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David Bly Construction

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David Bly Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Independent contractor with over 20 years of experience. Excellent in all aspects of construction, home repair, remodeling, maintenance, and new development, Fence installation and repair, subcontracting.

"David did an excellent job providing everything I asked for in the bathroom remodel. He worked with all subcontractors (plumbing, electrical & wood working) to ensure all tasks were complete. David also stayed within the quoted timeline and took on additional projects as requested. Would highly recommend!"

Haley H on November 2023

Independent contractor with over 20 years of experience. Excellent in all aspects of construction, home repair, remodeling, maintenance, and new development, Fence installation and repair, subcontracting.

"David did an excellent job providing everything I asked for in the bathroom remodel. He worked with all subcontractors (plumbing, electrical & wood working) to ensure all tasks were complete. David also stayed within the quoted timeline and took on additional projects as requested. Would highly recommend!"

Haley H on November 2023

Comfortec Heating Cooling & Plumbing Inc

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Comfortec Heating Cooling & Plumbing Inc

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At Comfortec we are honored to work for you. When you invite a Comfortec employee into your Northwest Iowa home we will be on time, courteous and professional. Our technicians use carpet mask, protective shoe covers, and drop cloths to prevent your home from having damages caused by our service.

At Comfortec we are honored to work for you. When you invite a Comfortec employee into your Northwest Iowa home we will be on time, courteous and professional. Our technicians use carpet mask, protective shoe covers, and drop cloths to prevent your home from having damages caused by our service.

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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.

Dave Navarro Construction

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Dave Navarro Construction

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We are a General contracting company. We perform all services involved in the completion of unfinished space. We do hire sub contractors when needed. We also stand by their work as well. Though we have only been in buisness for a short time. we have a combined 37 years construction experience.

We are a General contracting company. We perform all services involved in the completion of unfinished space. We do hire sub contractors when needed. We also stand by their work as well. Though we have only been in buisness for a short time. we have a combined 37 years construction experience.

S.W.E. Construction

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S.W.E. Construction

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36 years of experience

We are a general contractor we provide a unique number of things for our clients. We put the project together meet with clients on a daily basis and get them involved in the project. It is our goal to make the project as unstressful as possible for the client.

We are a general contractor we provide a unique number of things for our clients. We put the project together meet with clients on a daily basis and get them involved in the project. It is our goal to make the project as unstressful as possible for the client.

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Both wood-burning stoves and fireplaces can emit smoke and other combustion gases that are harmful to human health. According to the American Lung Association, wood smoke can lead to coughing and wheezing as well as long-term health impacts like increased risks for heart attacks and stroke. 

Newer models meet the modern efficiency standards set in 2020 by the Environmental Protection Agency for cleaner burning, more efficient wood stoves. Regular maintenance can also minimize smoke.

Even though ventless fireplaces are safe to use overall, you shouldn’t let them run for more than a few hours per day. It’s also important to make sure the room with the fireplace is well-ventilated. If not, the water vapor from the fire could increase the humidity levels in your home, potentially resulting in mold growth.

Compared to certain types of firewood like pine or spruce—which burn off sticky resin contained within the wood that creates lots of smoke—elm isn’t the worst option for burning in a fireplace.

Because elm wood is dense, it burns at a moderate pace and does a pretty good job of keeping your home warm. Hardwood like maple or oak may perform slightly better, but elm isn’t a bad choice overall.

You can, but you shouldn’t. While you can still start a fire in your fireplace, the smoke and other fumes won’t have a proper way to escape if the flue is cracked. By continuing to operate your fireplace, wood stove, or furnace, you are putting your home at risk of absorbing toxic byproducts of the fire source.

If your chimney doesn't have a damper, you are reducing your home's energy efficiency while allowing drafts, debris, and even animals to enter your home. Remember, installing a damper helps regulate airflow, keeping warm air inside during winter and preventing cooled air from escaping in the summer. It also acts as a barrier to keep out moisture and critters.

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