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Avatar for Closet Organizing Systems
Closet Organizing Systems
4.9(
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Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My home is old, with small, narrow closets. The existing closet made my clothes scream in agony, and it barely fit half of my attire. Cynthia came to my home as a designer, and it was clear she was very experienced. She was really direct about what could be done with my limited space and configuration. I was excited for anything different, to be honest!! We spent a lot of time discussing closet options, and by the end of the day, she had already sent me renderings and ideas. The price was fantastic, and I got it scheduled right away. I ripped up my existing closets, patched, and repainted, and Dan came a few weeks later to install everything. He was really professional and friendly. My closets look amazing. I am able to put all of my clothes in these two closets, including all of my summer clothes. No more storage of winter/summer items! They look amazing, and I truly feel they added to the value of my home. Everything is bright and fresh and I just could not be happier. Pricing was fantastic in my mind. I cannot recommend this company enough."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc
4.9(
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Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service! Project started and ended within the time frame stated. Quality of work was excellent , neat and tidy. A professional always , asked questions that were insightful and prices are competitive. Would have Garman back anytime."
Strie West Loop
Cabinet refinishing
Kitchen - Sunroom
Refinished cabinet doors
Garmanpainting.com

+110

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

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had Zach and his team design and install closet systems for my new construction home. Zach was great to work with - he made helpful recommendations and turnaround time on the closet designs was quick. Communication was excellent throughout the process. The installers were all friendly and professional. I highly recommend!"
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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FiveStar Steel
5.0(
9
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Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Willie was more than the professional we needed. As General Contractor's we often use these services to repair our wrought iron fences. Also, this contractor offers fabrication for metal and fence installation. We're continuing our relationship of services with this contractor for our properties large and small. Thanks Willie."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Flaviu Custom Stairs, Inc.
4.8(
49
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Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Flaviu is a true craftsman. He takes great pride in his work from start to finish. He is honest, straightforward and very easy to work with. I am extremely happy with my new staircase. I highly recommend him!"
2nd floor
landing
1st floor
Gorgeous
project almost done

+45

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dynamic Innovations & Finishes
5.0(
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Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a great job. My back exterior door needed a full replacement, including adding two inches of frame to the top to standardize our door size for our older house. Dynamic was responsive to my calls and texts, communicated well, and ultimately did a great job with the door installation. It looks great and is exactly what I was hoping for."
Track Replacement
Rollers Replacement
Pocket Door
Pocket Doors
Pocket Doors

+19

62 neighbors recently requested a quote
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B&K HOME IMPROVEMENT
4.9(
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Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great, wonderful, friendly knowledgeable people to work with. Would highly recommend them for all your home or business improvement projects. I know I will!"
Bathroom Refresh
Bathroom Refresh
Kitchen Refreshers
REFRESHERS
Bathroom Refresh

+47

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Apex Window Werks, Inc.
4.1(
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Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Professional communication and work performed. I've hired Apex three times in the past year for a property I own and find them responsive and value priced. I recommend this company for glass replacement."
Foggy window repair
Foggy window repair
Wood Sash & Sill Repair
Wood Sash & Sill Repair
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
115 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Garcia's Repairs
4.8(
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Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The job was done right I love it very professional work neat and clean I love it i would recommend Garcias repairs to anyone who wants a very professional job done right"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Total Maintenance and Repair LLC
4.6(
10
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Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mark was incredibly knowledgeable and professional. He was very responsive and quick to get each project done. I was very pleased with how reasonable the pricing was - especially considering the high quality of the work. After having such a positive experience, I asked Mark to do an additional project. He had the job done within 24 hours. The job took less time than he anticipated, and he didn’t charge for his time. He’s not only a professional, but a really good guy."
Drywall Repair
Exterior Door
Exterior Door
Basement Drywall
Basement Drywall

+23

Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

If you’re just replacing a few broken or damaged joists, you can expect to pay anywhere from $100 to $300 per joist. However, a complete installation for a home or room will take into account the cost of labor, which ranges from $25 to $40 per hour. Floor joist installation for an entire room, for example, can cost between $5,000 and $10,000, depending on the room's size and the materials used.

You don’t need a cutting board. In fact, cutting is the original purpose of butcher block countertops. That said, wood is porous and can harbor germs. You’ll need to clean your countertop thoroughly after use. Knives can also scratch the surface. This adds to the patina of the wood, but not everyone likes the look—in which case, you may want to use a cutting board.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

Board and batten is a type of wainscotting that uses wider boards that are placed vertically, and it has a much more rustic aesthetic than wainscotting. Common wainscotting styles are raised-panel, flat-panel, and beadboard. Wainscotting is more intricate and will typically use more elegant, subtle trims compared to the more farmhouse-inspired boards of board and batten styles.

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.

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