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Parsons Projects
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Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was more than putting a new deck & pergola on. We had a glass sunroom that they removed as well. I was so impressed with the care they took to not break any of the glass. Then came the beautiful new deck! They explained everything that they would be doing & gave me wonderful choices of materials. They even helped me put in a permanent flag pole in my yard! I could not be happier with how easy Kyle, Dave & Chris were to work with, the quality of the materials and how absolutely gorgeous our new deck and pergola are. I highly recommend them."
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Decks & Porches Project
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Hansen Building & Renovations, LLC
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Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Wade removed my crumbling aggregate porch steps and replaced them with a wood set. I'm very pleased. His communication and promptness were great. He told me exactly what he planned to do and gave me a quote right away. Based on my experience, I'd definitely recommend Hansen Building & Renovations."
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Sentri Homes
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Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything was great from start to end. Jeanette and Brayden were easy to talk to and straight to the point, they both made sure everything was to satisfaction and met my needs. Overall great service and I would definitely be looking forward to doing business again in the future for other projects. Communication was awesome !"
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Todd
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Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hello, I offer a multitude of services including handyman, cabinet installation, a multitude of repair and construction services, and more. Feel free to reach out to me to see if I can help you with whatever services you need completed.

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The Handy Human LLC
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Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Hello, I'm John, owner and sole proprietor of The Handy Human. I've been doing general home maintenance and repair my whole life, and am not immune to the never-ending to-do list that can plague most homeowners. If your personal home or rental property needs an upgrade or general maintenance, I am your human. There is no job too small for a helping hand in this world. Let's work together to shorten that list so you can get back to enjoying your home as it is meant to be.

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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Spindles on a deck may also be called balusters or pickets. While not as important to the structural support of the deck as the rail posts, they play a critical role in ensuring the deck is safe to use by closing in large gaps in the railing. For this reason, balusters must be no more than 4 inches away from one another.

While carpenters and woodworkers perform similar tasks, their focus differs. A carpenter is typically responsible for the structural woodwork involved in construction, such as framing, installing sheathing, hanging kitchen cabinets, and installing trusses. In contrast, a woodworker handles more intricate and custom projects, like building custom furniture, installing wainscoting, and creating detailed interior trim and moldings. Based on these definitions, many woodworkers can perform the tasks of a carpenter, but it's always best to discuss your specific project with a professional to ensure they have the necessary skills.

Board and batten is a type of wainscotting that uses wider boards that are placed vertically, and it has a much more rustic aesthetic than wainscotting. Common wainscotting styles are raised-panel, flat-panel, and beadboard. Wainscotting is more intricate and will typically use more elegant, subtle trims compared to the more farmhouse-inspired boards of board and batten styles.

No, you do not usually tip a carpenter for their work. However, if you’ve been very happy with the level of service and quality of work, a 10% to 20% tip would likely be accepted with thanks. If you’re not sure, it can help to discuss the carpenter’s policy or preference for tipping before beginning the project.

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