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Avatar for AG Customs Designs Furniture
AG Customs Designs Furniture
5.0(
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Torrance, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired them for a challenging job that required removing kitchen cabinets to install a dishwasher and building a custom cabinet to match our existing units. Albert and his team did an amazing job. They were professional, thoughtful and they take obvious care in their woodworking. Would hire again."
Custom Cabinets
Oak Office
Custom Cabinets
Oak Office
Custom Cabinets

+20

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by21%of homeowners
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Jonathan Kim Design
4.9(
253
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Torrance, 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
167 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Way To Go Builders, Inc.
5.0(
51
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom

Serving Torrance, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Way To Go Builders is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Backyard
Before
Response time3 days
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Evolution Contracting
5.0(
14
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+8 more

Serving Torrance, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

Everything that has to do with a house, including maintenance changes, fixtures, installation and demolition I can do. Not only that I have experience with landscaping And I carry all the equipment that is necessary to complete a job that is Critical or easy to do.

Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Remodeling - General Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project

+38

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL BUILDER'S INC
5.0(
19
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Torrance, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL BUILDER'S is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Contact us for a FREE on-site estimate and inspection via [email protected] or 747-202-1701 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Finished outdoor patio remodel.
Finished outdoor patio remodel.
Finished concrete patio.
Finished outdoor canopy.
Finished outdoor patio remodel.

+39

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JB Custom Finish Carpentry
4.9(
7
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Torrance, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

JB Custom Finish Carpentry, can help you with all your carpentry home improvement needs. We specialize in staircases, interior trim work, crown moldings, and cabinet installations. With over 15 years of experience in the trade, we can help beautify your home, and make your dreams come true! Call us today, for a free estimate.

white and black
white and black
7
213
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+17

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pro Handy Angels
4.8(
52
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Torrance, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Bed frame assembly
Bed frame assembly
Tv mounting
Tv mounting
Tv mounting

+72

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
42
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+11 more

Serving Torrance, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! \n \n

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+1

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by17%of homeowners
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A & A Construction
4.9(
31
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Closet - Build

Serving Torrance, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

A & A Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
136 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

While you may have heard people use millwork and carpentry interchangeably, they aren’t the same. Millwork is a type of carpentry, which means that carpentry isn’t always millwork. You can tell millwork apart from other types of carpentry because it’s manufactured at a mill. Notably, casework is also confused with millwork. Casework is different because it refers to boxes like cabinets and bookshelves.

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.

It is not recommended to cut or drill into LVL (laminated veneer lumber) beams. As major structural components of a home, their composite structure can be compromised by alterations, which can weaken them and lead to cracking over time. If you must make modifications to an LVL beam, it is crucial to consult a structural engineer or general contractor first. A professional can advise on whether it's safe and provide specifics on the appropriate bit size, depth, and directionality for any necessary drilling.

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