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Brittons lawncare, home improvement and hauling LLC.

304 South Mill Street
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Brittons lawncare, home improvement and hauling LLC.

304 South Mill Street
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our lawn care business covers services ranging from grass lawn cutting, edge trimming, debris removal, turf maintenance, fertilization, weed control, and pest control.

"They did a great job. They also cleaned up after the jobs were done. They were polite and very professional. And I would recommend them for future jobs soon to come."

Cynthia D on March 2024

Our lawn care business covers services ranging from grass lawn cutting, edge trimming, debris removal, turf maintenance, fertilization, weed control, and pest control.

"They did a great job. They also cleaned up after the jobs were done. They were polite and very professional. And I would recommend them for future jobs soon to come."

Cynthia D on March 2024


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Vanoppen Construction

802 Prince St
4.33(
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Vanoppen Construction

802 Prince St
4.33(
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Customers say: True professional
2 years of experience

Decks, Pavers, Siding, Fence, Insulation, Flooring We are determined to give you quality work for the best price available. We offer free estimates, and are willing to travel up to 3 hours surrounding the Peoria area. If your project is not listed, please inquire. If we cannot start your project, we may be able to refer you to another contractor who can.

"It went extremely well. They were very polite and friendly. Will definitely have them back."

Rhonda W on December 2024

Decks, Pavers, Siding, Fence, Insulation, Flooring We are determined to give you quality work for the best price available. We offer free estimates, and are willing to travel up to 3 hours surrounding the Peoria area. If your project is not listed, please inquire. If we cannot start your project, we may be able to refer you to another contractor who can.

"It went extremely well. They were very polite and friendly. Will definitely have them back."

Rhonda W on December 2024


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Capital City Renovations

2310 East Enterprise Street
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Capital City Renovations

2310 East Enterprise Street
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Free onsite estimate

"Capital City Renovations offers top-tier residential repair and renovation services, including flooring, drywall installation and finishing, painting, light electrical work, and light plumbing. With a focus on professionalism and quality craftsmanship, we stand out in the industry. Backed by reputable references and a portfolio showcasing our work, we're committed to delivering excellence in every project we undertake."

"Capital City Renovations offers top-tier residential repair and renovation services, including flooring, drywall installation and finishing, painting, light electrical work, and light plumbing. With a focus on professionalism and quality craftsmanship, we stand out in the industry. Backed by reputable references and a portfolio showcasing our work, we're committed to delivering excellence in every project we undertake."


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J&B Home improvement

600 South 1st Street
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J&B Home improvement

600 South 1st Street
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We do everything from the roof to the basement outside and inside we are owner operated so the guy you sign the contract with is the guy doing your project professional and reliable hundreds of references and photos to back up our work we specialize in kitchens and bathrooms our slogan is if you can dream it we can build it

"They do AMAZING work. Efficient and the project was exactly as I requested."

Lyndi L on February 2024

We do everything from the roof to the basement outside and inside we are owner operated so the guy you sign the contract with is the guy doing your project professional and reliable hundreds of references and photos to back up our work we specialize in kitchens and bathrooms our slogan is if you can dream it we can build it

"They do AMAZING work. Efficient and the project was exactly as I requested."

Lyndi L on February 2024


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Geoffs Fix It LLC

2501 Chatham Rd Ste N
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Geoffs Fix It LLC

2501 Chatham Rd Ste N
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2 years of experience

Geoff’s Fix It LLC, founded by a fulltime engineer turned skilled handyman, offers top-notch services in Springfield. With over 6 years of experience honing skills in home repair and maintenance, we provide reliable and expert solutions for all your handyman needs. Our commitment to quality workmanship sets us apart, ensuring your home is in good hands.

Geoff’s Fix It LLC, founded by a fulltime engineer turned skilled handyman, offers top-notch services in Springfield. With over 6 years of experience honing skills in home repair and maintenance, we provide reliable and expert solutions for all your handyman needs. Our commitment to quality workmanship sets us apart, ensuring your home is in good hands.




HammerDown Construction

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HammerDown Construction

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Family owned & operated with over 20 years experience in carpentry, landscaping, & general handyman services. No job us too big or small and our work isn't complete until the customer is satisfied. Quality not quantity!

Family owned & operated with over 20 years experience in carpentry, landscaping, & general handyman services. No job us too big or small and our work isn't complete until the customer is satisfied. Quality not quantity!


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M&J Concepts & Solutions Inc.

5.00(
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M&J Concepts & Solutions Inc.

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

27 Years of Experience. Professional results. Family owned and operated, located in Central Illinois. General contracting company we specialize in all Phases of Residential, Light Commercial Remodel & Repair. Wall, floor, ceiling systems, roof systems. Doors, windows, siding, decks, kitchen cabinets. Marble, pre-finished hardwood floors, tile, LVT, all floating floor systems. Paint, stain. Structural repair. Concrete work as well as repair and so much more.

"It was faster than we thought it was gonna be. They were very professional and would definitely recommend them to anyone."

Kristy J on January 2022

27 Years of Experience. Professional results. Family owned and operated, located in Central Illinois. General contracting company we specialize in all Phases of Residential, Light Commercial Remodel & Repair. Wall, floor, ceiling systems, roof systems. Doors, windows, siding, decks, kitchen cabinets. Marble, pre-finished hardwood floors, tile, LVT, all floating floor systems. Paint, stain. Structural repair. Concrete work as well as repair and so much more.

"It was faster than we thought it was gonna be. They were very professional and would definitely recommend them to anyone."

Kristy J on January 2022


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Diamond construction and tree service

117 Pine St
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Diamond construction and tree service

117 Pine St
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We are a quality focused , construction and tree service. We specialize in Roofing, sofit/facial, tree trimming/removal, drywall, painting and miscellaneous construction. We are a owner operated company growing rapidly.

We are a quality focused , construction and tree service. We specialize in Roofing, sofit/facial, tree trimming/removal, drywall, painting and miscellaneous construction. We are a owner operated company growing rapidly.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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