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Avatar for Osman's Carpentry Work
Osman's Carpentry Work
4.8(
39
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Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Osmans Carpentry is excellent. Val came to the site and gave a very fair estimate of the work and the price. Communication is excellent. Flo is a very talented carpenter and installed a new 16 foot wood banister to the lower level. He also repaired a number of the stair balusters, fixing them in position very nicely. Super efficient worker who is very talented. Would hire them again without hesitation."
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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MPT Enterprises Inc
4.8(
181
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Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"MPT was both friendly and professional. They gave us ideas for the layout and products. They started at scheduled day and finished in agreed amount of time. They were prompt everyday and the workmanship was excellent. I would not hesitate to use them for another project.."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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+167

Response time2 days
Response rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Grandview Construction, Inc.
4.9(
32
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Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jeremy was excellent throughout the entire process, from our initial design meeting through completion of the job. After our basement remodel was finished, I hired Jeremy again to build a deck for our home. Again, excellent job and done in a quick and timely manner. I d hire Jeremy for any home improvement projects, excellent work."
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New header in and tyvek installed
Finished product

+180

Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Overall Builders
5.0(
40
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Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Overall Builders. I was given top of the line service with great respect and professionalism. The work I was given was top of the line and I am very happy with the results. Definitely hiring this contractor again for future work and will be recommending him to everyone I can!"
Deck And Railing
Window Installation
Carpentry
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+47

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc
4.9(
65
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Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike installed some crown molding that we had purchased from someone who was remodeling their approx. 100-year old house that matched very closely to the molding we already had in other rooms in our house (also around 100-years old). Mike did an incredible job - it looks better than what we had expected. It looks like it's been there since the house was built, which is exactly what we were looking for. We highly recommend Mike - he was very easy to work with, very communicative, and very skilled at what he does!"
Strie West Loop
Cabinet refinishing
Kitchen - Sunroom
Refinished cabinet doors
Garmanpainting.com

+110

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Closet Organizing Systems
4.9(
178
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Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Everything went great. Rich was a pleasure to work with. He stayed within our budget, and addressed our needs. He really listened, even when I had some last minute changes. The installation was smooth, and the cabinets look great and feel really high quality. We are very happy and would hire them again."
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+29

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Chicagoland Home Products
4.9(
49
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Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We needed a new closet system for our master bedroom. We had originally engaged with two well known national providers. Not only was the quote about 30% less, but the entire experience was great. Our salesperson/project manager (Zach) was awesome. As were the installers. The overall quality, level of detail, coordination, communication and professionalism were first class. The results were beyond our expectations and their commitment to total customer satisfaction was truly felt throughout the project. We highly recommend Chicagoland Home Products."
Make the most out of an unused space by putting in anything from a small work space to a full-fledged home executive office.
Chicagoland Home Products can provide you with the custom storage solution for nearly every room in your house — custom closets, home offices, entertainment centers, garages, mudrooms — among other spaces.
We offer an extensive collection of attractive and functional Hunter Douglas window coverings, including blinds, shades, interior shutters and more.
We offer storage solutions for all your power tools, gardening supplies and sports equipment. Everything is where it belongs and not one thing is out of place.
Get more out of your closet space by creating the most efficient custom closets that not only will fit your needs but also look beautiful

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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M3 Construction Co.
5.0(
22
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Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Memo was great to work with! Very efficient, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable. Our work was done so well so quickly and it was very easy to work with him to coordinate scheduling and to ask questions. I would recommend M3 Construction to anyone and I'll definitely use them again in the future!"
Remodel
Remodel
Remodel
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
4.8(
77
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Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience working with Top Bros construction and remodeling. They fully removed our tile and wood flooring and installed LVP that we had provided. They also installed new trim and baseboards throughout, which look great. They were timely and efficient. We are very happy with the outcome!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel

+28

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Proper Murphy bed installation minimizes the risk of wall damage. A secure attachment requires making some holes for anchors or brackets, but these can be easily patched if the bed is removed. To ensure the installation is done correctly and safely, hiring a professional is recommended, especially if you have limited DIY experience.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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