KDJ Cabinet Design is a top choice for a custom cabinetry contractor. We’re a family-run cabinet shop that has been designing and building cabinets for more than 40 years. Our staff is punctual and professional and we take pride in a job well done. Whether you need a single cabinet or a whole room of custom-designed cabinets, we have the solution for your space. We offer a variety of materials and hardware to choose from, so you can create the cabinets you want. Our cabinets are: -Affordable -High-quality -Functional -Built to last We take the time to understand your needs at the start of the project. We then help you choose the best options for your space and work to complete the project on time. Our office is open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, and we also have weekend appointments available. We offer free estimates for any size project. If you need a Portland, OR, cabinetry contractor, call KDJ Cabinet Design today.
"Our experience with KDJ Cabinet Design was exceptional. We had a big job of cabinet refacing and countertop replacements in the kitchen, three bathrooms, utility room and family room. It was complex, with many details that had to be addressed and worked out. Warren was very patient and helpful in working through the design and pricing phase. His many years of experience proved to be invaluable. Jake took control of the installation phase and treated our home as carefully as if it was his own. His desire for perfection was commendable. When we awarded them the job, they stated that their main goal was to make us happy. Mission accomplished!"
Steven P on November 2024
KDJ Cabinet Design is a top choice for a custom cabinetry contractor. We’re a family-run cabinet shop that has been designing and building cabinets for more than 40 years. Our staff is punctual and professional and we take pride in a job well done. Whether you need a single cabinet or a whole room of custom-designed cabinets, we have the solution for your space. We offer a variety of materials and hardware to choose from, so you can create the cabinets you want. Our cabinets are: -Affordable -High-quality -Functional -Built to last We take the time to understand your needs at the start of the project. We then help you choose the best options for your space and work to complete the project on time. Our office is open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, and we also have weekend appointments available. We offer free estimates for any size project. If you need a Portland, OR, cabinetry contractor, call KDJ Cabinet Design today.
"Our experience with KDJ Cabinet Design was exceptional. We had a big job of cabinet refacing and countertop replacements in the kitchen, three bathrooms, utility room and family room. It was complex, with many details that had to be addressed and worked out. Warren was very patient and helpful in working through the design and pricing phase. His many years of experience proved to be invaluable. Jake took control of the installation phase and treated our home as carefully as if it was his own. His desire for perfection was commendable. When we awarded them the job, they stated that their main goal was to make us happy. Mission accomplished!"
Steven P on November 2024
A.L Cabinets LLC is a family owned and locally operated business. We provide results! We pride our company on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your project. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give us a call or email today!
"We highly recommend A L Cabinets for cabinetry work! Angel transformed our kitchen and bathrooms with exceptional craftsmanship. The molding he added perfectly matched the cabinets, giving our home a fresh new look at an affordable price. Angel's work is top-notch, and we'd recommend him without hesitation 💯!!"
Wendy F on July 2025
A.L Cabinets LLC is a family owned and locally operated business. We provide results! We pride our company on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your project. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give us a call or email today!
"We highly recommend A L Cabinets for cabinetry work! Angel transformed our kitchen and bathrooms with exceptional craftsmanship. The molding he added perfectly matched the cabinets, giving our home a fresh new look at an affordable price. Angel's work is top-notch, and we'd recommend him without hesitation 💯!!"
Wendy F on July 2025
We are a general contractor from Beaverton, Oregon. We specialize in custom homes and remodeling. Our experience varies from framing houses for more than 20 years, building custom homes, log cabins in central Oregon and remodeling. Our remodeling expertise is all areas of the home. We enjoy working with homeowners to help make their home improvement ideas come to life.
"Very polite and friendly. Accurate to his estimate. Job was done in one day. I have already recommended him to others."
Mark M on April 2021
We are a general contractor from Beaverton, Oregon. We specialize in custom homes and remodeling. Our experience varies from framing houses for more than 20 years, building custom homes, log cabins in central Oregon and remodeling. Our remodeling expertise is all areas of the home. We enjoy working with homeowners to help make their home improvement ideas come to life.
"Very polite and friendly. Accurate to his estimate. Job was done in one day. I have already recommended him to others."
