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Reviewed in September 2022
Did a horrible job painting. Had to have my Gtandson go over it, especially the ceilings. Did not take a brush to blend the paint in all corners. Brought his 5-year-old son to work with him on Saturday. Did no sanding at all. they said even though he should have. Would never recommend to. anyone.
JAM Improvement
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Reviewed in August 2022
It was noticeable where he painted with a brush towards the top of the wall. Looks messy. He said it was still "wet". Not so.
A&E Painting
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Reviewed in August 2021
Made quick work of some trees and brush. Highly recommend.
DScape Artists
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Reviewed in July 2019
Chip C was very professional and solved my problem promptly. I would highly recommend him again. Thank you Universal Plumbing.
Universal Home Services
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Reviewed in March 2018
I had Dr. Langberg fix a chipped front tooth filling that another previous dentist had done. This was a childhood chip, that has been previously filled twice by the same previous dentist...however the 2nd time was not very good, crooked and not symmetrical. I went to Dr. Langberg in hopes to fix...
Langberg, Dr Mark W
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Reviewed in January 2017
they did a very good job.cleaned and wood chipped all that was cut down.
KROM'S TREE CARE & LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in August 2016
The paint job was excellent but it was all of the extras that prompted me to right this. We had some rust on the side entry door and they cleaned it up and put on a kick plate, there were corners of the gutters that had been leaking forever and they fixed them, part of the gutter were damaged...
MHI Painting
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Reviewed in August 2015
I feel like I could of done a better job than the painter who has done my bathroom walls and ceiling. He went through 3 coats of paint on the walls and I can still see the paint brush streaks, not to mention clunks of paint in corners and spots. Ceiling is the same story the top corner edges are...
Metropoles Painting Company
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Reviewed in April 2015
<p>It went wonderfully! The bricks on the edge of my front porch steps kept chipping and falling off. I called for a repair estimate and he came over the very same day. He took the measurements suggested redoing them with a wider stone material and said he would email me an estimate. The...
Brickworks Property Restoration LLC
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Brush Chipping FAQs, answered by experts

Some things you can do to prepare for yard work services are aerate the soil, fertilize your grass, keep weeds under control, regularly mow your lawn, and water your grass.

Armadillos are attracted to water, so a leaky irrigation system or an overwatered lawn can encourage them to move in. They especially like wet areas where they can burrow and loose soil where they can dig for grubs. They are also attracted to dense ground cover, where they can often find food sources.

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.

Some states have bans on disposing of yard waste in plastic bags in landfills. Yard waste takes up space in landfills and releases methane gas when disposed of improperly. It's best to repurpose it naturally to benefit your garden and the environment.

If you have a lot of trees around your home, mulching all those leaves can smother the lawn. Air and light won't reach the grass and soil if too many leaves have been mulched. Turf grass and other lawn problems can arise if the weather is too wet and excessive leaves have been mulched.

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