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The Builders & Cleaners

4.89(
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The Builders & Cleaners

4.89(
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Customers say: True professional
2018 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Based in West Haven, Connecticut, our team has provided an excellent, affordable service to more than thousands of houses over the years. We are committed to supporting our customers throughout the evaluation process, during the service itself and are available to answer any queries once the work is complete. We are a licensed and fully insured company aiming to respond to all requests involving our services within 24 hours or less. Our professional and knowledgeable staff have a combined experience of over 12 years within the construction, air duct cleaning, and landscaping industries, ensuring guaranteed satisfaction with every job. We pride ourselves in providing a safe, hazard-free environment and maintaining respectful, cordial communications with all of our clients. All technicians can be relied on to keep project sites clean both during and after the work is complete.

"Reached out to get our gutters cleaned. David was very responsive and offered a reasonable rate. Did the job quickly and thoroughly, sent lots of pictures and video of the finished work. Very satisfied, would definitely recommend"

Isaac D on October 2025

Based in West Haven, Connecticut, our team has provided an excellent, affordable service to more than thousands of houses over the years. We are committed to supporting our customers throughout the evaluation process, during the service itself and are available to answer any queries once the work is complete. We are a licensed and fully insured company aiming to respond to all requests involving our services within 24 hours or less. Our professional and knowledgeable staff have a combined experience of over 12 years within the construction, air duct cleaning, and landscaping industries, ensuring guaranteed satisfaction with every job. We pride ourselves in providing a safe, hazard-free environment and maintaining respectful, cordial communications with all of our clients. All technicians can be relied on to keep project sites clean both during and after the work is complete.

"Reached out to get our gutters cleaned. David was very responsive and offered a reasonable rate. Did the job quickly and thoroughly, sent lots of pictures and video of the finished work. Very satisfied, would definitely recommend"

Isaac D on October 2025


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Dave The Fixer

4.92(
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Dave The Fixer

4.92(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
2020 years of experience

Completing a list of relatively minor home repairs and improvements efficiently, typically at a lower cost than tradesmen. Some items may be outside the homeowner’s comfort level or the owner may not have the time or interest in tackling these tasks. Dave the Fixer has decades of experience and the right tools for the task which enable efficiency and a quality outcome.

"I have a new faucet and will be recommending Dave to all my friends and family; excellent communication, reasonable charges, punctual and extremely knowledgeable. I will call again with a new list of projects. Do not hesitate to contact Dave."

william r on February 2024

Completing a list of relatively minor home repairs and improvements efficiently, typically at a lower cost than tradesmen. Some items may be outside the homeowner’s comfort level or the owner may not have the time or interest in tackling these tasks. Dave the Fixer has decades of experience and the right tools for the task which enable efficiency and a quality outcome.

"I have a new faucet and will be recommending Dave to all my friends and family; excellent communication, reasonable charges, punctual and extremely knowledgeable. I will call again with a new list of projects. Do not hesitate to contact Dave."

william r on February 2024


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Paul Enterprises, LLC

4.96(
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Paul Enterprises, LLC

4.96(
78
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
1987 years of experience

Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Carpentry Repairs Foundation Repairs. Tile Installation - including Kitchen Backsplash, Bathroom Shower Surround, Tile Floors, Bathroom Remodel/Refresh, Cracked Tile Replacement, Grout Replacement. Masonry repairs - Stone or Brick Foundations restored, pointed up & stuccoed or skimmed. Chimneys - tuck-pointing, flue repairs, bricks replaced or repaired, caps installed. Drywall and Plaster repair. FREE ESTIMATES, FULLY INSURED, REFERENCES CT LICENSE #0632567 BOOK NOW. Call or Text 860-625-1444 Home Improvement is our Specialty.

"Excellent work and problem solving. Efficient. Timely. Professional. "

Lee H on November 2025

Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Carpentry Repairs Foundation Repairs. Tile Installation - including Kitchen Backsplash, Bathroom Shower Surround, Tile Floors, Bathroom Remodel/Refresh, Cracked Tile Replacement, Grout Replacement. Masonry repairs - Stone or Brick Foundations restored, pointed up & stuccoed or skimmed. Chimneys - tuck-pointing, flue repairs, bricks replaced or repaired, caps installed. Drywall and Plaster repair. FREE ESTIMATES, FULLY INSURED, REFERENCES CT LICENSE #0632567 BOOK NOW. Call or Text 860-625-1444 Home Improvement is our Specialty.

