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Green Earth Enterprises Inc
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Serving Mount Carroll, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired the company to do a make ready [clean up & prep] on a single apartment in a building which I own in the  town where I live. I needed the property to be cleaned up so I could rent it again.  I have been a landlord for over 20 years & hadn't found a vacated property in such a mess in all my years. They did the complete interior clean-up which took about five hours. And, the complete prep of the property. they took out all the trash & junk, and cleaned up all debris left in the yard. They did such a great job with that I decided to use them for the yard maintenance also. They cleaned all my flowerbeds & got them ready for spring, placed mulch & trimmed the shrubs and flowering trees. On the inside they made everything look brand new! Cleaning the walls, painting, cleaned the carpets & stripped & polished the wood floors...making them look brand new. The appliances that stayed were cleaned inside & out. They even remembered to get all the light fixtures clean for me. Dusted all window seals & doorways. Shine mopped all they tile floors. To top it all off they even gave the bathrooms a fresh clean look by putting a new caulk seal around the tubs, sinks & shower...which gave the bathrooms a fresh face. All in all I found it to be a very stress free pleasant experience. And, I will definitely call on them for the next project because if they could do so well with a nightmare like that I'm sure the less difficult will be equally affordable and easily handled. Everything just looked so nice when they were finished. Thanks, Green Earth
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Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Radiance
5.0(
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Serving Mount Carroll, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Isaac was responsive and efficient. We discussed the job and the price in advance. He came on schedule, brought his own equipment and supplies, and got the job done fast and well."
Exterior Detail
Mobile Detailing
This is one of my last projects. 67’ Ford Galaxie 500 custom, which had a blown motor, and no fuel tank.
Mobile Detailing
Golf Cart Rewired & Electric Motor Replacement

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American Custom Homes
5.0(
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Serving Mount Carroll, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Welcome!\n \nAt American Custom Homes, our goal is not only help you design and build your dream bathroom, kitchen, basement or even add you a new room addition, but also making the process easy and enjoyable for you. We are a full-service design/build company with a wide range of experience. We can help you with all phases of a new bathroom or kitchen or basement or even complete remodeling. Build in steam showers, custom tile design, custom paints, and custom floors and so on... \nOur excellent reputation and long list of satisfied clients attest to our superior craftsmanship, attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity. Just ask for our client reference list.\n \nLet's discuss your ideas! Your free consultation is just a phone call away.

Stone Travertine
12x6 Travertine hand cut
Complete Steamer
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Self-Made Services LLC Handyman&Mobile Mechanic
4.5(
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Serving Mount Carroll, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

You can use a few different tactics to prevent your deck gate from sagging. Aside from using strong, rot-resistant woods, introducing a diagonal element—such as a tension rod or solid piece of wood to act as a brace—across the gate will offer better support. You can also use rigid joists to prevent the gate from sagging.

Building a deck without a permit could lead to fines for both the homeowner and the contractor. The exact penalties will depend on your state and municipal building laws. You might also be required to remove the deck and apply for a permit before you can build another. While it might be tempting to skip the permit to save a few bucks, it’ll cost you much more if you’re caught.

Unless you’re using a 2-in-1 formula or painting over an existing coat of paint, it pays to apply a coat of primer ahead of your new paint. Decks see a lot of footfall and exposure to extreme and sudden temperature changes and moisture levels. The primer promotes better paint adhesion, moisture repellency, and a smoother finish, which means you’ll often need fewer coats of paint. 

Composite decking requires a solid foundation, substructure, or subframe to ensure stability. This base is typically composed of posts, beams, joists, and footings. The frame's joists can be built from various materials like composite, plastic, timber, or metal, as long as the base can support the deck's weight without shifting. A professional deck builder might recommend installing the frame on a solid concrete base for added durability. The final design and materials for the substructure will depend on your budget, the type of deck, and environmental conditions.

You can nail or screw composite decking, but 3-inch decking screws are the better fastener choice. Unlike nails, decking screws won’t back out of the composite material over time. There’s also little danger of splitting composite material when driving screws, so you don’t need to pre-drill holes unless otherwise recommended by your decking manufacturer.

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