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Avatar for Toro Carpentry, LLC
Toro Carpentry, LLC
4.8(
38
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They added a dormer to my house and did a great job. Framed, sided, roofed, and added gutters. They cleaned up everyday, laid down floor protections, and showed up everyday they were supposed to. I would definitely use them again"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A2 CARPENTRY
5.0(
9
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Closet - BuildDeck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - Repair+2 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Jose did wonderful cabinetry work for us, refacing the doors on a built in wardrobe, building a new attached bookshelf unit, and combining them seamlessly. He was very communicative, flexible, and responsive. Would definitely recommend."
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Adrian's Room
Adrian's Room

+2

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by22%of homeowners
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House Doctors of Northern Illinois
5.0(
33
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install+2 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric transformed my basement for me and did an amazing job!! He removed my old carpet, installed the tile floor and painted as well. Professional, skilled and even got the job done on a tight time frame for me. Awesome work. Thank you!"
Gallery
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+41

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Closet Organizing Systems
4.9(
178
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Closet - Build

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was an excellent experience from start to finish. They contacted me immediately and scheduled an appointment to come out and look at what I was looking to do. After understanding my needs they created a design suggestion and I loved it, they sent me the design and price quote and once I signed off on it they contacted me to schedule the installation. They kept in contact with me, sent me the installers name and my installers showed up on time, was done in 45 minutes, they completely cleaned up and were very professional, polite and easy to work with. I was very happy and I would highly recommend them."
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+29

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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J D Woodworking LLC
5.0(
8
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Closet - BuildFurniture - Build CustomInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I felt confident that they would do a good job. I was not on-site and left them alone in my condo to install the crown molding. They did keep in contact with me via text with questions and pictures. They were true professionals! They did an excellent job!!"
White oak hand crafted bunk bed
Custom crafted bunk Bed
Custom crafted Bar
Cedar sauna
Cedar Hot tub

+59

Response time30 mins
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Chicagoland Home Products
4.9(
49
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Closet - Build

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently had the pleasure of working with Chicagoland Home Products, and the experience exceeded my expectations in every way. The company demonstrated an unparalleled level of customer service, taking the time to measure out all the blinds we wanted for installation meticulously. Their attention to detail and commitment to ensuring a perfect fit was awe-inspiring. The installer arrived punctually on installation day and executed the job with remarkable skill and precision. The quality of work was evident, and I was particularly impressed by the meticulous cleanup afterward. Chicagoland Home Products takes pride in delivering not only exceptional products but also a seamless and professional installation process. I wholeheartedly recommend Chicagoland Home Products to anyone looking to update their closets and blinds. The combination of outstanding customer service, attention to detail, and top-notch installation makes them stand out in their field. My experience with this company has been nothing short of fantastic, and I'm confident that others will find their services as exceptional as I did."
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 rate97%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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