Chimney Cricket, Inc was founded in 1990 and has been growing strong ever since. We have expanded not only our geographical reach, but also our range of products and services. What began as just a few chimney sweeps working out of one location has now become a multi-state operation with a wide variety of masonry work, fireplace and chimney services. Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida for all your needs! Our commitment to providing quality masonry work, fireplace and chimney services as well as our dedication to serving people’s needs have earned us over 250,000 loyal customers. We constantly strive to improve our business and grow our customer base. St. Petersburg: (727) 577-1446 Sarasota: (941) 926-3662
"I had Chimney Cricket out for a quote. The workman was very knowledgeable and I was ready for them to perform the work. They entered my home, reviewed the fireplaces, and told me how they would fix them. After that, I called and called. I called the gentleman who came to provide the quote. He couldn't help me. I called the office again and again. They said they would get me a quote. One never arrived. I had another company come out and repair the problems while still waiting for Chimney Cricket to continue the engagement. I finally got a call from the office (after I had had the work done) and she said she was following up on the quote. The quote they had never sent. The workman seemed knowledgeable, but I took the day off and let workmen into my house just so that I would spend time chasing them and STILL never receive a quote. If they cannot even get me quote, what are the chances they would show up to do the repair? Or follow up if something went wrong?"
Clark B on April 2025
Chimney Cricket, Inc was founded in 1990 and has been growing strong ever since. We have expanded not only our geographical reach, but also our range of products and services. What began as just a few chimney sweeps working out of one location has now become a multi-state operation with a wide variety of masonry work, fireplace and chimney services. Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida for all your needs! Our commitment to providing quality masonry work, fireplace and chimney services as well as our dedication to serving people’s needs have earned us over 250,000 loyal customers. We constantly strive to improve our business and grow our customer base. St. Petersburg: (727) 577-1446 Sarasota: (941) 926-3662
"I had Chimney Cricket out for a quote. The workman was very knowledgeable and I was ready for them to perform the work. They entered my home, reviewed the fireplaces, and told me how they would fix them. After that, I called and called. I called the gentleman who came to provide the quote. He couldn't help me. I called the office again and again. They said they would get me a quote. One never arrived. I had another company come out and repair the problems while still waiting for Chimney Cricket to continue the engagement. I finally got a call from the office (after I had had the work done) and she said she was following up on the quote. The quote they had never sent. The workman seemed knowledgeable, but I took the day off and let workmen into my house just so that I would spend time chasing them and STILL never receive a quote. If they cannot even get me quote, what are the chances they would show up to do the repair? Or follow up if something went wrong?"
Clark B on April 2025
Family owned & operated. AAA+ BBB Accredited. 18+ years serving Lee, Collier, Charlotte counties with superior window & door installation, as well as full bathroom remodels. Additional DBAs - Clear Choice USA, Florida Builder Resources LLC, Bath Planet of SWFL, Clear Choice Contracting.
"Good price and good delivery time but the installation quality was poor and they had to send a second crew out to fix the first crews mistakes"
Eric F on April 2024
Family owned & operated. AAA+ BBB Accredited. 18+ years serving Lee, Collier, Charlotte counties with superior window & door installation, as well as full bathroom remodels. Additional DBAs - Clear Choice USA, Florida Builder Resources LLC, Bath Planet of SWFL, Clear Choice Contracting.
"Good price and good delivery time but the installation quality was poor and they had to send a second crew out to fix the first crews mistakes"
Eric F on April 2024
The Family-Owned Home Experts. We're committed to offering Florida homeowners windows, doors, and installation services they can truly trust. Our transparent pricing, cordial customer service, and hands-on leadership are all in place to offer you the peace of mind you deserve. Trust the team that truly treats your home like their own. That means no subcontractors, a lifetime guarantee on our projects, full project financing, and a locked-in one year price guarantee. Give us a call or visit our website to request a free project estimate today!
