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Avatar for Buresh Home Solutions, Inc.

Buresh Home Solutions, Inc.

9379 Swanson Blvd
4.60(
315
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Approved Pro

Buresh Home Solutions, Inc.

9379 Swanson Blvd
4.60(
315
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
22 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Buresh Home Solutions, Inc has served Iowa homeowners since 2003. We are committed to earning your business by offering our customers more choices to meet their needs and budgets. We offer a variety of financing programs and in many cases can finance the entire project or offer no-interest programs as well. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals committed to exceeding your expectations.

"Buresh Home Solutions went above and beyond in every aspect of our door installation. From the first visit to the showroom to final install of our door, the process was excellent! The entire team at Buresh Home Solutions was professional, helpful and very responsive to any questions. We will do business again with Buresh Home Solutions!"

Julie T on October 2024

Buresh Home Solutions, Inc has served Iowa homeowners since 2003. We are committed to earning your business by offering our customers more choices to meet their needs and budgets. We offer a variety of financing programs and in many cases can finance the entire project or offer no-interest programs as well. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals committed to exceeding your expectations.

"Buresh Home Solutions went above and beyond in every aspect of our door installation. From the first visit to the showroom to final install of our door, the process was excellent! The entire team at Buresh Home Solutions was professional, helpful and very responsive to any questions. We will do business again with Buresh Home Solutions!"

Julie T on October 2024


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Kennedy Custom Builds LLC

4.33(
6
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Kennedy Custom Builds LLC

4.33(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
42 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We specialize in high-quality deck construction and comprehensive exterior residential services, delivering expert craftsmanship and durable solutions. From custom decks to all outdoor enhancements, we bring your vision to life—built to last, built for you! Call or text today for your free estimate within 24hrs!

"Tyler and his crew did an outstanding job! Our new deck is beautiful! They walked us through advantages and disadvantages of different materials and things to think about. He kept us updated every step of the way and finished the job as promised. I would highly recommend Kennedy Custom Builds."

John L on November 2023

We specialize in high-quality deck construction and comprehensive exterior residential services, delivering expert craftsmanship and durable solutions. From custom decks to all outdoor enhancements, we bring your vision to life—built to last, built for you! Call or text today for your free estimate within 24hrs!

"Tyler and his crew did an outstanding job! Our new deck is beautiful! They walked us through advantages and disadvantages of different materials and things to think about. He kept us updated every step of the way and finished the job as promised. I would highly recommend Kennedy Custom Builds."

John L on November 2023


Veterans Handyman Service

19330 Winchester Avenue
4.11(
9
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Approved Pro

Veterans Handyman Service

19330 Winchester Avenue
4.11(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

It can be a daunting task looking for only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

"Quick to schedule me and good quality of work. UPDATE 8/23/22: Our experience with this company will sound outrageous to any decent human being. We hired them to install a range hood in September 2021. They showed up and did a good job installing it for us. Then they suggested we also install a vent cover which they could make it for us for $200. We thought it would be nice to cover the vent so we agreed and paid them to bring it to us later. Then things started to escalate from here. They promised to drop it off on Oct 6, DID NOT show up. Then on Nov 1, my husband contacted them, they promised to drop it off the second day, DID NOT show up. My husband contacted them three times in December (Dec 1, 16, and 17), and they replied on Dec 17 saying that they would bring it on the 24th, DID NOT show up. Contacted them again on Dec 30, said they would come, DID NOT show up. Ever since then, they stopped replying to our messages. We texted them at least once a month, with NO RESPONSES AT ALL. Yesterday (August 23, 2022), I called them and someone picked up. I confronted them and they told me they NEVER came to where I live to do any job! This is completely unprofessional and outrageous. We gave them the benefit of the doubt but they failed us over and over again. They either deliberately lied to us or they intentionally stole from us! It is disgusting! Today is August 23, 2022. we called them and an automated voice said, this number has a caller restriction which prevents us from calling them!!! We tried to be as civilized as we can but this is beyond unacceptable. If this is how they do business with everyone, then they will be out of business in no time! We will expose them on every platform they are on so no one else will fall for their despicable act!"

