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Closet Organizing Systems
4.9(
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Closet - Build

Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Amazing! I’ve used this company over the past three years to complete installs for all of my bedroom closets, including a walk-in master closet. The quality is great and the sales team is very easy to work with. The installation team is also very respectful and courteous. I would highly recommend them."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Ceilings and More, Inc.
4.8(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Chicagoland Home Products
4.9(
50
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Closet - Build

Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had Zach and his team design and install closet systems for my new construction home. Zach was great to work with - he made helpful recommendations and turnaround time on the closet designs was quick. Communication was excellent throughout the process. The installers were all friendly and professional. I highly recommend!"
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 rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tyda Home Services
5.0(
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair+1 more

Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

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"We initially hired Darren to replace a Formica countertop in our kitchen. Work was performed on time and on budget. Darren respected our privacy, cleaned up after each day, and demonstrated a high quality attitude and approach to the work. Based on the initial work, we asked Darren to make some small repairs, which led to repair or a skylight leak, which led to painting , which led you to multiple rooms of painting, which led to the installation of a new gas cooktop, which led to some electrical lighting replacement. Darren demonstrated great skill diversity / plumbing, electrical, mechanical, painting, exterior repairs, and carpentry. The convenience of having someone to address various tasks that would have been a challenge for DIY was of tremendous value to us. Darren also demonstrated flexibility in work hours, and came back on a weekend to finish a critical activity to support our needs. We would readily call Darren again to help us on other tasks bs DIY."
Teak chests
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Garage Cabinets

+9

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
ELITE AND ELEVATED CONSTRUCTION LLC
4.3(
12
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Manhattan, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired this company for a home addition and couldn’t be happier with the results. They were professional, reliable, and kept us updated throughout the whole project. The craftsmanship and attention to detail really show in the final product. Our new space looks amazing and blends perfectly with the rest of our home. I would definitely recommend them"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by10%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

If you don’t have a coping saw, you can use an angle grinder to cope crown molding, but it takes a little more precision. Place your molding down on your workbench, angle the grinder at a 45-degree angle toward the molding, and back cut the wood. You’ll need to carefully angle your grinder to accommodate the curves in the wood, and aim to remove around 1 inch from the profile of the molding.

Tipping contractors, builders, or general contractors is not customary or expected. Unlike many service professions where tipping is built into the payment structure, construction professionals typically charge a full rate for their services. However, you may choose to tip a worker for exceptional service, such as if they go above and beyond, stay late to meet a deadline, or work on a holiday weekend. Before offering a tip, it's a good idea to ask about the company's policy, as some prohibit their employees from accepting gratuities. If you want to show your appreciation for a job well done without giving a cash tip, consider writing a positive online review or offering to serve as a reference for potential new customers.

The boards between floor joists are called bridging or blocking boards. These are the shortest pieces of wood in the flooring system—with beams being the longest and joists sitting somewhere in the middle—and they serve to reinforce the joists and help provide even support to the flooring above. Bridging specifically helps cut down on uneven and creaking floors in your living area.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

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