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Avatar for Closet Organizing Systems

Closet Organizing Systems

4.94(
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Closet Organizing Systems

4.94(
162
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

15 TIME TOP SHELF DESIGN WINNER by CLOSETS MAGAZINE/WOODWORKING NETWORK. Offering custom-designed closet and cabinetry systems, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality workmanship, superior materials, and personalized service on every project.

"Mary offered great advice on how to make our garage more functional, and was extremely receptive to our feedback. The guys who installed the cabinets did a great job! Overall we are very happy."

Amanda S on November 2023

15 TIME TOP SHELF DESIGN WINNER by CLOSETS MAGAZINE/WOODWORKING NETWORK. Offering custom-designed closet and cabinetry systems, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality workmanship, superior materials, and personalized service on every project.

"Mary offered great advice on how to make our garage more functional, and was extremely receptive to our feedback. The guys who installed the cabinets did a great job! Overall we are very happy."

Amanda S on November 2023


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Ten Home

4.99(
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Ten Home

4.99(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

At TEN Home, our goal is to beautify the community and your home, inside and out. With over 7 years of specialized interior design, color consultation, painting and renovation experience, we leverage the technical know-how, eye for detail and aesthetics to bring your vision to life. As a family-owned business, we provide our clients with the personal approach they deserve. Our range of interior home painting, exterior home painting and full handyman services begin with your vision and we emphasize communication throughout each project to ensure you fall in love with the end result.

"Tom & his crew were professional & super at the jobs they did. They did repairs on my garage and front porch, which included wood repair & painting. They sealed all around the house as well. I will be using them again to do glass block window repair & other projects. Thank you for the Excellent work! "

Rose A on November 2025

At TEN Home, our goal is to beautify the community and your home, inside and out. With over 7 years of specialized interior design, color consultation, painting and renovation experience, we leverage the technical know-how, eye for detail and aesthetics to bring your vision to life. As a family-owned business, we provide our clients with the personal approach they deserve. Our range of interior home painting, exterior home painting and full handyman services begin with your vision and we emphasize communication throughout each project to ensure you fall in love with the end result.

"Tom & his crew were professional & super at the jobs they did. They did repairs on my garage and front porch, which included wood repair & painting. They sealed all around the house as well. I will be using them again to do glass block window repair & other projects. Thank you for the Excellent work! "

Rose A on November 2025


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Sadot De la Paz Painting

4.95(
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Sadot De la Paz Painting

4.95(
94
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company with 10 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in both interior and exterior residential and commercial painting projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Please visit our Facebook page or give us a call at 224-622-9021

"Sadot and his team did a great job on our project, to replace and paint the rotten wood molding around garage door and service door and paint the service door. From start to finish, it was a very positive experience. They arrived on time and completed the job expeditiously. Their skill, attention to detail and willingness to answer questions and address concerns stood out. Their excellent clean-up was much appreciated. We would not hesitate to recommend Sadot and his team to friends and neighbors. They will our first call for future painting and carpentry projects. Thank you!"

James M on August 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company with 10 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in both interior and exterior residential and commercial painting projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Please visit our Facebook page or give us a call at 224-622-9021

"Sadot and his team did a great job on our project, to replace and paint the rotten wood molding around garage door and service door and paint the service door. From start to finish, it was a very positive experience. They arrived on time and completed the job expeditiously. Their skill, attention to detail and willingness to answer questions and address concerns stood out. Their excellent clean-up was much appreciated. We would not hesitate to recommend Sadot and his team to friends and neighbors. They will our first call for future painting and carpentry projects. Thank you!"

James M on August 2025


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Chicagoland Home Products

4.88(
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Chicagoland Home Products

4.88(
43
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

Chicagoland Home Products is an independently owned and operated closet and window treatment company founded in 2011. With over 25 years of experience in design, manufacturing and installation, you can be sure that Chicagoland Home Products will deliver a quality product, whether it's custom closets, garage organizers, pantries or custom window treatments. We accept all major credit cards and we are Better Business Bureau accredited.

"Working with Chicagoland Home Products for my closets has been an excellent experience. We initially did four shelving projects with them a few years ago. They did such an excellent job and the closets and pantry have held up beautifully, so it was a no-brainer to have them complete my primary bedroom walk-in closet this month. Tammy is a pro and probably the nicest person you’ll ever meet! She remembered exactly who I was, even after a few years, and pulled up the previous design for my primary closet. We tweaked a few things to ensure I was happy and booked the install. The installers showed up on time, wore shoe covers without me asking, were very friendly, and completed my closet perfectly. I love it! I plan on working with Chicagoland Home Products in the future and recommend them to everyone."

Nicky M on May 2025

Chicagoland Home Products is an independently owned and operated closet and window treatment company founded in 2011. With over 25 years of experience in design, manufacturing and installation, you can be sure that Chicagoland Home Products will deliver a quality product, whether it's custom closets, garage organizers, pantries or custom window treatments. We accept all major credit cards and we are Better Business Bureau accredited.

"Working with Chicagoland Home Products for my closets has been an excellent experience. We initially did four shelving projects with them a few years ago. They did such an excellent job and the closets and pantry have held up beautifully, so it was a no-brainer to have them complete my primary bedroom walk-in closet this month. Tammy is a pro and probably the nicest person you’ll ever meet! She remembered exactly who I was, even after a few years, and pulled up the previous design for my primary closet. We tweaked a few things to ensure I was happy and booked the install. The installers showed up on time, wore shoe covers without me asking, were very friendly, and completed my closet perfectly. I love it! I plan on working with Chicagoland Home Products in the future and recommend them to everyone."

