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Marvon Construction, LLC

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Marvon Construction, LLC

4.97(
31
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Marvon Construction, LLC, is ready to assist you with your next construction project. Our specialties include new custom homes, custom garages, room additions, renovations, windows, siding, and roofing. We have around 30 house and garage plans available for our customers to choose from or you can bring your own print and we'll try to work with your plan.

"Marvon contruction did an amazing job replacing our shingles roof with a new metal roof, plus new siding and gutters. They were get efficient and cleaned up their work space daily. Matt was a joy to work with and answered any questions and offered up suggestions that was needed. We highly recommend them! Our house is beautiful and we love it!"

Carolyn G on December 2025

Marvon Construction, LLC, is ready to assist you with your next construction project. Our specialties include new custom homes, custom garages, room additions, renovations, windows, siding, and roofing. We have around 30 house and garage plans available for our customers to choose from or you can bring your own print and we'll try to work with your plan.

"Marvon contruction did an amazing job replacing our shingles roof with a new metal roof, plus new siding and gutters. They were get efficient and cleaned up their work space daily. Matt was a joy to work with and answered any questions and offered up suggestions that was needed. We highly recommend them! Our house is beautiful and we love it!"

Carolyn G on December 2025


Affordable Home Repair

5.00(
4
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Affordable Home Repair

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Over 20 years experience. Specializing in plumbing, electrical, construction, decks, porches, painting, drywall repair, roof repairs, excavating, concrete, general handyman services inside and outside your home. Servicing Bethany, IL and surrounding areas. Free estimates! 10% discount for military, veterans, and first responders. Call today for your handyman needs! Satisfaction Guaranteed!

"John and his helper Nathan did an excellent job!! They arrived when they said they were going to an hung a 65 inch tv and a 50 inch tv with no problem at all! The job was done in a timely manor. Both were very professional and friendly! The price was reasonable too!! I would highly recommend and trust the work of Affordable Home Repair for any job! Just an fyi…I told him I would take care of cord hanging down. "

Jane B on November 2025

Over 20 years experience. Specializing in plumbing, electrical, construction, decks, porches, painting, drywall repair, roof repairs, excavating, concrete, general handyman services inside and outside your home. Servicing Bethany, IL and surrounding areas. Free estimates! 10% discount for military, veterans, and first responders. Call today for your handyman needs! Satisfaction Guaranteed!

"John and his helper Nathan did an excellent job!! They arrived when they said they were going to an hung a 65 inch tv and a 50 inch tv with no problem at all! The job was done in a timely manor. Both were very professional and friendly! The price was reasonable too!! I would highly recommend and trust the work of Affordable Home Repair for any job! Just an fyi…I told him I would take care of cord hanging down. "

Jane B on November 2025


Chupps Interior Construction

5.00(
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Chupps Interior Construction

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Chupps Interior Construction 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.

"Very easy to work with. Kept me informed of any potential problems, there were none but I appreciated the info. Very professional and cleaned up the area, would definitely recommend Chupp Construction and would hire them again."

Carol C on November 2024

Chupps Interior Construction 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.

"Very easy to work with. Kept me informed of any potential problems, there were none but I appreciated the info. Very professional and cleaned up the area, would definitely recommend Chupp Construction and would hire them again."

Carol C on November 2024


Patrick Romero

5.00(
3
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Patrick Romero

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Patrick Romero 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 own rental properties and Patrick has painted three rooms, painted two doors, replaced trim, replaced a light, replaced a light switch, replaced flooring in one room, replaced joist under the floor, removed three trees, removed vines under siding and then replaced siding back. With Patrickâ s expertise I was able to get my properties back on the market within reasonable timeframe. Will call him to continue other repairs and recommend to family and friends."

Barbara R on December 2023

Patrick Romero 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 own rental properties and Patrick has painted three rooms, painted two doors, replaced trim, replaced a light, replaced a light switch, replaced flooring in one room, replaced joist under the floor, removed three trees, removed vines under siding and then replaced siding back. With Patrickâ s expertise I was able to get my properties back on the market within reasonable timeframe. Will call him to continue other repairs and recommend to family and friends."

Barbara R on December 2023


Hardwood Acres Custom Woodworking

5.00(
2
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Hardwood Acres Custom Woodworking

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 7 years of experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in custom furniture, interior trim and decorative molding installation, built-in furniture, and a variety of related projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We provide a completely custom experience with no two pieces being the same. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Polite and efficient. Great craftsmanship and thorough in his work. He did a couple extra projects and very satisfied with the results. He did a great job on the tabletop he made."

Dianne B on September 2020

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 7 years of experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in custom furniture, interior trim and decorative molding installation, built-in furniture, and a variety of related projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We provide a completely custom experience with no two pieces being the same. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Polite and efficient. Great craftsmanship and thorough in his work. He did a couple extra projects and very satisfied with the results. He did a great job on the tabletop he made."

Dianne B on September 2020


Borntreger's Construction

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Borntreger's Construction

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17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.


Mueller Contracting LLC

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Mueller Contracting LLC

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Free onsite estimate

We are a small, family based company that provides excellent communication, and excellent work. We have a high attention to detail. We would be appreciative of your work. We have been in the construction industry for 20 years. We can provide select demolition, small structural demolition, and clean up services.

We are a small, family based company that provides excellent communication, and excellent work. We have a high attention to detail. We would be appreciative of your work. We have been in the construction industry for 20 years. We can provide select demolition, small structural demolition, and clean up services.


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Sentri Homes

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Sentri Homes

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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.


Berger's Table Pad Factory

4.81(
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Berger's Table Pad Factory

4.81(
1,196
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our company was founded by David Berger over thirty years ago and David has been selling table pads direct to the public for over forty years. We know our table pads and we know how to design the perfect fit the very first time.

"price is better other places magnets do not work keeping panels connected"

Stephen F on August 2020

Our company was founded by David Berger over thirty years ago and David has been selling table pads direct to the public for over forty years. We know our table pads and we know how to design the perfect fit the very first time.

"price is better other places magnets do not work keeping panels connected"

Stephen F on August 2020


"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

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"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Homeowners can increase the usefulness of their garage space in other ways, and one option is to extend the length of the garage by making it deeper. The process is similar to traditional garage extensions, but the end product is a garage with a different layout rather than additional parking spaces. 

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

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