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• <div><p>According to the EPA, mold grows within 24 to 48 hours if left untreated after a water leak. So unless you notice the leak and stop it right away, you only have a day or so before mold is a real concern. If you don’t notice the leak, it can take about three weeks for the mold spores to become visible. That means you’ve likely had an active mold infection for a few weeks by the time you notice discoloration.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2026
I sent him this: Hi Pablo, I want to make sure we are on the same page and my apologies for any misunderstandings. Original quote was for $1,800. Then changed to $2,100 for using Rain Bird products. We agreed Which I listed in a text on Jun 25, that I wanted specific valves,...
Pablo's Landscaping & Home Service
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Reviewed in May 2026
They designed and installed a full yard and garden, plus curb plantings and trees. The finished area includes a granite patio, beautiful planting areas, and irrigation. It has matured over the last several years into a sustainable, low maintenance garden for our home that has also afforded me...
M.R.Landscaping Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2024
Jorge has done a few things at our place like replacing tub drain pipes (in a very tight spot) that were rusted out and leaking or replacing rusted out toilet flanges. He also helped us re strap noisy hot water pipes to quiet them down a bit. He did a great job every time.
JR PLUMBING
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Reviewed in October 2024
ETC Powerwash did a great job powerwashing the entryway to our house. It is painted cement that had a lot of stains from potted plants which overflowed their drip dishes. Evan and his crew were timely, skilled, and very professional to deal with. Best of all our walkway now looks terrific.
LuxWash Co.
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Reviewed in March 2024
Matt Mahoney with Solves All Engineering put my mind at ease immediately. A general engineer by profession, Matt started talking solutions from the get-go, not trying to “sell” me his service. (He also worked within my budget and didn't eye me like a dollar sign, either.) Matt proposed a...
Solves All Engineering
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Reviewed in July 2023
Excellent job. Omar was courteous, considerate and very professional. We were concerned about the plants along the walls but he took extra measures to ensure none of them were damaged. The best decision we have ever made was to go with Green Oak Painting.
Green Oak Painting
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Reviewed in November 2022
Responsive, careful of my plants and cleaned up nicely
One Two Tree Care
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Reviewed in January 2021
Pleasant,fast,careful not to damage plants, without my asking, they did extra cleanup without charge.
MS Tree Services
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Reviewed in October 2020
I am a seasoned gardener who has won awards for my garden. I am, therefore, very knowledgeable about everything to do with gardens. Mr. Perez came and fixed my irrigation system very quickly and elegantly. His charge was more than reasonable. And while he was fixing the system we talked and...
Perez Landscaping & Gardening Services
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Reviewed in June 2020
Excellent. Agreement for regular weekly lawn maintenance and garden care. Every Thursday Melvy attends to my yard, garden and landscape without my supervision, although whenever I ask for specific services, Melvy accommodates my request. My landscape looks great and I am completely pleased with...
Urizar Gardening
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Plant Watering questions, answered by experts

A 50-pound mirror can be hung on drywall, but only if it has the support of strong hardware. Ideally, you can find the studs behind the drywall and attach the mirror to them; this will give your mirror better stability. Otherwise, confirm that you are using anchors appropriate to the weight of the mirrors. Another technique is to use French cleats—two pieces of wood that fit together, with one piece attached to the wall and the other to the mirror. This allows the weight to be distributed over a wider area.

Cracks, holes, water damage, and dents from heavy equipment often require repair.

Yes, small, superficial cracks are normal as homes settle. Older homes have a higher chance of showing signs of settling through hairline cracks from temperature changes, moisture changes, and soil shifting. However, larger cracks, or discolored cracks from water damage, may signify a bigger problem that requires reparations and preventative measures.

According to the EPA, mold grows within 24 to 48 hours if left untreated after a water leak. So unless you notice the leak and stop it right away, you only have a day or so before mold is a real concern. If you don’t notice the leak, it can take about three weeks for the mold spores to become visible. That means you’ve likely had an active mold infection for a few weeks by the time you notice discoloration.

Yes, drywall nail pops are a common occurrence in homes, both new and old, resulting from the settling and shifting of the structure over time. Though not present in every room or on every wall, encountering nail pops in different sections of a home is not unusual, particularly if the temperature, humidity, or foundation has experienced changes.

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