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IntegraBuild
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build

Serving Bloomington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"We hired Darin and his team to do new build. It was a challenging project. Darin and his team did an excellent job, helping with some ideas and was very flexible with new changes. Compared to other contractors I worked in the past, Daring always pickup a phone when you call. Very happy with this contractor."
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Deck with gazebo
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Family room addition
Family room addition

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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Elite Remodeling
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Bloomington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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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House Doctors of Central Illinois
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Bloomington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

House Doctors of Central Illinois provides reliable, professional handyman and home improvement services designed to keep your home in top shape. From small repairs to larger projects, their experienced team delivers quality workmanship with a focus on efficiency, communication, and customer satisfaction. They specialize in a wide range of services including drywall repair, carpentry, door and window work, and general home maintenance. Whether you’re tackling a to-do list or need help with ongoing property upkeep, House Doctors is committed to getting the job done right the first time. Homeowners trust them for their responsiveness, attention to detail, and dependable service across every project.

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Mills Woodworks
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Bloomington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At Mills Woodworks, we take great pride on providing quality service that customers can believe in. We will always see each project through to the customer's satisfaction. Give us a call today for a free estimate and to get a Customer Furniture Company out to your home or business today!

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

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.

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. 

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. 

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