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Tailored Handy Services

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Tailored Handy Services

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Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

Tailored Handy Services is here to help! We’ve been proudly serving Peoria, IL and nearby areas, offering expert help with TV mounting, furniture assembly, outdoor living assembly and more. Quality work, friendly service, and fair pricing every time.

"Mr. Taylor was fair, honest, and timely. He competed multiple jobs over the two days we hired him for and all of the work was top tier. He handled setup, install, and clean up. We highly recommend and would definitely use again."

Kendra E on November 2025

Tailored Handy Services is here to help! We’ve been proudly serving Peoria, IL and nearby areas, offering expert help with TV mounting, furniture assembly, outdoor living assembly and more. Quality work, friendly service, and fair pricing every time.

"Mr. Taylor was fair, honest, and timely. He competed multiple jobs over the two days we hired him for and all of the work was top tier. He handled setup, install, and clean up. We highly recommend and would definitely use again."

Kendra E on November 2025


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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

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Exclusive Masonry & Construction

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334 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!


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Koss Remodeling

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Koss Remodeling

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
104 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

Koss Remodeling has been in business for over 10 years. We are locally owned & family operated. Since we started business we’ve completed over 1,000 projects throughout Illinois. We are a 5-star rated company with a proven track record of success. Staying up to date on the newest techniques is important to us which means we are always educating our employees on more efficient ways to complete a project. Our team is qualified to complete any type of remodel, reconstruction, or painting request.

"Everything looks GREAT!"

Eric L on June 2025

Koss Remodeling has been in business for over 10 years. We are locally owned & family operated. Since we started business we’ve completed over 1,000 projects throughout Illinois. We are a 5-star rated company with a proven track record of success. Staying up to date on the newest techniques is important to us which means we are always educating our employees on more efficient ways to complete a project. Our team is qualified to complete any type of remodel, reconstruction, or painting request.

"Everything looks GREAT!"

Eric L on June 2025


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Hometown Handyman

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Hometown Handyman

4.80(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
110 local quotes requested

We offer quality Service at a reasonable price! We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, home improvements, electrical work, maintenance, installations, wood resurfacing, decks, patios, landscaping, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized detailed approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule an estimate today!

"Mike quoted the needed repairs. I accepted his quote, and gave the OK to start work. At the end of the first day, Mike came to me and said he missed some rotted wood on the project and that if I wanted it fix it would be an extra $350.00 plus the cost of the additional supplies. This put the project way over budget, and higher than several other offers. All three days of work, Mike showed up late. He texted me the first day saying he needed to drop his son off at school. Fine, but to show up between 10:00am - 10:30am is bad business especially after sending me a text saying you had no other obligations and was going to show up at 8:00am. And worst of all called and texted me with his personal number to avoid Angi list checking on the project. My wife and I are upset with the whole project. Prior to Mike completing his project, he was asked to look at the sill plate on the sun porch. He He attempted to look at it and said he would need to remove a lower panel to get in order to inspect it properly and quote the price. He stated that he would have to leave ok at it the next day when he had his tools with. He never quoted us the sill plate price or removed the lower panel for inspection services."

Brian W on October 2025

We offer quality Service at a reasonable price! We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, home improvements, electrical work, maintenance, installations, wood resurfacing, decks, patios, landscaping, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized detailed approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule an estimate today!

"Mike quoted the needed repairs. I accepted his quote, and gave the OK to start work. At the end of the first day, Mike came to me and said he missed some rotted wood on the project and that if I wanted it fix it would be an extra $350.00 plus the cost of the additional supplies. This put the project way over budget, and higher than several other offers. All three days of work, Mike showed up late. He texted me the first day saying he needed to drop his son off at school. Fine, but to show up between 10:00am - 10:30am is bad business especially after sending me a text saying you had no other obligations and was going to show up at 8:00am. And worst of all called and texted me with his personal number to avoid Angi list checking on the project. My wife and I are upset with the whole project. Prior to Mike completing his project, he was asked to look at the sill plate on the sun porch. He He attempted to look at it and said he would need to remove a lower panel to get in order to inspect it properly and quote the price. He stated that he would have to leave ok at it the next day when he had his tools with. He never quoted us the sill plate price or removed the lower panel for inspection services."

Brian W on October 2025


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Brittons lawncare, home improvement and hauling LLC.

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Brittons lawncare, home improvement and hauling LLC.

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our lawn care business covers services ranging from grass lawn cutting, edge trimming, debris removal, turf maintenance, fertilization, weed control, and pest control.

"They did a great job. They also cleaned up after the jobs were done. They were polite and very professional. And I would recommend them for future jobs soon to come."

