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The Finished Look

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The Finished Look

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24 years of experience

Here at The Finished Look we perform all areas that pertain to building and remodeling. We also have a cabin care taking branch as well that services lake homes in northern Minnesota. We are very close with our employees and boast safety and cleanliness. Winter work in many instances be eligible for a 10% discount.

Here at The Finished Look we perform all areas that pertain to building and remodeling. We also have a cabin care taking branch as well that services lake homes in northern Minnesota. We are very close with our employees and boast safety and cleanliness. Winter work in many instances be eligible for a 10% discount.

Timeless Designs by Melissa

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Timeless Designs by Melissa

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15 years of experience

We are a full service interior design company that works directly with the homeowner to design a plan that will fit their wants, needs & desires. We act as the Client Advocate. We make sure the sub-contractors stay on schedule, on budget & resolve any project dilemmas that might come up.

We are a full service interior design company that works directly with the homeowner to design a plan that will fit their wants, needs & desires. We act as the Client Advocate. We make sure the sub-contractors stay on schedule, on budget & resolve any project dilemmas that might come up.

Wilkening Fireplace Company

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Wilkening Fireplace Company

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52 years of experience

Wilkening Fireplace Co., established in 1973, is the north country's specialist in fireplaces, stoves and inserts. We sell and service wood, gas and pellet burning models with complete installation available

Wilkening Fireplace Co., established in 1973, is the north country's specialist in fireplaces, stoves and inserts. We sell and service wood, gas and pellet burning models with complete installation available

Renaissance Custom Design DBA Bruce Hinton

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Renaissance Custom Design DBA Bruce Hinton

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27 years of experience

We are one of the top 16 in the Nation for Stamped Concrete and Concrete Countertops. Your customized solution is only limited by your imagination and fits your budget. I am 6th Generation brick and stone cutters. We give more than our quote.

We are one of the top 16 in the Nation for Stamped Concrete and Concrete Countertops. Your customized solution is only limited by your imagination and fits your budget. I am 6th Generation brick and stone cutters. We give more than our quote.

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RealStone

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23 years of experience

Based in Bagley, Minnesota we are one of the few companies in the world that mass produces stone veneer products. All of our stone is Mississippi Headwaters Glacial Till Granite, some of the most colorful stone in the world. Additional address: PO Box 637 Bagley, MN 56621.

Based in Bagley, Minnesota we are one of the few companies in the world that mass produces stone veneer products. All of our stone is Mississippi Headwaters Glacial Till Granite, some of the most colorful stone in the world. Additional address: PO Box 637 Bagley, MN 56621.

Tri-County Heating & Air LLC

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Tri-County Heating & Air LLC

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23 years of experience

We have low over head so we can pass the savings on to you. We have two full-time and two part-time Service Techs. We offer Furnace Tune-ups with a furnace efficiency audit for $50 until 12/01/10 then it goes to $65. Others are $85+. Our service calls are $50 hour the first hour plus Parts.

We have low over head so we can pass the savings on to you. We have two full-time and two part-time Service Techs. We offer Furnace Tune-ups with a furnace efficiency audit for $50 until 12/01/10 then it goes to $65. Others are $85+. Our service calls are $50 hour the first hour plus Parts.

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

When built right, fireplaces increase the value of your home. Fireplaces are both functional and aesthetically pleasing; home buyers will usually respond to the charm fireplaces can add. The only scenarios that could lead to a fireplace depreciating a property are the following: if it’s in need of constant or immediate repair, is unusable, or isn’t up to code.

Minor cleaning and maintenance are DIY-friendly, but professionals should handle structural or electrical repairs.

You should use an angled brush to first paint the mortar lines, then go in with a high-density roller to evenly paint the bricks one at a time. You can also use a flat paintbrush to paint individual bricks, but a roller is faster and easier to use thanks to its longer handle and wider surface area for coating the bricks. To finish, go in with the paint brush for edges or hard-to-reach areas.

Because of the potential danger associated with incorrectly capping the gas line that serves the gas fireplace, many people will choose to hire a professional to do the work. Some homeowners may choose to hire a pro to only handle the gas line for them. They then may attempt to remove the actual insert on their own, which is a challenging—but not impossible—DIY project.

A chimney cap costs about $300 on average. The prices range from about $75 to $1,000, depending on the material, size, any repairs needed, and if your chimney cap requires custom fabrication. Chimney caps are usually made from galvanized steel, copper, or stainless steel. Additional costs may include hiring a chimney sweep to clean the chimney before a cap is installed. 

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