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Emergent Builders
5.0(
12
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving New Windsor, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Highly recommend their services..they go above and beyond for their clients. Making sure everything is checked twice ..not only to their specifications but also to ours.We I tend to have them do more work in the future."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Loomis Construction
5.0(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving New Windsor, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Beau was very professional and worked steadily until the fence was done. Super nice guy also. He also does decks and more. We will hire him again."
New Composite Deck
OLD deck area
Complete yard fence
Gate
Inside of the yard

+5

Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving New Windsor, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving New Windsor, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"Once I sent her all the measurements, it took her a little while to get the options back to me.  Overall, they're good designs.  However, they're very simplistic and give general ideas for space planning.  I was hoping to have a better idea for sizes of furniture for the space and some variations on staging.  
Jill was very responsive when I did have a question.  I'm not sure how helpful it is to have a virtual design done.  If we lived in similar cities, I'd probably use her again for help with additional designs.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Preferred Home Improvements
4.7(
12
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving New Windsor, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good. This was our first time having this done so we didn't know what questions to ask to get a complete estimate. Because of this they added extra services to ensure we would be happy with their work. Very polite and clean. Would definitely hire them again."
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+30

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PSD Home Improvement, LLC
4.6(
11
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving New Windsor, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chris, the owner, does excellent work. He is a very skilled, knowledgeable and friendly craftsman who knows how to get the job done correctly the first time. I highly recommend his services!"
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242 Home Improvement
3.2(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving New Windsor, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"242 did a great job on our roof replacement. They were professional, on schedule, and the finished roof looks great. I absolutely recommend 242 for your roofing project."
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Your local building code will list all the framing requirements for whatever type of structure you're building. Most exterior walls require spacing of 16 inches on-center, while many non-load-bearing interior walls only require 24 inches of spacing. However, there are also varying requirements depending on your construction material, so checking your municipality's rules is essential.

Converting a carport into a garage can vary in difficulty depending on its configuration, the condition of the foundation or slab, and its location relative to the house. The process has a lot in common with a home addition, but you can often skip non-essential finishes like fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall and HVAC. The conversion requires experience with drywall, insulation, and other building materials to ensure it’s done safely and correctly. While it might be possible for a DIYer with the proper tools and skills to do the work, it is a complicated and potentially dangerous job. If you’re new to basic construction, it's best to leave this project to the professionals.

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

While it is possible to build a wooden carport yourself, especially if you are skilled in carpentry, professional construction is recommended. Professionals ensure structural integrity, proper anchoring, correct alignment, and the use of quality materials for a stable and durable result.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

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