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America's Best, Inc

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America's Best, Inc

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43 years of experience

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The Time Butler Professional Organizers

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The Time Butler Professional Organizers

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21 years of experience

Get control of your time, space, finances, paper and life. The competent and caring staff at Time Butler Professional Organizers can help you do just that. Contact us for a complimentary 15-minute telephone consult to evaluate your needs.

Get control of your time, space, finances, paper and life. The competent and caring staff at Time Butler Professional Organizers can help you do just that. Contact us for a complimentary 15-minute telephone consult to evaluate your needs.


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Auto Glass Now San Francisco

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Auto Glass Now San Francisco

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38 years of experience

Auto Glass Now is America’s auto glass repair and windshield replacement expert. With free mobile service and a lifetime warranty offered at every one of our over 80 locations, there is no reason to go anywhere else. We offer the best low price guarantee in the industry, and will beat any price. With over 27 years of experience and millions of satisfied customers, give Auto Glass Now a call today!

Auto Glass Now is America’s auto glass repair and windshield replacement expert. With free mobile service and a lifetime warranty offered at every one of our over 80 locations, there is no reason to go anywhere else. We offer the best low price guarantee in the industry, and will beat any price. With over 27 years of experience and millions of satisfied customers, give Auto Glass Now a call today!


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branchhandyman.com

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branchhandyman.com

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32 years of experience

Honesty, integrity, and Quality Workmanship Guarantee: On schedule completion Cost-effective process from beginning to end Final product exceeds expectations

Honesty, integrity, and Quality Workmanship Guarantee: On schedule completion Cost-effective process from beginning to end Final product exceeds expectations


D.W Henninger Construction

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D.W Henninger Construction

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36 years of experience

Founded in 1989 by Dean Henninger, D.W. Henninger Construction has been recognized as a leading builder of custom homes and remodeling projects. Acting as a General Contractor, the entire Henninger team is known to exceed client expectations, leading to a steady stream of testimonials and referral clients. Over the past two decades, Henninger has managed projects in California: kitchens, bathrooms, room additions, entire home renovation, even complete construction of homes. Regardless of scope, Henninger approaches each project with the same foundation of principals: strong design aesthetics, comprehensive product options, sound project management, and a commitment to craftsmanship. Design Aesthetics: With 20+ years of Bay Area experience, Henninger understands the many architectural quirks unique to Bay Area communities, making it easy to elaborate and integrate with established design aesthetics. Product Options: Henninger is truly unique in being a single-source stop for design, remodeling, and product resources. Cabinetry, countertops, appliances, and plumbing fixtures are all available options for your project, and Henninger assists with selection, delivery, even vendor communication if there’s a problem. Project Management: Project management is essential to delivering a good customer experience. Henninger prioritizes project management to the same degree as design and crafting. Henninger is unique in using progress billing — a system that only charges for services following completion rather than pre-paying weeks or months before it starts. Craftsmanship: Henninger’s team of carpenters bring the best combination of experience and expertise to the table, but they offer much more than technical proficiency — by working with true craftsmen, Henninger projects balance design and functionality for maximum results on each and every project, regardless of scope. Our service areas: Oakland, Pleasanton, Livermore, Walnut Creek, Fremont, and surrounding cities. Projects in San Francisco and San Jose are also feasible — contact us for more information.

