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Avatar for Lange Handyman Services, LLC
Lange Handyman Services, LLC
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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Warranties offered

"Excellent! Great job restoring wood deck floors, 3 sets of stairs, built in benches and railings. Mark did a great job. His assistant Phyllis was awesome. Joanna is friendly and quote was fair and reasonable. Completed quickly and removed all old wood. Will definitely call for future projects."
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Deck Steps and Railings Repair
Removed railroad ties and built retaining wall.
Deck, Retaining wall, Basement Door
Deck Repairs

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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VMK Remodeling
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+11 more

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"I could not be happier with the final product! The first pic is the old bathroom from the 60s when the house was built. The rest are the final rebuild and it looks great. I would highly recommend VMK Remodeling for any project that you might have. I am also going to get a bid on redoing the deck on the back of the house as Vince's company does decks as well! Thanks to his great crew as well, great people to work with."
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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Beef Capital Holdings
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Bryson did an amazing job repairing and refinishing two dressers for us! He was prompt and communicative and did high quality work. We could tell that he valued the integrity of the antique pieces. We would definitely hire him again!"
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Tobiasinnovativesolutions
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Custom Cabinets - BuildFurniture - Build Custom

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

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I am a skilled trades professional with over 16 years of experience in carpentry, drywall, furniture assembly, flooring installation, basic electrical work, and a wide range of handyman services. Throughout my career, I have successfully completed residential and commercial projects, including work in bars, restaurants, retail stores, offices, and homes.\n\nI take pride in delivering quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and dependable service. Whether it's repairs, renovations, installations, or custom projects, I am committed to completing every job efficiently, safely, and to a high standard. My experience allows me to handle a variety of projects while ensuring customer satisfaction from start to finish

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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

If you don’t have a power saw with a blade where you can adjust the angle, you could use a miter box and hand saw to make the cuts. The miter box contains wide slots to support the piece of baseboard and other narrow slots to accommodate the blade of the hand saw. However, it’s tough to make non-standard cuts beyond 30 or 45 degrees when using a miter box.

It is common for a contractor to ask for a down payment before starting a project, especially for jobs that require purchasing materials and equipment or hiring a crew. The deposit amount can range from 10% to 50% of the total job cost. While a request for up to 50% is not unusual, a contractor should not ask for more than that, and you should never pay for a project in full before the work has begun. To protect yourself, always discuss payment terms before starting and have a written contract that outlines the project timeline and expectations. Additionally, be sure to hire reputable contractors and check their licensing and insurance before the project begins.

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.

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

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