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Last update on November 13, 2025

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Avatar for 2nd Street Painting

2nd Street Painting

4.73(
57
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•Approved Pro

2nd Street Painting

4.73(
57
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

Nate Garcier and his company have been doing quality work across Champaign County and central Illinois for the last 8 years. They pride themselves on exceptional attention to detail on both exterior and interior painting jobs. Cabinet painting is one of their specialties and they can replicate a factory finish. They can also provide quality drywall repair services, floor installation, and handyman work. Second Street Painting is Better Business Bureau accredited and HomeAdvisor Screened and approved. You can even book a free estimate online at their website 2ndstpainting.com or call 217-778-9095

" I recently had pleasure of working with 2nd Street painting for an exterior pain job, and I could not be happier with my decision. After receiving several cuts from different companies, I chose 2nd Street painting, largely due to needs thoroughness and evident passion for his graft. From the start, he demonstrated deep knowledge of exterior painting and provided valuable insight that reinsured me that I was in good hands. The team, consisting of Claritin and Josh, took the project to an entirely new level. There are attention to detail ensure that the final result was not only fabulous but also flawless. One challenge week based was then need to replace several would in both on my home. While this task took Josh longer than initially anticipated, I was impressed by the professionalism and courtesy displayed by both Clayton and Josh throughout the process. The honor the retinal code without adding any unexpected charges, which is a testament to their integrity and commitment"

Hira R on June 2025

Nate Garcier and his company have been doing quality work across Champaign County and central Illinois for the last 8 years. They pride themselves on exceptional attention to detail on both exterior and interior painting jobs. Cabinet painting is one of their specialties and they can replicate a factory finish. They can also provide quality drywall repair services, floor installation, and handyman work. Second Street Painting is Better Business Bureau accredited and HomeAdvisor Screened and approved. You can even book a free estimate online at their website 2ndstpainting.com or call 217-778-9095

" I recently had pleasure of working with 2nd Street painting for an exterior pain job, and I could not be happier with my decision. After receiving several cuts from different companies, I chose 2nd Street painting, largely due to needs thoroughness and evident passion for his graft. From the start, he demonstrated deep knowledge of exterior painting and provided valuable insight that reinsured me that I was in good hands. The team, consisting of Claritin and Josh, took the project to an entirely new level. There are attention to detail ensure that the final result was not only fabulous but also flawless. One challenge week based was then need to replace several would in both on my home. While this task took Josh longer than initially anticipated, I was impressed by the professionalism and courtesy displayed by both Clayton and Josh throughout the process. The honor the retinal code without adding any unexpected charges, which is a testament to their integrity and commitment"

Hira R on June 2025

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Arkwright Handyman

4.88(
16
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•Approved Pro

Arkwright Handyman

4.88(
16
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
70 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Our goal at Arkwright is to see your project through with professionalism and compassion. We to provide the skill and expertise necessary to match your needs. You have something that needs doing, and we want to be the ones to get it done- whether its a big project, a honey-do list, or something in between or off in left field. At Arkwright Handyman we pride ourselves on quality work, integrity and competitive pricing. We are experts in our trade, and we will keep you educated and informed throughout the completion of your project. We treat your property like it's our own, with the utmost respect, just like we would our own family! As the owner, I greatly appreciate your reviews, but they aren't my goal. I just want you to be happy with our work, our price, and our service. We look forward to earning your business, so please ask us for references!

"Excellent communication and excellent work. Gave a clear and accurate quote - explained the breakdown of what the costs would be and why and stuck to it. What's more they showed up at exactly the times they said the would and were prompt and courteous at all times. Highly recommend and will definitely give them more business as my old home needs it."

Blake E on September 2025

Our goal at Arkwright is to see your project through with professionalism and compassion. We to provide the skill and expertise necessary to match your needs. You have something that needs doing, and we want to be the ones to get it done- whether its a big project, a honey-do list, or something in between or off in left field. At Arkwright Handyman we pride ourselves on quality work, integrity and competitive pricing. We are experts in our trade, and we will keep you educated and informed throughout the completion of your project. We treat your property like it's our own, with the utmost respect, just like we would our own family! As the owner, I greatly appreciate your reviews, but they aren't my goal. I just want you to be happy with our work, our price, and our service. We look forward to earning your business, so please ask us for references!