Greg Y on September 2021

It can be a daunting task looking for only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

"Quick to schedule me and good quality of work. UPDATE 8/23/22: Our experience with this company will sound outrageous to any decent human being. We hired them to install a range hood in September 2021. They showed up and did a good job installing it for us. Then they suggested we also install a vent cover which they could make it for us for $200. We thought it would be nice to cover the vent so we agreed and paid them to bring it to us later. Then things started to escalate from here. They promised to drop it off on Oct 6, DID NOT show up. Then on Nov 1, my husband contacted them, they promised to drop it off the second day, DID NOT show up. My husband contacted them three times in December (Dec 1, 16, and 17), and they replied on Dec 17 saying that they would bring it on the 24th, DID NOT show up. Contacted them again on Dec 30, said they would come, DID NOT show up. Ever since then, they stopped replying to our messages. We texted them at least once a month, with NO RESPONSES AT ALL. Yesterday (August 23, 2022), I called them and someone picked up. I confronted them and they told me they NEVER came to where I live to do any job! This is completely unprofessional and outrageous. We gave them the benefit of the doubt but they failed us over and over again. They either deliberately lied to us or they intentionally stole from us! It is disgusting! Today is August 23, 2022. we called them and an automated voice said, this number has a caller restriction which prevents us from calling them!!! We tried to be as civilized as we can but this is beyond unacceptable. If this is how they do business with everyone, then they will be out of business in no time! We will expose them on every platform they are on so no one else will fall for their despicable act!"

Greg Y on September 2021


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Iowa Home Doc

1007 Weber St
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro

Iowa Home Doc

1007 Weber St
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They did great!!"

Lorie K on May 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They did great!!"

Lorie K on May 2025


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Elite IntEx Solutions

1313 South East University Ave Unit 202
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro

Elite IntEx Solutions

1313 South East University Ave Unit 202
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
170 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Our mission is to design and build stunning, functional spaces that reflect your vision and enhance everyday living. Through quality craftsmanship, innovative solutions, and attention to detail, we bring your dream interiors to life with precision and passion.

Our mission is to design and build stunning, functional spaces that reflect your vision and enhance everyday living. Through quality craftsmanship, innovative solutions, and attention to detail, we bring your dream interiors to life with precision and passion.


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Anchor Property Solutions

310 Marshall St
4.73(
15
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Approved Pro

Anchor Property Solutions

310 Marshall St
4.73(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
25 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Anchor Property Solutions proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"We had a couple leaky faucets and some loose electrical fixtures wanted a handyman to come take a look. Dakota was great to talk to, giving us an idea of what it would take to fix our plumbing issues and quickly fixing our electrical issues. He charged a very reasonable price ($30), considering that he was at our house for an hour or so"

Dipa S on January 2025

Anchor Property Solutions proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"We had a couple leaky faucets and some loose electrical fixtures wanted a handyman to come take a look. Dakota was great to talk to, giving us an idea of what it would take to fix our plumbing issues and quickly fixing our electrical issues. He charged a very reasonable price ($30), considering that he was at our house for an hour or so"

Dipa S on January 2025


"Steve Hall was professional, honest, talented and qualified."

Jan E on May 2017

Hall Plumbing & Contracting provides quality service to our customers. We specialize in remodeling and handyman services. We look forward to working with you in the future. One call, we do it all!

"Steve Hall was professional, honest, talented and qualified."

Jan E on May 2017


"Miljan was absolutely amazing. Showed up on time and his communication was great. He got to work on the honey do list ive had for my husband for the past 5 years or so and finished in roughly 6 hours. His pricing was extremely fair. He was careful to not damage my home while working and carrying supplies and materials and he cleaning up during and after his work. I'm extremely happy with his work and will be hiring him for all future work I need done around my home vs. nag my husband and wait for years. Trust me ladies, much more efficient and cost effective to hire Miljan!"

