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Brittons lawncare, home improvement and hauling LLC.

304 South Mill Street
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Brittons lawncare, home improvement and hauling LLC.

304 South Mill Street
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our lawn care business covers services ranging from grass lawn cutting, edge trimming, debris removal, turf maintenance, fertilization, weed control, and pest control.

"They did a great job. They also cleaned up after the jobs were done. They were polite and very professional. And I would recommend them for future jobs soon to come."

Cynthia D on March 2024

Our lawn care business covers services ranging from grass lawn cutting, edge trimming, debris removal, turf maintenance, fertilization, weed control, and pest control.

"They did a great job. They also cleaned up after the jobs were done. They were polite and very professional. And I would recommend them for future jobs soon to come."

Cynthia D on March 2024

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J&B Home improvement

600 South 1st Street
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J&B Home improvement

600 South 1st Street
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We do everything from the roof to the basement outside and inside we are owner operated so the guy you sign the contract with is the guy doing your project professional and reliable hundreds of references and photos to back up our work we specialize in kitchens and bathrooms our slogan is if you can dream it we can build it

"They do AMAZING work. Efficient and the project was exactly as I requested."

Lyndi L on February 2024

We do everything from the roof to the basement outside and inside we are owner operated so the guy you sign the contract with is the guy doing your project professional and reliable hundreds of references and photos to back up our work we specialize in kitchens and bathrooms our slogan is if you can dream it we can build it

"They do AMAZING work. Efficient and the project was exactly as I requested."

Lyndi L on February 2024

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Geoffs Fix It LLC

2501 Chatham Rd Ste N
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Geoffs Fix It LLC

2501 Chatham Rd Ste N
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2 years of experience

Geoff’s Fix It LLC, founded by a fulltime engineer turned skilled handyman, offers top-notch services in Springfield. With over 6 years of experience honing skills in home repair and maintenance, we provide reliable and expert solutions for all your handyman needs. Our commitment to quality workmanship sets us apart, ensuring your home is in good hands.

Geoff’s Fix It LLC, founded by a fulltime engineer turned skilled handyman, offers top-notch services in Springfield. With over 6 years of experience honing skills in home repair and maintenance, we provide reliable and expert solutions for all your handyman needs. Our commitment to quality workmanship sets us apart, ensuring your home is in good hands.

HammerDown Construction

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HammerDown Construction

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Family owned & operated with over 20 years experience in carpentry, landscaping, & general handyman services. No job us too big or small and our work isn't complete until the customer is satisfied. Quality not quantity!

Family owned & operated with over 20 years experience in carpentry, landscaping, & general handyman services. No job us too big or small and our work isn't complete until the customer is satisfied. Quality not quantity!

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M&J Concepts & Solutions Inc.

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M&J Concepts & Solutions Inc.

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

27 Years of Experience. Professional results. Family owned and operated, located in Central Illinois. General contracting company we specialize in all Phases of Residential, Light Commercial Remodel & Repair. Wall, floor, ceiling systems, roof systems. Doors, windows, siding, decks, kitchen cabinets. Marble, pre-finished hardwood floors, tile, LVT, all floating floor systems. Paint, stain. Structural repair. Concrete work as well as repair and so much more.

"It was faster than we thought it was gonna be. They were very professional and would definitely recommend them to anyone."

Kristy J on January 2022

27 Years of Experience. Professional results. Family owned and operated, located in Central Illinois. General contracting company we specialize in all Phases of Residential, Light Commercial Remodel & Repair. Wall, floor, ceiling systems, roof systems. Doors, windows, siding, decks, kitchen cabinets. Marble, pre-finished hardwood floors, tile, LVT, all floating floor systems. Paint, stain. Structural repair. Concrete work as well as repair and so much more.

"It was faster than we thought it was gonna be. They were very professional and would definitely recommend them to anyone."

Kristy J on January 2022

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Mills Woodworks

403 S Madison St
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Mills Woodworks

403 S Madison St
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Mills Wooworks is a custom woodworking shop specializing in quality, handcrafted home and commercial furniture. From heirloom dining room furniture to butcher block islands, every project is designed, built and finished in our shop.

Mills Wooworks is a custom woodworking shop specializing in quality, handcrafted home and commercial furniture. From heirloom dining room furniture to butcher block islands, every project is designed, built and finished in our shop.

3MBHandyman Services

2061 Briarcliff Dr
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3MBHandyman Services

2061 Briarcliff Dr
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3MBHandyman Services is a veteran family owned business dedicated to quality and professional service. We handle simple projects up to kitchen and bath remodels. Here is a list of what we offer, if you do not see your project please reach out to us as it may be something that we just have not listed! Painting, baseboards, trim work, plumbing fixture replacement, tiling, hardwood floors, lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, outlets, switch replacement, and carpentry work. We also install Smart TVs.

3MBHandyman Services is a veteran family owned business dedicated to quality and professional service. We handle simple projects up to kitchen and bath remodels. Here is a list of what we offer, if you do not see your project please reach out to us as it may be something that we just have not listed! Painting, baseboards, trim work, plumbing fixture replacement, tiling, hardwood floors, lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, outlets, switch replacement, and carpentry work. We also install Smart TVs.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

You may need a permit to install your window seat. Even though it's an indoor modification, some municipalities require permits for any built-ins added to homes. Check with your carpenter or, if you're DIY-ing, do some research on your city's requirements.

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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