Mark M on April 2021
IHi, I'm Dave Warren, owner of Kitchen Concepts North West - We're a local family contractor specializing in custom kitchen and bathroom remodels for over 30 years - and we never leave you in the dark! We have 2 showrooms one at 12518 NE Airport way in Portland 503-445-6350. And one at 400 NE Division in Gresham 503-669-6802. We pride ourselves on treating you like you're part of our family, and not like our next sale. At Kitchen Concepts North West we are committed to your satisfaction during each and every step of your custom remodel - our communication skills are unmatched. Our team of experts are dedicated to educating each of our clients through this detailed process - never confusing them. At Kitchen Concepts North West we carry some of the Country's best brands like Canyon Creek Cabinet, and with showrooms in both Portland and Gresham, there's a Kitchen Concepts Northwest near you. Let us show you why customers have been trusting us to design and complete their remodeling dreams for decades! Call us at our Portland Showroom 503-445-6350 or our Gresham Show room 503-669-6802. Or see our web page www.kitchenconceptsinoregon.com
"Excellent! Good recommendations, attention to little details, work performed on schedule. The absolute best, professional 3-man crew - anybody would enjoy having them doing remodel work in your house while you were in the home."
Vernon D on April 2025
IHi, I'm Dave Warren, owner of Kitchen Concepts North West - We're a local family contractor specializing in custom kitchen and bathroom remodels for over 30 years - and we never leave you in the dark! We have 2 showrooms one at 12518 NE Airport way in Portland 503-445-6350. And one at 400 NE Division in Gresham 503-669-6802. We pride ourselves on treating you like you're part of our family, and not like our next sale. At Kitchen Concepts North West we are committed to your satisfaction during each and every step of your custom remodel - our communication skills are unmatched. Our team of experts are dedicated to educating each of our clients through this detailed process - never confusing them. At Kitchen Concepts North West we carry some of the Country's best brands like Canyon Creek Cabinet, and with showrooms in both Portland and Gresham, there's a Kitchen Concepts Northwest near you. Let us show you why customers have been trusting us to design and complete their remodeling dreams for decades! Call us at our Portland Showroom 503-445-6350 or our Gresham Show room 503-669-6802. Or see our web page www.kitchenconceptsinoregon.com
"Excellent! Good recommendations, attention to little details, work performed on schedule. The absolute best, professional 3-man crew - anybody would enjoy having them doing remodel work in your house while you were in the home."
Vernon D on April 2025
PDX Custom Woodwork is a family owned business. We have been building custom cabinets for 17 years here in Oregon. We are all about the quality of our work and making our customers happy. We design your future kitchen cabinets and make it a reality. We are very competitive. PDX Custom Woodwork has been building cabinets for Residential and Commercial. Stop by and check out our showroom! Feel free to give us a call and we can come out for a free estimate. Thank you!
"PDX Custom Woodwork ruined our house and wasted our time and money. We spent $62k for them to spend 6 months demoing and painting. We didn't hear from Lina for at least 3 months of this, only the occasional text from Manuel. Even at their best, they rarely communicated with us and it was like pulling teeth to find out what amounts of materials WE had to order, including our own carpet/padding and tile cement, which is not standard. They also never visited the site or had a project manager overseeing the work being done. We had to beg them to come to the property and that still only produced a monthly visit, at best. Their workers came mainly on weekends so it's clear they were prioritizing many newer projects over ours. Ultimately, they barely completed $20k in work- of which, none of those projects were totally finished- and have done about THREE TIMES that amount in DAMAGES to our property, bringing the total to around $100-120k. They gave us half our kitchen cabinet doors three months ago then kept telling us the rest were on the way. Though all of the built-ins we hired them to redo were demolished, they never fabricated the new ones. We paid for all our flooring materials ourselves, which is not an industry standard, and they had the audacity to ruin them FOUR times. We shouldn't have given them the benefit of the doubt when they said they'd fix it. The patterned carpet was cut at an angle on every single piece and they ripped up carpet in places they shouldnt have, leaving us to buy and replace even more of it. Their "painters" got paint on multiple stained wood doors (including the front door and sidelights) that we were keeping, as well as every kitchen appliance including inside our garbage disposal, and in ALL of our brand new outlets and on the light switches. They also ripped a knob off of our oven range, dented all the doors on our new fridge, covered our kitchen chandelier and living room ceiling fan with paint and damaged our brand new fireplace that they were supposed to wrap in stone for us. They washed their brushes in our bathroom sink and left paint in rooms not being renovated. They made changes to another contractor’s city-permitted work between inspections, and without telling us even when we were on site. We had to correct them on measurements multiple times because they couldn't do it accurately themselves. This was maybe 1/4th of the work we wanted to bid from them. We wanted to be repeat customers, do bigger renovations, and go the long haul, but Lina and Manuel made it impossible. Our home has been unusable for half a year with nothing to show for it. Most of the work, including the over-sprayed paint job, will need to be redone, because it's spotty, has rough texture and the ceiling got the wall/cabinet paint on it in multiple areas. They didn't even seal our tile or countertops, which were the only things we thought they had completed, but didn't. Instead, we have to now file a complaint and hire new contractors, that know what they are doing this time, to finish the job."
