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4 years of experience

Huckins Painting, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Chris was reliable, professional, and had great attention to detail. He painted the exterior, and interior and refinished the deck of our cabin, and it transformed the look of the entire cabin. I would highly recommend Chris and Huckins Painting."

Kris N on October 2022

Huckins Painting, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Chris was reliable, professional, and had great attention to detail. He painted the exterior, and interior and refinished the deck of our cabin, and it transformed the look of the entire cabin. I would highly recommend Chris and Huckins Painting."

Kris N on October 2022



"This is the second time I have worked with the Gamache crew. Not only is their work exceptionally they make the process as painless as possible. I highly recommend them for any house project you may have."

Lois T on October 2019

Family owned & operated. We over see subcontractors for electrical and plumbing.

"This is the second time I have worked with the Gamache crew. Not only is their work exceptionally they make the process as painless as possible. I highly recommend them for any house project you may have."

Lois T on October 2019



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21 years of experience

Mosaic Architects is a boutique architecture firm offering highly customized services. We are a dedicated team of professionals with many years of hand-on experience in architecture, planning, interior design and green/sustainability consultation. We have successfully designed and built exquisite custom homes, remodels, hospitality and high-end residential projects. With two office locations we provide full architectural, planning, interior design and consultation services all over the US and work on selected international projects. Our current list of projects includes homes in Southampton - NY, Boca Grande - FL, Vail, Boulder, Denver - CO, San Francisco and Montecito - CA, etc. Our clients have great trust in our ability to provide services that are highly personalized to create unique, sophisticated, one-of-a-kind homes and estates.

Mosaic Architects is a boutique architecture firm offering highly customized services. We are a dedicated team of professionals with many years of hand-on experience in architecture, planning, interior design and green/sustainability consultation. We have successfully designed and built exquisite custom homes, remodels, hospitality and high-end residential projects. With two office locations we provide full architectural, planning, interior design and consultation services all over the US and work on selected international projects. Our current list of projects includes homes in Southampton - NY, Boca Grande - FL, Vail, Boulder, Denver - CO, San Francisco and Montecito - CA, etc. Our clients have great trust in our ability to provide services that are highly personalized to create unique, sophisticated, one-of-a-kind homes and estates.






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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

No, you don’t need a permit to repair and replace a few boards on an existing deck. However, if you’re making structural changes to the deck or tearing down the old one and building a new one, you will likely need a permit. Check with your local municipality for the regulations and rules in your area, or ask a local contractor who builds decks for advice.

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.

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.

To child- or pet-proof your deck railing, look for railing systems with narrow spacing—under 4 inches—between balusters or panels. For added safety, consider installing a clear acrylic or mesh guard along the inside of the railing to prevent small limbs or paws from slipping through. Avoid horizontal rails that adventurous kids can climb like ladders. You can also add self-closing gates at stair openings to limit access.

If you have wood decking, there are several common deck problems that you might encounter. For example, your natural wood boards may fade over time due to things like sunlight, weather, and debris. On top of that, some types of wood decking can rot, grow mold, and attract destructive pests—including termites, carpenter ants, and woodpeckers.

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