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Schwartz Solutions
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Serving Chesterton, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

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Customers say: True professional

"NATHAN WAS WONDERFUL TO WORK WITH AND DID AN AMAZING JOB BUILDING OUR NEW DECK..... HE RETURNED MY CALLS PROMPTLY AND ARRIVED EXACTLY WHEN EXPECTED..... A DEFINITE "THUMBS UP" TO NATHAN !!!"
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AP Construction
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Serving Chesterton, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"AP Construction did great job on my deck repairs. I am very pleased with the results and the way in which they were delivered! Professionally done with communications regarding status through out the project lifecycle!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rivero Total Maintenance, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Chesterton, IN and surrounding areas

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Rivero Total Maintenance LLC specializes in commercial property maintenance and repair services throughout Illinois. We provide professional solutions for businesses, retail locations, warehouses, and commercial facilities that need reliable and experienced technicians.\n\nOur services include electrical work, plumbing repairs, equipment maintenance, lighting, carpentry, painting, facility repairs, and general property maintenance. We are experienced in working in high-traffic environments where safety, quality workmanship, and minimal disruption to operations are essential.\n\nRTM is fully insured with General Liability and Workers’ Compensation, and our team arrives fully equipped to complete the job efficiently and professionally.\n\nOur goal is simple: You run the business, we handle the maintenance.\n

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Framing most homes takes anywhere between five and eight weeks to complete. You’ll need to account for inclement weather conditions, material shipment times, the number of crew members, and the weight of your materials. If the weather is too hot, wet, or cold for the installation, this process could take closer to eight weeks.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

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