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Luis Gonzalez
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Serving Mount Olive, IL and surrounding areas

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"Did the demo in a bedroom. Plaster on brick. Nasty stuff. He removed it all and cleaned it all in a day. Organized my baseboards and was very polite."
Garage door trim fix
Garage door trim fix
Garage door trim fix
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Serving Mount Olive, IL and surrounding areas

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Hi my name is Gavin. I am 19 years old and have already worked multiple different trades and I’ve learned a lot of things from professional contractors. I am now trying to start a business of my own and trying to establish jobs for myself to get this business started. If you’d like to give me the opportunity, it would be a great pleasure and I will do my best to make you happy as I should as an owner of a company I will get fair prices based on my knowledge of doing it and be completely honest with you before doing it. Thank you.

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Vinyard Heating and Cooling - Livingston, Illinois Facebook
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Serving Mount Olive, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"Top notch, knowledgeable, professional, prompt, reasonable. I highly recommend him and will call him again in the spring for A/C maintenance."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Erich's Handyman Service
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Serving Mount Olive, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I have paid the $75 retainer but have not had the work done yeah the weather has been too wet and cold the company said they would get back to me when they come out I thought they were professional and straightforward I look forward to seeing them do the work on my house"
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Stone Skirting
Stone Skirting
Door, Siding and Stone
Finished

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Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Childproofing questions, answered by experts

A professional childproofer will first survey your home to identify potentially dangerous locations, including stairs, cabinets, and pools. Once approved, your professional will order and install the safety equipment for you. 

Some ways a childproofing professional will make your home safe include:

  • Anchoring large furniture 

  • Installing safety gates

  • Installing safety latches on cabinets and drawers 

  • Covering railings that could trap a child

  • Covering electrical outlets 

  • Installing a swimming pool fence

  • Removing or covering electrical cords where possible

Many parents, especially first-time parents, agree that professional childproofing is worth it. These professional childproofing services are trained to recognize dangerous home situations that many people would overlook until it's too late. Furthermore, professional childproofing experts have access to top-of-the-line equipment you can't purchase at most stores, providing longevity and peace of mind.

Yes, tamper-resistant outlets are designed to be safe for use in homes with children. They feature a spring-loaded shutter that blocks the electrical slots when not in use, which helps protect children from electric shock if they try to insert an object. While they are the safest option available and highly effective, it's important to note that few things are truly 'childproof.' Children may still try to imitate adults by inserting a plug. For this reason, it's best to use tamper-resistant outlets over less effective solutions like plastic covers, which can be removed or pose a choking hazard. Always supervise young children around any electrical outlets or devices.

The best time to hire a childproofing professional is at least three months before your due date. Although it might seem early, proper childproofing takes time, especially if you need extensive services like a pool fence. Getting your house ready now before your child is on the go only helps to protect them at all stages of life.

In many cases, you can DIY home childproofing with success. You can purchase childproofing tools like cabinet locks, outlet covers, and table-edge guards and install them easily. 

However, it's best to have a professional childproofing service work on larger projects like pool safety or furniture anchoring. These safety measures can take a lot of time and effort to DIY, plus, you want to ensure the tasks are done correctly to keep your child safe.

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