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Avatar for Lange Handyman Services, LLC
Lange Handyman Services, LLC
5.0(
18
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Collinsville, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Breaking up old 5" thick concrete slabs, hauling them away, site prep of compacting with new rock, steel matting and pouring was all done in a very timely manner. The job was done on-schedule and at the previously agreed price. We highly recommend Mark and his team."
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Deck Steps and Railings Repair
Removed railroad ties and built retaining wall.
Deck, Retaining wall, Basement Door
Deck Repairs

+41

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Mr. Handyman Metro East
Mr. Handyman Metro East
4.6(
196
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Collinsville, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent. I called 6 places and only Mr Handyman would help. The office staff was so helpful and worked to get us help. The repairman that came out was very professional and knowledgeable. As importantly he was very considerate of my elderly father. Wonderful service."
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+5

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Stair Artisan
4.9(
23
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Collinsville, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ron was very professional and prompt. He sent lots of pictures every step of the way while he was building. We are extremely happy with our new staircase it is absolutely beautiful. I would 1000% recommend Stair Artisan."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Accredited Roofing
4.7(
30
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business

Serving Collinsville, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extremely user friendly and professional. They were prompt for the appointment and were there for the repair as scheduled. There was no mess or cleanup. Great job and reasonable price. I would definitely recommend for your roofing needs."
New roof system
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
Roof replacement

+93

Response time4 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
C Hatcher Construction
4.8(
9
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Collinsville, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"No matter what problem you have, Clint is the man for the job! He not only fixed the plumbing issues I discovered during a remodel but was able to fix the electrical issues, flooring problems, install the cabinets, cut and grout backsplash tile, and fix a handful of minor issues that came up along the way. Clint is on time, dependable, courteous and respectful of your property - he even cleans up afterwards! I could not have completed this project without Clint Hatcher and highly recommend him to anyone who needs work done - you will not be disappointed!!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

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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