We are a family-owned business specializing in sunrooms, screen rooms/screened-in porches, decks, awnings, patio roofs, pergolas, windows, and doors based in Springfield, Illinois, but providing services throughout central Illinois. Financing is available!
"Excellent work done...all season sunroom....highly recommends Benmar for the job....well done"
Kathy H on February 2023
We are a family-owned business specializing in sunrooms, screen rooms/screened-in porches, decks, awnings, patio roofs, pergolas, windows, and doors based in Springfield, Illinois, but providing services throughout central Illinois. Financing is available!
"Excellent work done...all season sunroom....highly recommends Benmar for the job....well done"
Sun Structure Designs, Inc., is an Illinois state premier sunroom company. Our integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail, sets us apart from the rest. Call us today! Thank you!
"Great job. Sunroom looks amazing"
Jodi S on June 2025
Sun Structure Designs, Inc., is an Illinois state premier sunroom company. Our integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail, sets us apart from the rest. Call us today! Thank you!
3MBHandyman Services is a veteran family owned business dedicated to quality and professional service. We handle simple projects up to kitchen and bath remodels. Here is a list of what we offer, if you do not see your project please reach out to us as it may be something that we just have not listed! Painting, baseboards, trim work, plumbing fixture replacement, tiling, hardwood floors, lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, outlets, switch replacement, and carpentry work. We also install Smart TVs.
3MBHandyman Services is a veteran family owned business dedicated to quality and professional service. We handle simple projects up to kitchen and bath remodels. Here is a list of what we offer, if you do not see your project please reach out to us as it may be something that we just have not listed! Painting, baseboards, trim work, plumbing fixture replacement, tiling, hardwood floors, lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, outlets, switch replacement, and carpentry work. We also install Smart TVs.
We install both exterior and interior home improvement projects including windows, doors, siding, roofing, garage doors, bathrooms, kitchen remodel, cabinet refacing, flooring, and countertops.
"These people are crooks! I gave them a $6,500 down payment for a $21,000 roof on a house I was selling. They said "sure, we can get it done." Two months later, no roof, no call, no nothing. I had to sell the house at a discount because of it. They never called me. I called them, but no one ever answered and their voicemails were always full. Never returned texts or emails."
Larry P on January 2021
We install both exterior and interior home improvement projects including windows, doors, siding, roofing, garage doors, bathrooms, kitchen remodel, cabinet refacing, flooring, and countertops.
"These people are crooks! I gave them a $6,500 down payment for a $21,000 roof on a house I was selling. They said "sure, we can get it done." Two months later, no roof, no call, no nothing. I had to sell the house at a discount because of it. They never called me. I called them, but no one ever answered and their voicemails were always full. Never returned texts or emails."
Illinois Paving in Litchfield will complete your paving project perfectly the first time. We are a third generation family owned and operated business with small town values. We come from humble beginnings and we are now regionally known. We use the latest technology in equipment and are knowledgeable about our work.
Illinois Paving in Litchfield will complete your paving project perfectly the first time. We are a third generation family owned and operated business with small town values. We come from humble beginnings and we are now regionally known. We use the latest technology in equipment and are knowledgeable about our work.
Every Project we undertake is a reflection of ourselves. Our know how, commitment to excellence and a dedication to innovation is what sets our company apart from the rest. Tradition. Integrity. Innovation. Efficiency. Trust. We provide all types of concrete and excavating services. From driveways, basements, sidewalks, sheds, and many more. We also provide excavating from site prep, sewer and water installation, drainage tile, farm drainage, ponds, trenching, and demolition. We also provide hauling from sand, gravel, fill dirt, black dirt, to debris removal. General Contractor, and site design also provided.
Every Project we undertake is a reflection of ourselves. Our know how, commitment to excellence and a dedication to innovation is what sets our company apart from the rest. Tradition. Integrity. Innovation. Efficiency. Trust. We provide all types of concrete and excavating services. From driveways, basements, sidewalks, sheds, and many more. We also provide excavating from site prep, sewer and water installation, drainage tile, farm drainage, ponds, trenching, and demolition. We also provide hauling from sand, gravel, fill dirt, black dirt, to debris removal. General Contractor, and site design also provided.
Granite Gold is a third-generation family of stone care experts, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces. Their mission is to help homeowners easily protect their stone surfaces through safe, do-it-yourself care and maintenance products, and protection plans to safeguard against accidental damage. Granite Gold brand stone-care products are available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Walmart, major grocery and hardware stores, and Amazon. Visit https://www.granitegold.com/store-locator/. The Granite Gold Granite & Quartz Protection Plan and Granite Gold Cabinet Protection Plan are sold nationally through independent installers; ask yours to include the plan with your installation.
Granite Gold is a third-generation family of stone care experts, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces. Their mission is to help homeowners easily protect their stone surfaces through safe, do-it-yourself care and maintenance products, and protection plans to safeguard against accidental damage. Granite Gold brand stone-care products are available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Walmart, major grocery and hardware stores, and Amazon. Visit https://www.granitegold.com/store-locator/. The Granite Gold Granite & Quartz Protection Plan and Granite Gold Cabinet Protection Plan are sold nationally through independent installers; ask yours to include the plan with your installation.
