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4 Corners Remodeling & Construction, LLC
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We recently had the pleasure of working with Matt on a home improvement project and we couldn't be happier with the results. His attention to detail is impeccable— from the framing to the wider steps and even the rounded corners, every aspect was handled with care. Matt completed the work promptly and communication throughout the process was perfect. Thanks Matt."
deck and railing
deck and railing
new deck and roof addition
new deck and roof addition
new deck and roof addition

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Response time2 days
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The Hindal Way
5.0(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James the owner at The Hindal way did and amazing job!!! Super friendly and an honest and hard working man. He worked fast and was very professional. I asked him to mow the lawn and he did an excellent job and he even picked up sticks and anything else in the yard that was considered “waste”. I would recommend The Hindal Way!!!! My lawn has never looked this good!! Thank you James and the Hindal way team!!"
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Purple Cow Junk Removal and Home Services
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Welcome to Purple Cow Junk Removal and Home Services! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

Gutter Replacement
Gutter Replacement
Power Wash Patio
Small Junk Removal
Construction Junk Removal

+68

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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KD 3 Environmental, LLC
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Our Environmental Department can effectively and efficiently diagnose any problem you may have. With over 10 years of construction knowledge and 14 years of environmental training both military and civilian our inspections and solutions are common. \n\nToo many times you hear of buildings being demolished or the interior completely removed. We use techniques that allow for you to save the structure and building materials allowing for the least inconvenience and expense for you or your business when ever possible.\n\nWE DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME, EVERY TIME! \n

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Holiday Decorating questions, answered by experts

To get in the festive mood, you might turn to hanging holiday lights yourself. In many circumstances, DIY Christmas light installation can be cost-effective, not to mention fun. However, it’s best to consider any limitations to this task and how that might affect your overall project, like tall roofs. Consider hiring a Christmas light installer to place lights or decorations in hard-to-reach areas like roof peaks to avoid the risk of injury.

Yes, you must use an extension cord specifically rated for outdoor use to power outdoor lights, such as Christmas lights. Extension cords intended for indoor use lack the protective properties to withstand exposure to outdoor elements. To safely hang and power lights outside your house or in your yard, always connect them to an outdoor power source using an outdoor-rated extension cord.

Technically, you can use duct tape to hang Christmas lights, but it’s not the best bet. Duct tape or other types of tape retain moisture, which isn’t ideal when near an electrical wire. Plus, it can peel off due to the elements. Duct tape is also a very unattractive option, visually speaking. Instead, opt for roof clips for Christmas lights, which are affordable and easy to use.

The length of time shouldn’t matter much if you stick with lightweight Christmas lights and similar decorations. Those shouldn’t pose risks to your stucco. You should avoid attaching anything to your stucco that could fall because it’s too heavy, which may take part of the stucco with it. Some methods, like using double-sided tape or adhesive hooks, will naturally wear out over time and lead to falling lights, so don’t expect to leave these lights up year-round.

Decorators often prefer artificial Christmas trees. They’re easier to handle and shape, and decorators don’t have to worry about bugs or allergies. It’s also an ideal choice because artificial trees keep up appearances without owners needing to schedule watering. 

However, always confirm that decorators are ready to unbox and set up the artificial tree. If they don’t include tree set-up in their services, you may need to hire a general handyperson for that task.

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