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TF Contracting

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TF Contracting

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1 years of experience

At Tf Contracting, our purpose is to provide top-quality gutter installation and maintenance services to protect homes and enhance their longevity. We are committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship, reliable solutions, and outstanding customer service to ensure our clients are 100% satisfied.

At Tf Contracting, our purpose is to provide top-quality gutter installation and maintenance services to protect homes and enhance their longevity. We are committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship, reliable solutions, and outstanding customer service to ensure our clients are 100% satisfied.

Perk & Company

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Perk & Company

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39 years of experience

Industrial maintenance materials, 1900 ++ products for roofing, parking lots, walls, floors, cleaners, chemicals, epoxy's, urethanes, tapes, caulks, for the do-it-yourself business or home owner.

Industrial maintenance materials, 1900 ++ products for roofing, parking lots, walls, floors, cleaners, chemicals, epoxy's, urethanes, tapes, caulks, for the do-it-yourself business or home owner.

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Windy Ridge Interiors

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Windy Ridge Interiors

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Windy Ridge Interior Decorating has for 17 years been turning any space in your home into your dream room. We also specialize in ROOM MAKEOVERS, shopping, consultations, decorating, & organizing. WE ARE OFFERING RENDERINGS TO SHOW YOU THE POTENTIAL OF YOUR HOME!!! 712 210 6833.

"I contacted Gloria after seeing her design display at a local home show. She arrived promptly on ours visits. We live in an open concept town-home. She helped me select furniture for the living room, sun porch, master bedroom and converting second bedroom to an office. She staged each room using several of our own pieces which saved us money. I find it overwhelming shopping on the internet and one of the best services Gloria provided was shopping on the internet as well as at stores. She took the overload of shopping online off my shoulders. Her hourly rate was reasonable for shopping as well as her staging charge. Contact Gloria to see several pictures of the rooms she has designed for me."

Sherry E on March 2018

Windy Ridge Interior Decorating has for 17 years been turning any space in your home into your dream room. We also specialize in ROOM MAKEOVERS, shopping, consultations, decorating, & organizing. WE ARE OFFERING RENDERINGS TO SHOW YOU THE POTENTIAL OF YOUR HOME!!! 712 210 6833.

"I contacted Gloria after seeing her design display at a local home show. She arrived promptly on ours visits. We live in an open concept town-home. She helped me select furniture for the living room, sun porch, master bedroom and converting second bedroom to an office. She staged each room using several of our own pieces which saved us money. I find it overwhelming shopping on the internet and one of the best services Gloria provided was shopping on the internet as well as at stores. She took the overload of shopping online off my shoulders. Her hourly rate was reasonable for shopping as well as her staging charge. Contact Gloria to see several pictures of the rooms she has designed for me."

Sherry E on March 2018

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Creative Home Renovations

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Creative Home Renovations

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17 years of experience

Creative Home Renovations provides top quality services with competitive prices through our dedication to detail to each project assuring only the best for each of our clients. A business is only as good as its people and this is especially true in the construction industry. Whatever your dreams may be for your future project, rest assured it will be handled promptly, professionally, with 100% satisfaction with our company going and beyond the expectations for our clientele. Your home is probably the biggest investment you’ll ever make in your life, so trust all your Home Improvement needs with us to see your project through from start to finish with our professional and experienced staff. Creative Home Renovations, innovative solutions for all your home improvement needs. Not a shingle mistake ever made.

Creative Home Renovations provides top quality services with competitive prices through our dedication to detail to each project assuring only the best for each of our clients. A business is only as good as its people and this is especially true in the construction industry. Whatever your dreams may be for your future project, rest assured it will be handled promptly, professionally, with 100% satisfaction with our company going and beyond the expectations for our clientele. Your home is probably the biggest investment you’ll ever make in your life, so trust all your Home Improvement needs with us to see your project through from start to finish with our professional and experienced staff. Creative Home Renovations, innovative solutions for all your home improvement needs. Not a shingle mistake ever made.

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Painting questions, answered by experts

Of the two sheens, satin is more resistant to moisture, whether it’s from frequent cleaning or from the shower, and it dries quickly. However, if there are imperfections in the wall, they will be more obvious to the naked eye, so make sure to get the ceiling as smooth as you can before you start painting.

You can use either paint thinner or mineral spirits to clean paint brushes, but both have distinct advantages. Paint thinners are better solvents, making them a good option if you need to clean your brushes quickly or if you are dealing with dried paint, which mineral spirits can’t remove. On the other hand, mineral spirits have less toxicity, less odor, and lower volatility. It is safer to use indoors and doesn’t evaporate as quickly if you need to leave the brushes to soak.

Typically, professionals recommend two coats of paint for even coverage. However, you may be able to get away with one coat if you’re painting over a light color with a darker or similar-shade color. But if you’re going from a darker to a lighter color, like white to black, you may need up to three coats.

If you’re going from a darker to a lighter color, like white to black, you may need up to three coats. Buying high-quality paint and using primer on the walls beforehand can save you the extra labor and cost that comes with adding more coats of paint.

The longevity of paint on wood depends on factors like the quality of the paint, surface preparation, exposure to elements, and maintenance. Exterior paint on wood surfaces can last 5 to 15 years or more with proper care and maintenance. Interior paint tends to have a longer life span, often 10 years or more. Regular cleaning, touch-ups, and addressing any issues like peeling or cracking can extend the life of the paint. 

You can use latex or acrylic paint outdoors. Although acrylic paint tends to last longer outside, it also costs more, so if you’re painting the outside of your house, for instance, latex paint is often a go-to option. However, acrylic will be your best choice if you want to spend some extra money for added durability.

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