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J.B. BRICKWORKS, INC.

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J.B. BRICKWORKS, INC.

4.43(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Award-Winning Hardscape and Masonry Since 1990. We have been installing outdoor environments in the Chicago area for 25 years. Our crews are built with highly qualified individuals, paying special attention to detail. We use only the highest quality products and construction methods for each project. "The difference is in the details".

Award-Winning Hardscape and Masonry Since 1990. We have been installing outdoor environments in the Chicago area for 25 years. Our crews are built with highly qualified individuals, paying special attention to detail. We use only the highest quality products and construction methods for each project. "The difference is in the details".

Marshfield Home Improvements Inc.

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Marshfield Home Improvements Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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We do work Insurance restoration, renovation. We specialize in Kitchens, Bathrooms, Decks, and Basements. Let's discuss how we can help you on your next project.

We do work Insurance restoration, renovation. We specialize in Kitchens, Bathrooms, Decks, and Basements. Let's discuss how we can help you on your next project.

CB Home Improvement & Maintenance

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CB Home Improvement & Maintenance

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

CB Home Improvement & Maintenance is a new home improvement & maintenance company, it is owned and operated by career construction professionals with over 30 years experience in the home building and home improvement industry. Our resumes include working with several national home builders, real estate developers, and commercial construction companies. This has provided CB Home Improvement & Maintenance with years of experience working with homeowners, subcontractors, and municipaities. CB Home Improvement & Maintenance has the willingness to do the small projects and the ability and knowledge to handle the largest projects. CB Home Improvement & Maintenance is primarliy operating in Lake and Mchenry counties, but we do have a subcontractor base stretching from Southern Wisconsin to Northwest Indiana. This allows CB Home Improvement & Maintenance to meet homeowner needs throughout the entire Chicago land area. CB Home Improvement & Maintenance understands that the decision to make an improvement can be difficult. You have a lot of questions and we will be here to clearly answer all of them. All estimates are free, and we provide a limited 12 month warranty on all our improvements. CB Home Improvment & Maintenance is committed to providing our homeowners with the best Service, & Quality and we will earn your Trust.

CB Home Improvement & Maintenance is a new home improvement & maintenance company, it is owned and operated by career construction professionals with over 30 years experience in the home building and home improvement industry. Our resumes include working with several national home builders, real estate developers, and commercial construction companies. This has provided CB Home Improvement & Maintenance with years of experience working with homeowners, subcontractors, and municipaities. CB Home Improvement & Maintenance has the willingness to do the small projects and the ability and knowledge to handle the largest projects. CB Home Improvement & Maintenance is primarliy operating in Lake and Mchenry counties, but we do have a subcontractor base stretching from Southern Wisconsin to Northwest Indiana. This allows CB Home Improvement & Maintenance to meet homeowner needs throughout the entire Chicago land area. CB Home Improvement & Maintenance understands that the decision to make an improvement can be difficult. You have a lot of questions and we will be here to clearly answer all of them. All estimates are free, and we provide a limited 12 month warranty on all our improvements. CB Home Improvment & Maintenance is committed to providing our homeowners with the best Service, & Quality and we will earn your Trust.

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LAURENS RESTORATION

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LAURENS RESTORATION

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Customers say: Super punctual
Emergency services offered
"The two men that handled our claim no longer work for Laurens. I was really disappointed in the lack of communication from the estimator/project manager and his attitude of "that's just the way it's done" when comparing line items to real-world values. As this was an insurance claim, I was closely monitoring the work performed vs. what was being billed. There were discrepancies in their favor, and I needed to go line-by-line to ensure that monies paid out were being put towards services rendered. In the end, I made their jobs difficult, but I felt the work performed was satisfactory, but not outstanding. The other half of their services required packing out, storage, and return of our furniture and items. The pack-out and storage crew was 5 stars."

JOE S on April 2021

"The two men that handled our claim no longer work for Laurens. I was really disappointed in the lack of communication from the estimator/project manager and his attitude of "that's just the way it's done" when comparing line items to real-world values. As this was an insurance claim, I was closely monitoring the work performed vs. what was being billed. There were discrepancies in their favor, and I needed to go line-by-line to ensure that monies paid out were being put towards services rendered. In the end, I made their jobs difficult, but I felt the work performed was satisfactory, but not outstanding. The other half of their services required packing out, storage, and return of our furniture and items. The pack-out and storage crew was 5 stars."

JOE S on April 2021

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L&S maintenance

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L&S maintenance

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21 years of experience

Do you have property that you can not attend to? We can get the job done . We specialize in give are customers high maintenance. We welcome residential and commercial. Please contact use for more information . lloydsmith21@yahoo.com. Thank you .

