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God's Garden Groundskeeping

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God's Garden Groundskeeping

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Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"Very nice young man. Hard worker"

Mark U on August 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"Very nice young man. Hard worker"

Mark U on August 2025

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Texas Fiberglass Pools, Inc

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Texas Fiberglass Pools, Inc

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

With having one objection in mind, working with what you already have in your backyard, Texas Fiberglass Pools Inc. has been a Dallas based repair company for over 18 years. Whether it’s remodeling an aging pool in need of repairs or re-imaging an old look with new features, we’ll bring your yard back to life. From spas and fountains to water features and decks, we’ll work with you to make your dream yard into a reality. You shouldn’t have to choose between style and function. The craftsmen and technicians at Texas Fiberglass Pools Inc. have the skills, training and experience to deliver creative design and long term, durable solutions. Please contact us today for any repairs or remodeling needs!

"A complete remodel of a fiberglass pool and concrete work"

megan j on June 2020

With having one objection in mind, working with what you already have in your backyard, Texas Fiberglass Pools Inc. has been a Dallas based repair company for over 18 years. Whether it’s remodeling an aging pool in need of repairs or re-imaging an old look with new features, we’ll bring your yard back to life. From spas and fountains to water features and decks, we’ll work with you to make your dream yard into a reality. You shouldn’t have to choose between style and function. The craftsmen and technicians at Texas Fiberglass Pools Inc. have the skills, training and experience to deliver creative design and long term, durable solutions. Please contact us today for any repairs or remodeling needs!

"A complete remodel of a fiberglass pool and concrete work"

megan j on June 2020

Avatar for The Honey Do Service, Inc. - Abilene, TX

The Honey Do Service, Inc. - Abilene, TX

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The Honey Do Service, Inc. - Abilene, TX

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

The Honey Do Service, Inc. is a full service general contractor for home or business repair and maintenance needs. Our highly skilled and qualified craftsmen are professionally trained, licensed, and insured. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we warranty all of our quality workmanship for a full year. There's no job too small - we do it all at honey do!

"The guys always do a great job. The estimator thoroughly checks everything you want done before giving the estimate and tells you what's needed to do the job. They arrive on time, do the job, and clean up! You'd never know anyone had been there except that what you'd wanted done is done. I recommend them to everyone who asks!"

Heather Q on May 2020

The Honey Do Service, Inc. is a full service general contractor for home or business repair and maintenance needs. Our highly skilled and qualified craftsmen are professionally trained, licensed, and insured. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we warranty all of our quality workmanship for a full year. There's no job too small - we do it all at honey do!

"The guys always do a great job. The estimator thoroughly checks everything you want done before giving the estimate and tells you what's needed to do the job. They arrive on time, do the job, and clean up! You'd never know anyone had been there except that what you'd wanted done is done. I recommend them to everyone who asks!"

Heather Q on May 2020

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Trim To Perfection

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Trim To Perfection

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Twenty years experience in Finish/Trim Carpentry with a full one year warranty on all work provided. We offer free estimates and referral discounts.

"Everything went well. They were on time, efficient, and got everything done in a timely manner."

Brad Z on February 2022

Twenty years experience in Finish/Trim Carpentry with a full one year warranty on all work provided. We offer free estimates and referral discounts.

"Everything went well. They were on time, efficient, and got everything done in a timely manner."

Brad Z on February 2022

Austin Construction

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Austin Construction

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13 years of experience

Austin Construction Co. is an Abilene based painting and drywall company that has been revitalizing extraordinary properties for more than three years. The skill and integrity we have is quickly becoming the talk of Abilene. We take great pride in the quality of our work, as well as meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers.

Austin Construction Co. is an Abilene based painting and drywall company that has been revitalizing extraordinary properties for more than three years. The skill and integrity we have is quickly becoming the talk of Abilene. We take great pride in the quality of our work, as well as meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers.

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Abilene Fence Staining

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Abilene Fence Staining

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13 years of experience

American Fence Staining is a local company serving the Big County in West Texas. We provide free estimates. We stain and seal your new fence, deck, playsets or structures to keep it protected and looking new for many years. We can also have your old grey and weathered fence or wood structure restored and stained to look good as new.

American Fence Staining is a local company serving the Big County in West Texas. We provide free estimates. We stain and seal your new fence, deck, playsets or structures to keep it protected and looking new for many years. We can also have your old grey and weathered fence or wood structure restored and stained to look good as new.

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Rotten deck boards can sometimes be repaired, but only if the damage is minor. Repairing small patches of rot involves strengthening the damaged area with wood hardener, filler, or epoxy. More substantial damage requires replacing the boards or rebuilding the entire structure in extreme cases. If the rot extends to the joists, posts, or beams, have a contractor evaluate the damage to ensure it is still structurally sound.

Any wood deck provides some ventilation to the area below, as is the nature of that type of deck design. However, areas that experience excessive humidity and associated moisture benefit greatly from a dedicated ventilation system in the form of strip vents. This addition helps the various wood boards contract and expand evenly throughout the years and reduces the chances of twisting, warping, and buckling.

To maximize the utility of space under a deck, it’s important to keep this area dry and clean. One way to prevent the area from becoming too wet is to install an under-deck draining system. This affordable home upgrade channels water away from the deck and provides usable space for storage or a functional area below a second-story deck. Not only will this be a useful maintenance upgrade, it can boost your home’s property value.

Yes, but it works best with lightweight snowblowers, the single-stage models or electric versions. Also, you need to have a rubberized intake edge on the ground and preferably rubberized auger paddles, not a metal version. Otherwise you may chip or damage the surface as you work. When it doubt, let the snow lie.

You can also use a snow blower on leveled gravel, but only if you carefully adjust the intake height so it doesn’t kick up the gravel and turn it into flying missiles.

Deck skirting shouldn’t touch the ground, especially if you have a wood deck, which is vulnerable to moisture. Ideally, you should leave at least 3/4 of an inch of space between the deck skirting and the ground for more ventilation. Pros also recommend that you incorporate about 1 square foot of space for ventilation for the underside of the deck to every 150 square feet of decking. Proper ventilation prevents mold growth and rot that can damage your deck.

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