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Avatar for Mr. Handyman Metro East
Mr. Handyman Metro East
4.6(
196
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Washington Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent. I called 6 places and only Mr Handyman would help. The office staff was so helpful and worked to get us help. The repairman that came out was very professional and knowledgeable. As importantly he was very considerate of my elderly father. Wonderful service."
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+5

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Custom Exteriors
4.2(
362
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair+1 more

Serving Washington Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They completed our large deck project in just 4 days and $6K under the next lowest quote. Overall I was pleased with their work, but they did miss a couple loose sections of railing and we have already noticed a couple boards popping out of place a few months later. They missed a few things, but for the price and fast turnaround, I?m pleased with the work."
Before work started
 Tearing off the roof and ac curbs
 Tear off and starting to install
 Installing process
 Install and removing

+7

Response time2 days
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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The Designer Craftsmen
5.0(
5
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+7 more

Serving Washington Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Hello there! I'm a Saint Charles/Saint Louis native and an experienced carpenter and remodeller of 17 years! Been in my own business since 2022. I love to do beautiful work at reasonable prices. I am focused on design-minded small construction and carpentry--this means that I am not primarily so focused on flashy features and the newest updates, and more focused on how I can create a project with you that makes sense with your specific house and it's architectural design. I love working with wood the most but really love doing most anything on a home and happy to do handyman work here and there as well. Please reach out so we can start a conversation! I'm happy to offer advice on how to navigate the construction industry or send you phone numbers of other great guys if you need other services. I focus on approachability and a down to earth experience. I love doing good work, i'm easy to deal with and show up when I say I will. Would love to work with you!

Saint Charles Re-Deck
Saint Charles Re-Deck
Saint Charles Re-Deck
Saint Charles Re-Deck
Saint Charles Re-Deck

+25

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Accredited Roofing
4.7(
30
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business

Serving Washington Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had roofed shingled and ceilings painted, Steve kept me updated on repairs and material. Everyone cleaned up and it was all done professionally. I would hire them again! Thank you Steve and crew!"
New roof system
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
Roof replacement

+101

Response time4 hrs
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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The Haire Corporation
5.0(
9
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+1 more

Serving Washington Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dontate Construction Company from the beginning to end Mr. Dontate and his crew displayed excellent performance, dedication and professionalism, his leadership style was outstanding! Maya Angelou quoted “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This is why my husband and I strongly recommend this the Dontate Construction Company. Mr. Dontate this is how you made us feel, thank you so much for your big beautiful smile (always) and for crew. I also wanted to thank Angi list for recommending this awesome amazing company, from beginning to end, we’re pleased. The project team was very enthusiastic and very upbeat."
Response time9 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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VMK Remodeling
4.2(
19
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+14 more

Serving Washington Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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%
77 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Redeemed Renovations
5.0(
2
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallCarpentry Framing - Install+2 more

Serving Washington Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project.\nIn order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer \nin a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Siding
Stairwell
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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. 

To calculate the number of linear feet of baseboard you’ll need, measure the length of each wall of the room you’re installing them in as close to the floor as possible, rounding up to the next full linear foot. If it’s your first DIY molding job, having a few extra feet on hand for miscuts is a good idea.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

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