Servicing 1,300 properties a month. 60 plus employees including established working relationships with sub contractors in many specialized fields. Licensed, bonded, insured. We employ a bid system to assess all aspects of what a job may require and give our customers complete confidence in our services, and provide many options to fit any specific need or budget.
Servicing 1,300 properties a month. 60 plus employees including established working relationships with sub contractors in many specialized fields. Licensed, bonded, insured. We employ a bid system to assess all aspects of what a job may require and give our customers complete confidence in our services, and provide many options to fit any specific need or budget.
If you need repairs or remodeling done in any area of the home quickly and at a reasonable rate, then give us a call. Our 2 man crew has over 35 combined years of experience with remodeling, repairs, and rehabbing houses. We offer free estimates, and always do quality, and honest work. Services include but are not limited to: Tile (floor, backsplash, shower), flooring, general/misc. repairs, complete or partial kitchen and bathroom remodeling, painting, carpentry, refinishing (cabinets, flooring, etc.), appliance repair/installation, custom, original, and creative projects, exterior repairs, prepare your house for market, and more. Just ask. Even if it isn't on the list, we can likely do it. All jobs have a detailed contract written and signed before work start and customer references will be provided upon request. Here's what some of our customers have to say about us. Dave - A repeat customer who we just did partial remodels of 2 bathrooms and a lot of small jobs to get his house ready for market. He said he couldn't believe how fast we got it done. Gwen - A repeat customer who recently had a bathroom completely remodeled and said she loves it. Eric - I've done a lot of jobs for him including putting hardwood in 3 rooms. He knows our work is always near perfection. Deb - Had a kitchen backsplash replaced. The job ran a few days longer than anticipated but it didn't affect her final bill. We guarantee satisfaction on all work for a minimum of 6 months (depending on the job) after completion. No job is too big or too small. Call Andrew with BASK Properties and Remodeling today for a free estimate at 217-414-0410 to discuss your project, you'll be glad you did.
If you need repairs or remodeling done in any area of the home quickly and at a reasonable rate, then give us a call. Our 2 man crew has over 35 combined years of experience with remodeling, repairs, and rehabbing houses. We offer free estimates, and always do quality, and honest work. Services include but are not limited to: Tile (floor, backsplash, shower), flooring, general/misc. repairs, complete or partial kitchen and bathroom remodeling, painting, carpentry, refinishing (cabinets, flooring, etc.), appliance repair/installation, custom, original, and creative projects, exterior repairs, prepare your house for market, and more. Just ask. Even if it isn't on the list, we can likely do it. All jobs have a detailed contract written and signed before work start and customer references will be provided upon request. Here's what some of our customers have to say about us. Dave - A repeat customer who we just did partial remodels of 2 bathrooms and a lot of small jobs to get his house ready for market. He said he couldn't believe how fast we got it done. Gwen - A repeat customer who recently had a bathroom completely remodeled and said she loves it. Eric - I've done a lot of jobs for him including putting hardwood in 3 rooms. He knows our work is always near perfection. Deb - Had a kitchen backsplash replaced. The job ran a few days longer than anticipated but it didn't affect her final bill. We guarantee satisfaction on all work for a minimum of 6 months (depending on the job) after completion. No job is too big or too small. Call Andrew with BASK Properties and Remodeling today for a free estimate at 217-414-0410 to discuss your project, you'll be glad you did.
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Countertops and Backsplashes questions, answered by experts
Kitchen counters are 36 inches high because that’s considered the ideal height for the average American adult, which is 5’9” for men and 5’4” for women. A three-foot counter height lets most people comfortably chop, cook, and clean without straining their backs, necks, and shoulders.
You’ll want to finish butcher block countertops with a food-safe sealant. Mineral oil and tung oil are great options for a velvety, matte finish. They’re water resistant, but you’ll need to reapply them regularly. Some homeowners also use polyurethane, but this option shows scratches much more prominently—which isn’t great for people who use their countertops as a cutting board.
While Formica® countertops are scratch-resistant, they are not fully scratch-proof. They will develop marks on their upper decorative layer more easily than quartz, granite, or porcelain tile. Always use cutting boards for food prep and avoid dragging heavy items, such as blenders or big pots, across the surfaces.
Quartzite is more expensive than granite, largely because of its rarity. Granite is naturally more common. A granite slab generally costs $40 to $60 per square foot (excluding super-rare types), while quartzite slabs cost anywhere from $50 to $150 per square foot.
With both materials, it’s usually more affordable to purchase stones that are readily available in your location. You may need to import other stones, which come at a higher cost.
A countertop is a broad term that applies to multiple rooms in the house, like kitchens and bathrooms. Meanwhile, a vanity top is specifically associated with bathroom cabinets. In short, all vanity tops are countertops, but not all countertops are vanity tops. When discussing a bathroom, the phrases “countertop” and “vanity top” are used interchangeably.
The Girard, IL homeowners’ guide to countertop and backsplash services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Planning your kitchen or bathroom remodel? Find out all the ins and outs of how much solid surface countertops cost, the price of common add-ons, and more.
A mitered edge countertop can add a subtle design statement to your kitchen or bathroom. Here’s everything to know, including the pros, cons, and costs.
Both quartz and marble countertops have their merit, but it’s important to know which one is right for your needs before committing to one over the other.
