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Brittney Moriarity

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Brittney Moriarity

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17 years of experience

I am a jack of all trades. I have been a single homeowner for almost 20 years, and have taken care of everything in my home myself. Plumbing, drywall, painting, constructing, yardwork, gutters, car repairs, cleaning...you name it, I can figure it out correctly.

I am a jack of all trades. I have been a single homeowner for almost 20 years, and have taken care of everything in my home myself. Plumbing, drywall, painting, constructing, yardwork, gutters, car repairs, cleaning...you name it, I can figure it out correctly.


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Festive Fright Lights

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1 years of experience

License and insured professional holiday lighting company. At Festive Fright Lights we want to assist you in having a safe and bright holiday season, we will remove the hassle of decorating your house. We design, install, and remove everything we set up, if you have any issue’s just send us a picture and one of our professional installers will be out within 48 hours to correct the issue. Let’s light up your holidays.

License and insured professional holiday lighting company. At Festive Fright Lights we want to assist you in having a safe and bright holiday season, we will remove the hassle of decorating your house. We design, install, and remove everything we set up, if you have any issue’s just send us a picture and one of our professional installers will be out within 48 hours to correct the issue. Let’s light up your holidays.


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Saks Cabling & Solutions LLC

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Saks Cabling & Solutions LLC

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1 years of experience

Welcome to Saks Cabling & Solutions, your trusted partner in IT consulting and Low Voltage Infrastructure management, proudly serving the vibrant suburbs of Chicago and it's greater surrounding areas. At Saks Cabling & Solutions, we are passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology to empower businesses, enhance efficiency, and drive growth. With deep roots in the local community, we understand the challenges and opportunities businesses face in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. That's why we're committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions that not only meet your immediate needs but also position you for long-term success.

Welcome to Saks Cabling & Solutions, your trusted partner in IT consulting and Low Voltage Infrastructure management, proudly serving the vibrant suburbs of Chicago and it's greater surrounding areas. At Saks Cabling & Solutions, we are passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology to empower businesses, enhance efficiency, and drive growth. With deep roots in the local community, we understand the challenges and opportunities businesses face in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. That's why we're committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions that not only meet your immediate needs but also position you for long-term success.


Sundown Plumbing and Handyman

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Sundown Plumbing and Handyman

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Sundown Plumbing and Handyman is a small family owned business with over 10 years of experience in the construction field. We can handle all of your small business or residential needs. Specialties include: drywall installation and repairs, painting, plumbing, parking lot painting, furniture building, light installation, door repairs, and more!

Sundown Plumbing and Handyman is a small family owned business with over 10 years of experience in the construction field. We can handle all of your small business or residential needs. Specialties include: drywall installation and repairs, painting, plumbing, parking lot painting, furniture building, light installation, door repairs, and more!


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Hello im rick im a welder at heart and do it every day i do have a small welder for small jobs of all kinds .but i guess u can say im like a jack of all trades but master of none but im pretty good at most of the things i do from painting inside and outsides of houses to landscaping lil bricck work .just ask and if i feel comfortable doing what you need ill be sure happy to get it done for you..

Hello im rick im a welder at heart and do it every day i do have a small welder for small jobs of all kinds .but i guess u can say im like a jack of all trades but master of none but im pretty good at most of the things i do from painting inside and outsides of houses to landscaping lil bricck work .just ask and if i feel comfortable doing what you need ill be sure happy to get it done for you..




Brauer Construction

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Brauer Construction

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We are small locally owned business with over fifteen years of experience. We do t stop until the job is done right. We provide general construction, custom work, concrete and block work, and epoxy projects. Call us today for a free bid.

We are small locally owned business with over fifteen years of experience. We do t stop until the job is done right. We provide general construction, custom work, concrete and block work, and epoxy projects. Call us today for a free bid.


Robles construction

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Robles construction

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We provide carpentry and drywall taping services, we have been in the carpentry business for 20+ years ,this is also a owner-operated business.

We provide carpentry and drywall taping services, we have been in the carpentry business for 20+ years ,this is also a owner-operated business.


Muro's Handyman Service

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Muro's Handyman Service

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My name is Mike Muro and I am the owner of Muro's Handyman Service. I've been working in the carpentry business for 15+ years. From jobs like replacing a light bulb to bathroom remodels, there isn't much I can't do. I strive to make your project needs come true. I am also fully insured

My name is Mike Muro and I am the owner of Muro's Handyman Service. I've been working in the carpentry business for 15+ years. From jobs like replacing a light bulb to bathroom remodels, there isn't much I can't do. I strive to make your project needs come true. I am also fully insured

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Wall Repair questions, answered by experts

You can hide wallpaper seams when painting by applying joint compound over them and then sanding thoroughly until smooth. You’ll want to apply two layers of compound, allowing for four to eight hours between coats. Do a light sanding between coats and then after the final coat is dry. Once the compound dries completely, you can begin priming and painting the wall.

While you could conceivably select any paint finish, paintable wallpaper tends to look its best with a flat or eggshell finish. A higher gloss paint might make the texture pop more, but it can look a bit dated once the paint has dried. And don’t worry about whether a water-based latex paint will loosen the wallpaper. Paintable wallpaper has a coating that prevents this from happening, so using latex paints without applying an oil-based primer to seal things first is fine.

Wallpaper lasts an average of around 15 years, but there is some variance. The type of wallpaper matters, as vinyl wallpaper tends to last the longest—sometimes 20 years or more—while a peel-and-stick wallpaper, which is the easiest to install for DIYers, will usually only last for around five years. Exposure to high humidity, smoke, and UV rays from sunlight can also limit the lifespan of your wallpaper, as can heavy traffic in the installation area.

If you can already see the texture of the existing wallpaper through the layer of paint, then the texture could also come through the new layer of wallpaper. If that’s the aesthetic you want, then proceed. But if you want a smoother surface, you should either strip off the existing paint and wallpaper or hang a layer of liner paper before proceeding.

Your peel-and-stick wallpaper can fall off for multiple reasons, including high humidity levels, extreme temperature changes, poor installation, and even the wall surface. Textured walls can prevent the adhesive from fully sticking to the wall, making it more likely for the wallpaper to peel off. Low-quality wallpapers with weaker adhesives are also more likely to fall off prematurely.

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