15 TIME TOP SHELF DESIGN WINNER by CLOSETS MAGAZINE/WOODWORKING NETWORK. Offering custom-designed closet and cabinetry systems, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality workmanship, superior materials, and personalized service on every project.
"Mary offered great advice on how to make our garage more functional, and was extremely receptive to our feedback. The guys who installed the cabinets did a great job! Overall we are very happy."
Amanda S on November 2023
15 TIME TOP SHELF DESIGN WINNER by CLOSETS MAGAZINE/WOODWORKING NETWORK. Offering custom-designed closet and cabinetry systems, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality workmanship, superior materials, and personalized service on every project.
"Mary offered great advice on how to make our garage more functional, and was extremely receptive to our feedback. The guys who installed the cabinets did a great job! Overall we are very happy."
" Mike’s attention to detail and commitment to quality are unsurpassed. But beyond his obvious skill and dedication to his craft as a house painting contractor, it was personally just a pleasure to work with Mike. " Veronica - Bartlett, Il - ANGIE'S LIST 'SUPER SERVICE AWARD' winner - HOUZZ 'BEST IN SERVICE' winner. Since 1997 we've provided our clientele outstanding service, along with uncompromising attention to detail. In addition to our award winning kitchen cabinet refinishing, we offer custom woodwork installation; specializing in Bay window seats, mud room built-ins, wainscotting / tiered crown molding. Call today to schedule an estimate 708. 218. 6009 ~ Angie's List 'Super Service Award' winner. • Visa Mastercard Apple / GPay •
"Michael Garman is not only an artist, he is the nicest person ever. His work is of the highest caliber. He is a perfectionist with his work. This is the FOURTH time I have hired Michael and will do so again. You won't find anyone better. He is always on time, polite, friendly and goes out of his way to help. He is so neat there is nothing to clean up afterwards. All that's left is to enjoy the beautiful job he has done."
Mary Ann S on November 2024
" Mike’s attention to detail and commitment to quality are unsurpassed. But beyond his obvious skill and dedication to his craft as a house painting contractor, it was personally just a pleasure to work with Mike. " Veronica - Bartlett, Il - ANGIE'S LIST 'SUPER SERVICE AWARD' winner - HOUZZ 'BEST IN SERVICE' winner. Since 1997 we've provided our clientele outstanding service, along with uncompromising attention to detail. In addition to our award winning kitchen cabinet refinishing, we offer custom woodwork installation; specializing in Bay window seats, mud room built-ins, wainscotting / tiered crown molding. Call today to schedule an estimate 708. 218. 6009 ~ Angie's List 'Super Service Award' winner. • Visa Mastercard Apple / GPay •
"Michael Garman is not only an artist, he is the nicest person ever. His work is of the highest caliber. He is a perfectionist with his work. This is the FOURTH time I have hired Michael and will do so again. You won't find anyone better. He is always on time, polite, friendly and goes out of his way to help. He is so neat there is nothing to clean up afterwards. All that's left is to enjoy the beautiful job he has done."
Mr. Handyman is a trusted professional handyman service specializing in a wide range of maintenance, repair, and improvement projects for homes and businesses. Known for reliability and skilled craftsmanship, the team at Mr. Handyman includes experienced professionals trained in carpentry, drywall, painting, electrical, remodeling, and plumbing work. Dedicated to delivering high-quality service, they prioritize customer satisfaction, ensuring each project is completed efficiently and to the highest standards. With a one-year warranty on their work, Mr. Handyman provides peace of mind and stands out as a dependable partner for property maintenance and improvement needs. Whether it’s a small fix or a larger project, you can trust Mr. Handyman to take care of it like family.
"Good. Work completed in about 6 hours total. Met expectations."
