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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
5.0(
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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

Approved

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

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

While the Arts and Crafts movement inspired many architectural elements, the primary styles from the time include Craftsman, Tudor Revivals, bungalows, and Mission homes. You'll see elements of these styles in homes, churches, museums, and schools—particularly Country Day schools from the era.

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.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

No, you do not usually tip a carpenter for their work. However, if you’ve been very happy with the level of service and quality of work, a 10% to 20% tip would likely be accepted with thanks. If you’re not sure, it can help to discuss the carpenter’s policy or preference for tipping before beginning the project.

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