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Winfield Outdoor Products & Bldgs

21 Highway N
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Winfield Outdoor Products & Bldgs

21 Highway N
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32 years of experience
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We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

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Handy's Home Maintenance

426 S. 8th St.
4.88(
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Handy's Home Maintenance

426 S. 8th St.
4.88(
8
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 local quotes requested

Handy's Home Maintenance specializes in repairs and remodeling residential & commercial properties inside and out. Preventative maintenance and regular upkeep are keys to protecting these valuable assets. Our professional tradesman can help guide you through projects big & small, whether you are updating your home, doing major remodeling or simply needing preventative maintenance done to avoid costly repairs in the future. Give us a call today to schedule an estimate! Call or 'click' for a FREE estimate today!

"The crew was approachable and professional. They did more than I expected. My windows look great and the room looks better from the inside and outside."

Kae B on May 2025

Handy's Home Maintenance specializes in repairs and remodeling residential & commercial properties inside and out. Preventative maintenance and regular upkeep are keys to protecting these valuable assets. Our professional tradesman can help guide you through projects big & small, whether you are updating your home, doing major remodeling or simply needing preventative maintenance done to avoid costly repairs in the future. Give us a call today to schedule an estimate! Call or 'click' for a FREE estimate today!

"The crew was approachable and professional. They did more than I expected. My windows look great and the room looks better from the inside and outside."

Kae B on May 2025

Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
920
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

The Ohlson Group

10233 Clow Creek Rd.
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The Ohlson Group

10233 Clow Creek Rd.
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32 years of experience

Complete projects-one price-totally done-one convenient call is all it takes. The Ohlson Group has been in business since 1993. As the owner I have always been in the building trade, my interest in the trade started back in grade school wood shop and evolved into what is now The Ohlson Group. We have done many jobs for builders and homeowners over the years and can provide many references. We are members of the BBB with an A+ rating. You can check out our website as we are adding pictures daily.

Complete projects-one price-totally done-one convenient call is all it takes. The Ohlson Group has been in business since 1993. As the owner I have always been in the building trade, my interest in the trade started back in grade school wood shop and evolved into what is now The Ohlson Group. We have done many jobs for builders and homeowners over the years and can provide many references. We are members of the BBB with an A+ rating. You can check out our website as we are adding pictures daily.

A-Z Home Improvement Inc

P.O. 312
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A-Z Home Improvement Inc

P.O. 312
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12 years of experience

We specialize in exterior damage repairs or replacements caused by wind, hail or any other storm related damage. We repair and replace roofing, siding, soffit, fascia and gutters. We offer a free initial inspection to see if we can find any storm related damage, help file your insurance claim, and then complete your repairs or replacements to your satisfaction. We have done a complete exterior replacement including new roof, siding, soffit, fascia, and gutters for as low as $250 out of pocket to the home owner.

We specialize in exterior damage repairs or replacements caused by wind, hail or any other storm related damage. We repair and replace roofing, siding, soffit, fascia and gutters. We offer a free initial inspection to see if we can find any storm related damage, help file your insurance claim, and then complete your repairs or replacements to your satisfaction. We have done a complete exterior replacement including new roof, siding, soffit, fascia, and gutters for as low as $250 out of pocket to the home owner.

Color Your Carpet

9800 Beach Blvd
4.38(
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Color Your Carpet

9800 Beach Blvd
4.38(
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Customers say: Quick response
37 years of experience

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

Reeders Remodeling

121 S 17th
5.00(
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Reeders Remodeling

121 S 17th
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Anywhere from 1-10 employees. May hire sub contractors. Charges by the job. Travel/trip charges may apply for long distance jobs.

Anywhere from 1-10 employees. May hire sub contractors. Charges by the job. Travel/trip charges may apply for long distance jobs.

cwc estate maintenance

1526 Center Granview Dr
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cwc estate maintenance

1526 Center Granview Dr
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27 years of experience

residential painting drywall and general handyman services

residential painting drywall and general handyman services

K&S Enterprises

300 E. Lafayette
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K&S Enterprises

300 E. Lafayette
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23 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated business. We have been in business since 2002 and strive for quality results. We may not be as big as the corporations, but we prefer quality over quantity .

We are a family owned and operated business. We have been in business since 2002 and strive for quality results. We may not be as big as the corporations, but we prefer quality over quantity .