"Excellent communication and excellent work. Gave a clear and accurate quote - explained the breakdown of what the costs would be and why and stuck to it. What's more they showed up at exactly the times they said the would and were prompt and courteous at all times. Highly recommend and will definitely give them more business as my old home needs it."

Blake E on September 2025

Booher Construction Company

4.66(
85
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•Approved Pro

Booher Construction Company

4.66(
85
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Prompt Service, excellent work, fair price. Job in rural Tolono - 9 miles south of Champaign. Would not hesitate to use again. "

George B on March 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Prompt Service, excellent work, fair price. Job in rural Tolono - 9 miles south of Champaign. Would not hesitate to use again. "

George B on March 2025

RF Carpentry, LLC

5.00(
1
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RF Carpentry, LLC

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
21 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

with 6+ years years experience RF Carpentry is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I have used Rhiley on several different jobs, he's done 2 roofs for me. He's repaired drywall and replaced some doors. I highly recommend him. He's a great guy, takes pride in his work and cleans up his work area."

John B on March 2025

with 6+ years years experience RF Carpentry is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I have used Rhiley on several different jobs, he's done 2 roofs for me. He's repaired drywall and replaced some doors. I highly recommend him. He's a great guy, takes pride in his work and cleans up his work area."

John B on March 2025

LPM Tile & Remodeling LLC

2.80(
5
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LPM Tile & Remodeling LLC

2.80(
5
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Customers say: Quality work
5 years of experience

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!

"Very unresponsive to my request for a quote. Disappointed that I couldn't even get them to answer the phone or reply to an email. I only got them to respond to the messaging in my "Inbox" through the portal. And that was VERY slow responses. Unsatisfied, at best."

James T on April 2025

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!

"Very unresponsive to my request for a quote. Disappointed that I couldn't even get them to answer the phone or reply to an email. I only got them to respond to the messaging in my "Inbox" through the portal. And that was VERY slow responses. Unsatisfied, at best."

James T on April 2025

Bill Ritter's Good Measure Home Improvements

5.00(
3
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Bill Ritter's Good Measure Home Improvements

5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Free, courteous, shop at home service. Free estimates with detailed description in writing of the various stages of your project. Downpayment needed at the beginning of the project and payment upon the satisfied completion of each stage. Lead-based paint certified, and insured.

Free, courteous, shop at home service. Free estimates with detailed description in writing of the various stages of your project. Downpayment needed at the beginning of the project and payment upon the satisfied completion of each stage. Lead-based paint certified, and insured.

Petri Painting & More

5.00(
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Petri Painting & More

5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

2 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service charges. No extra charge for after-hours service. May contact through email. Military Discount-15%

2 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service charges. No extra charge for after-hours service. May contact through email. Military Discount-15%

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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Skimming is covering drywall with a layer of drywall compound after installation or to smooth old walls. Plastering is covering walls with a mixture of gypsum or lime, cement or sand, and water. Plastering is more costly and labor-intensive than skim coating. Some homeowners and professionals refer to skim coating as plastering, even though the material spread over the wall is totally different.

Whether you can repair or install plaster yourself depends on the project size and your tolerance for DIY projects. You may feel perfectly comfortable taking on a small plaster repair project, but prefer to leave a room restoration or renovation to a local plaster repair professional.

Since the project's end result, including its durability and appearance, depend on how well you prepare the wall and apply the plaster, you may want to let a professional take it on if you're not 100% confident.

If your premixed drywall mud is dried out or has begun to set in the bucket, you may be able to revive it by adding warm water and stirring. However, the first and most important step is to scrape off any hard, dried bits of drywall that may have accumulated toward the top of the container and throw them away because they will not easily reconstitute back into the drywall mud mix.

Regular dusting, avoiding moisture exposure, and sealing cracks early help maintain longevity.

You can skim coat plaster, but it’s better to repair the plaster itself. A skim coat is a thin coat of drywall joint compound spread over the surface of a wall. The result is a flat finish that looks pleasing, but part of the appeal of plaster is its imperfections and aesthetic. Skim coating is best when limited to drywall applications.

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