It is the Goal of this website to familiarize the general public with their home.   To understand proper maintenance and problem spots.  And know how to take control of larger projects,  as well as introducing trades persons in the local Inland Empire.  

   Carpenters are involved in many different kinds of construction, from the building of highways and bridges to the installation of kitchen cabinets. Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials.        

   Each carpentry task is somewhat different, but most involve the same basic steps. Working from blueprints or instructions from supervisors, carpenters first do the layout—measuring, marking, and arranging materials—in accordance with local building codes. They cut and shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall using hand and power tools, such as chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders. They then join the materials with nails, screws, staples, or adhesives. In the last step, carpenters do a final check of the accuracy of their work with levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment, and make any necessary adjustments.

   When working with prefabricated components, such as stairs or wall panels, the carpenter’s task is somewhat simpler because it does not require as much layout work or the cutting and assembly of as many pieces. Prefabricated components are designed for easy and fast installation and generally can be installed in a single operation.

   Some carpenters do many different carpentry tasks, while others specialize in one or two. Carpenters who remodel homes and other structures, for example, need a broad range of carpentry skills. As part of a single job, for example, they might frame walls and partitions, put in doors and windows, build stairs, install cabinets and molding, and complete many other tasks. Because these carpenters are so well-trained, they often can switch from residential building to commercial construction or remodeling work, depending on which offers the best work opportunities.

   Carpenters who work for large construction contractors or specialty contractors may perform only a few regular tasks, such as constructing wooden forms for pouring concrete, or erecting scaffolding. Some carpenters build tunnel bracing, or brattices, in underground passageways and mines to control the circulation of air through the passageways and to worksites. Others build concrete forms for tunnel, bridge, or sewer construction projects.

   Carpenters employed outside the construction industry perform a variety of installation and maintenance work. They may replace panes of glass, ceiling tiles, and doors, as well as repair desks, cabinets, and other furniture. Depending on the employer, carpenters install partitions, doors, and windows; change locks; and repair broken furniture. In manufacturing firms, carpenters may assist in moving or installing machinery.

   As a freelance carpenter I charge $35 per Hour in my local area of Yucaipa, Redlands, Calimesa, Oak Glen, and Mentone. In areas such as Loma Linda, San Bernardino, Riverside, Banning I charge $40 per Hour.  There is a 3 hour minimum for my visit. In that time I can :

1. Fully evaluate the problem. ( some projects like soft or spongy flooring in bathrooms need to be deconstructed to fully evaluate the problem)
2. Create a material list.
3. Acquire materials needed from the local retailer.
4. Return and continue to work on the project.

I don't book more than three days for a new client without a retainer.

 I show up 7:00 to 8:30 am with a large truck and tools to do the job.   Also on the truck is a wide variety of fasteners and hardware and room to carry materials. I provide homeowners with a honest days work for a very reasonable wage. The client receives exactly what they want.

I hope this website provides you with the tools to act on your own as a contractor on your own property. donjuan@rock.com

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