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"They have been great. In our case, we have a wood shingle house in a somewhat dangerous fire zone. It needed exterior treatments. They outlined our options and included a choice for making our home much more fire resistant - "Flame Stop 2". I'd seen it in my own research, but they were the ones to bring it up as a possibility. We chose Cani over another paint contractor who quotes a lower price, but Cani described the work they would perform and it was significantly more thorough and that convinced us to go with the higher quote. It has absolutely been worth it. They are on the last day of their work, and it looks beautiful. What a great crew and absolutely excellent workmanship. I recommend them highly."

Tom C on September 2023

"They have been great. In our case, we have a wood shingle house in a somewhat dangerous fire zone. It needed exterior treatments. They outlined our options and included a choice for making our home much more fire resistant - "Flame Stop 2". I'd seen it in my own research, but they were the ones to bring it up as a possibility. We chose Cani over another paint contractor who quotes a lower price, but Cani described the work they would perform and it was significantly more thorough and that convinced us to go with the higher quote. It has absolutely been worth it. They are on the last day of their work, and it looks beautiful. What a great crew and absolutely excellent workmanship. I recommend them highly."

Tom C on September 2023



Signature HandyMan

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Signature HandyMan

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25 years of experience

Customer service is our priority and we make a special effort to always work in the best interests of our clients. We do this by applying these values to every project: exceptional time management, high standards of craftsmanship, honesty and integrity, good communication, personal investment, and ongoing skill management. Give us a call today! We look forward to hearing from you.

Customer service is our priority and we make a special effort to always work in the best interests of our clients. We do this by applying these values to every project: exceptional time management, high standards of craftsmanship, honesty and integrity, good communication, personal investment, and ongoing skill management. Give us a call today! We look forward to hearing from you.



R&H Construction

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R&H Construction

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21 years of experience

R&H Construction License. Num. 923802 We are here for all of your home repair and remodeling needs from additions, kitchens, baths, all flooring, painting interior and exterior, stained concrete, new concrete such as slabs, patios, walkways, tile, electrical, to fascia and siding. We specialize in every trade with 20 plus years experience. No job is to small or to large. Need appliances installed we do that to and can help you find the best ones for you. Call for free estimates. We're looking forward to hearing from you. Call Rob at 559 514 1264.

R&H Construction License. Num. 923802 We are here for all of your home repair and remodeling needs from additions, kitchens, baths, all flooring, painting interior and exterior, stained concrete, new concrete such as slabs, patios, walkways, tile, electrical, to fascia and siding. We specialize in every trade with 20 plus years experience. No job is to small or to large. Need appliances installed we do that to and can help you find the best ones for you. Call for free estimates. We're looking forward to hearing from you. Call Rob at 559 514 1264.



Tommy Treehouse

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Tommy Treehouse

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11 years of experience

I have been building in the trees for roughly 5 years now and it is amazing what you see in the canopy of a massive tree everyone should have a treehouse or a tree gym or both from house to play house we can do it.

I have been building in the trees for roughly 5 years now and it is amazing what you see in the canopy of a massive tree everyone should have a treehouse or a tree gym or both from house to play house we can do it.



Crazy Viking Building Services

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Crazy Viking Building Services

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31 years of experience

Ceven Christiansen has been a general contractor for twenty years. He personally performs the work and is dedicated to leaving the homeowner satisfied. Even if you have only a general idea of what you want, he will brainstorm with you and come up with your personal solution, within your budget.

Ceven Christiansen has been a general contractor for twenty years. He personally performs the work and is dedicated to leaving the homeowner satisfied. Even if you have only a general idea of what you want, he will brainstorm with you and come up with your personal solution, within your budget.


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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

The signs of rot depend on the type. Dry rot looks like cube-shaped cracks with a fluffy white, cotton-like texture. Wood with dry rot may also have a strong, musty smell. 

Signs of other types of rot include wood that looks mushy or has black spots. The wood may crumble or give way when touched.

Regular inspections, cleaning, and sealing wood components prevent premature wear and structural damage.

Several types of porches are available to meet your needs and style preferences. Some common porch types include:

  • Porticos are essentially a roof over a walkway leading to the home's front entrance. 

  • Sunrooms are closed-in porches that are an extension of the house with glass or plastic panels that allow optimal sunlight. 

  • Wraparound porches extend around the entire home, or at least the front and one side, and offer multiple entrances to the house.

  • Back porches are an extension of the home’s floor into the outdoors. These offer more protection and privacy than a deck.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

The best way to sand a deck is by cleaning it, sanding the boards and stairs with 60- or 80-grit sandpaper, and sanding the railings and posts with 80-grit sandpaper. You should sand in the direction of the wood grain to avoid damaging the timber. When sanding your deck, use medium pressure and aim for an even sand. Pressing too hard with a sander can damage decks, as most are softwoods.

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