Jared G on August 2024
PDX Custom Woodwork is a family owned business. We have been building custom cabinets for 17 years here in Oregon. We are all about the quality of our work and making our customers happy. We design your future kitchen cabinets and make it a reality. We are very competitive. PDX Custom Woodwork has been building cabinets for Residential and Commercial. Stop by and check out our showroom! Feel free to give us a call and we can come out for a free estimate. Thank you!
"PDX Custom Woodwork ruined our house and wasted our time and money. We spent $62k for them to spend 6 months demoing and painting. We didn't hear from Lina for at least 3 months of this, only the occasional text from Manuel. Even at their best, they rarely communicated with us and it was like pulling teeth to find out what amounts of materials WE had to order, including our own carpet/padding and tile cement, which is not standard. They also never visited the site or had a project manager overseeing the work being done. We had to beg them to come to the property and that still only produced a monthly visit, at best. Their workers came mainly on weekends so it's clear they were prioritizing many newer projects over ours. Ultimately, they barely completed $20k in work- of which, none of those projects were totally finished- and have done about THREE TIMES that amount in DAMAGES to our property, bringing the total to around $100-120k. They gave us half our kitchen cabinet doors three months ago then kept telling us the rest were on the way. Though all of the built-ins we hired them to redo were demolished, they never fabricated the new ones. We paid for all our flooring materials ourselves, which is not an industry standard, and they had the audacity to ruin them FOUR times. We shouldn't have given them the benefit of the doubt when they said they'd fix it. The patterned carpet was cut at an angle on every single piece and they ripped up carpet in places they shouldnt have, leaving us to buy and replace even more of it. Their "painters" got paint on multiple stained wood doors (including the front door and sidelights) that we were keeping, as well as every kitchen appliance including inside our garbage disposal, and in ALL of our brand new outlets and on the light switches. They also ripped a knob off of our oven range, dented all the doors on our new fridge, covered our kitchen chandelier and living room ceiling fan with paint and damaged our brand new fireplace that they were supposed to wrap in stone for us. They washed their brushes in our bathroom sink and left paint in rooms not being renovated. They made changes to another contractor’s city-permitted work between inspections, and without telling us even when we were on site. We had to correct them on measurements multiple times because they couldn't do it accurately themselves. This was maybe 1/4th of the work we wanted to bid from them. We wanted to be repeat customers, do bigger renovations, and go the long haul, but Lina and Manuel made it impossible. Our home has been unusable for half a year with nothing to show for it. Most of the work, including the over-sprayed paint job, will need to be redone, because it's spotty, has rough texture and the ceiling got the wall/cabinet paint on it in multiple areas. They didn't even seal our tile or countertops, which were the only things we thought they had completed, but didn't. Instead, we have to now file a complaint and hire new contractors, that know what they are doing this time, to finish the job."
Jared G on August 2024
We are happy to provide handyman, home repair and home improvement services to the broader Portland area - from Oregon City to Scappose and Forest Grove to Gresham, including Lake Oswego, West Linn, Beaverton, and all areas of Portland. Our specialty is anything in and around the home (or business) that takes between two hours and two days to complete. We offer free over-the-phone estimates and firm appointment times to save you time, all our handymen are licensed, bonded, and ensured as our employees, and we guarantee our work for a year.
"They provided excellent service. We will definitely hire them again."
Charles N on April 2025
We are happy to provide handyman, home repair and home improvement services to the broader Portland area - from Oregon City to Scappose and Forest Grove to Gresham, including Lake Oswego, West Linn, Beaverton, and all areas of Portland. Our specialty is anything in and around the home (or business) that takes between two hours and two days to complete. We offer free over-the-phone estimates and firm appointment times to save you time, all our handymen are licensed, bonded, and ensured as our employees, and we guarantee our work for a year.
"They provided excellent service. We will definitely hire them again."
