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Avatar for C & M Kitchen Cabinets Inc
C & M Kitchen Cabinets Inc
4.8(
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was the Best! Jacques, the owner of C. & M Cabinets, always gives you the Best results. He is a true craftsman. Jacques, and the men who work for him, are all the Best any homeowner could want. In 10 years Jacques and his men installed a new kitchen, and 3 new bathrooms in our home. From flooring, to plumbing, electrical, tile & counter tops and breathtaking cabinets (what Jacques makes & installs) and painting. Jacques enthusiasm and expertise is a joy to work with! His communication is great, always easy to get hold of. Jacques is always on time too. A rarity for contractors! He will help you design the project too if you wish. Jacques' workers are also punctual and friendly and they are total professionals and experts in their field."
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+94

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Jonathan Kim Design
Jonathan Kim Design
4.9(
251
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jonathan obviously has a love of wood and woodworking. He repaired and refinished 45 yr old dining chairs to good as new. He is honest, personable, and a pleasure to work and converse with. We will definitely go to Jonathan again as needed. We highly recommend Jonathan Kim Design"
Dr. Chung project
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New Hope Church
New Hope Church

+67

Response time2 days
185 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Remo Construction
Remo Construction
4.9(
83
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Remo was wonderful to work with the job each time they arrived on time and performed excellent work. Absolutely professional and work hard to get the job done in a timely manner. I highly recommend for your construction needs around woodworking on outside of the house such as patio decks and more. Provided good detailed discussion of how,. what and where certain repairs needed to ensure long term fix/replace etc. Very old school knowledgeable."
Lake Forest
Balcony Deck
Life Deck Waterproofed
TREX + Wood Railings
Cedar Shingles

+43

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Home Care and Repair
Home Care and Repair
5.0(
27
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+8 more

Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did excellent work and provided excellent service. Jose took my general idea and created a very fine and functional cabinet. Jose and his two sons showed up for the install and did a great job - they took their time and did a pro job. we have hired them for a 2nd job."
Kitchen Refacing and Countertop Installation
Stone Countertops
Bathroom Vanity Installation and Prefabricated Countertop
Cabinet Refinishing
Remodeling - Kitchen

+50

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
T N T Construction
4.6(
111
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Closet - Build

Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed an experienced woodworker because two interior doors would no longer close. Most contractors won't bother with a small project, but Tom contacted me and came to take a look. He told me what needed to be done and then returned and made the repairs less than a week later. I liked that he listened to my concerns and discussed the best options with me. Watching him work, he is obviously very experienced and talented. He is fair, honest and very friendly. PLUS, he is very affordable. I will most definitely hire him again. I highly recommend Tom and T N T Construction."
SJC Kitchen
SJC Kitchen
SJC Kitchen
SJC Kitchen
SJC Kitchen

+3

Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carroll Building Solutions, Inc.
4.7(
87
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Carpentry Framing - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joseph Carroll and his team performed superior wood repair, window installation and complete exterior painting of my residence. All the wood used was of matching quality to existing materials. Joseph made multiple visits to the work site to assure crew remained on schedule and they cleaned up the work area thoroughly each day, which was most appreciated. I would highly recommend Joseph for his excellent work, courteous demeanor and timely execution of my extensive wood restoration/painting project."
Outdoor BBQ cover
Outdoor BBQ
Stone around BBQ finished
Stone BBQ
Stone BBQ

+93

Response time2 days
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Avatar for Denali National Construction Company, Inc.
Denali National Construction Company, Inc.
4.9(
48
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We enjoyed working with Denali National Construction, including Victor and Mayra (the owners), and their great team! Victor is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. This company was referred to us by Angi to replace three fascia boards (required removing and reinstalling roof tiles and waterproof paper in order to replace two of the fascia boards) and a wooden side-gate. Victor was able to meet me, provided me his written quote, and scheduled to start our project within a very short time. Victor and his team showed up on time and completed the project within the scheduled timeframe with an excellent quality workmanship. We would definitely use this company again for our future projects. We were very pleased and highly recommend this company!"
exterior paint
exterior paint
exterior paint
exterior paint
exterior paint

+16

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for OC Renovation Group, Inc.
OC Renovation Group, Inc.
5.0(
12
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Carpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Orange County, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Farid was great carpenter n made my spa stairs n landing super strong n exactly what I needed. Fine people n communication skills. Cleaned up thorpughly daily n very honest person. Will rehire n highly recommend. Problem solver"
deck
deck
deck
deck
deck

+18

Response time11 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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.

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.

Many modern homes have soffits, but older ones don’t, and you may be wondering why. Older homes have eaves that extend further beyond the home and help to circulate air, negating the need for a soffit. This style of building has faded away, therefore, modern homes need separate soffit installation. Modern soffits are more efficient than this older style and require less material to construct, saving homeowners money.

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.

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