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Knott Your Average Handyman
New to Angi
Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Galesburg, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Welcome to Knott Your Average Handyman! We are your trusted partner for all residential housing repair and upgrade needs. From essential electrical work to complete renovations, roofing repairs, plumbing repairs, heating repair, and beautiful landscaping, we ensure every project is handled with unparalleled quality and meticulous care. Let us transform your house into the home of your dreams. With over 20 years of experience, our skilled team is dedicated to providing reliable and high-quality solutions for every project, big or small.

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Elite Remodeling
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Galesburg, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Earl Bernhardt Properties
New to Angi
Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Galesburg, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Welcome to Earl Bernhardt Handyman Services!\nAt Earl Bernhardt Handyman Services, we take pride in providing dependable, quality workmanship at fair prices. From small repairs and home improvements to installations, trim work, painting, and general maintenance, we’re here to help get the job done right. Your satisfaction is our priority, and no job is too small!\n📞 Call today at 309-445-0158 to discuss your next project and get a quote. We look forward to earning your business!

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New kitchen rehab
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New kitchen rehab
New kitchen rehab

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Progressive Restoration
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+10 more

Serving Galesburg, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project turned out great! Progressive Restoration was awesome to work with. They were decisive, efficient, and skilled. Marc was super responsive, and the pricing for the job was more than fair. They will be our 1st call for any future carpentry work that comes up at our house. Highly recommend!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AOM Remodeling and Restoration
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+11 more

Serving Galesburg, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our house had a water damage that ruined much of the drywall and floor on the first floor and the basement. For such a big repair job, I carefully looked up the reviews and recommendations from Angie's list and talked to 3 contractors that have the highest ratings. AOM was one of the three. David, the owner of AOM, quickly came to our house, assessed the damage, explained to me what need to be done, showed great empathy to our loss and current situation (having to stay in hotel waiting to go back to our house), and put a very competitive bid (about 2/3 the bid of another contractor). We picked them and signed the contract. AOM uses Trello, a cloud-based project tracking system that software companies often use, to effectively and promptly communicate task description and updates to all workers and house owners. AOM workers are professional, hard working, and friendly. For such a big project, expectedly there were some hiccups and AOM had to juggle ours with their other on-going projects. David kindly explained to me various aspects of the repair work and promptly fixed any faults that we identified. I became to completely trust David's professional skill and that he would treat our house like his. Several nights and weekends David came to work late so that we could move back to normal life as soon as possible. In the end, we are very happy with our remodeled house. I sincerely recommend David and AOM for any house remodeling and restoration job."
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

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