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"He provided great professional service at a very reasonable cost for 3 years."

Akeen W on April 2020

Mr. B's Elite Lawn and Home Care Makeover provides a variety of outdoor services. We specialize in power washing, landscaping, lawn mowing and more! Our crew is always neat and professional. We don't just cut grass we manicure lawns! Give us a call today!

"He provided great professional service at a very reasonable cost for 3 years."

Akeen W on April 2020


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Midwest Contractors Landscape

14547 Meadows Lane
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Midwest Contractors Landscape

14547 Meadows Lane
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Midwest Contractors Landscape is proud to serve Illinois landscaping needs! Owner and operator Marcus has years of experience in the industry. Clients say he provides exceptional quality, customer care, and fast responses. They're excited to take on new clients immediately. Call today for a free estimate on your next project!

"They were great. Very accommodating, friendly and did a great job."

Jamie G on March 2025

Midwest Contractors Landscape is proud to serve Illinois landscaping needs! Owner and operator Marcus has years of experience in the industry. Clients say he provides exceptional quality, customer care, and fast responses. They're excited to take on new clients immediately. Call today for a free estimate on your next project!

"They were great. Very accommodating, friendly and did a great job."

Jamie G on March 2025


MJ Buildings

4001 Highway P
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MJ Buildings

4001 Highway P
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
23 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very nice guys and willing to work with you. Photos coming soon"

Robin B on February 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very nice guys and willing to work with you. Photos coming soon"

Robin B on February 2025


Robinson contracting

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Robinson contracting

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Let us help you with all your remodeling needs. Painting, trim, drywall, flooring, Re leveling, deck building, and siding. We will do work on mobile homes, as well. If youre needing help with some projects, give us a call. We are licensed and insured, with years of experience.

Let us help you with all your remodeling needs. Painting, trim, drywall, flooring, Re leveling, deck building, and siding. We will do work on mobile homes, as well. If youre needing help with some projects, give us a call. We are licensed and insured, with years of experience.


"Super job! Raked, trimmed and cleaned up my mothers entire property. Got everything looking great. We highly recommend."

Dave Z on September 2023

Browns Landscaping & Excavation specializes in demolition services, landscaping/hardscaping, dirt work needs. We are a small family owned business started by Tyler Brown in 2022. Tyler Brown is an owner-operator.

"Super job! Raked, trimmed and cleaned up my mothers entire property. Got everything looking great. We highly recommend."

Dave Z on September 2023


Southern Stone Creations

1605 Main St
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Southern Stone Creations

1605 Main St
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5 years of experience

Locally owned and operated and serving the southern Illinois region, we take pride in our custom landscaping projects that range from simple paver walkways to backyard design. We have been in business since 2020 and have over 15 years of experience recreating and reimagining our clients' spaces. We don't cut corners or rush to finish the job because your custom landscaping project becomes our pride and joy.

Locally owned and operated and serving the southern Illinois region, we take pride in our custom landscaping projects that range from simple paver walkways to backyard design. We have been in business since 2020 and have over 15 years of experience recreating and reimagining our clients' spaces. We don't cut corners or rush to finish the job because your custom landscaping project becomes our pride and joy.


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!




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Decks and Porches questions, answered by experts

When installing deck boards, screws are a better option than nails. For one, screws have more holding strength than nails, so they’re better at keeping your deck boards in place. Also, nails are more likely to pop out of the boards than screws, which can create a tripping or poking hazard on your deck.

Yes, but it works best with lightweight snowblowers, the single-stage models or electric versions. Also, you need to have a rubberized intake edge on the ground and preferably rubberized auger paddles, not a metal version. Otherwise you may chip or damage the surface as you work. When it doubt, let the snow lie.

You can also use a snow blower on leveled gravel, but only if you carefully adjust the intake height so it doesn’t kick up the gravel and turn it into flying missiles.

The cost to install a porch column typically runs between $300 and $600, although it can range as low as $300 or as high as $2,500. Most homeowners will pay about $400 for a porch column. The materials you choose and whether the column is ornamental or load-bearing will impact the final cost.

Cutting the boards directly is one of the fastest ways to remove deck boards with hidden fasteners. Mark two parallel lines that are one-third of the total measurement on both ends and cut out the centerpiece. Then, remove the end of the board that doesn’t have a fastener. Finally, pry open the fastened side and pull it up to pop out the screw or access the fastener. This also allows you to salvage portions of boards for other projects.

Will pressure-treated wood rot? This wood could eventually suffer from rot, although it takes longer compared to untreated wood. Even though the chemicals applied to pressure-treated wood protect it, they eventually dissipate and leave the wood vulnerable. You can delay the appearance of rot in the treated wood by reducing its direct exposure to moisture and by painting it. Using fewer screws or nails in the wood—and thereby creating fewer holes in it—also delays the chances of rot forming.

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