Charles N on April 2025
Capital City Handyman is a family owned and operated company with nearly 2 decades of experience helping our customers turn their house's into project free homes. We clean our work sites to spotless! We guarantee our work and your satisfaction. We won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today.
"HE WAS ON TIME AND VERY FRIENDLY AND ABLE TO GET MY TV MOUNTED ON THE WALL WERE I WANTED WOULD DEFINITELY CALL AGAIN IF NEEDED SOMETHING DONE"
Jason R on December 2024
Capital City Handyman is a family owned and operated company with nearly 2 decades of experience helping our customers turn their house's into project free homes. We clean our work sites to spotless! We guarantee our work and your satisfaction. We won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today.
"HE WAS ON TIME AND VERY FRIENDLY AND ABLE TO GET MY TV MOUNTED ON THE WALL WERE I WANTED WOULD DEFINITELY CALL AGAIN IF NEEDED SOMETHING DONE"
Jason R on December 2024
Residential remodel/repair and handyman service. Interior and exterior work. Basement remodel are our specialty. Work both by quote or hourly. 100% referral, word of mouth
"Where to start, I hired Jim at Evolution to do an exterior home remodel. This was three years ago. This included windows, siding, doors, roof, and gutters. Two jobs (the house roof and the gutters) were done by two other companies that he hired. The gutters are leaking and not doing their job at this point. They are not blocked nor do they have debris in them. The seams are failing. There are three spots currently. Also they put a downspout in the middle of the gutter and not on the end. So there’s issues associated with that. Jim was to do the siding, windows, screen doors, basement door, and carport roof. His costs were the best out of several contractors and he was recommended by a friend. We were drawn to another company but we decided to go with Evolution and Jim. So I mentioned the carport, we needed to redo it. I am a novice when it comes to building but I figured I could build the carport and have Jim roof it (originally it was going to be the other subcontracted roofers doing it). So I constructed, after doing research, the carport. Jim arrives and says it’s too flat and that it’s not safe to shingle it. so he says we could but corrugated plastic up in its place. I agree to that as I am assuming he knows what he’s talking about. He proceeds to do the job. The carport roof, the siding, the windows. I recently installed a patio with pavers right before he started his work here. I with my neighbors help did the work. My neighbor then installed a concrete border around the patio. At one point Jim and his crew rent a scissor lift and proceed to drive it (I think the sticker said 2500 pounds on the side of the machine) onto the patio to instal a window upstairs. They cracked the new concrete border and cracked about 10 pavers. They decided not to mention it to me, but I noticed it. I waited till the end of the day when Jim was sitting in his vehicle to leave and I approached him. He said they would fix it. Their fix was flipping the pavers over and not addressing the cracked concrete border. Disappointing but ok. So back to the carport which is my ultimate complaint. Jim completes all the projects including the plastic on the carport. Within days there are multiple leaks on the carport. Jim sends a helper out to put some caulk on it. The next day it’s leaking all along where the plastic meets the newly shingled roof. I contact Jim about the situation and he says “I’m washing my hands clean of this problem”. I plead with him to help address it and he sends me a email saying I screwed up the carport and that if an inspector saw it they would make me take it down. So I drop it. Over the next three years we are to the point of replacing the roof, yet the carport structure is solid. The plastic has shattered on the south side where it wasn’t connected properly, no flashing was installed so the water has damaged all of his supports causing them to warp, it leaks everywhere rendering the carport useless. Since Jim refused to address it I contacted another contractor to see what they could do. They came out and determined Jim botched the carport roof in several ways. No flashing, un proper cross beam placement, un proper overlap of plastic, un proper attachment to my structure. My structure was sound with no issues. So I reach out to Jim again about the issue and asked him repeatedly to come back out to see what was happening, in hopes he would fix it. It has been three years at this point. He doubled down with what he said before. Got upset that I asked another contractor to look at it (even though he refused too). He repeatedly asked me if I wanted him to come out. Which I reply with yes, over and over again. He never came. To be blunt he was incredibly rude. I’ll happily post what he wrote of the need arises. The bottom line to me is this. If I built the structure poorly (as he claimed… even though I think he wanted to initially do it but cost prevented it) why would you cover something that was built poorly. I would of said I can’t legally cover that structure or maybe even it’s built in a way that I can’t insure a leak free roof (again it was a matter of days I reported leaks to him). Secondly after I paid over 50,000 dollars to him, why wouldn’t you try to fix the roof just to be helpful especially since I contacted him within days. Thirdly why be a rude and condescending. Overall it was a huge let down. The new carport roof will cost about 3000. All his supports and the plastic top. The patio damage and the lack of care in fixing his issues he created. I would never recommend Jim or Evolution."
