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Avatar for Closet Organizing Systems
Closet Organizing Systems
4.9(
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Closet - Build

Serving Cedar Lake, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving Cedar Lake, IN 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!"
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
Mow-Rite and More and Handyman Services
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Cedar Lake, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I used him for15 years. I count on him. He knows my home and I don't have to tell him what to do. He takes care of things for me. He also does small electrical jobs for me. He's an all around guy. A real handyman."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Mr Handyman of Munster - Cedar Lake
5.0(
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Window Frame - Repair

Serving Cedar Lake, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Handyman painted my basement wall and my basement bathroom. I explained what I was thinking and he made it come to life. He is professional and his prices are reasonable. Definitely will hire him again."
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G.A.STEELE CONSTRUCTION
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Deck or Porch - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallWood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace+5 more

Serving Cedar Lake, IN and surrounding areas

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"Gene has been wonderful to work with and pays as much attention to details as I do! He is knowledgeable and dedicated to finding the best solutions for a complex project. We are only halfway through the project now but we will share more information and photos when we finish next week."
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Robert Anthony Renovations
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Cedar Lake, IN and surrounding areas

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"We had an excellent experience working with Robert Anthony from start to finish. They were professional, responsive, and incredibly detail-oriented throughout our kitchen remodel. His team completed our renovation on time, kept the workspace clean, and communicated with us every step of the way. The quality of the craftsmanship exceeded our expectations, and you can truly tell they take pride in their work. They transformed our kitcjen beautifully and made the entire process smooth and stress-free for my family. We are beyond happy with our kitchen and we couldn’t recommended him more."
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Sentri Homes
2.4(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Cedar Lake, IN and surrounding areas

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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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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

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.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

New builds, remodels, and additions often necessitate professional framing expertise.

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.

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