Anthony S on October 2025
Mr. Handyman is a trusted professional handyman service specializing in a wide range of maintenance, repair, and improvement projects for homes and businesses. Known for reliability and skilled craftsmanship, the team at Mr. Handyman includes experienced professionals trained in carpentry, drywall, painting, electrical, remodeling, and plumbing work. Dedicated to delivering high-quality service, they prioritize customer satisfaction, ensuring each project is completed efficiently and to the highest standards. With a one-year warranty on their work, Mr. Handyman provides peace of mind and stands out as a dependable partner for property maintenance and improvement needs. Whether it’s a small fix or a larger project, you can trust Mr. Handyman to take care of it like family.
"Good. Work completed in about 6 hours total. Met expectations."
We are a locally owned and operated company with 10 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in both interior and exterior residential and commercial painting projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Please visit our Facebook page or give us a call at 224-622-9021
"Fair quote, polite, on time, job completed quickly while meeting specifications."
Gabe D on January 2026
We are a locally owned and operated company with 10 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in both interior and exterior residential and commercial painting projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Please visit our Facebook page or give us a call at 224-622-9021
"Fair quote, polite, on time, job completed quickly while meeting specifications."
Chicagoland Home Products is an independently owned and operated closet and window treatment company founded in 2011. With over 25 years of experience in design, manufacturing and installation, you can be sure that Chicagoland Home Products will deliver a quality product, whether it's custom closets, garage organizers, pantries or custom window treatments. We accept all major credit cards and we are Better Business Bureau accredited.
"Working with Chicagoland Home Products for my closets has been an excellent experience. We initially did four shelving projects with them a few years ago. They did such an excellent job and the closets and pantry have held up beautifully, so it was a no-brainer to have them complete my primary bedroom walk-in closet this month. Tammy is a pro and probably the nicest person you’ll ever meet! She remembered exactly who I was, even after a few years, and pulled up the previous design for my primary closet. We tweaked a few things to ensure I was happy and booked the install. The installers showed up on time, wore shoe covers without me asking, were very friendly, and completed my closet perfectly. I love it! I plan on working with Chicagoland Home Products in the future and recommend them to everyone."
Nicky M on May 2025
Chicagoland Home Products is an independently owned and operated closet and window treatment company founded in 2011. With over 25 years of experience in design, manufacturing and installation, you can be sure that Chicagoland Home Products will deliver a quality product, whether it's custom closets, garage organizers, pantries or custom window treatments. We accept all major credit cards and we are Better Business Bureau accredited.
"Working with Chicagoland Home Products for my closets has been an excellent experience. We initially did four shelving projects with them a few years ago. They did such an excellent job and the closets and pantry have held up beautifully, so it was a no-brainer to have them complete my primary bedroom walk-in closet this month. Tammy is a pro and probably the nicest person you’ll ever meet! She remembered exactly who I was, even after a few years, and pulled up the previous design for my primary closet. We tweaked a few things to ensure I was happy and booked the install. The installers showed up on time, wore shoe covers without me asking, were very friendly, and completed my closet perfectly. I love it! I plan on working with Chicagoland Home Products in the future and recommend them to everyone."
Doing the job right is the foundation to “Perfect Work”! We are Pros, Perfect is in our name.. We are highly experienced house surgeons. We are the ones to call when your previous contractor leaves you with work that is not done right. We can make it right! Also we can do very complicated and difficult repairs that most pros can’t do. Decades of home construction, repair, remodeling and renovation experience make us highly qualified for your all your projects. Options with Rot.. we can save you Thousands!! Door Repairs and Install Slab Doors Install Exterior Trim and wood rot Updates and Repair (Including Decks), Remodeling, Custom Carpentry and Interior Trim, Interior and Exterior Door Replacement and Repair, jamb repair, rot repair Maintenance, Inspections, Troubleshoot, Bathroom, Exhaust Fans, Kitchen, Smart home integration Ring Alexa Vinyl Plank Flooring Garage, Pantry and Closet Shelving
"Excellent service and attention to detail."