Erin R on January 2025

We specialize in woodworking, trim carpentry, laminate flooring, painting interior and exterior, smaller roofing projects, house staging, decorative painting.

"Miljan was absolutely amazing. Showed up on time and his communication was great. He got to work on the honey do list ive had for my husband for the past 5 years or so and finished in roughly 6 hours. His pricing was extremely fair. He was careful to not damage my home while working and carrying supplies and materials and he cleaning up during and after his work. I'm extremely happy with his work and will be hiring him for all future work I need done around my home vs. nag my husband and wait for years. Trust me ladies, much more efficient and cost effective to hire Miljan!"

Erin R on January 2025


Diamond Does It, LLC

3945 38th St
No reviews yet

Diamond Does It, LLC

3945 38th St
No reviews yet
12 years of experience

Quality work and a great customer experience is what we strive for. Diamond Does it, LLC Specializes in exterior remodeling and lead safe renovations. We Also do interior remodels and have licensed Tradesmen(plumbers, electricians, etc) to help complete our jobs. WINDOWS DOORS SIDING/FASCIA/SOFFIT ROOFING GUTTERS Owned and Operated by, me, Diamond Martinez. My crew and I have been and will continue sub contracting for big name Remodeling companies in central Iowa. However, we are currently looking to expand and help customers through the entire remodeling process opposed to us just being the installers. We can show plenty of Job completion forms where we received a 5 STAR rating. New to Angie's list so adding more pics and info.

Quality work and a great customer experience is what we strive for. Diamond Does it, LLC Specializes in exterior remodeling and lead safe renovations. We Also do interior remodels and have licensed Tradesmen(plumbers, electricians, etc) to help complete our jobs. WINDOWS DOORS SIDING/FASCIA/SOFFIT ROOFING GUTTERS Owned and Operated by, me, Diamond Martinez. My crew and I have been and will continue sub contracting for big name Remodeling companies in central Iowa. However, we are currently looking to expand and help customers through the entire remodeling process opposed to us just being the installers. We can show plenty of Job completion forms where we received a 5 STAR rating. New to Angie's list so adding more pics and info.


K&M Exteriors LLC

3045 200th Trl
No reviews yet

K&M Exteriors LLC

3045 200th Trl
No reviews yet
2 years of experience

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!

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Decks and Porches questions, answered by experts

Painting a damaged pool deck is not recommended if the substrate is crumbling, cracking, spalling, or otherwise actively deteriorating. Continuing deterioration will result in the paint also delaminating or flaking off the damaged surface. Minor damage such as chips or hairline cracks that are not actively deteriorating can often be repaired enough to paint over. A damaged pool deck with a lot of cracking and deterioration should be replaced for best results.

If you’re not an experienced DIYer, consider hiring a local patio repair contractor to rescreen your porch or sunroom. Unless you’re only repairing a small rip or hole, this project is not an easy job. A professional can also make recommendations for materials that will work best for your porch.

Yes, you can absolutely replace just one damaged spindle as long as you can find a matching replacement. However, if multiple spindles are damaged or you can't find an exact match, you might consider replacing an entire section for a more uniform look and structural integrity.

Start with a 60- or 80-grit sandpaper when sanding a deck, though this could change depending on the type of wood that comprises the deck and how smooth you want the overall finish. If you prioritize a smooth final finish, progress to a finer grit like 120 or 150. Avoid ultra-fine grits for traditional sanding, as it could close up the wood pores and make it harder to apply a finish down the line.

Will pressure-treated wood rot? This wood could eventually suffer from rot, although it takes longer compared to untreated wood. Even though the chemicals applied to pressure-treated wood protect it, they eventually dissipate and leave the wood vulnerable. You can delay the appearance of rot in the treated wood by reducing its direct exposure to moisture and by painting it. Using fewer screws or nails in the wood—and thereby creating fewer holes in it—also delays the chances of rot forming.

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