Founded in 1989 by Dean Henninger, D.W. Henninger Construction has been recognized as a leading builder of custom homes and remodeling projects. Acting as a General Contractor, the entire Henninger team is known to exceed client expectations, leading to a steady stream of testimonials and referral clients. Over the past two decades, Henninger has managed projects in California: kitchens, bathrooms, room additions, entire home renovation, even complete construction of homes. Regardless of scope, Henninger approaches each project with the same foundation of principals: strong design aesthetics, comprehensive product options, sound project management, and a commitment to craftsmanship. Design Aesthetics: With 20+ years of Bay Area experience, Henninger understands the many architectural quirks unique to Bay Area communities, making it easy to elaborate and integrate with established design aesthetics. Product Options: Henninger is truly unique in being a single-source stop for design, remodeling, and product resources. Cabinetry, countertops, appliances, and plumbing fixtures are all available options for your project, and Henninger assists with selection, delivery, even vendor communication if there’s a problem. Project Management: Project management is essential to delivering a good customer experience. Henninger prioritizes project management to the same degree as design and crafting. Henninger is unique in using progress billing — a system that only charges for services following completion rather than pre-paying weeks or months before it starts. Craftsmanship: Henninger’s team of carpenters bring the best combination of experience and expertise to the table, but they offer much more than technical proficiency — by working with true craftsmen, Henninger projects balance design and functionality for maximum results on each and every project, regardless of scope. Our service areas: Oakland, Pleasanton, Livermore, Walnut Creek, Fremont, and surrounding cities. Projects in San Francisco and San Jose are also feasible — contact us for more information.


new look exteriors

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new look exteriors

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18 years of experience

work on residential and commercial exteriors, new houses and remodeling

work on residential and commercial exteriors, new houses and remodeling


All In One Home Services

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All In One Home Services

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Serving the East Bay since 1998, over 25,000 homeowners have chosen our company for a wide variety of home improvements; from a small project like painting a room or adding a light to a larger one such as a complete bathroom remodel. We are licensed and insured. In you want fast, reliable, clean and courteous professionals call us!

Serving the East Bay since 1998, over 25,000 homeowners have chosen our company for a wide variety of home improvements; from a small project like painting a room or adding a light to a larger one such as a complete bathroom remodel. We are licensed and insured. In you want fast, reliable, clean and courteous professionals call us!


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Nick's Handyman Service

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Nick's Handyman Service

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

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Shaz Construction & Design

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Shaz Construction & Design

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38 years of experience

For the past 30 years in Marin and the Bay Area, Shaz Construction has been known and trusted as a highly recommended contractor for excellent workmanship combining quality, innovation, and value. Shaz Construction takes pride in using his artistic ability to make each client's project unique, and to fit their needs/lifestyle.

For the past 30 years in Marin and the Bay Area, Shaz Construction has been known and trusted as a highly recommended contractor for excellent workmanship combining quality, innovation, and value. Shaz Construction takes pride in using his artistic ability to make each client's project unique, and to fit their needs/lifestyle.


River City Stoves

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River City Stoves

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31 years of experience

We sell freestanding stoves and fireplace inserts.

We sell freestanding stoves and fireplace inserts.

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Orinda, CA

Wainscoting is decorative paneling that covers the lower part of a wall for style and protection. Beadboard is a type of wainscoting made of long vertical planks with small raised beads between each board. You’ll see it on walls and ceilings when homeowners want added depth and charm. Both options work indoors or outdoors; beadboard pieces lock together with tongue-and-groove joints, while similar styles, such as shiplap, rely on a square rabbet joint.

The best rule of thumb for wainscoting is to stop the panels at about one-third of the wall height. In a room with a nine-foot ceiling, that’s roughly three feet up. Sticking to this ratio keeps the room balanced, lets plenty of wall color show above the trim, and delivers a polished, timeless look.

Wainscoting can make a room look smaller if the room has low ceilings. The same rule applies to wainscoting as it does to painting any space: to make the room look larger and more open, paint it a light color, such as white or cream. Since beadboard incorporates vertical lines in the paneling, this style of wainscoting is ideal for those wanting to make a room appear larger than it is.

Technically, you can panel any room, but wainscoting shines in open areas, such as a foyer or a tall-ceilinged bathroom. Skip it in small rooms with low ceilings—panels can make tight spaces feel boxed in. Open-concept layouts without clear stopping points along the walls are also tricky, as the trim requires a distinct beginning and end.

Removing existing wall panels before installing wainscoting involves distinct demolition efforts. The cost to hire a professional for demo work is $1.50 per square foot. If the underlying drywall requires replacement after panel removal, an additional fee of $1.60 to $2.35 per square foot is incurred. Completing these tasks properly ensures a sturdy foundation and a flawless finish.

The Orinda, CA homeowners’ guide to wainscoting installations

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.