Cynthia D on March 2024

Our lawn care business covers services ranging from grass lawn cutting, edge trimming, debris removal, turf maintenance, fertilization, weed control, and pest control.

"They did a great job. They also cleaned up after the jobs were done. They were polite and very professional. And I would recommend them for future jobs soon to come."

Cynthia D on March 2024


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Vanoppen Construction

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Vanoppen Construction

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Customers say: True professional
2 years of experience

Decks, Pavers, Siding, Fence, Insulation, Flooring We are determined to give you quality work for the best price available. We offer free estimates, and are willing to travel up to 3 hours surrounding the Peoria area. If your project is not listed, please inquire. If we cannot start your project, we may be able to refer you to another contractor who can.

"It went extremely well. They were very polite and friendly. Will definitely have them back."

Rhonda W on December 2024

Decks, Pavers, Siding, Fence, Insulation, Flooring We are determined to give you quality work for the best price available. We offer free estimates, and are willing to travel up to 3 hours surrounding the Peoria area. If your project is not listed, please inquire. If we cannot start your project, we may be able to refer you to another contractor who can.

"It went extremely well. They were very polite and friendly. Will definitely have them back."

Rhonda W on December 2024


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J&B Home improvement

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J&B Home improvement

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

We do everything from the roof to the basement outside and inside we are owner operated so the guy you sign the contract with is the guy doing your project professional and reliable hundreds of references and photos to back up our work we specialize in kitchens and bathrooms our slogan is if you can dream it we can build it

"They do AMAZING work. Efficient and the project was exactly as I requested."

Lyndi L on February 2024

We do everything from the roof to the basement outside and inside we are owner operated so the guy you sign the contract with is the guy doing your project professional and reliable hundreds of references and photos to back up our work we specialize in kitchens and bathrooms our slogan is if you can dream it we can build it

"They do AMAZING work. Efficient and the project was exactly as I requested."

Lyndi L on February 2024


Beal Customs LLC

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Beal Customs LLC

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Beal Customs is newly established and locally owner-operated business. We provide multiple services from painting interior/exterior to siding installation. Also, epoxy floor coatings, caulking/waterproofing existing or new construction, pressure washing both houses and driveways, siding installation as well as removal and replacement, fence/deck install and/or stain, wood rot repair, and stained door refinishing. We take pride in our work and make the sure the job is done the correct way every time.

Beal Customs is newly established and locally owner-operated business. We provide multiple services from painting interior/exterior to siding installation. Also, epoxy floor coatings, caulking/waterproofing existing or new construction, pressure washing both houses and driveways, siding installation as well as removal and replacement, fence/deck install and/or stain, wood rot repair, and stained door refinishing. We take pride in our work and make the sure the job is done the correct way every time.


HammerDown Construction

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HammerDown Construction

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Family owned & operated with over 20 years experience in carpentry, landscaping, & general handyman services. No job us too big or small and our work isn't complete until the customer is satisfied. Quality not quantity!

Family owned & operated with over 20 years experience in carpentry, landscaping, & general handyman services. No job us too big or small and our work isn't complete until the customer is satisfied. Quality not quantity!


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M&J Concepts & Solutions Inc.

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M&J Concepts & Solutions Inc.

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

27 Years of Experience. Professional results. Family owned and operated, located in Central Illinois. General contracting company we specialize in all Phases of Residential, Light Commercial Remodel & Repair. Wall, floor, ceiling systems, roof systems. Doors, windows, siding, decks, kitchen cabinets. Marble, pre-finished hardwood floors, tile, LVT, all floating floor systems. Paint, stain. Structural repair. Concrete work as well as repair and so much more.

"It was faster than we thought it was gonna be. They were very professional and would definitely recommend them to anyone."

Kristy J on January 2022

27 Years of Experience. Professional results. Family owned and operated, located in Central Illinois. General contracting company we specialize in all Phases of Residential, Light Commercial Remodel & Repair. Wall, floor, ceiling systems, roof systems. Doors, windows, siding, decks, kitchen cabinets. Marble, pre-finished hardwood floors, tile, LVT, all floating floor systems. Paint, stain. Structural repair. Concrete work as well as repair and so much more.

"It was faster than we thought it was gonna be. They were very professional and would definitely recommend them to anyone."

Kristy J on January 2022

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

There are some rules regarding how far your exterior bump-out can go. For a cantilever bump-out that avoids the need to provide additional structural support, the limit is often 24 inches. However, if a footing and foundation are part of the project, a bump-out can encompass a whole room or more. Remember that many residential properties are subject to limits regarding the total house size relating to the size of the lot. 

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

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