"The old air conditioner was installed after purchasing new windows. The window company installed it as though it would never be removed. The prior handyman could not remove it after 3 hours of trying. Ivan and his worker removed it in 30 minutes. The entire job was completed in less than 90 minutes."
"Jose figures out that I needed a dimmer switch for my ceiling fan and light quickly and patiently waited for me to go to two different stores to purchase exactly what was needed to complete the job."
"Drywall install was just one project I had done. This company was professional and the quality of their work was outstanding! Excellent work at great prices. Iâ m so happy I decided to use All Pro Painting. Will be using this company for all future projects. I highly recommend All Pro Painting!!"
"Great experience with this handyman. He installed a new light for me, fixed another light that wasn’t working, and helped sort out a couple of electrical issues around the house. He showed up on time, worked quickly, and clearly knows what he’s doing. Everything is working perfectly now.
Super easy to work with, fair price, and very professional. I’d definitely recommend him and will call him again if I need help with anything else."
"Overall I was pleased with the completed project (installation of wheelchair lift). Frank was professional and answered all my questions. I had obtained multiple estimates and Slip-Proof was comparable as well as economical in reference to many."
"Owner, Memo, contacted us within an hour of inquiry. We had a bid almost immediately. We accepted the bid and set the install date within hours of initial contact. We had to replace our closet floor due to a neighbors leak, in our high rise building. After that, Memo sent me some suggestions for what type of products to order at Menards, for the job. I placed the order and he picked it up on day of install. He and another guy arrived on time and immediately went to work. They cleaned up after they were done, and were out the door within a couple hours. Memo answers all of my questions within minutes when I emailed him. He was a pleasure to work with and professional. Would absolutely recommend hiring them!"
"Trejo did an excellent job talking through the project and updating us on challenges along the way. Our home is over 120 years old, and we've come to expect that contractors will be baffled by poor structural decisions that may have been made in the 1970s or earlier, but haunt us today. Antonio worked through all issues with our ancient electrical and soft walls, and finished work in a timely and excellent fashion. We also appreciated how responsive and flexible they were along the way in setting up a consultation and scheduling the actual work. We'll be reaching out to Trejo in the future for handy projects and recommending him to you and to our neighbors!"
"We hired Gabriel to sand and refinish our hardwood stairs as well as new railings. He did an outstanding job! His follow up is excellent, he gave us a very reasonable price and was always available to answer questions or concerns. He's also just about the nicest soul you will ever meet! Would highly recommend Gabriel for any hardwood flooring. We will be using him again in the future!"
Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts
Although no heating appliance can be entirely risk-free, a fireplace insert is considered a safer alternative to a traditional open fireplace, thanks to their enclosed design. With a sealed combustion chamber, a fireplace insert effectively reduces the risk of sparks and embers escaping into the room, minimizing the chance of an accidental fire.
Additionally, an insert comes equipped with various safety features, such as tempered glass doors that create a barrier between the flames and the surrounding space. This enhances both safety and energy efficiency by preventing heat loss. As an added bonus, many inserts are designed to meet strict safety standards that ensure proper ventilation and combustion.
While your municipality may have its own regulations requiring pergolas or other structures to be a certain height above a fire pit, the standard recommendation is that the pergola should be at least 10 feet above the fire pit. A taller pergola allows the heat from the flames to dissipate before reaching the structure.
Recessed lights, as with any kind of light, can be a fire hazard if not installed correctly. Because of this, it’s best to have a professional complete the installation for you. Properly installed lights should not pose a threat and often have heat sensors installed in them that turn the light off if the temperature gets too high.
It’s technically possible in some areas to install your own fire suppression system, but it’s usually not a good idea. Your system must conform to the fire code in your area and will need to pass a rigorous inspection before being activated and deemed safe. Installing a fire suppression system is a complicated job, and making mistakes as a DIYer is likely. Those mistakes can cause you to fail your inspection, which means you’ll have to spend more time fixing the issues or money to have a certified plumber do the work for you. It’s best to hire a professional.
A grease fire starts if hot cooking oil comes into contact with a heat source, such as an electric heating element or the flame on a gas range. Once the grease is ignited, it can be very difficult to put out.
The Norridge, IL homeowners’ guide to fire pit installation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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