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Joan V on February 2025
The Family-Owned Home Experts. We're committed to offering Florida homeowners windows, doors, and installation services they can truly trust. Our transparent pricing, cordial customer service, and hands-on leadership are all in place to offer you the peace of mind you deserve. Trust the team that truly treats your home like their own. That means no subcontractors, a lifetime guarantee on our projects, full project financing, and a locked-in one year price guarantee. Give us a call or visit our website to request a free project estimate today!
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Joan V on February 2025
Welcome to NightShiftHandyManServices, your trusted partner for comprehensive home improvements. Our specialties include plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, painting, general maintenance, and seamless installations, such as TVs and more. Why Choose Us: Experience the NightShift commitment - enhancing your home's functionality and aesthetics with precision and care. We stand out for quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Our Team: Led by a skilled and experienced team, NightShiftHandyManServices brings a passion for craftsmanship to every project. Trust us to transform your vision into reality. Clear Communication: No industry jargon here. At NightShiftHandyManServices, we engage in open, honest conversations about your needs, ensuring your satisfaction is our top priority. Let NightShiftHandyManServices be your partner in creating a home that resonates with comfort and style. Transform your space with us where every detail, from repairs to installations, is handled with expertise.
"Showed up same day and did a very good job. Fair pricing and excellent customer service"
Gino S on March 2025
Welcome to NightShiftHandyManServices, your trusted partner for comprehensive home improvements. Our specialties include plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, painting, general maintenance, and seamless installations, such as TVs and more. Why Choose Us: Experience the NightShift commitment - enhancing your home's functionality and aesthetics with precision and care. We stand out for quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Our Team: Led by a skilled and experienced team, NightShiftHandyManServices brings a passion for craftsmanship to every project. Trust us to transform your vision into reality. Clear Communication: No industry jargon here. At NightShiftHandyManServices, we engage in open, honest conversations about your needs, ensuring your satisfaction is our top priority. Let NightShiftHandyManServices be your partner in creating a home that resonates with comfort and style. Transform your space with us where every detail, from repairs to installations, is handled with expertise.
"Showed up same day and did a very good job. Fair pricing and excellent customer service"
Gino S on March 2025
CCCOFSWFL has over 30 years of experience in custom carpentry, trim carpentry, wainscotting, custom molding, remodeling, and home construction. We will work with you to update your home to your satisfaction. We are your home's plastic surgeon, giving your space a facelift!
"We were extremely pleased with the quality and design creativity of the work of Creative Custom Carpentry of SWFL. Frank designed a custom shoe shelf that was a wonderful idea to complement a complete staircase resurfacing and design, in which he replaced our old worn carpet on the stairs with a perfect woodgrain shade of laminate steps with trim molding. It looks fantastic! He uses high quality materials and superior quality workmanship. We are glad that we chose Creative Custom Carpentry of SWFL."
Mathew S on March 2025
CCCOFSWFL has over 30 years of experience in custom carpentry, trim carpentry, wainscotting, custom molding, remodeling, and home construction. We will work with you to update your home to your satisfaction. We are your home's plastic surgeon, giving your space a facelift!
"We were extremely pleased with the quality and design creativity of the work of Creative Custom Carpentry of SWFL. Frank designed a custom shoe shelf that was a wonderful idea to complement a complete staircase resurfacing and design, in which he replaced our old worn carpet on the stairs with a perfect woodgrain shade of laminate steps with trim molding. It looks fantastic! He uses high quality materials and superior quality workmanship. We are glad that we chose Creative Custom Carpentry of SWFL."
Mathew S on March 2025
Affordable Window Systems is unique to the Window Replacement and Hurricane Protection industry. While not offering screen repair services, we provide the highest quality Impact Windows and Doors at prices that cannot be beat. We utilize a multi-product offering, enabling us to give truly professional consultations, so that you will be sure the right products are being installed in your home. Our company’s management team consists of industry professionals who have more Impact Glass experience than any other company in Southwest Florida and we have successfully built some of Fort Myers’ most notable companies. Affordable Window Systems addresses a need and a void in the window replacement and hurricane protection market of Southwest Florida and its coastal communities.
