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Cornerstone Operations
5.0(
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Serving Carbondale, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Their response time was wonderful. Customer service was great. We had lots of questions and they answered respectfully. The work was top notch. We love our new deck. Thank you, Cornerstone Operations!"
drywall installation
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sunroom addition
sunroom addition
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Architectural Designs by Nathan
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Serving Carbondale, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Outstanding work! He listens to his clients concerns and addressed them during installation. A very good person to work with!"
Laundry room
Kitchen
Kitchen
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Kitchen

+20

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ace Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Carbondale, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With years in the industry here at Ace landscaping we pride our company on attention to detail, punctuality, 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. Our attention to detail is that of no other. We look forward to earning your business. Give us a call today!

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Response rate98%
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VMK Remodeling
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Serving Carbondale, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent in all area was very professional let you know progress and everything going on. I will definetly hire him for all my next projects he is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!"
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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Taylor's Home Haven LLC
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Serving Carbondale, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are on time with excellent work ethics. Their grass cutting lines are amazing. Their customer service is Flexible and Friendly. Their prices are reasonable."
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
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Sentri Homes
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Serving Carbondale, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

Bump-out additions can extend anywhere from 2 to 15 feet from an existing room. The right size will depend on how you plan to use the new space. For a cantilever bump-out, which doesn't require additional foundation support, the limit is typically 24 inches (2 feet). If a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can be much larger, even encompassing a whole room. It's also important to remember that many residential properties have limits on the total house size relative to the lot size.

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.

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