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Avatar for Hudgins Custom Carpentry, LLC
Hudgins Custom Carpentry, LLC
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Winthrop Harbor, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Scott was everything that you want when you hire a contractor to do work at your home: His work was excellent. It was done on time and on budget. He made sure to keep a clean work area and any mess that was made was cleaned up before he left for the day. He communicated on days that would be extra noisy or dirty. He respected our home and he didn’t treat it like a work site. I highly recommend."
My Work
My Work
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+21

Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for House Doctors of Northern Illinois
House Doctors of Northern Illinois
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairCarpentry Framing - RepairCarpentry Framing - Install+2 more

Serving Winthrop Harbor, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric transformed my basement for me and did an amazing job!! He removed my old carpet, installed the tile floor and painted as well. Professional, skilled and even got the job done on a tight time frame for me. Awesome work. Thank you!"
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+41

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Closet Organizing Systems
Closet Organizing Systems
4.9(
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Closet - Build

Serving Winthrop Harbor, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Went very well. They don't recommend more than you really need. They are practical in their approach. They don't try to sell you more. They came out for estimate. They I got the computer design, I approved and it was installed. "
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+29

Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Chicagoland Home Products
Chicagoland Home Products
4.9(
49
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Closet - Build

Serving Winthrop Harbor, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company did an outstanding job on our custom closet project. Tammy, our designer, demonstrated a great understanding of spatial planning and took our storage needs into careful consideration when creating the design. The final result maximized functionality without sacrificing aesthetics. We are extremely pleased with the quality of the work and the professionalism of the entire team."
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
Avatar for Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
Top Bros Construction & Remodeling Inc.
4.8(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Winthrop Harbor, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience working with Top Bros construction and remodeling. They fully removed our tile and wood flooring and installed LVP that we had provided. They also installed new trim and baseboards throughout, which look great. They were timely and efficient. We are very happy with the outcome!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Full house remodel

+28

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
267
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Winthrop Harbor, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great company to work with. I had seamless gutters and all the fascia boards and trim, capped. The project manager, Devan, answered all my questions and let me know what to expect. Aaron, who lead the crew doing the work, was very professional. Other than how wonderful my house looks now, they left no trace of being here. The workmanship is spot on! I would recommend them highly!"
2367 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Universal Property Maintenance, LLC
4.7(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Winthrop Harbor, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Mike to build a bathroom in my basement. I was impressed with Mike's professionalism, we spoke daily and he kept me abreast of what was going and next steps with the project. Mike, his crew, and subcontractors were all highly skilled and they did an amazing job on my new bathroom. I plan to use Mike for future projects and I would highly recommend him."
Family space before
Bedroom entrance framed
Basement office
Basement remodel
Kitchen Back splash

+159

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Chapman Home Improvements
4.6(
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business

Serving Winthrop Harbor, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Due to surgery, Jon Chapman's right arm was immobilized, but he was able to subcontract in a timely manner and oversee the work of a great painting crew. So we have been pleased with the results."
Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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. 

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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