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Ronald and sons Cleaning

Cowlic Rd
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Ronald and sons Cleaning

Cowlic Rd
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7 years of experience

Intermountain Property Solutions with 5 years experience is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Intermountain Property Solutions with 5 years experience is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


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Star Home LLC

151 S 90th St
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Star Home LLC

151 S 90th St
5.00(
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1 years of experience

Star Home solves all of your asphalt, EPDM, TPO, PVC and metal roofing and gutter needs in Nebraska and Iowa. All inspections and consultations are always free of charge. Our excellent customer service, competitive pricing, and financing allows us to work with residential and commercial customers no matter how large or small the project. The owner has over 30 years of experience. Visit our website at www.starhomecontracor.com

"Star Home went above and beyond to get the work done right."

Drew R on February 2025

Star Home solves all of your asphalt, EPDM, TPO, PVC and metal roofing and gutter needs in Nebraska and Iowa. All inspections and consultations are always free of charge. Our excellent customer service, competitive pricing, and financing allows us to work with residential and commercial customers no matter how large or small the project. The owner has over 30 years of experience. Visit our website at www.starhomecontracor.com

"Star Home went above and beyond to get the work done right."

Drew R on February 2025


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American Bucks Exteriors LLC

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American Bucks Exteriors LLC

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At American Bucks Exteriors LLC, we're dedicated to providing exceptional exterior solutions for residential and commercial properties in Omaha. With years of experience, we offer a range of services including installations, repairs, maintenance, and inspections. Our commitment to quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, reliability, and competitive pricing sets us apart from competitors. As an owner-operated business, we prioritize delivering superior service and building lasting relationships with our clients. Choose American Bucks Exteriors LLC for all your exterior work needs and experience the difference firsthand!

At American Bucks Exteriors LLC, we're dedicated to providing exceptional exterior solutions for residential and commercial properties in Omaha. With years of experience, we offer a range of services including installations, repairs, maintenance, and inspections. Our commitment to quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, reliability, and competitive pricing sets us apart from competitors. As an owner-operated business, we prioritize delivering superior service and building lasting relationships with our clients. Choose American Bucks Exteriors LLC for all your exterior work needs and experience the difference firsthand!


K&A Construction.llc

1780 Rivercide Rd
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K&A Construction.llc

1780 Rivercide Rd
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K&A construction is newly founded although its owner and work team have a lot of experience in this industry years ago. We are dedicated to bringing to reality what is stated in the plans and sayings inside as well as outside your home .We do all kinds of remodeling, construction and restoration work. we have experience in a wide range of materials. and from the ceiling, walls, floors, paintings, until completion and decoration of a house.We give you your keys ready to enjoy your general remodeling

K&A construction is newly founded although its owner and work team have a lot of experience in this industry years ago. We are dedicated to bringing to reality what is stated in the plans and sayings inside as well as outside your home .We do all kinds of remodeling, construction and restoration work. we have experience in a wide range of materials. and from the ceiling, walls, floors, paintings, until completion and decoration of a house.We give you your keys ready to enjoy your general remodeling


KMC Services, LLC

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KMC Services, LLC

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As an owner-operated business, we offer many services from window repairs and replacement to home caulking, tile and grout, drywall repair and installation, painting, minor plumbing and more. With over 15 years in residential and commercial construction, we offer many services. Contact us for a quote today.

As an owner-operated business, we offer many services from window repairs and replacement to home caulking, tile and grout, drywall repair and installation, painting, minor plumbing and more. With over 15 years in residential and commercial construction, we offer many services. Contact us for a quote today.




