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Getting Ready to Paint your Historicals Homes Exterior? Read this first

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A new coat of paint may do wonders for any home. However, in terms of historic homes, have you ever thought about how to deal with changing the look of the exterior? Hiring a professional painter to renovate a historic home’s exterior is not an easy job. You must make sure that the painting contractor has experience with the renovation of these types of homes, because specific aspects of the house require exceptional details.  While searching for a Kansas City painter for you historical home, you should always consider the below details: Hire experienced historic home painting professional It is always critical that you cross check references before you hire a painter for your historic residence. Checking a contractor’s website page for photos of past painting projects is a good way to start. Also, it is possible to check various social media accounts for updated examples of historical home paint projects. Confirm that they have the proper equipment While painting a historic reside...
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Finding a Contractor : No references

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Call us, and ask for references.  We will be more than happy to give you names of happy customers and their contact information.  We always make sure the customer is okay with us sharing this information beforehand, so it will be acceptable if you make the call.
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Location: 5315 Farley Ave, Merriam, KS 66203, USA
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Finding a Contractor: No insurance

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Contracting companies are required to have liability and worker’s compensation insurance and should have copies available for you on request.  Being told it is on the way, left in the other truck or any excuse why copies of insurance cannot be shown means a scammer in the making.  If something happens to one of the employees while on the job and they lack insurance, you are fiscally responsible.
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Location: 5315 Farley Ave, Merriam, KS 66203, USA
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Finding a Contractor: Advance payment

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You are given a sweet deal on a paint.  The company asks you to forward them payment for materials or labor.  This is one of the biggest signs of a scam.  No reputable company will expect pre-payment.
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Location: 5315 Farley Ave, Merriam, KS 66203, USA
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Finding a Contractor: Company vehicle

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A good contractor will have some sort of a company vehicle or trailer with the name clearly on the side.  If someone randomly comes to your home and offers to work but lacks any signage, politely decline.
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Location: 5315 Farley Ave, Merriam, KS 66203, USA
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What’s the Ideal Way to Prevent Growth of Fungi, Mold, and Algae?

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One significant issue those spores cause is staining. Fungi, algae, as well as mold never appear great, yet if they’re left for too long, they’ll leave stains on your natural stone. Mold is particularly ugly because of how dangerous it is. Those growths form once humidity and moisture blend together. From that point, those spores will start causing problems on the stone.
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Location: 5315 Farley Ave, Merriam, KS 66203, USA
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Benefits of Staining your Deck - Resists Moisture Absorption

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The right wood stain is vital for helping your deck’s wood keep moisture at bay, and in the wintertime, this is particularly important, as all moisture seeping into the wood freezes and causes damage to the boards. Winter doesn’t have any shortage of moisture, and now is the right time to ensure that the wooden deck of your home is protected from it with a solid, strong seal that is applied by an experienced professional.
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Location: 5315 Farley Ave, Merriam, KS 66203, USA
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