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Avatar for Lange Handyman Services, LLC
Lange Handyman Services, LLC
5.0(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

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

+41

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Dugans Woodworking
4.4(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Sean is a five star rating for attitude, ethics, and ability. He was asked to return next week to continue working with us, and his price was very good."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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HomeLife Enhancements
4.7(
47
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brian explained everything to us at our first meeting, and kept us informed every step of the way. He worked very efficiently and cleaned the area up at the end of each workday."
Sunroom/Pergola
Rail
Antique dresser converted to Vanity
Two - sided stone fireplace
Tiled floor

+88

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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VMK Remodeling
4.3(
18
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - Install+11 more

Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very responsive and got my job in quickly. I had a few projects and they did them all in great time and excellent service."
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
80 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sentri Homes
2.4(
27
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCustom Cabinets - Build

Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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JP Construction
New to Angi
Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

A family owned business with three generations working together to provide our customers with quality results and affordable prices. We offer a wide array of services including handyman repairs around the home, decks and fences, kitchen and bath remodeling, finishing basements, new construction projects or simply labor for those in need.

Full Basement Finish
Full Basement Finish
Full Basement Finish
Full Basement Finish
Full Basement Finish

+40

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Prices Drywall Finishing
New to Angi
Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+8 more

Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I do a wide variety of things from framing, hanging drywall, mud/tape, painting, trim, tile, LVP, cabinets, and doors.

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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

While you may have heard people use millwork and carpentry interchangeably, they aren’t the same. Millwork is a type of carpentry, which means that carpentry isn’t always millwork. You can tell millwork apart from other types of carpentry because it’s manufactured at a mill. Notably, casework is also confused with millwork. Casework is different because it refers to boxes like cabinets and bookshelves.

Yes, Corian® and other solid surface materials can be cut with standard woodworking tools, such as a circular saw or a jigsaw. However, it is crucial to use the correct type of blade to avoid damaging the material.

For a circular saw, a tungsten carbide-tipped blade is required; a triple chip grind blade is highly recommended. For a jigsaw, you should use a fine-tooth down-cutting blade. Do not use blades designed for cutting wood, as they can cause microfractures that weaken the edges of the countertop. A diamond blade is also unnecessary, as those are designed for harder materials like natural stone, which Corian is not.

After cutting, the edge will be rough. It is essential to sand and smooth the cut edge to prevent microfractures, which can eventually compromise the integrity of the countertop.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

No, you do not usually tip a carpenter for their work. However, if you’ve been very happy with the level of service and quality of work, a 10% to 20% tip would likely be accepted with thanks. If you’re not sure, it can help to discuss the carpenter’s policy or preference for tipping before beginning the project.

Many people, including professionals in the field, use baluster and spindle interchangeably to describe the vertical components of a railing (or technically, a balustrade). However, there are subtle or distinct differences, depending on who you ask. The most common interpretation is that spindles are thin or delicate versions of balusters.

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