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Avatar for M Z Finish Carpentry
M Z Finish Carpentry
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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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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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Throughout our project, their general construction services were consistently professional and reliable. They managed every detail flawlessly, ensuring a smooth and efficient process from start to finish."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by18%of homeowners
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Northgate Development
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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 rate89%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Basnett Construction
5.0(
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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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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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Community General Contractor & Concrete, Inc.
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very respectful, pleased on how clean the team worked and how they kept us updated on job progress. Definitely will hire again for future projects."
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Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Oshri Construction
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Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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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."
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Cielo Construction
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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

Hiring a woodworker can be expensive, depending on the job, but it’s very often well worth the investment. Woodworkers are able to provide custom pieces of furniture and handmade construction to present a finished product that is exactly to your specifications. If you have a specific vision for a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture or home feature, the cost of hiring a professional woodworker is worthwhile. Plus, you’ll often get a higher quality product than what you could buy in stores for a fraction of the price.

There are two ways you can cut trim for doorways: with a miter saw or a table saw. Mitered joints need a 45-degree angle. If you’re unfamiliar with a miter saw, you might want to consider buying extra trim pieces or choosing butted joints instead. One wrong cut, and you’ll need to power up the saw again with a new piece. 

Butted joints—also called shaker style—don’t need a 45-degree angle. Instead, your side pieces attach perpendicularly to the header trim and only require a straight cut.

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.

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.

Landscape timbers can last 10 to 20 years in the ground when installed correctly. Pressure-treated timbers will last longer than non-treated ones, as pressure treatment makes the wood more rot-resistant. Wood exposed to high moisture levels or extreme temperature and weather fluctuations may not last as long as wood in drier areas with more consistent weather.

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