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Arkwright Handyman
4.8(
21
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Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For BusinessInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Rantoul, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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. \n\nWe 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!\n\nAs 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. \n\nWe look forward to earning your business, so please ask us for references!

Custom sized door
Window replacement
Window replacement
Window replacement
Window replacement

+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Custom Home Updates
Custom Home Updates
4.6(
101
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Rantoul, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Custom Home Updates LLC is the Champaign, IL area's premier choice for any of your residential contracting needs. We specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodeling and concrete countertops. If you've been considering improving or updating your home recently, please give us a call today. We would love to speak with you about your project and make the vision for your space come into reality. Thank you!

Decks & Pergolas
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Barn doors
Tile

+35

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Renovate Revolution LLC
Renovate Revolution LLC
5.0(
6
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Rantoul, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Renovate Revloution 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. \n \n

Painting projects
Painting projects
Painting projects
Painting projects
Painting projects

+37

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Slick Finish Renovation
Slick Finish Renovation
5.0(
5
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Rantoul, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Slick Finish Renovation, proudly servicing Buckley and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Adam Lerma
New to Angi
Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Rantoul, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I recently moved from the state of Florida to Indiana in 2024, I've been doing masonry work for a little over 6 years now and the previous work I did before that I was a carpenter for 8 years a roofer for 6 years you can say I am a jack of all trades I love the work that I do and I'm hoping I will have the opportunity to work with some you lovely people of Indiana. I live in the Lafayette area and will to serve its surrounding cities.

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Woodworking FAQs, answered by experts

There are several mistakes you should avoid when using butcher block countertops. Don't place hot pots or pans directly on the surface, as this can crack the wood and cause permanent damage. Avoid leaving wet items sitting on the surface, and wipe up liquids as soon as possible to avoid stains.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

Landscape timbers can last 10 to 20 years in the ground when installed correctly. Pressure-treated timbers will last longer than non-treated ones, as pressure treatment makes the wood more rot-resistant. Wood exposed to high moisture levels or extreme temperature and weather fluctuations may not last as long as wood in drier areas with more consistent weather.

Yes, Corian® and other solid surface countertops can be cut with standard woodworking tools like a circular saw or a jigsaw, but using the correct blade is crucial for the best results.

The recommended blade is a tungsten carbide-tipped blade, often called a solid-surface planer or triple chip grind blade. This type of blade is hard enough to cut through the material effectively. For a jigsaw, a fine-tooth down-cutting blade should be used.

It is important to note that a diamond blade is not necessary. Diamond blades are designed for harder materials like natural stone, concrete, or brick, and Corian is not a natural stone.

Using blades designed for wood is not recommended as they can cause microfractures that weaken the countertop's edges. While a tungsten carbide blade provides a much cleaner cut, the resulting edge will still be rough and must be sanded and smoothed to prevent microfractures from developing over time.

Carpentry is a skilled trade and requires many years of experience to acquire the skills necessary to do the job efficiently and correctly. Because every home requires a carpenter at some stage of the building process, carpenters are typically in high demand. The higher the skill level, the higher the hourly rate the carpenter can charge.

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