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Don Carvey Painting

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Don Carvey Painting

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Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Don Carvey Painting was established in 1996. My company has 2 employees and I work on all my painting and wallpapering jobs.

"I hired Don to paint my upstairs bedrooms, front room, staircase, and staircase walls. He gave me a reasonable estimate. What I respected about his service was he was punctual, finished the job within the timeframe, and cleaned up each day when he finished. I would recommend Don Carvey Painting for any interior painting job. My upstairs looks amazing!"

Douglas D on March 2019

Don Carvey Painting was established in 1996. My company has 2 employees and I work on all my painting and wallpapering jobs.

"I hired Don to paint my upstairs bedrooms, front room, staircase, and staircase walls. He gave me a reasonable estimate. What I respected about his service was he was punctual, finished the job within the timeframe, and cleaned up each day when he finished. I would recommend Don Carvey Painting for any interior painting job. My upstairs looks amazing!"

Douglas D on March 2019

JME Construction Co.

5.00(
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JME Construction Co.

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

JME Construction Co. Residential Carpentry: New Construction/ Lead Safe Re modelling (Certified Renovator), Project Management, CAD Drafting Service Basements, Additions, Windows, Doors, Decks,Custom Cabinetry and Trim, Hardwood/Laminate Floors, Tile Floors, Roofing, Siding, Framing Affordable, Knowledgeable, and Conscientious.

JME Construction Co. Residential Carpentry: New Construction/ Lead Safe Re modelling (Certified Renovator), Project Management, CAD Drafting Service Basements, Additions, Windows, Doors, Decks,Custom Cabinetry and Trim, Hardwood/Laminate Floors, Tile Floors, Roofing, Siding, Framing Affordable, Knowledgeable, and Conscientious.

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CertaPro Painters® of Bloomington, IL

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CertaPro Painters® of Bloomington, IL

4.38(
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Customers say: Super punctual
12 years of experience

At CertaPro Painters, our reputation is based on Certainty — your Certainty of a job well done. We focus on the details of every project — interior and exterior — and we focus on you, our client.

"They did an excellent job. I usually do painting myself. However the high ceiling and beams are too much for me. This was worth every penny I spent. They were reasonable in price . Because of the pricing I had them do a bedroom on top of the living room and hallway. Victor (painter) was making sure everything was correct and what I expected. He also patched my walls where necessary. Ruthanne at office was awesome! I probably now will just hire these guys when painting needs to be done in future. They made it easy and affordable."

Rachel S on March 2018

At CertaPro Painters, our reputation is based on Certainty — your Certainty of a job well done. We focus on the details of every project — interior and exterior — and we focus on you, our client.

"They did an excellent job. I usually do painting myself. However the high ceiling and beams are too much for me. This was worth every penny I spent. They were reasonable in price . Because of the pricing I had them do a bedroom on top of the living room and hallway. Victor (painter) was making sure everything was correct and what I expected. He also patched my walls where necessary. Ruthanne at office was awesome! I probably now will just hire these guys when painting needs to be done in future. They made it easy and affordable."

Rachel S on March 2018

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Cornerstone Builders & Developers Inc

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Cornerstone Builders & Developers Inc

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

We are a family owned construction company with a desire to ensure that you are pleased with the work we do. We are able to do most jobs in a quick and timely fashion so that you are not waiting endlessly for the work to be completed. We specialize in residential and commercial projects throughout central Illinois. We do remodels of churches, restaurants and homes. We also do drywall, painting, general contracting and much more. Give us a call for a free estimate and see how you like us.

We are a family owned construction company with a desire to ensure that you are pleased with the work we do. We are able to do most jobs in a quick and timely fashion so that you are not waiting endlessly for the work to be completed. We specialize in residential and commercial projects throughout central Illinois. We do remodels of churches, restaurants and homes. We also do drywall, painting, general contracting and much more. Give us a call for a free estimate and see how you like us.

CICM Painting & Wallpaper

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CICM Painting & Wallpaper

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

Started business in 1983 as specialty cleaning mainly acoustical tile ceilings and soon got involved with interior painting with a somewhat large apartment rehab project and expanded from there. Although we are a family owned and operated with myself and two sons we are able to accomplish a wide variety of painting and decorating projects through out the years.We do small jobs such as a residential bath or kitchen or larger jobs also such as car dealerships, whole apartment complexes. Also in shop finishing work such as mill work, doors, cabinets, and just about anything that a customer may need as it relates to painting or finishing. With any good tradesman it comes down to the details, know-how, professionalism.

Started business in 1983 as specialty cleaning mainly acoustical tile ceilings and soon got involved with interior painting with a somewhat large apartment rehab project and expanded from there. Although we are a family owned and operated with myself and two sons we are able to accomplish a wide variety of painting and decorating projects through out the years.We do small jobs such as a residential bath or kitchen or larger jobs also such as car dealerships, whole apartment complexes. Also in shop finishing work such as mill work, doors, cabinets, and just about anything that a customer may need as it relates to painting or finishing. With any good tradesman it comes down to the details, know-how, professionalism.

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CARVEY PAINTING & DECORATING

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CARVEY PAINTING & DECORATING

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

Carvey Painting & Decorating, Inc. has been in business over 35 years. We are members of the Better Business Bureau (with an A+ rating) as well as a member of the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce. We are also fully insured. Visit our website! www.CarveyPainting.com

Carvey Painting & Decorating, Inc. has been in business over 35 years. We are members of the Better Business Bureau (with an A+ rating) as well as a member of the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce. We are also fully insured. Visit our website! www.CarveyPainting.com

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Vinyl is generally considered to be the best option for homeowners seeking railings that are both durable and affordable. Vinyl provides protection against the mold and rot that can develop within wood railings. Composite is another budget-friendly option. However, people building high-end decks often prefer the look of glass panels or metal rails.

It is best to power wash your deck and sand it, as cleaning removes grime, mildew, and dirt, while sanding refreshes the wood and allows the stain to penetrate. You should clean your deck first, sand it, and then stain it. You should clean your deck annually, while sanding and staining only needs to be done every three years.

When installing deck boards, screws are a better option than nails. For one, screws have more holding strength than nails, so they’re better at keeping your deck boards in place. Also, nails are more likely to pop out of the boards than screws, which can create a tripping or poking hazard on your deck.

Cutting the boards directly is one of the fastest ways to remove deck boards with hidden fasteners. Mark two parallel lines that are one-third of the total measurement on both ends and cut out the centerpiece. Then, remove the end of the board that doesn’t have a fastener. Finally, pry open the fastened side and pull it up to pop out the screw or access the fastener. This also allows you to salvage portions of boards for other projects.

Yes, but it works best with lightweight snowblowers, the single-stage models or electric versions. Also, you need to have a rubberized intake edge on the ground and preferably rubberized auger paddles, not a metal version. Otherwise you may chip or damage the surface as you work. When it doubt, let the snow lie.

You can also use a snow blower on leveled gravel, but only if you carefully adjust the intake height so it doesn’t kick up the gravel and turn it into flying missiles.

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