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Hello, my name is Luis Jauregui. I have over 5 years of experience providing drywall repair, deck maintenance, handyman services, and locksmith services. I take pride in doing clean, quality work and making sure every job is done right the first time.\n\nI serve Colorado Springs, Fountain, and nearby areas, and I’m willing to travel for jobs. My skills include drywall patching and repair, deck repair and maintenance, general home repairs, lock installation and lock repair.\n\nWhy hire me? I am reliable, hardworking, and honest. I show up on time, communicate clearly, and treat every home with respect. My goal is always to make sure the customer is satisfied and the work is done safely and professionally. I look forward to helping you with your home projects.

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"I wish I had found Jeremy and team years ago. We are very happy with the quality of work, attention to detail, and follow through Jeremey and his team performed. Our deck railing was replaced with several other fit and finish tasks to bring our deck back to life. I highly recommend hiring Jeremy and team for your next project!"
Trimming Trees and Removing Bushes
Replaced the whole deck
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Trimming Trees and Removing Bushes
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Deck Cleaning questions, answered by experts

It is possible to pressure wash your deck, but it’s usually best to leave the work to a professional for two main reasons. First, power washers are expensive, and you can avoid high upfront costs by hiring a deck washing pro instead. Second, you must be careful to use the correct setting to avoid damaging your deck material. You can only clean soft woods like pine with a wide spray and a low pressure; otherwise, the water will leave unpleasant marks on your deck. Hard woods, composite material, and metal can stand up to increasingly higher water pressures.

Before installing a deck, you must build a base for the deck to rest upon, often made of compacted soil or gravel. While gravel is an optional material, it helps with drainage. Some contractors also recommend installing a weed control membrane, which helps provide a solid foundation for the frame. In the case of an elevated deck, a pro will often lay down a concrete slab as a foundation. 

The best direction for a gate to swing depends on its location and purpose, but swinging inward is the general rule. An inward swing is often considered safer, prevents the gate from opening into public spaces like a sidewalk, and may be required by local building codes.

There are exceptions and specific considerations. If your property is on a slope, an inward swing might not be possible. For a deck gate, it's safest to have it swing away from any steps. In a backyard, the direction can be a matter of preference, though an inward swing can be helpful when carrying heavy items like a wheelbarrow into a garden.

Regardless of direction, ensure the gate can open fully without hitting any objects or blocking spaces. While an inward swing is standard, a gate that can swing both in and out offers the most flexibility if your setup allows for it.

Before installing any materials under the deck for removing moisture, you should perform some prep work on the ground. Work the dirt under the deck to create a grade away from the home. A grade of at least six inches for every 10 feet works well. Do not leave a gap between the dirt and the home’s foundation where water could pool. Once you or a contractor regrades the dirt under the deck, you then can add materials over the top.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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