Sally T on November 2025
Doing the job right is the foundation to “Perfect Work”! We are Pros, Perfect is in our name.. We are highly experienced house surgeons. We are the ones to call when your previous contractor leaves you with work that is not done right. We can make it right! Also we can do very complicated and difficult repairs that most pros can’t do. Decades of home construction, repair, remodeling and renovation experience make us highly qualified for your all your projects. Options with Rot.. we can save you Thousands!! Door Repairs and Install Slab Doors Install Exterior Trim and wood rot Updates and Repair (Including Decks), Remodeling, Custom Carpentry and Interior Trim, Interior and Exterior Door Replacement and Repair, jamb repair, rot repair Maintenance, Inspections, Troubleshoot, Bathroom, Exhaust Fans, Kitchen, Smart home integration Ring Alexa Vinyl Plank Flooring Garage, Pantry and Closet Shelving
With over 18 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from bathroom remodels to major home repairs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Grandview Construction, Inc., a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"I am so grateful to Grandview Construction for our beautiful, new kitchen and master shower! They also painted our entire first floor including the trim. Our experience with Jeremy and his wonderful crew was A+mazing! Their workmanship was excellent, and Jeremy was very communicative and responsive throughout the entire process. The crew was friendly, professional and clearly experts at what they do. One of them has almost 30 years of experience in the industry. Jeremy and his crew provided many helpful details about the project from start to finish and was quick to let us know if any issues arose. When they had to make any adjustments they explained the reasons and were very patient in answering all of our questions and since this was our very first kitchen remodel we had a lot of questions. The project was completed on time and stayed within the very fair competitive estimate he gave us in the beginning, and we could not be happier with the gorgeous finished product. We will work with them on any other project we might do on our home, and I would recommend Grandview Construction without any reservation to anyone who is looking for a dependable and honest general contractor to work on their house."
Karisa H on August 2023
With over 18 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from bathroom remodels to major home repairs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Grandview Construction, Inc., a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"I am so grateful to Grandview Construction for our beautiful, new kitchen and master shower! They also painted our entire first floor including the trim. Our experience with Jeremy and his wonderful crew was A+mazing! Their workmanship was excellent, and Jeremy was very communicative and responsive throughout the entire process. The crew was friendly, professional and clearly experts at what they do. One of them has almost 30 years of experience in the industry. Jeremy and his crew provided many helpful details about the project from start to finish and was quick to let us know if any issues arose. When they had to make any adjustments they explained the reasons and were very patient in answering all of our questions and since this was our very first kitchen remodel we had a lot of questions. The project was completed on time and stayed within the very fair competitive estimate he gave us in the beginning, and we could not be happier with the gorgeous finished product. We will work with them on any other project we might do on our home, and I would recommend Grandview Construction without any reservation to anyone who is looking for a dependable and honest general contractor to work on their house."
DAL Builders has been handling various construction jobs from simple re-modeling to full-scale new construction since 1994. Our team of licensed experts ensures 100% satisfaction every time. Our mission at DAL Builders Inc. is to provide service that exceeds our clients expectations. We strive to provide a safe and enjoyable workplace. We treat every job as if we were working in our own home, Providing quality work at a fair price. Always being conscientious of our surroundings using environmentally friendly products and practices at no additional cost to our clients.
"We recently hired DAL Builder to construct our covered deck and we could not be more impressed with the entire experience. From start to finish, their team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, craftsmanship and reliability.
One of the things that stood out most was their timeliness. Every phase of the project was completed on schedule and they showed up exactly when they said they would, something that’s rare and incredibly appreciated in construction projects.
Their consistent communication was another major strength. We were kept informed at every step, from design updates to material timelines and any questions we had were answered promptly and clearly. It made the whole process smooth and stress-free.
Most importantly, the final result is stunning. Our covered deck looks amazing, beautifully built, sturdy and even better than we imagined. The attention to detail really shows and we’ve already received multiple compliments from friends and neighbors."
