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Avatar for FIBER-COAT DECK CO
FIBER-COAT DECK CO
4.9(
37
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave was professional, punctual, and completed the work he described on time. Dave strives to make the customer happy with his work. The fiber-coat deck looks amazing. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Dave again."
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
Deck Maintenance Project
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+16

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Care and Repair
5.0(
25
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Home Care and Repair’s Jose Pajares did an excellent job in completing the design from a sketch and building my Custom Intertainment Cabinet. The Cabinet was exactly what I wanted and fit perfectly. His crew installed and stained the unit without any problems. I’m very happy with the completed job. I recommend using Home Care and Repair for any Cabinet projects."
Kitchen Refacing and Countertop Installation
Stone Countertops
Bathroom Vanity Installation and Prefabricated Countertop
Cabinet Refinishing
Remodeling - Kitchen

+50

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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JB Custom Finish Carpentry
4.9(
7
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Serving Whittier, 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
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+17

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Jonathan Kim Design
Jonathan Kim Design
4.9(
249
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

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Warranties offered

"Jonathan did an amazing job refinishing my tables - I highly recommend him! He is reasonably priced and does quality work and within the time frame he promised."
Dr. Chung project
Carlyle Resident in Westwood, CA
Carlyle Resident in Westwood, CA
New Hope Church
New Hope Church

+67

Response time2 days
222 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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TME Construction Inc
4.8(
486
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A decorative wooden fence had a gate which fell off of its hinges. Because it is a custom fence, the gate could not be purchased, and had to be built from scratch. The finished job was very well done at a fair and reasonable price. The crew was on time, knew what they were doing, and completed the work as scheduled and as promised. I am very pleased with how the gate turned out, and would hire TME again."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Garcia's Home Repair
Garcia's Home Repair
5.0(
20
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Warranties offered

"Needed a new lock for the kitchen door. Jaime set a time for an estimate. He arrived within the time frame, gave an estimate to include purchasing the new lock. Purchased the lock and installed it. When he finished, he cleaned up very well. Would definitely use him again when I need a handyman."
Handyman Services Project
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+6

Response time1 day
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Felipe Handyman Services
4.8(
138
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Felipe did a really great job on a really challenging project. It was an old front porch that had been enclosed. He demoed a old, very rough concrete slab and replaced it with new concrete / rebar. He helped correct some frame-slippage that had occured over the years prior to his work. He did a great job with some tiling, and a threshhold between another floor I had done. He installed a prehung door and did all of the trim work on on the interior and exterior of the space. The existing conditions of this space made this all very difficult, but I'm so impressed with the results. Felipe's great because he'll brainstorm and problem solve with you, which is especially important for very old houses where the conditions can be unknown at time of starting. His work is really exceptional. The level of craft he brought to this project was really superb. He's also a cool guy, and fun to work with. At this point, once you consider the work done on this project and other projects he's worked on over the past 2 years for my place, he has nearly completely remodeled my house. From now on, I'll basically only ask to hire Felipe."
Bathroom Remodel
Kitchen Remodel 3
Kitchen Remodel 2
Bathroom Remodel 2
Kitchen Remodel

+177

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Kyle Beym Home Improvement
4.4(
419
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A friend of mine recommended Kyle Behm to me when I was looking to hire someone to do some work on my new house (painting the entire interior, replacing the front door, installing gutters, and a few general repairs both inside and outside the house). We got quotes from both Kyle and one other company. His pricing was competitive, and his quote reflected that he had listened to and understood our needs. While the work was being scheduled and done, Kyle and his team were professional, hardworking, responsive and did an excellent, detail-oriented job on everything (for example, the stucco that they repaired around our front door matches the existing stucco so well you would never know it had been cracked). Kyle was also very patient with our many first-time-homeowner questions, worked with our schedule and met our move-in deadline even though he was super busy, and flexible when we made a few changes to the scope of the work along the way. We originally were going to have Kyle and his team do a bathroom remodel as well, but decided to wait and make a few other purchases first. We will definitely hire him again once we're ready to do that, and for any other work we end up needing done. Thank you Kyle!"
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+18

Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for HERNANDEZ FRAMING
HERNANDEZ FRAMING
5.0(
10
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our attic entry with attached ladder was repaired by Hernandez framing. Mr. Hernandez is professional, polite, and punctual. If he was running late, he would text and let us know. The opening was not closing due to the arms being bent, and the hinge was in the wrong place. The attic springs, arms, and hinge opening were replaced. We would recommend him to do any work and will be calling him for other projects."
Front porch rebuild
Front porch rebuild
Front porch rebuild
Front porch rebuild
Front porch rebuild

+30

Response time7 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by30%of homeowners
Avatar for Evolution Contracting
Evolution Contracting
5.0(
13
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Serving Whittier, CA and surrounding areas

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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 rate85%
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

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.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

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