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Tailored Handy Services

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Tailored Handy Services

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Tailored Handy Services is here to help! We’ve been proudly serving Peoria, IL and nearby areas, offering expert help with TV mounting, furniture assembly, outdoor living assembly and more. Quality work, friendly service, and fair pricing every time.

"Mr. Taylor was fair, honest, and timely. He competed multiple jobs over the two days we hired him for and all of the work was top tier. He handled setup, install, and clean up. We highly recommend and would definitely use again."

Kendra E on November 2025

Tailored Handy Services is here to help! We’ve been proudly serving Peoria, IL and nearby areas, offering expert help with TV mounting, furniture assembly, outdoor living assembly and more. Quality work, friendly service, and fair pricing every time.

"Mr. Taylor was fair, honest, and timely. He competed multiple jobs over the two days we hired him for and all of the work was top tier. He handled setup, install, and clean up. We highly recommend and would definitely use again."

Kendra E on November 2025

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Koss Remodeling

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Koss Remodeling

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Customers say: Quick response
102 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

Koss Remodeling has been in business for over 10 years. We are locally owned & family operated. Since we started business we’ve completed over 1,000 projects throughout Illinois. We are a 5-star rated company with a proven track record of success. Staying up to date on the newest techniques is important to us which means we are always educating our employees on more efficient ways to complete a project. Our team is qualified to complete any type of remodel, reconstruction, or painting request.

"Everything looks GREAT!"

Eric L on June 2025

Koss Remodeling has been in business for over 10 years. We are locally owned & family operated. Since we started business we’ve completed over 1,000 projects throughout Illinois. We are a 5-star rated company with a proven track record of success. Staying up to date on the newest techniques is important to us which means we are always educating our employees on more efficient ways to complete a project. Our team is qualified to complete any type of remodel, reconstruction, or painting request.

"Everything looks GREAT!"

Eric L on June 2025

DRZ Industries

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DRZ Industries

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
143 local quotes requested

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"DRZ was great to work with. Easy and quick to communicate, and the work is fabulous. My daughter is super happy with her newly assembled playset. We have more work around the house that will need to be done and I will not hesitate to contact DRZ!"

Ed V on May 2025

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"DRZ was great to work with. Easy and quick to communicate, and the work is fabulous. My daughter is super happy with her newly assembled playset. We have more work around the house that will need to be done and I will not hesitate to contact DRZ!"

Ed V on May 2025

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Vanoppen Construction

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Vanoppen Construction

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Customers say: True professional
2 years of experience

Decks, Pavers, Siding, Fence, Insulation, Flooring We are determined to give you quality work for the best price available. We offer free estimates, and are willing to travel up to 3 hours surrounding the Peoria area. If your project is not listed, please inquire. If we cannot start your project, we may be able to refer you to another contractor who can.

"It went extremely well. They were very polite and friendly. Will definitely have them back."

Rhonda W on December 2024

Decks, Pavers, Siding, Fence, Insulation, Flooring We are determined to give you quality work for the best price available. We offer free estimates, and are willing to travel up to 3 hours surrounding the Peoria area. If your project is not listed, please inquire. If we cannot start your project, we may be able to refer you to another contractor who can.

"It went extremely well. They were very polite and friendly. Will definitely have them back."

Rhonda W on December 2024

Fish Daddy Services

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Fish Daddy Services

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3 years of experience

Our Fish Daddies Are Committed To Providing The Absolute Best Care For Our Customers & All Under Water Animals. Specialized In Freshwater & Saltwater. Providing Same/Next Day Scheduling: Display Tank & Sump Cleaning Water Testing Repairs & Maintenance New Aquarium Installation Relocation/Transport Service -Free Delivery Charge For Any Service, Equipment Or Products Needed- -Return Customers Only- We Also Offer: TV Mounting Handyman Services Sink, Faucet & Toilet Repair Exercise Equipment & In/Outdoor Furniture Assembly Installing Appliances, Ceiling Fans/Lighting, Closet/Shelving System, Etc.

Our Fish Daddies Are Committed To Providing The Absolute Best Care For Our Customers & All Under Water Animals. Specialized In Freshwater & Saltwater. Providing Same/Next Day Scheduling: Display Tank & Sump Cleaning Water Testing Repairs & Maintenance New Aquarium Installation Relocation/Transport Service -Free Delivery Charge For Any Service, Equipment Or Products Needed- -Return Customers Only- We Also Offer: TV Mounting Handyman Services Sink, Faucet & Toilet Repair Exercise Equipment & In/Outdoor Furniture Assembly Installing Appliances, Ceiling Fans/Lighting, Closet/Shelving System, Etc.

Harold Burden Construction

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Harold Burden Construction

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We are a family owned and operated business. We specialize in decks, siding, windows, doors, soffit, fascia and more. We take great pride in doing things right the first time. We use top of the line products to ensure our customers get a great job! We have been building for over 20 years. Our staff is trained and updated in the latest and best materials available today. Our goal is to ensure our customers get a hassle free job with great products.

We are a family owned and operated business. We specialize in decks, siding, windows, doors, soffit, fascia and more. We take great pride in doing things right the first time. We use top of the line products to ensure our customers get a great job! We have been building for over 20 years. Our staff is trained and updated in the latest and best materials available today. Our goal is to ensure our customers get a hassle free job with great products.

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Mills Woodworks

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Mills Woodworks

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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.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Yes, professional installations include reinforced corner posts to ensure durability.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

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