"It is easy to give a grade A when everything goes as planned. A truly A+ company is able to deal with unexpected glitches and still meet or exceed customer expectations. This describes Affordable Windows. After receiving bids from several contractors, we selected Affordable windows based on quality of product, price, and Angie's List ratings. Initially we had some issues with their standard contract language and company president Peter was willing to negotiate alternative language that met both of our needs. Installation went great. The team arrived early, was very careful of our home, worked quickly and very neatly. However after they removed all of the old windows, they realized they were missing one new window. Window was mistakenly never ordered. Hey, mistakes happen and are only human! The team found an alternative window to install in the open space and immediately ordered the correct replacement. The replacement window arrived as scheduled and was promptly installed. The entire team handled this potentially ugly situation with class, professionalism, and sincere concern for our home. They are a class act. New windows look great."
David C on July 2019
Affordable Window Systems is unique to the Window Replacement and Hurricane Protection industry. While not offering screen repair services, we provide the highest quality Impact Windows and Doors at prices that cannot be beat. We utilize a multi-product offering, enabling us to give truly professional consultations, so that you will be sure the right products are being installed in your home. Our company’s management team consists of industry professionals who have more Impact Glass experience than any other company in Southwest Florida and we have successfully built some of Fort Myers’ most notable companies. Affordable Window Systems addresses a need and a void in the window replacement and hurricane protection market of Southwest Florida and its coastal communities.
"It is easy to give a grade A when everything goes as planned. A truly A+ company is able to deal with unexpected glitches and still meet or exceed customer expectations. This describes Affordable Windows. After receiving bids from several contractors, we selected Affordable windows based on quality of product, price, and Angie's List ratings. Initially we had some issues with their standard contract language and company president Peter was willing to negotiate alternative language that met both of our needs. Installation went great. The team arrived early, was very careful of our home, worked quickly and very neatly. However after they removed all of the old windows, they realized they were missing one new window. Window was mistakenly never ordered. Hey, mistakes happen and are only human! The team found an alternative window to install in the open space and immediately ordered the correct replacement. The replacement window arrived as scheduled and was promptly installed. The entire team handled this potentially ugly situation with class, professionalism, and sincere concern for our home. They are a class act. New windows look great."
David C on July 2019
Our business is our livelihood but it is also so much more. AKG Home Repair Services was started to fill in a void in the current market and to make a business that the people of Fort Myers and surrounding areas can place their trust in. Over the years we have never lost our commitment to our clients and that is what has allowed us to succeed in a very competitive industry. We stand committed to our purpose as we stand committed to the people of Fort Myers and surrounding areas. We specialize in all aspects of home repairs. We do not offer furniture assembly.
"George talks to himself while he works, which is fine, but he repeatedly said “what the h€!!, and “are you shi##ing me” as he was assembling and installing our ceiling fans. To be clear, he wasn’t speaking to us, but the language was not appropriate."
Susan J on January 2024
Our business is our livelihood but it is also so much more. AKG Home Repair Services was started to fill in a void in the current market and to make a business that the people of Fort Myers and surrounding areas can place their trust in. Over the years we have never lost our commitment to our clients and that is what has allowed us to succeed in a very competitive industry. We stand committed to our purpose as we stand committed to the people of Fort Myers and surrounding areas. We specialize in all aspects of home repairs. We do not offer furniture assembly.
"George talks to himself while he works, which is fine, but he repeatedly said “what the h€!!, and “are you shi##ing me” as he was assembling and installing our ceiling fans. To be clear, he wasn’t speaking to us, but the language was not appropriate."
Susan J on January 2024
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"This company is amazing. Small business that aims to accommodate specific needs - no matter how small. Reliable, honest and friendly. I’ve hired this company for things as small as hanging pictures to power washing the lanai and driveway to gutter cleaning and assembling new outdoor furniture and yard work. No job too small."
