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Last update on February 17, 2026

Reviewed in February 2026
Hendrick did an amazing job reglazing a very old kitchen sink that had chips and stains. The sink was a cool vintage piece in my kitchen before, now it’s a beautiful statement piece. I can’t believe the transformation!
Tub Coaters Bathtub and Tile Refinishing
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Reviewed in December 2017
Dave's team did a fantastic job with the garage floor epoxy chip coat. They were all professional, efficient and completed the work as scheduled. I would absolutely recommend Stronghold Floors.
Stronghold Floors
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Reviewed in April 2017
It was a big job, taking four days to complete, but was done to our complete satisfaction. The place was definitely "professionally " painted, following exceptional wall prep work. No brush marks or trim miscues,
The Precise Painter LLC
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Reviewed in February 2017
Lisa Marie did a fabulous job and believe me I had 3 estimates. I went with Lisa Marie because of her knowledge about painting cabinets and how many years she had been in this industry. She knows the process, knows what types of primers and paints to be used on cabinets. I picked a color and she...
Designs by Lisa Marie
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Reviewed in December 2016
After I submitted my service request online, Chip almost immediately called me to confirm the appointment. I had carpet in 4 bedrooms, hallway, and a small area in basement needed stretch. Chip and his coworker did wonderful job to complete the repair and made the carpet look great again. I...
Puzzleman of NC, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2016
Great! Very professional. Painters showed up when Don the owner they said they would. Crew worked steadily every day without breaks everyday until job was completed. They finished the job when they said they would. Their work looks great. They cleaned up. They also use rollers and brushes not...
MR PAINTBRUSH
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Reviewed in November 2015
Mr Green cleared my yard of brush,prepared a space for a garden and mulched the area.He did an excellent job.Very happy with the rsults.
Green's Labor, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2015
Paint chipped when switch was installed. Will have to paint entire room as we cannot match paint.
NEDA Group, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2012
John Jamison came out, looked the job over and gave me a written estimate. I called and was able to schedule the work imediately. <br /> <br /> Three men showed up at the arranged time. One of the men went up the trees, removed branched and dropped them to the second man who hauled to the...
JAMISON TREE SERVICE
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To remove a shrub, start by cutting back the shrub using pruning shears, loppers, or a chainsaw. Next, dig around the base of the shrub with a pointed shovel to expose its root system. Then, use a shovel or a mattock to loosen the roots, making it easier to pull or lift the shrub from the ground. For larger shrubs or stubborn root systems, attaching a chain or strap to the base and using a vehicle to pull it out can be effective. Ensure proper disposal of the shrub and its debris following local waste disposal guidelines.

The easiest way to remove bushes is first to cut the bush down. You may need to use a handsaw, pruning shears, or a chainsaw for thicker branches. Once you’ve removed most of the branches, you can then cut the base of the shrub as low to the ground as you can get. Then, with a shovel, dig around until you expose the roots. Dig out the roots, being careful not to leave any roots in the soil.

Yes, most services include removing grass clippings and yard waste. Confirm with your provider.

It’s possible to over-mulch leaves. If the leaf mulch is thick enough that it’s blocking and smothering the grass, that’s a problem. Ideally, you should still be able to see the grass when you’re done mulching to ensure its ability to continue growing. The solution is to make another pass at the top layer of leaf mulch to collect some of the top layer.

Unless it’s rubber or you need to prune suckers and remove weeds, you shouldn’t need to get rid of the old mulch around your tree. Simply push old mulch a few inches away from the trunk of your tree and then top it off with enough fresh mulch to reach 3 to 4 inches in height.

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