Nicky M on May 2025


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Napravnik Construction, LLC

4.92(
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Napravnik Construction, LLC

4.92(
57
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

Here, at Napravnik Construction, LLC, we have expanded our business service area from the Chicago Western Suburbs North to Milwaukee metro area and pride ourselves with reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Came out quickly and added a gate to our fence for what I thought was a fair price. "

Gina C on October 2025

Here, at Napravnik Construction, LLC, we have expanded our business service area from the Chicago Western Suburbs North to Milwaukee metro area and pride ourselves with reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Came out quickly and added a gate to our fence for what I thought was a fair price. "

Gina C on October 2025


S.B. Woodworking Inc

4.94(
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S.B. Woodworking Inc

4.94(
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Customers say: True professional
34 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

S.B. Woodworking Inc, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"the job was professionally completed and he did a very nice job. I would recommend Shane to anyone "

Steve L on November 2025

S.B. Woodworking Inc, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"the job was professionally completed and he did a very nice job. I would recommend Shane to anyone "

Steve L on November 2025


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Drew Pro Carpentry

5.00(
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Drew Pro Carpentry

5.00(
15
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Super Service Award
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The concrete was not level where the cellar doors had to be installed so Andrew had to shim and caulk everything to get the doors secure and functional. He also had to notch out both sides of the enclosure to accommodate an immovable electric cable. I will definitely keep him in mind for future carpentry projects."

Margaret F on November 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The concrete was not level where the cellar doors had to be installed so Andrew had to shim and caulk everything to get the doors secure and functional. He also had to notch out both sides of the enclosure to accommodate an immovable electric cable. I will definitely keep him in mind for future carpentry projects."

Margaret F on November 2025


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Details Remodeling

5.00(
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Details Remodeling

5.00(
13
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

My name is Steve and I specialize in interior stair case and railing renovations. I remove entire stair cases and railings, just railings, or just the spindles, and replace with brand new. I have been doping this for over 20 years and have plenty of references available. I am insured and I give free estimates. I work in the entire N.E. Illinois-area, except for the city. I don't usually work in Chicago. But it depends on how far in you are. We can discuss it. Please give me a call and lets see if I can help you with your project. Steve

"Steve was great! very detail oriented and professional workman"

Judy C on September 2025

My name is Steve and I specialize in interior stair case and railing renovations. I remove entire stair cases and railings, just railings, or just the spindles, and replace with brand new. I have been doping this for over 20 years and have plenty of references available. I am insured and I give free estimates. I work in the entire N.E. Illinois-area, except for the city. I don't usually work in Chicago. But it depends on how far in you are. We can discuss it. Please give me a call and lets see if I can help you with your project. Steve

"Steve was great! very detail oriented and professional workman"

Judy C on September 2025


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CJ Construction

4.95(
33
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CJ Construction

4.95(
33
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Customers say: Quick response
41 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At CJ Construction, we do it all, big or small! My goal is to offer quality, matched with integrity, so you have the ultimate customer service experience. I have been working in the construction industry for over 15 years, mostly in residential. I specialize in remodels and exterior services. I have worked for a custom cabinetry company doing their installations, and kitchen remodels for the last 12 years. Contact me, Jeff, today for your free estimate!

"Great job! Quality! Could not be happier! Highly recommended!"

Steven S on November 2025

At CJ Construction, we do it all, big or small! My goal is to offer quality, matched with integrity, so you have the ultimate customer service experience. I have been working in the construction industry for over 15 years, mostly in residential. I specialize in remodels and exterior services. I have worked for a custom cabinetry company doing their installations, and kitchen remodels for the last 12 years. Contact me, Jeff, today for your free estimate!

"Great job! Quality! Could not be happier! Highly recommended!"

Steven S on November 2025


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Gary's Home Improvement

4.86(
63
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Gary's Home Improvement

4.86(
63
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Gary's Home Improvement is a full service home repair and maintenance company with more than 30 years of experience. We are ready to help you with your all of your small project needs, and we are very focused on cleanliness and professionalism in our every day work. It is important to us that you can be confident you have hired a courteous and considerate professional to help you with your project. We proudly stand behind all of our work with a 1 year warranty on labor, with a warranty on parts per the manufacturer and with a free 30 day warranty review with all projects completed. With Gary's Home Improvement, we help you get your home "To Do" list done! Call us today!

"Gary was a warm and friendly guy arrived on time was very clean and neat in the work area very respectful of my home a totally awesome experience I have several other projects for him to work on with me"

Dwight H on October 2024

Gary's Home Improvement is a full service home repair and maintenance company with more than 30 years of experience. We are ready to help you with your all of your small project needs, and we are very focused on cleanliness and professionalism in our every day work. It is important to us that you can be confident you have hired a courteous and considerate professional to help you with your project. We proudly stand behind all of our work with a 1 year warranty on labor, with a warranty on parts per the manufacturer and with a free 30 day warranty review with all projects completed. With Gary's Home Improvement, we help you get your home "To Do" list done! Call us today!

"Gary was a warm and friendly guy arrived on time was very clean and neat in the work area very respectful of my home a totally awesome experience I have several other projects for him to work on with me"

Dwight H on October 2024

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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.

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.

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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