Serving Lakeview, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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"Did a great job with our kitchen countertops!"
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Serving Lakeview, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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"Manny was on time and very professional and the repair looks perfect. You would never know the countertop was badly cracked. Would definitely recommend Granite Doc."
Serving Lakeview, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1990
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"Excellent service and did a fantastic job fixing the countertop seam"
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Serving Lakeview, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1998
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"Our experience with Stone Shop was fantastic! We had them replace my kitchen countertops. Jeff was great to work with and helped us at every level of the project. He made the whole process easy on us. The installation team was on time and very professional. Outstanding experience."
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Serving Lakeview, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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"Excellent service and pricing. Martin is easy to work with and is up to date on current trends in kitchen and bath construction and finishes. I am an investor/ landlord and A&M has worked on several projects with me. Never a problem. Work was always completed on time. If a problem arouse he did stand behind his work. I highly recommend!"
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Serving Lakeview, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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"I was so happy with the work done by Raymond at New Color Cabinet. I was a little apprehensive at first after having read a review, but in the end I’m glad I hired New Color. I wanted my stained cabinet painted white and Raymond did an outstanding job. From explaining the process start to finish and taking care to protect my countertops and all the areas that weren’t being worked on including the floors. I’ll be hiring Raymond and New Color for my next project."
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Serving Lakeview, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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"Excellent work fixing a few chips in our white granite countertops and repairing old epoxy fixes that had yellowed. Looks like new."
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Serving Lakeview, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
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"Beginning In August of 2018, I had multiple jobs that needed to be completed in and around our 2-flat in Chicago. I received multiple quotes for each. We met with all the contractors and were very impressed with Leonard Belsky of Peoples Choice Home Improvement Co. after meeting him. He gave me confidence in his Company that I did not get from the other contractors. We made the decision to accept 3 proposals from Peoples Choice. Replacement of the roof and gutters needed to be done first. I was concerned due to damages that had been made to neighbors garage and also the mess left behind from our previous roofing experience. Leonard told me that there was no need to worry, we will clean up everything. He was absolutely correct. The roof was completed and there was no trace of the work having been done anywhere in the back, front or 2 sides of the house. Our next job was to completely gut and remodel our bathroom. The men were always on time, very conscientious, very tidy and quite nice. While working throughout the day and also at the end of each workday, they cleaned and swept up the whole area. They did a wonderful job and I absolutely love my remodeled bathroom. The last of the jobs to be completed was our 2-story back porch. It was completed in a timely manner, is so amazingly strong and sturdy and it looks wonderful. We are all very pleased with the finished product and are definitely looking forward to the warmer months when we can spend time on it. If you are on the fence with making a decision as to which contractor to choose, I have no doubt that you will be pleased with any work done by Peoples Choice Home Improvement Co. An additional comment: In August when I started getting quotes on work around the house, I wish that the Peoples Choice company name had come up for the other projects I was having quoted. I discovered after accepting quotes from other contractors that Peoples Choice would have been able to complete the other 3 jobs for us. Due to the experience I had with this company, I can honestly say that I would have had no hesitation in giving the other jobs to Peoples Choice too."
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Serving Lakeview, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2010
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"I hired these gentlemen to replace damaged drywall, trim and paint from a backup we experienced last September. They worked around our schedule and made the process very easy. The craftsmanship is top notch. They took suggestions and recommendations gracefully. They constantly asked questions about what I needed and made sure I was happy with their work as it progressed. They are of the highest quality and caliber."
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Serving Lakeview, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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"Z restored my walk in shower and wall tile. It looks great! I would hire him again."
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Butcher block countertops come in three main styles, each offering a unique look and function. Flat grain, also known as face grain, showcases the natural wood patterns, giving your kitchen a modern and elegant appearance. Edge grain is made from long, narrow wood strips, making it sturdy and providing a consistent grain pattern. End grain features a checkerboard pattern that is highly durable and perfect for heavy food preparation. Each style caters to different aesthetic preferences and usage needs, enhancing your kitchen's look and functionality.
With proper care, wood countertops can last anywhere from 20 to 100 years. To keep yours looking like new, clean up spills immediately and reseal the surface regularly—ideally once a month in the first year, then twice a year after that. Regular maintenance helps preserve the wood's beauty and durability for decades.
Wood countertops aren't hard to maintain if you keep up with regular care. Simply clean them with mild soap and water after use and reseal them monthly during the first year (then twice a year afterward). Using a food-grade oil or sealant protects the wood from damage. With a bit of routine maintenance, your countertop will stay beautiful and durable.
Wood countertops are sanitary with proper care and maintenance. By sealing them with a food-grade sealant and cleaning them regularly with mild soap and water, you create a barrier that prevents bacteria from getting into the wood. Always dry the surface thoroughly after cleaning to keep it hygienic and safe for food prep.
It's best to oil raw wood countertops once a month during the first year. After that, you can oil them twice yearly to keep them in good shape. If your countertop is professionally stained or sealed, you might not need to oil it as often. Regular oiling helps prevent drying and cracking, preserving the wood's natural beauty and durability.
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