Do you have property that you can not attend to? We can get the job done . We specialize in give are customers high maintenance. We welcome residential and commercial. Please contact use for more information . lloydsmith21@yahoo.com. Thank you .

CHL Masonry & Remodeling

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CHL Masonry & Remodeling

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Small local business. Dependable and timely service. 16 years of experience in construction and masonry. Licensed and Insured.

Small local business. Dependable and timely service. 16 years of experience in construction and masonry. Licensed and Insured.

Affinity Construction Co.

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Affinity Construction Co.

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25 years of experience
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DETAIL KITCHENS

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DETAIL KITCHENS

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Detail Kitchens provides design and installation expertise that stems from our 44 years of experience. Whether you're remodeling your kitchen or building a new home, we will work together to transform your dreams into a kitchen that's not only beautiful but completely functional, efficient, and appropriate for your lifestyle. 6 employees. Uses Subs for Electrical & Plumbing. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges.

Detail Kitchens provides design and installation expertise that stems from our 44 years of experience. Whether you're remodeling your kitchen or building a new home, we will work together to transform your dreams into a kitchen that's not only beautiful but completely functional, efficient, and appropriate for your lifestyle. 6 employees. Uses Subs for Electrical & Plumbing. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges.

THE WINDOW GUYS

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THE WINDOW GUYS

3.59(
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69 years of experience

ADDITIONAL PH# (773) 589-3521. ADDITIONAL DBA'S: A B C THE WINDOW GUYS, ABC GLASS ENCLOSURES, ABC WINDOWS.

"Good price. Professional install very happy with my new windows. Chicago Window Guys has it down to a science."

Thomas B on December 2024

ADDITIONAL PH# (773) 589-3521. ADDITIONAL DBA'S: A B C THE WINDOW GUYS, ABC GLASS ENCLOSURES, ABC WINDOWS.

"Good price. Professional install very happy with my new windows. Chicago Window Guys has it down to a science."

Thomas B on December 2024

Rostzorkvit Co.

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Rostzorkvit Co.

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Customers say: Quality work
24 years of experience

Windows installation and replacement ( bow and bay as well ) Siding, Soffits, Fascia. Gutters, Doors, Glass Blocks

"Igor and his team were incredibly polite, efficient, and very competitive on price. They did an outstanding job converting our existing white trim windows to brand-new black trim, and the results look absolutely amazing. We couldn't be happier with how the windows turned out. The installation took place in the middle of a Chicago winter, and I can confidently say the windows are extremely efficient--our home has stayed warm and comfortable even when temperatures dropped below zero. Huge thanks to Igor and his team for being courteous, fast, affordable, and for truly helping make our house feel more like a home. Highly recommend!"

Brian P on December 2025

Windows installation and replacement ( bow and bay as well ) Siding, Soffits, Fascia. Gutters, Doors, Glass Blocks

"Igor and his team were incredibly polite, efficient, and very competitive on price. They did an outstanding job converting our existing white trim windows to brand-new black trim, and the results look absolutely amazing. We couldn't be happier with how the windows turned out. The installation took place in the middle of a Chicago winter, and I can confidently say the windows are extremely efficient--our home has stayed warm and comfortable even when temperatures dropped below zero. Huge thanks to Igor and his team for being courteous, fast, affordable, and for truly helping make our house feel more like a home. Highly recommend!"

Brian P on December 2025

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Lake Villa, IL

Wainscoting is decorative paneling that covers the lower part of a wall for style and protection. Beadboard is a type of wainscoting made of long vertical planks with small raised beads between each board. You’ll see it on walls and ceilings when homeowners want added depth and charm. Both options work indoors or outdoors; beadboard pieces lock together with tongue-and-groove joints, while similar styles, such as shiplap, rely on a square rabbet joint.

The best rule of thumb for wainscoting is to stop the panels at about one-third of the wall height. In a room with a nine-foot ceiling, that’s roughly three feet up. Sticking to this ratio keeps the room balanced, lets plenty of wall color show above the trim, and delivers a polished, timeless look.

Wainscoting can make a room look smaller if the room has low ceilings. The same rule applies to wainscoting as it does to painting any space: to make the room look larger and more open, paint it a light color, such as 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.

Technically, you can panel any room, but wainscoting shines in open areas, such as a foyer or a tall-ceilinged bathroom. Skip it in small rooms with low ceilings—panels can make tight spaces feel boxed in. Open-concept layouts without clear stopping points along the walls are also tricky, as the trim requires a distinct beginning and end.

Removing existing wall panels before installing wainscoting involves distinct demolition efforts. The cost to hire a professional for demo work is $1.50 per square foot. If the underlying drywall requires replacement after panel removal, an additional fee of $1.60 to $2.35 per square foot is incurred. Completing these tasks properly ensures a sturdy foundation and a flawless finish.

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