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Brittons lawncare, home improvement and hauling LLC.

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Brittons lawncare, home improvement and hauling LLC.

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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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Geoffs Fix It LLC

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Geoffs Fix It LLC

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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.

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M&J Concepts & Solutions Inc.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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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

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Diamond construction and tree service

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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.

3MBHandyman Services

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3MBHandyman Services

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3MBHandyman Services is a veteran family owned business dedicated to quality and professional service. We handle simple projects up to kitchen and bath remodels. Here is a list of what we offer, if you do not see your project please reach out to us as it may be something that we just have not listed! Painting, baseboards, trim work, plumbing fixture replacement, tiling, hardwood floors, lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, outlets, switch replacement, and carpentry work. We also install Smart TVs.

3MBHandyman Services is a veteran family owned business dedicated to quality and professional service. We handle simple projects up to kitchen and bath remodels. Here is a list of what we offer, if you do not see your project please reach out to us as it may be something that we just have not listed! Painting, baseboards, trim work, plumbing fixture replacement, tiling, hardwood floors, lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, outlets, switch replacement, and carpentry work. We also install Smart TVs.

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Unfinished Carpentry 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.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

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