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4 Corners Remodeling & Construction, LLC
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Holiday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

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

+79

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
The Hindal Way
5.0(
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Holiday Lighting - Add or RemoveHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For BusinessHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For Business - Materials Provided by Business+1 more

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!!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Purple Cow Junk Removal and Home Services
5.0(
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Holiday Lighting - Add or RemoveHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For BusinessHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - For Business - Materials Provided by Business+1 more

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%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KD 3 Environmental, LLC
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Holiday Lighting - Add or RemoveHoliday Lighting - Add or Remove - Materials Provided by Homeowner

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

Several options for hanging Christmas lights won't damage gutters. Using shingle clips avoids any hardware contact with them, and using plastic gutter clips minimizes the likelihood of scratching gutters. Remember not to rest a ladder, especially a metal one, against the gutters, and use a ladder stand-off device or stabilizer if you need to use an extension ladder. 

Yes, you can try removing and replacing each individual light bulb one at a time until you find the problem bulb—just be prepared for it to take a while. The bulb tester is worth the investment if you don’t have a lot of extra time to spare or need to test several strands of lights.

When it comes to bang for your buck, LED lights are the clear winner for Christmas lights. While these will cost more upfront, they’ll last you for many holidays to come—far longer than your basic halogen bulbs. Along with that, they also save you big on energy costs throughout the season.

In the Christmas days of yore, people braved winter weather to staple or tack their Christmas lights onto their rooftops or nearby surfaces like the fascia boards. Problems quickly emerged with that approach. Damage to the roof, even small marks from staples, provides entryways for moisture and similar issues that can hasten roof rot, wear, and associated leaks. Plus, some homes had tough fiber cement boards or other materials where staples and screws didn’t work.

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.

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