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THS Home Improvement

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THS Home Improvement

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THS Home Improvement, a choice worth making when looking for a Professional, Affordable, and Reliable company for any of your Home Improvement needs, interior and exterior. Here at THS Home Improvement we are dedicated and strive for your satisfaction, day in, day out. So Why Wait! Call or Text today! YOU CALL, WE DO IT ALL!

THS Home Improvement, a choice worth making when looking for a Professional, Affordable, and Reliable company for any of your Home Improvement needs, interior and exterior. Here at THS Home Improvement we are dedicated and strive for your satisfaction, day in, day out. So Why Wait! Call or Text today! YOU CALL, WE DO IT ALL!



First Impressions Home Improvement and Painting

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First Impressions Home Improvement and Painting

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18 years of experience

First Impressions is a business in the Jackson, MO area that has been in operation since 2007. Hi, I'm Kyle Litchfield, and I am the owner of First Impressions Home Improvement and Painting. I am a lifelong resident of the Cape/ Jackson area and I take great pride in every project I am given the chance to work on. I come from a long construction background and have been in the construction world for most of my life. I am knowledgeable in almost all aspects of construction and in the rare event that I don't have an answer for a customers questions or needs I have a long list of professional connections in the area that I have known for a long time to consult with depending on what the topic area is. I am also a 10 year veteran of the local fire service as a Volunteer Firefighter and EMT. I hold State Level Certifications as an EMT-B as well as Firefighter 1 and 2 levels and Hazardous Materials Certifications. I take great pride in keeping my mess as contained as possible while working on a project and I take the safety of not only myself, but also the customer and their family. I specialize in the small stuff. Unlike other businesses, I am proud to say that I do not have a service call or minimum charge for services. I have done work for folks as simple as just changing a couple of door knobs, or fixing that door that gets hard to open and close every now and again. You don't have to have a major project to need a repairman!! If you think your problem is too small for a repairman to care about, think again. Give me a call!!

First Impressions is a business in the Jackson, MO area that has been in operation since 2007. Hi, I'm Kyle Litchfield, and I am the owner of First Impressions Home Improvement and Painting. I am a lifelong resident of the Cape/ Jackson area and I take great pride in every project I am given the chance to work on. I come from a long construction background and have been in the construction world for most of my life. I am knowledgeable in almost all aspects of construction and in the rare event that I don't have an answer for a customers questions or needs I have a long list of professional connections in the area that I have known for a long time to consult with depending on what the topic area is. I am also a 10 year veteran of the local fire service as a Volunteer Firefighter and EMT. I hold State Level Certifications as an EMT-B as well as Firefighter 1 and 2 levels and Hazardous Materials Certifications. I take great pride in keeping my mess as contained as possible while working on a project and I take the safety of not only myself, but also the customer and their family. I specialize in the small stuff. Unlike other businesses, I am proud to say that I do not have a service call or minimum charge for services. I have done work for folks as simple as just changing a couple of door knobs, or fixing that door that gets hard to open and close every now and again. You don't have to have a major project to need a repairman!! If you think your problem is too small for a repairman to care about, think again. Give me a call!!



Family Inc. Creative Contracting

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Family Inc. Creative Contracting

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12 years of experience

We are a small local contracting company that specializes in kitchen and bath remodeling/design. We pride our company on the quality of work we preform at a realistic price. We will work with any budget with amazing results. Family Inc. Creative contracting also offers a wide arrayof other services you name it we can do it. No job to small. Give us a call today fit all of your household needs.

We are a small local contracting company that specializes in kitchen and bath remodeling/design. We pride our company on the quality of work we preform at a realistic price. We will work with any budget with amazing results. Family Inc. Creative contracting also offers a wide arrayof other services you name it we can do it. No job to small. Give us a call today fit all of your household needs.




Willingham Outdoor

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Willingham Outdoor

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We are a full service landscape maintenance company. We have been in business part time for three years, and full-time since February 2011. Dave, the founder/owner, has over 15 years of experience in landscape management. We are proud to be in the growing stages, with our clientele numbers having doubled each year. Willingham Outdoor has expanded from a primarily mowing company into the full-service arena, offering services from hardscape installation to water features, and mowing to fertilizer programs.

We are a full service landscape maintenance company. We have been in business part time for three years, and full-time since February 2011. Dave, the founder/owner, has over 15 years of experience in landscape management. We are proud to be in the growing stages, with our clientele numbers having doubled each year. Willingham Outdoor has expanded from a primarily mowing company into the full-service arena, offering services from hardscape installation to water features, and mowing to fertilizer programs.



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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

You can either nail or screw deck boards according to your preference. We recommend using 3-inch galvanized deck screws in this guide because screws offer superior holding powder over time. If you’re using screws, you can minimize the risk of cracking the boards by drilling small pilot holes before securing the boards to the deck joists.

Landscape timbers can last 10 to 20 years in the ground when installed correctly. Pressure-treated timbers will last longer than non-treated ones, as pressure treatment makes the wood more rot-resistant. Wood exposed to high moisture levels or extreme temperature and weather fluctuations may not last as long as wood in drier areas with more consistent weather.

Wood rot is not normally covered by insurance except in rare cases when it results from a covered event like a burst pipe. Wood rot is categorized as gradual, preventable damage, so most insurance policies won’t pay for claims to repair wood rot damage. Check your policy to find out if wood rot is covered before making a claim. 

The problems with composite decking include a high rate of expansion and contraction from temperature swings. This characteristic can cause boards to split, delaminate, or peel. In addition, significant movement can cause shrinking, warping, twisting, and bending. For this reason, you should minimize moisture and ensure proper airflow below your deck.

We recommend hanging a porch swing at least 2.5 to 3 feet from the wall and about 17 inches above the ground to avoid damaging your home. You want enough clearance behind it and on each side of the porch swing to move around safely and avoid the chains rubbing against it.

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