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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

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Approved Pro
350 local quotes requested

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!

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!


American Deck & Sunroom Co

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American Deck & Sunroom Co

4.75(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all of your decking needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and the superior customer service we provide on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship with our clients so the next time service is needed, there will be no question on whom to call. Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Your satisfaction is guaranteed! Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers!

"Perfect. Great care to details. Job site was clean and neat. Very happy with my new deck and fencing."

Nancy L on July 2025

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all of your decking needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and the superior customer service we provide on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship with our clients so the next time service is needed, there will be no question on whom to call. Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Your satisfaction is guaranteed! Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers!

"Perfect. Great care to details. Job site was clean and neat. Very happy with my new deck and fencing."

Nancy L on July 2025


Country Crafter

5.00(
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Country Crafter

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

We at Country Crafter 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. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.!

"James B was one of the best service providers that I have ever had. He was thorough and self motivated. I explained what I wanted done, he listened and asked question...then he did the job exceptionally well. I would have him back out again and I highly recommend James B to anyone looking for a service provider. Thanks James B for your hard work and the way you completed the job. I was very happy."

Jerri W on May 2021

We at Country Crafter 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. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.!

"James B was one of the best service providers that I have ever had. He was thorough and self motivated. I explained what I wanted done, he listened and asked question...then he did the job exceptionally well. I would have him back out again and I highly recommend James B to anyone looking for a service provider. Thanks James B for your hard work and the way you completed the job. I was very happy."

Jerri W on May 2021


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Slick Finish Renovation

5.00(
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Slick Finish Renovation

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Welcome to Slick Finish Renovation, proudly servicing Buckley and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"Nick did an amazing job! My fence was put up very quickly without sacrificing the quality! I would highly recommend Nick and Slick Finish Renovation to anyone in need of a fence installation!"

Tyler R on April 2024

Welcome to Slick Finish Renovation, proudly servicing Buckley and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"Nick did an amazing job! My fence was put up very quickly without sacrificing the quality! I would highly recommend Nick and Slick Finish Renovation to anyone in need of a fence installation!"

Tyler R on April 2024


Build 'em Buskirk

5.00(
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Build 'em Buskirk

5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 local quotes requested

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 10 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in cabinetry installation, custom closets, interior trim and decorative molding installation, built-in furniture, and a variety of related 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!

"Kevin was great to work with. Good price, excellent work."

Jason M on May 2023

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 10 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in cabinetry installation, custom closets, interior trim and decorative molding installation, built-in furniture, and a variety of related 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!

"Kevin was great to work with. Good price, excellent work."

Jason M on May 2023


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Arkwright Handyman

4.88(
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Arkwright Handyman

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
70 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Our goal at Arkwright is to see your project through with professionalism and compassion. We to provide the skill and expertise necessary to match your needs. You have something that needs doing, and we want to be the ones to get it done- whether its a big project, a honey-do list, or something in between or off in left field. At Arkwright Handyman we pride ourselves on quality work, integrity and competitive pricing. We are experts in our trade, and we will keep you educated and informed throughout the completion of your project. We treat your property like it's our own, with the utmost respect, just like we would our own family! As the owner, I greatly appreciate your reviews, but they aren't my goal. I just want you to be happy with our work, our price, and our service. We look forward to earning your business, so please ask us for references!

"Excellent communication and excellent work. Gave a clear and accurate quote - explained the breakdown of what the costs would be and why and stuck to it. What's more they showed up at exactly the times they said the would and were prompt and courteous at all times. Highly recommend and will definitely give them more business as my old home needs it."

Blake E on September 2025

Our goal at Arkwright is to see your project through with professionalism and compassion. We to provide the skill and expertise necessary to match your needs. You have something that needs doing, and we want to be the ones to get it done- whether its a big project, a honey-do list, or something in between or off in left field. At Arkwright Handyman we pride ourselves on quality work, integrity and competitive pricing. We are experts in our trade, and we will keep you educated and informed throughout the completion of your project. We treat your property like it's our own, with the utmost respect, just like we would our own family! As the owner, I greatly appreciate your reviews, but they aren't my goal. I just want you to be happy with our work, our price, and our service. We look forward to earning your business, so please ask us for references!

"Excellent communication and excellent work. Gave a clear and accurate quote - explained the breakdown of what the costs would be and why and stuck to it. What's more they showed up at exactly the times they said the would and were prompt and courteous at all times. Highly recommend and will definitely give them more business as my old home needs it."

Blake E on September 2025


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KODIAK IMPROVEMENTS, INC

4.97(
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KODIAK IMPROVEMENTS, INC

4.97(
37
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
70 local quotes requested

Kodiak improvements inc. est. 1999 has an A+ BBB rating. we are your local source for quality home improvements & maintenance. Thank you for considering Kodiak Improvements Inc. for any and all home improvements and maintenance projects. Michael E. Durst President Kodiak Improvements Inc.

