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"Love my new shower! The old one was ripped out. New drywall and paint. Brian was very informative, including me with any esthetic changes and decisions. And the TV mount was perfect. I have a 55" tv and it extends out and swivels in a wide range. 10/10 would hire again."

Chloe P on February 2025

Home repair and special projects you don't have time for. Drywall, Painting, Siding, Framing, Trim, Custom Wood Work, Tile, Gutters, Pressure washing, Concrete, Decks, Windows, & Other Home Issues.

"Love my new shower! The old one was ripped out. New drywall and paint. Brian was very informative, including me with any esthetic changes and decisions. And the TV mount was perfect. I have a 55" tv and it extends out and swivels in a wide range. 10/10 would hire again."

Chloe P on February 2025


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Crewline Construction

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Crewline Construction

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Crewline Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Ryan is a hard worker He knows how to do several types of carpentry. he is meticulous and very picky about that the job is done the way it is supposed to be done. we could not have found a better worker."

Patricia H on August 2024

Crewline Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Ryan is a hard worker He knows how to do several types of carpentry. he is meticulous and very picky about that the job is done the way it is supposed to be done. we could not have found a better worker."

Patricia H on August 2024


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Burton Services

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Burton Services

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23 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Burton Services is a well-established business in Decatur, offering the finest in craftsmanship and quality. When it comes to professionalism and customer service, we are unmatched! For the best of the best call David at Burton Services for your next project!

"Family oriented business..honest, upright, hardworking, friendly,very helpful with all kinds of info to our questions.. Was so very satisfied with the excellent work and very fair cost for the entire job. They did all the extras I asked for and even gave me good tips to do some things I wanted to do on my own. We will call David for any and all home repairs or projects..have already made plans for a window replacement repair project and will consider a deck on backside of home... I beleive them to have a very strong family business with excellent work and home ethics at a fair price."

Darlene W on January 2023

Burton Services is a well-established business in Decatur, offering the finest in craftsmanship and quality. When it comes to professionalism and customer service, we are unmatched! For the best of the best call David at Burton Services for your next project!

"Family oriented business..honest, upright, hardworking, friendly,very helpful with all kinds of info to our questions.. Was so very satisfied with the excellent work and very fair cost for the entire job. They did all the extras I asked for and even gave me good tips to do some things I wanted to do on my own. We will call David for any and all home repairs or projects..have already made plans for a window replacement repair project and will consider a deck on backside of home... I beleive them to have a very strong family business with excellent work and home ethics at a fair price."

Darlene W on January 2023


Affordable Home Repair

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Affordable Home Repair

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
189 local quotes requested

Over 20 years experience. Specializing in plumbing, electrical, construction, decks, porches, painting, drywall repair, roof repairs, excavating, concrete, general handyman services inside and outside your home. Servicing Bethany, IL and surrounding areas. Free estimates! 10% discount for military, veterans, and first responders. Call today for your handyman needs! Satisfaction Guaranteed!

"He was fantastic to work with and did a great job!"

Sam W on November 2024

Over 20 years experience. Specializing in plumbing, electrical, construction, decks, porches, painting, drywall repair, roof repairs, excavating, concrete, general handyman services inside and outside your home. Servicing Bethany, IL and surrounding areas. Free estimates! 10% discount for military, veterans, and first responders. Call today for your handyman needs! Satisfaction Guaranteed!

"He was fantastic to work with and did a great job!"

Sam W on November 2024


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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

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341 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!


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Hometown Handyman

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Hometown Handyman

4.80(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
109 local quotes requested

We offer quality Service at a reasonable price! We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, home improvements, electrical work, maintenance, installations, wood resurfacing, decks, patios, landscaping, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized detailed approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule an estimate today!

"Mike quoted the needed repairs. I accepted his quote, and gave the OK to start work. At the end of the first day, Mike came to me and said he missed some rotted wood on the project and that if I wanted it fix it would be an extra $350.00 plus the cost of the additional supplies. This put the project way over budget, and higher than several other offers. All three days of work, Mike showed up late. He texted me the first day saying he needed to drop his son off at school. Fine, but to show up between 10:00am - 10:30am is bad business especially after sending me a text saying you had no other obligations and was going to show up at 8:00am. And worst of all called and texted me with his personal number to avoid Angi list checking on the project. My wife and I are upset with the whole project. Prior to Mike completing his project, he was asked to look at the sill plate on the sun porch. He He attempted to look at it and said he would need to remove a lower panel to get in order to inspect it properly and quote the price. He stated that he would have to leave ok at it the next day when he had his tools with. He never quoted us the sill plate price or removed the lower panel for inspection services."

Brian W on October 2025

We offer quality Service at a reasonable price! We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, home improvements, electrical work, maintenance, installations, wood resurfacing, decks, patios, landscaping, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized detailed approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule an estimate today!

"Mike quoted the needed repairs. I accepted his quote, and gave the OK to start work. At the end of the first day, Mike came to me and said he missed some rotted wood on the project and that if I wanted it fix it would be an extra $350.00 plus the cost of the additional supplies. This put the project way over budget, and higher than several other offers. All three days of work, Mike showed up late. He texted me the first day saying he needed to drop his son off at school. Fine, but to show up between 10:00am - 10:30am is bad business especially after sending me a text saying you had no other obligations and was going to show up at 8:00am. And worst of all called and texted me with his personal number to avoid Angi list checking on the project. My wife and I are upset with the whole project. Prior to Mike completing his project, he was asked to look at the sill plate on the sun porch. He He attempted to look at it and said he would need to remove a lower panel to get in order to inspect it properly and quote the price. He stated that he would have to leave ok at it the next day when he had his tools with. He never quoted us the sill plate price or removed the lower panel for inspection services."

Brian W on October 2025


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A1 Home Repairs LLC

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A1 Home Repairs LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
77 local quotes requested

30+ years of experience! Home audio-hang tv’s- home repairs and upgrades-tile floor-tile backsplash-low voltage wiring-painting etc. just ask me! Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"It went very well. Joe was right on time and did an excellent job repairing my storm door. I would not hesitate to hire him again."

Greg A on March 2025

30+ years of experience! Home audio-hang tv’s- home repairs and upgrades-tile floor-tile backsplash-low voltage wiring-painting etc. just ask me! Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"It went very well. Joe was right on time and did an excellent job repairing my storm door. I would not hesitate to hire him again."

Greg A on March 2025


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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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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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J&B Home improvement

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J&B Home improvement

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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

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Geoffs Fix It LLC

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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.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

Framing is the shell of the house. It includes several steps, including studs, plumbing, and electricity. A professional will ensure the wall frame is secured for the house’s structural integrity. 

Framing prices change depending on the material and whether the wall is load-bearing. Most contractors use wood to frame a home, but metal is another popular choice.

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

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