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Avatar for Ceilings and More, Inc.
Ceilings and More, Inc.
4.8(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Gardner, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Dan and Joe exceeded my expections with the finish carpentry they completed in my kitchen, bathrooms and bedroom. Their attention to detail was amazing. If you need any type of carpentry work, you will not be disappointed if you hire them! We will be hiring them for more projects!"
Refurbished wood focal wall
Focal wall
Two story focal wall
Iron spindles
Formal dining room custom trim

+2

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Drew Pro Carpentry
5.0(
41
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Gardner, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew and his co worker did an amazing job. They went out of there way to ensure the job was done to our expectations and all the materials required were available to complete the job on time. Andrew is very professional and knows his craft. We have already planned our future project to continue inside door and trim replacement with him. Everything was cleaned up and in place at the completion of the work."
Bifold
Bifold door
Pocket door
Pocket door
Interior doors

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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A New Look Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+6 more

Serving Gardner, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason from A New Look Construction is the only person who I have work on my house inside and out. I have finally found someone who takes great pride in his work."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Handyman Abe
4.9(
11
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Gardner, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed the skirting to be reattached to my mobile home. Handy Abe told me to find all piece that had gotten ripped off by the wind and save them. I went outside and figured out how to reattach them and was able to complete the project with my son. It would have been a little costly had I not found all the pieces. Handy Abe kept in touch with me to make sure everything was okay. I really appreciate that. If I need any other work I definitely will keep him in mind."
Response time1 day
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.8(
43
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCustom Cabinets - Build

Serving Gardner, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Blys Home Solutions
New to Angi
Custom Cabinets - BuildFurniture - Build Custom

Serving Gardner, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Local handyman with a strong background in animal and pest control! I have multiple services listed that I am capable of providing but do not hesitate to reach out or ask for other or additional services if they are not listed. I may be able to still help!

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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.

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. 

Board and batten is a type of wainscotting that uses wider boards that are placed vertically, and it has a much more rustic aesthetic than wainscotting. Common wainscotting styles are raised-panel, flat-panel, and beadboard. Wainscotting is more intricate and will typically use more elegant, subtle trims compared to the more farmhouse-inspired boards of board and batten styles.

While carpenters and woodworkers perform similar tasks, their focus differs. A carpenter is typically responsible for the structural woodwork involved in construction, such as framing, installing sheathing, hanging kitchen cabinets, and installing trusses. In contrast, a woodworker handles more intricate and custom projects, like building custom furniture, installing wainscoting, and creating detailed interior trim and moldings. Based on these definitions, many woodworkers can perform the tasks of a carpenter, but it's always best to discuss your specific project with a professional to ensure they have the necessary skills.

Many people, including professionals in the field, use baluster and spindle interchangeably to describe the vertical components of a railing (or technically, a balustrade). However, there are subtle or distinct differences, depending on who you ask. The most common interpretation is that spindles are thin or delicate versions of balusters.

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