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Black Top Contractors LLC

2107 W 17th St
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Black Top Contractors LLC

2107 W 17th St
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7 years of experience

Locally owned business since 2018. Owner has 18 years of experience. *Seal Coating (Weather Permitting) *Patch Hole Repair *Parking Lot Striping *Hot Rubber Crack Filling *Tree/ Shrub Trimming and Removal *Gutter Cleaning and Repair *Pressure Washing *Weed Removal *Leaf Removal *Snow Removal

Locally owned business since 2018. Owner has 18 years of experience. *Seal Coating (Weather Permitting) *Patch Hole Repair *Parking Lot Striping *Hot Rubber Crack Filling *Tree/ Shrub Trimming and Removal *Gutter Cleaning and Repair *Pressure Washing *Weed Removal *Leaf Removal *Snow Removal


Bates Construction

4252 Lariat Ln
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Bates Construction

4252 Lariat Ln
4.43(
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Customers say: Quality work

Remodeling, drywall, windows, doors, cabinets, flooring, decks, trim work, roofing/siding/gutters, painting (state certified in lead base paint), mold removal, & concrete work. Owner of Bates Construction 35+ years experience Licensed & insured.

"Fantastic! Very thorough in all details of the projects. Currently have Bates Contracting coming back for a second remodel at my business."

Bobbi C on May 2022

Remodeling, drywall, windows, doors, cabinets, flooring, decks, trim work, roofing/siding/gutters, painting (state certified in lead base paint), mold removal, & concrete work. Owner of Bates Construction 35+ years experience Licensed & insured.

"Fantastic! Very thorough in all details of the projects. Currently have Bates Contracting coming back for a second remodel at my business."

Bobbi C on May 2022


Cnk construction llc

14 S Pine St
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Cnk construction llc

14 S Pine St
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8 years of experience

We at cnk construction llc, specialize in all faucets of remodeling including interior and exterior. Our owner Nick has been in the industry for over 10 years finally going out on his own 2 years ago, with the goal of providing customers with phonomenal work at a reasonable price. We enjoy working with customers to design and execute beautiful and expectation shattering renovations as well as new construction builds. We understand what it takes to get the job done right and provide our customers with top notch service. Give us a call today to see how we can help your projects come to life !

We at cnk construction llc, specialize in all faucets of remodeling including interior and exterior. Our owner Nick has been in the industry for over 10 years finally going out on his own 2 years ago, with the goal of providing customers with phonomenal work at a reasonable price. We enjoy working with customers to design and execute beautiful and expectation shattering renovations as well as new construction builds. We understand what it takes to get the job done right and provide our customers with top notch service. Give us a call today to see how we can help your projects come to life !

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Painting questions, answered by experts

Most primers should dry for 24 hours before painting over them, but some primers that are marketed as quick-drying may be paintable sooner. Check the manufacturer’s instructions on your primer to find out how long you should let it dry before painting.

Yes, a mist coat can be too thick. If you don’t dilute the mist coat enough and you apply a thick coat to the wall, the plaster won’t be able to evenly absorb the coat. This can cause the later coats of paint to not adhere to the mist coat or plaster, leaving behind flaking, peeling, or bubbling paint. Even if it doesn’t flake or peel right away, a thick primary layer of mist coat can also cause the final paint job to look uneven.

A combination of different things will give you the smoothest paint finish. Cleaning properly, sanding, using the right paint and paintbrush, straining the paint, and using select paint additives will all contribute to a smooth paint finish. If you’re not confident in your DIY ability, you can always hire a local interior painter to do the job for you.

Chalk paint can be applied without sanding first. Keep in mind that while there are a lot of chalk paint color options available, there aren’t as many choices as latex or oil-based paint.

You can also learn how to paint furniture without sanding using a liquid deglosser, sometimes referred to as liquid sandpaper. This can remove any old paint, gloss, or varnish, without the need to manually sand. Apply the deglosser using a cloth, then wait for the chemical to penetrate through the surface. Once it soaks through, you should be able to wipe away the residue with a towel. 

No, you can't apply limewash with a roller and expect good results. Limewash is as much a technique as it is a type of paint, and a freehand application with a brush is part of that technique. Hand brushing a large area can be tiring, but limewash goes on easily and only requires thin coats to be effective.

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