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Moreland Lawn & Landscape
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Serving Higginson, AR and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

My name is Joshua I have a full time job as a highway worker. But ive always wanted to run my own business in lawn care, and now I am ready to do that. I offer alot of different services. Lawn care, landscape, power washing services, garden services, and fence or porch remodeling.

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Royce Pelsynski
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Serving Higginson, AR and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Proud father of two beautiful girls, looking to build a business to support their future. I have 6 years of experience in contracting and remodeling. Willing to do free bids. Looking to help people improve their homes and make their dreams come true.

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Dixie Power Washing, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Higginson, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Offers commercial services

Rebecca is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

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THE O'KIRBYS L.L.C.
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Serving Higginson, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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Warranties offered

"The Oâ Kirbys installed holiday lights for me and not only did they do good work, but when they ran into various obstacles with the design of my house, they went above and beyond to find a solution."
Response time1 day
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Pride home improvement
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Serving Higginson, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

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"It went great! My dad hired Pride Home Improvement to put filter on his gutters and they looked great so I gave them a call for my deck. They were on time and very professional the entire time they were at my home. Definitely would recommend to anyone."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blessed Beginnings Handyman
5.0(
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Serving Higginson, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They repaired a window and framing that had been leaking for some time, leading to wood rot, replaced another window, replaced the washer's water hookup valves, and replaced my sink faucet."
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Bathroom replacing floor joist

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Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by38%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

When installing deck boards, screws are generally a better option than nails. Screws offer superior holding strength over time, keeping the boards securely in place. In contrast, nails are more likely to pop out, which can create a tripping hazard. While you can use either, we recommend using 3-inch galvanized deck screws. To minimize the risk of cracking the wood, it's a good practice to drill small pilot holes before driving the screws into the deck joists.

A deck doesn’t have to be perfectly level. Many pros even recommend a gentle slope to ensure proper drainage and increase longevity. The ideal gentle slope is about 1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot away from the property, leading water away from the home to prevent pooling and reduce the risk of damage. It also minimizes rot, mold, and other moisture-related problems. 

What goes under your floating deck depends on your preferences. Some homeowners put landscaping fabric underneath their decks to prevent weeds from popping up through the boards. Others choose to build a floating deck over grass or gravel. However, it’s best not to set your deck directly on the ground. Instead, set your deck on blocks to keep it elevated enough to prevent moisture from rotting the wood.

Floating decks are a cost-effective and versatile option, but they come with some compromises. Since they sit on smaller footings instead of being deeply anchored, they’re more likely to shift over time, especially in areas with heavy rainfall or freeze-thaw conditions. Their low-to-the-ground design makes them more susceptible to moisture buildup and potential water damage.

Cutting the boards directly is one of the fastest ways to remove deck boards with hidden fasteners. Mark two parallel lines that are one-third of the total measurement on both ends and cut out the centerpiece. Then, remove the end of the board that doesn’t have a fastener. Finally, pry open the fastened side and pull it up to pop out the screw or access the fastener. This also allows you to salvage portions of boards for other projects.

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