Rocio L on December 2025
DAL Builders has been handling various construction jobs from simple re-modeling to full-scale new construction since 1994. Our team of licensed experts ensures 100% satisfaction every time. Our mission at DAL Builders Inc. is to provide service that exceeds our clients expectations. We strive to provide a safe and enjoyable workplace. We treat every job as if we were working in our own home, Providing quality work at a fair price. Always being conscientious of our surroundings using environmentally friendly products and practices at no additional cost to our clients.
"We recently hired DAL Builder to construct our covered deck and we could not be more impressed with the entire experience. From start to finish, their team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, craftsmanship and reliability.
One of the things that stood out most was their timeliness. Every phase of the project was completed on schedule and they showed up exactly when they said they would, something that’s rare and incredibly appreciated in construction projects.
Their consistent communication was another major strength. We were kept informed at every step, from design updates to material timelines and any questions we had were answered promptly and clearly. It made the whole process smooth and stress-free.
Most importantly, the final result is stunning. Our covered deck looks amazing, beautifully built, sturdy and even better than we imagined. The attention to detail really shows and we’ve already received multiple compliments from friends and neighbors."
With over 2 years of experience in the Carpenters industry, Osman's Carpentry Work is your industry expert in the Chicagoland area! We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Great experience with Osman Carpentry. They did great work, very courteous and conscientious about their work. I had them install walk-in doors to my garage, and some trim surround garage doors. Very happy with their work and will continue to bring them projects."
David T on August 2025
With over 2 years of experience in the Carpenters industry, Osman's Carpentry Work is your industry expert in the Chicagoland area! We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Great experience with Osman Carpentry. They did great work, very courteous and conscientious about their work. I had them install walk-in doors to my garage, and some trim surround garage doors. Very happy with their work and will continue to bring them projects."
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Andrew was punctual, did a great job installing and painting the new doors and left the work area clean and tidy. Communication prior to the start of the job (arranging materials etc) was excellent. Thanks Andrew!"
John M on January 2026
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Andrew was punctual, did a great job installing and painting the new doors and left the work area clean and tidy. Communication prior to the start of the job (arranging materials etc) was excellent. Thanks Andrew!"
John M on January 2026
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts
A carpenter typically does woodwork involved in constructing a home or other building, such as framing, installing sheathing, hanging kitchen cabinets, and installing trusses. These tasks are different from the focus of a woodworker, who typically does the finer interior detailed woodwork such as trim and moldings.
Rather than using a common two-by-four piece of wood for a rafter, you probably will use two-by-six, two-by-eight, two-by-ten, or even two-by-twelve boards. Wider lumber is typically a better choice in a larger building as it provides more sturdiness. Some installers may use wider lumber for rafters near the edges of the roof, where the greatest stress occurs, and save money with narrower lumber toward the middle.
Building a new home can be more expensive than buying an existing one, depending on the housing market in your area. Many homeowners still find that building a new house is worth the investment as they can choose the exact layout they want, as well as to choose their own floors, wall coverings, appliances, and finishes. If you live close enough to the build site, you can also stop by to check on the builder’s progress, which can provide some peace of mind that the project is worth it.
Pole barns and carports are similar in that they rely on posts for support and are often not connected to a primary structure. The main difference between the two is that pole barns usually include walls that surround the entire perimeter of the structure, while carports generally remain open on three or four sides. It’s possible to insulate garage doors and even exterior walls on pole barns to create a comfortable workspace, and it’s a bit more secure for storage purposes. However, carports are more affordable.
In many cases, yes, you’ll need building permits for a carport. The exact laws and regulations depend on where you live, but generally speaking, you’ll need a building permit for any carport that will be permanently affixed to the ground. Premade carports sometimes don’t require planning permission or permits, but standalone and attached carports usually do. We recommend you contact your local building department to find out before beginning any carport project.
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