CONCRETE INK

3419 CHATHAM ROAD
5.00(
8
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CONCRETE INK

3419 CHATHAM ROAD
5.00(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Concrete Ink originated in 2011 with a vision of providing concrete flooring solutions for residential customers. We began our foray into the decorative concrete flooring business with the coloring (acid staining), and polishing of existing residential concrete basement floors. Creating an artful finished floor solution out of the existing 4″ thick concrete substrate proved to be a perfect marriage of utility and beauty. Since that time, we have been installing, training and broadening our scope of efforts to include retail, commercial and industrial flooring solutions for our clients. The positive feedback and increased demand for our residential work validated our original premise, and opened our eyes to the infinite creative possibilities within our industry. Over the years, we have focused on honing our skills by seeking out and training with the best instructors and installers in our industry. Our continued commitment to expanding our knowledge has sent us to California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Utah. Our client base now reaches across the United States, and we are proud of our reputation and results. We look forward to working with you soon! Contact us today for a FREE estimate

"It went very well. They did a good job and completed it efficiently."

Michael S on June 2020

Concrete Ink originated in 2011 with a vision of providing concrete flooring solutions for residential customers. We began our foray into the decorative concrete flooring business with the coloring (acid staining), and polishing of existing residential concrete basement floors. Creating an artful finished floor solution out of the existing 4″ thick concrete substrate proved to be a perfect marriage of utility and beauty. Since that time, we have been installing, training and broadening our scope of efforts to include retail, commercial and industrial flooring solutions for our clients. The positive feedback and increased demand for our residential work validated our original premise, and opened our eyes to the infinite creative possibilities within our industry. Over the years, we have focused on honing our skills by seeking out and training with the best instructors and installers in our industry. Our continued commitment to expanding our knowledge has sent us to California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Utah. Our client base now reaches across the United States, and we are proud of our reputation and results. We look forward to working with you soon! Contact us today for a FREE estimate

"It went very well. They did a good job and completed it efficiently."

Michael S on June 2020

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FAQs for shelter or outbuilding building service projects in Fowler, IL

A bomb shelter is an abode built to withstand disaster. Bomb shelters may refer to a space or bunker that can protect inhabitants through a hypothetical nuclear attack, apocalypse, or any other massive crisis. People usually build bomb shelters underground and stock them to live there a few days to a month at a time. Doomsday bunkers accommodate long-term living rather than just through a short crisis.

Builders construct bomb shelters with reinforced steel, box culvert, concrete, or other durable materials (but many professionals do not recommend shipping containers, as they’re not designed to live underground. If building underground, you’ll first have to excavate land before building the actual structure. You’ll have to implement air and water filtration systems, septic systems, and power supply.

It takes a lot of experience to safely and legally construct a bomb shelter, not to mention make sure it’s fit to live in for extended periods of time. It’s best to talk to a residential structural engineer near you for proper guidance.

The current standard filtration systems require filtering both air and water. For air, you’ll want an NBC filter system, which both domestic and international producers make. NBC stands for Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical, which filters out all three. If you’re only building your shelter for natural disasters, chemical attacks, and biological attacks, you may opt for the less expensive HEPA filter system. 

Water filtration requires the same level of care. You’ll likely want to have a large water storage capacity to survive short-term disasters. For long-term living, you’ll want to have a water filtration system.

Rising S bunker prices depend on the size, ranging anywhere from $20,000 to $9 million. Their least expensive model is 96 square feet while their most expensive model has a gym, swimming pool, hot tub, and bowling alley.

  • Mini: $45,500

  • Standard Bomb Shelter: $67,500–$109,500

  • Silver Leaf: $140,000–$182,500

  • Admiral: $180,000–$500,000

  • Xtreme: $450,000–$780,000

  • Xtreme Bunker Complex: $840,000–$1,830,000

  • Luxury Series: $3,800,000–$9,600,000

You almost always need a permit to build a bunker on land with any type of public utilities running through it. You’ll want to check with your local building code enforcement agency to see if this is the case for your area. 

Because you’re building a structural component that often requires electricity, water, and sewage services, you’ll need to apply for permits to attach these utilities to your new property. However, off-grid-only units in rural areas may not need all or any of the permitting you’d normally find in more urban settings.

To survive a nuclear blast, you’ll need to have your bunker at least three feet underground. However, it’s usually advisable to put it further underground. To survive a close strike, you’ll want to have the bunker at least 10 feet down and with five-foot thick reinforced concrete. However, knowing exactly how deep to build depends on the size of the blast you’re trying to avoid. Most bunkers don’t need to be more than 5 feet below the ground. 

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