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Avatar for Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale
Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale
4.7(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Tom came into my home explained everything to me. Went to the store and picked up my doors and got to work. Tom was fantastic and his work went above my expectations. I will definitely be calling Mr Handyman again and asking for Tom do the work."
Siding repair
Light replacement commercial
Deck rotten wood replacement
Gate repair
Gutters cleaned

+1135

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Local Option Home Services
Local Option Home Services
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Local Option did a great job turning our kitchen into a dream space! They remodeled, added a pantry and added electric outlets to more convenient locations near our appliances and wheee they added counter space. We entertain in the kitchen now all the time and get compliments. Thank you for doing such a wonderful job!"
New kitchen.
Exterior painting / entire house
Handyman Services Project
Brick patio
Handyman Services Project

+18

Response time5 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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GARAGE FOR YOU INC
4.6(
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Garage - Build

Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had Garage For You build us a detached garage. It turned out great. Ivona handled the permitting process and got the necessary surveys done quickly. The concrete was done quickly and they were clean. The carpenters were fussy about materials used and paid attention to the little things that made it a great job. I would highly recommend Garage For You for your garage needs."
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+9

Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
98
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"We recently had our two main bathrooms remodeled by A P Builder (Owner is Angelo). We are totally thrilled with the end results of these projects. Angelo was involved in every phase of the project, many times offering valuable suggestions that we had not thought about. The work was done while paying attention to every detail, no matter how large or small. If and when there was a “glitch”, it was dealt with promptly and completely to our satisfaction. I would highly recommend Angelo and his company for future work at our home. Bravo to A.P. Builders and Angelo for a JOB WELL DONE!"
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+16

Response time5 days
Response rate99%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
All Service Calls, LLC
4.5(
41
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot say enough good things about Abraham and his team. They were indispensible during a challenging and stressful move. Not only did they do a superb job of installing a ceiling fan to an 18ft ceiling, multiple patch repairs, seamlessly replacing and installing bathroom extractor fans that into non standard sized spaces, filling countless nail holes and repainting, and reattaching a dislodged dishwasher, Abraham did all of this amidst the chaos of a move and made MULTIPLE trips to Home Depot to color match paints when I provided the wrong cans. He was patient, thorough, and went WAY above and beyond any expectations in both service, execution, and generosity. If you have anything you need done in your home, make these guys your first call!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Clean Edge Construction, Inc.
5.0(
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We actually had 4 major renovations - the basement finished, master bath remodel, kitchen remodel, and garage finished. Started the projects on 6/1/2022 and finished on 7/31/2022 - amazing time frame. Projects flowed smoothly, attention to detail was awesome. All of our questions and concerns were addressed to give us the utmost comfort level to choose Aaron/Clean Edge to handle our remodeling projects. Carmella did an awesome job in keeping us updated on when to expect contractors to be in the home. There is not one thing that I would have changed in what was done, but believe me, we did change things as we moved along in the projects... added a 1/2 bath in the basement and changed the kitchen and basement counter choices. Aaron and crew were amazing to work with. I would highly recommend them and were very happy to work with them."
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+98

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Summit Development Group
Summit Development Group
4.9(
16
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - Build

Serving Darien, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Matthew and his team did a great job on our home! He was collaborative, diligent, and made sure every detail was addressed. We are very happy with the result."
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Before 1

+39

Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

It’s much less expensive to build a house with wood. This is because wood is relatively inexpensive, strong enough to endure decades or even centuries of weathering and pressure, and is easier to replace if there are issues. The cost of stone houses are incredibly expensive, heavy, time-consuming to build, and difficult to repair. 

It may be tempting to DIY the construction of a swing set to save money, but we don’t recommend it. Since children will use the swing set, the entire system must be solid and safe, meaning the cost savings aren’t worth potentially endangering them. Plus, most DIYers will have to build their swing sets out of wood, which won’t last as long as metal or vinyl and introduces the risk of splinters. Instead, hire a local playground equipment installer to ensure the swing set is built safely and efficiently, setting up your kids for fun for years to come.

Whether you buy a prefabricated shed or build one depends on why you need it and where you stay. For instance, if a simple garden shed is what you’re after, it’ll be less expensive to buy one already built. But if you want a shed with windows, plumbing, and electric work, a custom-built unit might be more suited to your needs.

You can use a variety of wood to build a barn door, but the most common options include 1-by boards and 2-by boards for the backing and the decorative boards on the front of the door. Softwoods like pine will save you some money and should hold up well, while hardwoods like maple and oak will stand up to more wear and tear. You could also build the backer out of plywood to minimize the cuts you need to make. Whatever you decide on, make sure the width of the wood is compatible with the mounting brackets you buy.

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