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Avatar for O'Rourke Deck Services, LLC
O'Rourke Deck Services, LLC
4.9(
82
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Forest Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent professional work and managed to use existing structures to cut costs. Carpentry work was master level and cleaned up very well and communication was first rate. In general lumber costs are high but the finished deck they did for my back deck is well worth the investment and will be enjoyed for years to come!"
Riverside TREX Transcend
Clarendon Hills TREX Transcend
Western Red Cedar
Response time12 hrs
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Belmont Builders
4.6(
226
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Forest Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Adam is wonderful and his team did great work. Quality build and looks fantastic. Even the inspector spoke about the quality of the workmanship. Would definitely work with them again!"
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+81

Response time6 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Slip Proof Safety, Inc.
4.1(
104
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Forest Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Frank and his crew completely gutted and rebuilt our powder room in a timely manner. We could not be more pleased with our renovation and highly recommend them. We would give them a six star rating if possible for their professionalism and skills. Thank you Slip Proof!"
Removing tub for a new shower base
Tub to Shower conversion w heavy-duty grabbars
 Before walk-in tub, removing original tub
Replaced standard tub w walk-in tub
 Before walk-in tub

+26

Recommended by74%of homeowners
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M & M Roofing
4.7(
111
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Forest Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"M&M Roofing & Masonry is Family owned by 2 Close Brothers who Work Great Together in the Knowledge of their Trade to give you a Personal Deal to Complete & Accomplish what is Needed at your Home. They Answer Quickly to Your Questions & Work as Fast as Possible with Weather Permitting to Get You Satisfaction in a Timely Matter!! Nancie"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Chicagoland Home Products
4.9(
50
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Closet - Build

Serving Forest Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very impressed with the professionalism and pricing, as well as the product itself. We've worked in the past with other vendors who were way more expensive, even though they said they were budget friendly. I would not hesitate to use Chicagoland Home Products again and have referred them to friends who have also used them and been happy. We had a minor issue with a crease in one of the blinds and it was replaced without any fuss or additional cost. They stand behind what they sell."
Make the most out of an unused space by putting in anything from a small work space to a full-fledged home executive office.
Chicagoland Home Products can provide you with the custom storage solution for nearly every room in your house — custom closets, home offices, entertainment centers, garages, mudrooms — among other spaces.
We offer an extensive collection of attractive and functional Hunter Douglas window coverings, including blinds, shades, interior shutters and more.
We offer storage solutions for all your power tools, gardening supplies and sports equipment. Everything is where it belongs and not one thing is out of place.
Get more out of your closet space by creating the most efficient custom closets that not only will fit your needs but also look beautiful

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
272
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Forest Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The process started out great with the salesman tim helping explain the major purchase I was making. The install crew were fast and efficient. I was amazed that the project was completed in its entirety within one day. Devan the project manager was personable and friendly helping walk me through everything. Great company to work with."
3331 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
J T General Contracting
4.4(
703
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Forest Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thanks to you and your crew for the most amazing beautiful work we could have hoped for! Our very old garage needed repairs everywhere and we wanted siding. Your team is so talented and professional, every detail was covered. Also very respectful of our property, leaving our yard and driveway clean throughout the day and at the end of the work day. Your dedicated team was dependable from start to finish. We thank you as well for taking on the extra repair work. We are so pleased, the garage looks wonderful! Thanks for everything!"
North side
Deck with sealer
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Front view before sealer applied

+35

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Garcia's Repairs
Garcia's Repairs
4.8(
51
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Forest Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had an excellent experience working with Mr. Garcia who completed tuckpointing and fixed some siding for me. From the start, their professionalism was evident. They kept me well-informed throughout the entire project, ensuring I understood each step of the process. Their attention to detail and craftsmanship were impressive, resulting in a job well done. The tuckpointing work was expertly executed, restoring the beauty and integrity of my homeâ s brickwork. Additionally, the siding repairs were seamlessly integrated, leaving my exterior looking flawless. I highly recommend this contractor for their reliability, communication, and outstanding workmanship. Itâ s reassuring to know there are professionals like them who take pride in their work and deliver exceptional results."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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