 days
Response rate93%
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Northstar Custom Carpentry
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCloset - BuildCustom Cabinets - Build+6 more

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent experience! Chris is very knowledgeable and very good about what he does. His customer service is top-knotch and his work ethic is outstanding. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone needing finish carpentry work done right the first time with first class results."
 Salvaged redwood gate
 Built-in china hutch
 Back porch
 Freestanding over hot tub
Outdoor kitchen

+59

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Basnett Construction
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarport (Wood) - BuildGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+3 more

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Basnett Construction to remodel my kitchen, and living room areas. They reviewed my draft plans and prepared a more formal set of plans that was submitted to the city for a permit. The project from start to finish took about six months to complete. I was quite pleased with Basnett Construction's professionalism, meticulousness, attention to detail especially in kitchen cabinet, island and new interior door installations, their efficiency, and their ability to be flexible with me in my decision making during the build process. In sum, I'd highly recommend Basnett Construction for remodeling kitchens and other similar projects. They will get the job done "right to your preferences.""
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Bath Tile Remodel

+7

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Oshri Construction
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Carport (Wood) - BuildCloset - Build

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job. The quality is outstanding. They pay attention to every little detail. They were very friendly, and accommodating to our wishes. They were very punctual, hard working, and cleaned up after each day. The kept the dust down to a minimum to the rest of the house. I can highly recommend Oshri Construction for anyone's next project."
Deck
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Upscale Bathroom
Guest Bathroom

+99

Response time6 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Cielo Construction
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+9 more

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Joe is a very intelligent individual with great communication skills that can get the jobs done well and timely!! He has a great range of construction capabilities and a wealth of knowledge! If he says he can do the job, he can!! Quality ! Dependability! Trusted! I am Jimmy J-ennings SB Loke!"
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

While you can perform many routine home maintenance jobs yourself, it’s often a good idea to bring pros in for certain tasks. HVAC maintenance, fireplace and chimney inspections, foundation repairs, and roof inspections and repairs should be handled by professionals who know what to look for and can safely perform repairs. You may also find it helpful to hire a local house cleaning service to help with deep cleaning.

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.

You don’t need a cutting board. In fact, cutting is the original purpose of butcher block countertops. That said, wood is porous and can harbor germs. You’ll need to clean your countertop thoroughly after use. Knives can also scratch the surface. This adds to the patina of the wood, but not everyone likes the look—in which case, you may want to use a cutting board.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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.

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