Rolf G on June 2023
Residential remodel/repair and handyman service. Interior and exterior work. Basement remodel are our specialty. Work both by quote or hourly. 100% referral, word of mouth
"Where to start, I hired Jim at Evolution to do an exterior home remodel. This was three years ago. This included windows, siding, doors, roof, and gutters. Two jobs (the house roof and the gutters) were done by two other companies that he hired. The gutters are leaking and not doing their job at this point. They are not blocked nor do they have debris in them. The seams are failing. There are three spots currently. Also they put a downspout in the middle of the gutter and not on the end. So there’s issues associated with that. Jim was to do the siding, windows, screen doors, basement door, and carport roof. His costs were the best out of several contractors and he was recommended by a friend. We were drawn to another company but we decided to go with Evolution and Jim. So I mentioned the carport, we needed to redo it. I am a novice when it comes to building but I figured I could build the carport and have Jim roof it (originally it was going to be the other subcontracted roofers doing it). So I constructed, after doing research, the carport. Jim arrives and says it’s too flat and that it’s not safe to shingle it. so he says we could but corrugated plastic up in its place. I agree to that as I am assuming he knows what he’s talking about. He proceeds to do the job. The carport roof, the siding, the windows. I recently installed a patio with pavers right before he started his work here. I with my neighbors help did the work. My neighbor then installed a concrete border around the patio. At one point Jim and his crew rent a scissor lift and proceed to drive it (I think the sticker said 2500 pounds on the side of the machine) onto the patio to instal a window upstairs. They cracked the new concrete border and cracked about 10 pavers. They decided not to mention it to me, but I noticed it. I waited till the end of the day when Jim was sitting in his vehicle to leave and I approached him. He said they would fix it. Their fix was flipping the pavers over and not addressing the cracked concrete border. Disappointing but ok. So back to the carport which is my ultimate complaint. Jim completes all the projects including the plastic on the carport. Within days there are multiple leaks on the carport. Jim sends a helper out to put some caulk on it. The next day it’s leaking all along where the plastic meets the newly shingled roof. I contact Jim about the situation and he says “I’m washing my hands clean of this problem”. I plead with him to help address it and he sends me a email saying I screwed up the carport and that if an inspector saw it they would make me take it down. So I drop it. Over the next three years we are to the point of replacing the roof, yet the carport structure is solid. The plastic has shattered on the south side where it wasn’t connected properly, no flashing was installed so the water has damaged all of his supports causing them to warp, it leaks everywhere rendering the carport useless. Since Jim refused to address it I contacted another contractor to see what they could do. They came out and determined Jim botched the carport roof in several ways. No flashing, un proper cross beam placement, un proper overlap of plastic, un proper attachment to my structure. My structure was sound with no issues. So I reach out to Jim again about the issue and asked him repeatedly to come back out to see what was happening, in hopes he would fix it. It has been three years at this point. He doubled down with what he said before. Got upset that I asked another contractor to look at it (even though he refused too). He repeatedly asked me if I wanted him to come out. Which I reply with yes, over and over again. He never came. To be blunt he was incredibly rude. I’ll happily post what he wrote of the need arises. The bottom line to me is this. If I built the structure poorly (as he claimed… even though I think he wanted to initially do it but cost prevented it) why would you cover something that was built poorly. I would of said I can’t legally cover that structure or maybe even it’s built in a way that I can’t insure a leak free roof (again it was a matter of days I reported leaks to him). Secondly after I paid over 50,000 dollars to him, why wouldn’t you try to fix the roof just to be helpful especially since I contacted him within days. Thirdly why be a rude and condescending. Overall it was a huge let down. The new carport roof will cost about 3000. All his supports and the plastic top. The patio damage and the lack of care in fixing his issues he created. I would never recommend Jim or Evolution."
Rolf G on June 2023
"Welcome to RA Construction a premier deck expert in the Portland Area . With a passion for craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to transforming outdoor spaces, we specialize in designing and building custom decks, deck repair , and deck staining that seamlessly blend beauty and functionality. Whether you dream of a tranquil oasis for relaxation or an inviting entertainment hub, we bring your vision to life with unparalleled precision. We also offer Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling , custom carpentry , baseboard installation , pressure washing , roof cleaning and more ! CCB 243105 Kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling baseboards installations, staining decks, pressure washing , roof cleaning and more ! Call Ricardo today
"Good work done in pouring rain."
