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Avatar for O Z Construction
O Z Construction
4.9(
12
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For BusinessInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install+1 more

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Javier was polite, professional, knowledgeable and prompt. The work was well done and I can't say enough about the service. I will definitely use him again and will refer him to my friends."
Kitchen
Master Beadroom
Master Beadroom with steam shower
Master Beadroom vanity, recessed medicine cabinets
500 sqft Ipe deck

+131

Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Jose Jasso Home Remodeling
4.8(
8
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+8 more

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Jose and his crew did a great job on our new elevated porch. Job was done quickly and well"
Bathroom remodel in Aptos
House remodeling
A house addition
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel

+1

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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FLJ, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+4 more

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Frank and team were awesome to work with. We ended up doing a full remodel and the project turned out amazing."
Response time3 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Santos Construction
5.0(
4
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCarport (Wood) - Build+4 more

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Santos did an excellent job and finished it fast. He always responded and kept to his promises. He went beyond what was expected to do a quality job. I will definitely hire him again for future projects. I have never had a construction project go so smoothly."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jason Kelly Finesse Painting
5.0(
4
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Furniture - Build CustomGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Prompt response, knowledgable and work was done as quoted."
Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Steadfast Design Builders, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For BusinessInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Loved this company. They do everything right, their work is impeccable and their customer service is phenomenal."
Window & Trim
Door & Trim
Door & Trim
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Central Coast Construction Company
3.1(
6
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+7 more

Serving Monterey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jose was friendly and professional. My job was not considered large by any means (re-hanging a gate) but he completed it in short order and cleaned up after himself. I really appreciated the fact he wanted to insure I was satisfied with the work because he needed to cut an inch off of the gate.....which I was. I would certainly call him again."
House remodel
Concrete steps and patio
House remodel
House remodel
House remodel

+56

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

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.

If you don’t have a power saw with a blade where you can adjust the angle, you could use a miter box and hand saw to make the cuts. The miter box contains wide slots to support the piece of baseboard and other narrow slots to accommodate the blade of the hand saw. However, it’s tough to make non-standard cuts beyond 30 or 45 degrees when using a miter box.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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 and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

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