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Around the House KC
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Serving Polo, MO and surrounding areas

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Hi, I'm the owner of Around the House KC. I take pride in helping Kansas City homeowners and property managers keep their properties in great shape. Whether it's a plumbing, electric, door, or appliance repair, painting project, or a growing honey-do list, I provide dependable service, attention to detail, and honest communication from start to finish. Free estimates available.

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Spur Oak Property Group
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Serving Polo, MO and surrounding areas

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Spur Oak Property Group is a property care and project support company based out of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, serving homeowners, rental owners, businesses, churches, and organizations throughout the greater Kansas City area.\n\nWe help with repairs, maintenance, cleaning, make-ready work, painting, flooring, rental support, senior home maintenance, outdoor upkeep, and larger property improvement projects by connecting clients with dependable, vetted professionals and keeping the process organized.\n\nSpur Oak was built around trust. With a local law enforcement background, I understand how important it is to know who is coming into your property. That is why we focus on reliable professionals who value honesty, communication, and respect. Licensed, insured, bonded, permitted, or specialized work is handled through properly qualified professionals.\n\nOur goal is to give clients peace of mind through honest communication, dependable follow-through, and property care by people you can trust.

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Siding Repair Systems
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Serving Polo, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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"The estimate and the people doing it was good. They knew what they were talking about and took their time. They said the work would start early February before they can start, which is fine its no rush. But we would appreciate if they could just give us a date. My wife has chased them down and they haven't gotten back to her. Just keep us in the loop, we shouldn't have to chase them down. We understand if the weather delayed or a set back. Its not hard to make a call or send an email."
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Floating decks are a cost-effective and versatile option, but they come with some compromises. Since they sit on smaller footings instead of being deeply anchored, they’re more likely to shift over time, especially in areas with heavy rainfall or freeze-thaw conditions. Their low-to-the-ground design makes them more susceptible to moisture buildup and potential water damage.

There are more pros than cons when staining a deck. Deck stain is more affordable than paint, it protects the wood and allows the natural textures to shine through, and it can revive the appearance of your home. However, deck stain also requires prep work (sometimes days or more), carries more upkeep than a painted deck, and can fade over time if not cared for. 

Before installing a deck, you must build a base for the deck to rest upon, often made of compacted soil or gravel. While gravel is an optional material, it helps with drainage. Some contractors also recommend installing a weed control membrane, which helps provide a solid foundation for the frame. In the case of an elevated deck, a pro will often lay down a concrete slab as a foundation. 

A deck that isn’t attached to a house is called a floating or freestanding deck. These standalone decks are built near ground level, so they usually don’t need deck stairs. Some don’t even require permits. Generally speaking, building a floating deck is faster and more DIY-friendly than constructing one that’s connected to your home.

You can nail or screw composite decking, but 3-inch decking screws are the better fastener choice. Unlike nails, decking screws won’t back out of the composite material over time. There’s also little danger of splitting composite material when driving screws, so you don’t need to pre-drill holes unless otherwise recommended by your decking manufacturer.

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