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Stives Construction, LLC
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Serving Sumter, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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"Stives construction is very knowledgeable, reliable, respectful and does a very professional job. They have done multiple jobs for me and I will continue to use this company. His pricing is very reasonable. I referred this company to multiple friends and they have done a jam up job and they are very pleased with the professional skills and service. I recommend Stives construction for any construction jobs or any handyman jobs as well. You will be satisfied."
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Local Security
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Serving Sumter, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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Making sure your family is protected. Local Security is one of the largest national home security partners in the United States. We offer DIY home security products and installation which are simple and quick to install. We can have your home security system installed and monitored within 24 hours to make sure you get immediate assistance in helping to protect your home and loved ones. Once your home is equipped with a security system, it is connected to a network of Monitoring Centers nationwide. Local Security helps thousands of people each year find peace of mind through home security protection. We are an all-American company with a national, coast-to-coast footprint so we can reach our customers anytime and anywhere they need home security assistance. You can count on your Security Advisor to take the time to set up your system properly, help you understand how the system works, and help make sure your home and family are thoroughly protected\n

Proper Lyke Carpentry
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Serving Sumter, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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Snow Removal questions, answered by experts

That depends on the size of your snow blower and how efficiently it uses fuel. Most snow blowers will last between 1 and 2 hours on a full tank of gas. Larger blowers tend to use fuel more quickly and need refilling more often.

Keep in mind, the average snow blowing project for a home driveway takes around 30 minutes. Large driveways and yards will take around an hour. A full tank of gas should be more than enough for snow removal, although the height of the snowfall will have an effect, too.

You can use hot water to melt ice from your driveway, but there are some serious caveats. Very hot water can quickly melt ice and remove it, which is helpful if you’re very short on time and need a solution ASAP. However, it will only work across a small area, after which there’s a chance the water will freeze again. The sudden clash of temperatures is dangerous for fragile materials, notably windows and other glass, so you’ll want to keep the water away from your car.

If you’re looking at how to remove snow from solar panels, heat from the sun usually melts the snow within a few days. However, snow removal might be necessary for winter solar power production in areas with deep snow during the winter. There are brushes with telescoping handles and gentle heads to brush away snow. It’s best to stay on the ground if possible and avoid using tools that could scratch the surface of the solar panels, like a snow shovel or broom.

There is no hard and fast rule about using a snowblower on a specific amount of inches, but most snow removal experts suggest using one on 2 or more inches of snow for best results. This will also depend on what type of surface you’re working on and whether the snow is dry or wet. 

While most people associate defrosting icy roads with salt, you can also use sugar for a similar result. Sugar lowers the freezing point of water, melting ice in a pinch.

However, sugar doesn’t melt ice as well as salt because it doesn’t separate the water molecules as efficiently. So, if you need to quickly melt a stubborn patch of ice on your driveway or walkway, it’s best to use salt over sugar for faster results.

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