Pam J on February 2025
We are a local family-owned business here to help with all your home improvements and maintenance needs. Give us a call today to schedule you free estimate.
"This company is amazing. Small business that aims to accommodate specific needs - no matter how small. Reliable, honest and friendly. I’ve hired this company for things as small as hanging pictures to power washing the lanai and driveway to gutter cleaning and assembling new outdoor furniture and yard work. No job too small."
Pam J on February 2025
I have over 35+ years experience and a Journeyman Certified Carpentry Degree! Let me help you bring your dream project to life- I specialize in demolition, cabinet installation/removal, backsplash installation, trim installation, painting, and pressure washing exteriors & patios. Call (239)384-0766 today to receive a free estimate or book me for a consultation!
"Fred and his team did a fantastic job. Fred had very creative ideas and executed them with his team. They were able to get the job done quickly and I was very happy with the results!"
Shannon E on September 2024
I have over 35+ years experience and a Journeyman Certified Carpentry Degree! Let me help you bring your dream project to life- I specialize in demolition, cabinet installation/removal, backsplash installation, trim installation, painting, and pressure washing exteriors & patios. Call (239)384-0766 today to receive a free estimate or book me for a consultation!
"Fred and his team did a fantastic job. Fred had very creative ideas and executed them with his team. They were able to get the job done quickly and I was very happy with the results!"
Shannon E on September 2024
Morgan Exteriors is a family-owned home improvement company with over 29 years of experience, specializing in high-performance windows and siding solutions. We offer a variety of options, including energy-efficient, impact-resistant windows, and both vinyl and fiber-cement siding to enhance your home's beauty, durability, and value. With factory-trained installers and a commitment to excellence, we deliver superior craftsmanship and customer service on every project. Backed by a lifetime guarantee on our products, Morgan Exteriors ensures lasting results that you can depend on, no matter the weather or the season.
Morgan Exteriors is a family-owned home improvement company with over 29 years of experience, specializing in high-performance windows and siding solutions. We offer a variety of options, including energy-efficient, impact-resistant windows, and both vinyl and fiber-cement siding to enhance your home's beauty, durability, and value. With factory-trained installers and a commitment to excellence, we deliver superior craftsmanship and customer service on every project. Backed by a lifetime guarantee on our products, Morgan Exteriors ensures lasting results that you can depend on, no matter the weather or the season.
Wainscoting is decorative paneling that covers the lower part of a wall, adding style and protection. Beadboard is a popular type of wainscoting characterized by long, vertical panels with raised beads—small indentations or ridges between the planks. It's commonly used on walls and ceilings to add depth and character. Both wainscoting and beadboard are versatile options that allow you to enhance your indoor and outdoor spaces. Beadboard panels lock together with a tongue-and-groove joint, while shiplap—a similar style—uses a square-shaped rabbet joint.
The top of the wainscoting should be set at one-third of the room’s height. So, for a standard room with nine-foot ceilings, the wainscoting should extend exactly three feet. This precise measurement creates a balanced, elegant look that enhances overall room proportions and delivers a classic design appearance.
Wainscoting can make a room look smaller if the room has low ceilings. The same rule applies with wainscoting as it does with painting any space: In order to make the room look larger and more open, paint it a light color like white or cream. Since beadboard incorporates vertical lines in the paneling, this style of wainscoting is ideal for those wanting to make a room appear larger than it is.
While wainscoting can technically be used in any room, you’ll typically want to reserve it for a more open space, like a foyer where you want to make a dynamic first impression or a bathroom with tall ceilings. Avoid using wainscoting in small spaces with low ceilings. Open concepts like a living room and kitchen combination also don’t work well with wainscoting because there isn’t a clean break point along the walls.
Wainscoting can increase home value because it offers a refined design element that boosts buyer interest. Its elegant finish and distinctive style enhance interior aesthetics and generate a positive market impression, therefore confidently increasing the property’s overall desirability and resale value.