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Avatar for Stair Artisan
Stair Artisan
4.9(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Effingham, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Finished job efficiently and on budget"
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
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Architectural Designs by Nathan
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Custom Cabinets - BuildFurniture - Build Custom

Serving Effingham, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He is very thorough has good workmanship and shows up on time."
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Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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1600 Contracting LLC
5.0(
21
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Carpentry Framing - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Effingham, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Fantastic, work and very affordable!"
Response time2 days
Response rate97%
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Chupps Interior Construction
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Effingham, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Mark and Matthew did an outstanding job replacing a laminate floor, painting several rooms and installing a kitchen backsplash. They were very professional, easy to work with and positively responsive to any questions my wife and I had. I highly recommend them to anyone."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.9(
46
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCustom Cabinets - Build

Serving Effingham, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All the work was on time and to satisfaction! The crew was kind and professional! I would definitely use this company again for all my home improvements!"
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

Some states require carpenters to be licensed to perform forms of carpentry, such as framing. The license requires a certain amount of experience and to pass an examination. In states that don’t require carpenters to be licensed, they must be licensed as a contractor if they work independently rather than solely as a subcontractor under a licensed builder. Use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to find out whether a potential carpenter is licensed in your state.

If you don’t have a power saw with a blade where you can adjust the angle, you could use a miter box and hand saw to make the cuts. The miter box contains wide slots to support the piece of baseboard and other narrow slots to accommodate the blade of the hand saw. However, it’s tough to make non-standard cuts beyond 30 or 45 degrees when using a miter box.

There are two ways you can cut trim for doorways: with a miter saw or a table saw. Mitered joints need a 45-degree angle. If you’re unfamiliar with a miter saw, you might want to consider buying extra trim pieces or choosing butted joints instead. One wrong cut, and you’ll need to power up the saw again with a new piece. 

Butted joints—also called shaker style—don’t need a 45-degree angle. Instead, your side pieces attach perpendicularly to the header trim and only require a straight cut.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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