Joan H on March 2025
"Welcome to RA Construction a premier deck expert in the Portland Area . With a passion for craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to transforming outdoor spaces, we specialize in designing and building custom decks, deck repair , and deck staining that seamlessly blend beauty and functionality. Whether you dream of a tranquil oasis for relaxation or an inviting entertainment hub, we bring your vision to life with unparalleled precision. We also offer Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling , custom carpentry , baseboard installation , pressure washing , roof cleaning and more ! CCB 243105 Kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling baseboards installations, staining decks, pressure washing , roof cleaning and more ! Call Ricardo today
"Good work done in pouring rain."
Joan H on March 2025
Mr. Handyman is a licensed general contractor that specializes in the smaller handyman type repairs, drywall, bathroom remodeling, doors and windows, assembly and installations, light electrical and plumbing, bathroom remodeling, and a variety of other tasks. Our service technicians arrive in clearly marked Mr. Handyman vans and in uniform with a variety of tools and supplies for the job. We treat you and your home with respect and clean up when we are finished. Mr. Handyman technicians are experienced with a broad skill set, so please do not hesitate to ask for help with any repair, maintenance or improvement project. Office is closed on Saturday and Sunday, however, we are available for Saturday work.
"John L. was THE BEST! In working to swap our over-oven microwave/fan for a hood vent he was tireless in being sure it was done perfectly. The original over-oven microwave install was done poorly, causing a headache in fixing the errors, yet John did not cut any corners. He also checked in about every detail to be sure we were comfortable with what was happening. He listened to our concerns about how poorly the previous fan had been working and made an extra effort to be sure the vent opened very wide for maximum venting. We also asked when booking that the technician wear a mask and John arrived and wore an N95 the whole 4 hours with no fuss. This was our first experience with Mr. Handyman and if all the other technicians are as good as John then we will be using them exclusively from now on. John is like the fix-it dad you wished lived in your same town."
Erin R on November 2023
Mr. Handyman is a licensed general contractor that specializes in the smaller handyman type repairs, drywall, bathroom remodeling, doors and windows, assembly and installations, light electrical and plumbing, bathroom remodeling, and a variety of other tasks. Our service technicians arrive in clearly marked Mr. Handyman vans and in uniform with a variety of tools and supplies for the job. We treat you and your home with respect and clean up when we are finished. Mr. Handyman technicians are experienced with a broad skill set, so please do not hesitate to ask for help with any repair, maintenance or improvement project. Office is closed on Saturday and Sunday, however, we are available for Saturday work.
"John L. was THE BEST! In working to swap our over-oven microwave/fan for a hood vent he was tireless in being sure it was done perfectly. The original over-oven microwave install was done poorly, causing a headache in fixing the errors, yet John did not cut any corners. He also checked in about every detail to be sure we were comfortable with what was happening. He listened to our concerns about how poorly the previous fan had been working and made an extra effort to be sure the vent opened very wide for maximum venting. We also asked when booking that the technician wear a mask and John arrived and wore an N95 the whole 4 hours with no fuss. This was our first experience with Mr. Handyman and if all the other technicians are as good as John then we will be using them exclusively from now on. John is like the fix-it dad you wished lived in your same town."
Erin R on November 2023
High-quality furniture-grade wood will give you the best performance. Softer woods (like pine) and particle boards like MDF can sag under the weight of heavy books. Ideally, your shelves should hold 20 to 40 pounds per foot, so opt for scratch-resistant hardwood plywood or solid wood. Popular options include mahogany, cherry, maple, oak, walnut, and birch.
Built-ins look best when they feel like part of the room, so many homeowners run them floor to ceiling and stop at a natural break such as a doorway. Corner or floating units are smart options for tight spaces. Prefabricated shelves typically run 24–48 inches wide, 10–12 inches deep, and 5–6 feet tall; use those ranges as a quick sizing guide.
The installation time for built-in bookshelves depends on the complexity of the design, the size of the shelves, and the level of customization. A contractor can install a simple prefabricated unit in a few hours, while an elaborate custom unit could take up to a week. Installing add-ons like lighting could also extend the installation process.
For optimal storage efficiency and aesthetics, built-in bookshelves typically feature a shelf depth of 10 to 12 inches. This depth strikes a balance between providing ample space for books and decor while maintaining a sleek, unobtrusive look in your room.