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Handyman Unlimited

PO Box 4484
4.24(
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Handyman Unlimited

PO Box 4484
4.24(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
235 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

Handyman Unlimited is Licensed, Insured, and ready to serve all of your home improvement needs. From painting to new builds and everything in between we have the knowledge and experience to succeed at getting your project done right! Put your worries away and contact Handyman Unlimited Today!

"Mr. Tim was amazing ! Went above and beyond the call of duty and I’m satisfied with the job👍"

Sigrid H on October 2025

Handyman Unlimited is Licensed, Insured, and ready to serve all of your home improvement needs. From painting to new builds and everything in between we have the knowledge and experience to succeed at getting your project done right! Put your worries away and contact Handyman Unlimited Today!

"Mr. Tim was amazing ! Went above and beyond the call of duty and I’m satisfied with the job👍"

Sigrid H on October 2025


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R&M Building and Remodeling

Pickett Mill Road
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R&M Building and Remodeling

Pickett Mill Road
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8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!






We offer quality work at an affordable price! We are here to help you with all your project.. no matter what size your job is... WE CAN HELP!




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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Your deck may pop, and your neighbor’s deck may not for a number of reasons. Whether or not a deck pops will depend on how it was made, the conditions it’s exposed to, and the materials. Improper spacing is a common reason for increased pressure between deck boards. Moisture penetration is another.

We recommend hanging a porch swing at least 2.5 to 3 feet from the wall and about 17 inches above the ground to avoid damaging your home. You want enough clearance behind it and on each side of the porch swing to move around safely and avoid the chains rubbing against it.

While building your deck, you might come across something called the four-inch sphere rule. Essentially, this railing requirement for a deck states that a four-inch ball should not be able to fit through any gap in the deck railings. The gap between spindles and between the decking and the bottom of the railing must be less than four inches to prevent small children or pets from squeezing through the gap.

The cost to install a porch column typically runs between $300 and $600, although it can range as low as $300 or as high as $2,500. Most homeowners will pay about $400 for a porch column. The materials you choose and whether the column is ornamental or load-bearing will impact the final cost.

Costs depend on repair complexity, hardware needs, labor, and required software updates.

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