"We can't say enough about how delighted we were with not only the results of our total kitchen remodel, but the experience of working with Mike, Ryan and Jared. From our very first contact, they were reliable and responsive, answering all texts and calls promptly and keeping appointments punctually. They offered ideas but were also highly respectful and responsive to ideas we presented, always saying "We can make that happen!", even when we had some really out-there requests like cutting a whole section of cabinets out around our 100 year old laundry chute and installing a stained glass window! Ryan and Jared are superb carpenters; their work is beautiful and they pay careful attention to detail. Best of all they are both extremely polite and pleasant, which really matters when someone is in your home every day for several weeks. They had our kitchen completely demolished down to the plaster and back to being a functioning kitchen in just 4 weeks , including significant plumbing and electrical repairs and upgrades , as well as delays in shipping of a replacement for a damaged cabinet (not their fault!) and our new window. They have well-established relationships with a number of local subcontractors and vendors who are equally reliable and skilled, so the project moved along without any other delays. We would hire them without question to do other work on our home!"

Harold A on November 2024

Kodiak improvements inc. est. 1999 has an A+ BBB rating. we are your local source for quality home improvements & maintenance. Thank you for considering Kodiak Improvements Inc. for any and all home improvements and maintenance projects. Michael E. Durst President Kodiak Improvements Inc.

"We can't say enough about how delighted we were with not only the results of our total kitchen remodel, but the experience of working with Mike, Ryan and Jared. From our very first contact, they were reliable and responsive, answering all texts and calls promptly and keeping appointments punctually. They offered ideas but were also highly respectful and responsive to ideas we presented, always saying "We can make that happen!", even when we had some really out-there requests like cutting a whole section of cabinets out around our 100 year old laundry chute and installing a stained glass window! Ryan and Jared are superb carpenters; their work is beautiful and they pay careful attention to detail. Best of all they are both extremely polite and pleasant, which really matters when someone is in your home every day for several weeks. They had our kitchen completely demolished down to the plaster and back to being a functioning kitchen in just 4 weeks , including significant plumbing and electrical repairs and upgrades , as well as delays in shipping of a replacement for a damaged cabinet (not their fault!) and our new window. They have well-established relationships with a number of local subcontractors and vendors who are equally reliable and skilled, so the project moved along without any other delays. We would hire them without question to do other work on our home!"

Harold A on November 2024


"He repaired my storm door after I thought we'd have to replace it. It works perfectly. Love it. I would definitely use him if needed and would highly recommend him to others"

Chris G on December 2024

Offering a variety of home improvement services, interior/ exterior remodel, room additions, decks, siding, windows, pressure washing, deck staining

"He repaired my storm door after I thought we'd have to replace it. It works perfectly. Love it. I would definitely use him if needed and would highly recommend him to others"

Chris G on December 2024



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Design With Color Painting

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Design With Color Painting

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6 years in business with 12 years of experience. We provide interior/exterior painting, staining and wall coatings. We also provide drywall services, along with most home renovations or repairs. We even provide basic home maintenance for customers with the inability to perform on their own. Here at Design With Color we provide quality customer service with all projects big or small. We do our best to meet customer standards with the best possible results. Contact us today at (217)274-6379 for your free estimate!!

6 years in business with 12 years of experience. We provide interior/exterior painting, staining and wall coatings. We also provide drywall services, along with most home renovations or repairs. We even provide basic home maintenance for customers with the inability to perform on their own. Here at Design With Color we provide quality customer service with all projects big or small. We do our best to meet customer standards with the best possible results. Contact us today at (217)274-6379 for your free estimate!!

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Decks and Porches questions, answered by experts

There are several methods for attaching stair stringers to a deck. The best way is to bolt the stringers to the deck joists using three carriage bolts in a triangular pattern. This method offers the sturdiest fit for stairs that won’t budge. Alternatively, attach the stringers to the deck rims using lag bolts or to the posts using adjustable slope hangers.

Several types of porches are available to meet your needs and style preferences. Some common porch types include:

  • Porticos are essentially a roof over a walkway leading to the home's front entrance. 

  • Sunrooms are closed-in porches that are an extension of the house with glass or plastic panels that allow optimal sunlight. 

  • Wraparound porches extend around the entire home, or at least the front and one side, and offer multiple entrances to the house.

  • Back porches are an extension of the home’s floor into the outdoors. These offer more protection and privacy than a deck.

Painting a damaged pool deck is not recommended if the substrate is crumbling, cracking, spalling, or otherwise actively deteriorating. Continuing deterioration will result in the paint also delaminating or flaking off the damaged surface. Minor damage such as chips or hairline cracks that are not actively deteriorating can often be repaired enough to paint over. A damaged pool deck with a lot of cracking and deterioration should be replaced for best results.

While the terms deck and porch are often used interchangeably, they are two distinct home features. Porches offer a roof that protects from the elements when coming and going from the house. Generally, porches are on the front of your home. On the other hand, decks are generally built in the backyard of a home and offer no roof or protection from the elements, like rain or snow. Porches typically require less maintenance and upkeep thanks to the roof, but both features require regular cleaning and repairs to maintain good condition.

No, your deck will not rot under artificial grass as long as it is installed properly. When installed correctly, the artificial grass features a drainage system that prevents rotting. Simply laying artificial grass on top of the decking without proper installation will not lead to an effective drainage system that prevents rotting.

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