"Excellent work and problem solving. Efficient. Timely. Professional. "

Lee H on November 2025


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Melvin Power Wash

4.50(
672
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Melvin Power Wash

4.50(
672
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Customers say: True professional
2011 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated home improvement and exterior cleaning company based out of Providence, RI and servicing all of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and throughout New England. Our services include: Gutter and Downspout Cleaning, Gutter Repair, Replacement & Installation, Pressure Washing (Roof & House Exterior), Deck Restoration (with Sealant and/or Staining), Deck Maintenance, Window and Screen Cleaning, Carpentry, Exterior Painting, Leaf Removal, Ice & Snow Removal and much more! We are fully licensed & insured and strive to exceed the guidelines established by the Roofing Manufacturers Association. Our mission is to provide the highest quality service to our customers and make it our top priority. We always strive to complete the job to our customers’ requirements and guarantee that it will be done right and on time! Please contact us today to schedule an appointment! 20% OFF from second Home Power wash to Angie's List members. Regularly priced for 2000 feet at $299.00 10% off for Deck maintenance to Angie's List members. Priced regularly 200 feet for $289.00 Call to claim at 401-327-8409

"Melvin and his crew worked really hard. The finished work is elegant and polished. The work presented unanticipated challenges which were handled with creativity and enthusiasm."

Sarah B on December 2025

We are a locally owned and operated home improvement and exterior cleaning company based out of Providence, RI and servicing all of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and throughout New England. Our services include: Gutter and Downspout Cleaning, Gutter Repair, Replacement & Installation, Pressure Washing (Roof & House Exterior), Deck Restoration (with Sealant and/or Staining), Deck Maintenance, Window and Screen Cleaning, Carpentry, Exterior Painting, Leaf Removal, Ice & Snow Removal and much more! We are fully licensed & insured and strive to exceed the guidelines established by the Roofing Manufacturers Association. Our mission is to provide the highest quality service to our customers and make it our top priority. We always strive to complete the job to our customers’ requirements and guarantee that it will be done right and on time! Please contact us today to schedule an appointment! 20% OFF from second Home Power wash to Angie's List members. Regularly priced for 2000 feet at $299.00 10% off for Deck maintenance to Angie's List members. Priced regularly 200 feet for $289.00 Call to claim at 401-327-8409

"Melvin and his crew worked really hard. The finished work is elegant and polished. The work presented unanticipated challenges which were handled with creativity and enthusiasm."

Sarah B on December 2025


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All Care Painting LLC

5.00(
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All Care Painting LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
2019 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Dani and his team completed the project in a timely manner. They took care to protect the furniture and floors. Dani completed a couple of additional items for me and I am very happy with the completed work. Everything was left neat and clean. Dani was easy to work with and answered all of my questions quickly."

Susan B on May 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Dani and his team completed the project in a timely manner. They took care to protect the furniture and floors. Dani completed a couple of additional items for me and I am very happy with the completed work. Everything was left neat and clean. Dani was easy to work with and answered all of my questions quickly."

Susan B on May 2025


"Showed up on time- did what he said he would"

Kevin M on May 2022

Hello and Welcome to Acevedo Renovations. We can handle all your commercial and residential painting and your pressure washing needs. I’m at home improvement contractor as your needed.

"Showed up on time- did what he said he would"

Kevin M on May 2022


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Sky City Home Improvement, LLC

4.90(
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Sky City Home Improvement, LLC

4.90(
63
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
2008 years of experience

Sky City Home Improvement, LLC is a full service home improvement company. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and expertise. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship from start to completion of every project. Our reputation is based on excellent service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you!

"Vasyl and his team did an excellent job repairing my exterior porch and painting the interior of the porch. Very reasonably priced and the work was done in a timely manner. Everything was left neat and clean at the end of the day.Vasyl was very good at keeping in contact on the project plans. Would definitely recommend and would use them for future projects."

Susan M on August 2025

Sky City Home Improvement, LLC is a full service home improvement company. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and expertise. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship from start to completion of every project. Our reputation is based on excellent service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you!

"Vasyl and his team did an excellent job repairing my exterior porch and painting the interior of the porch. Very reasonably priced and the work was done in a timely manner. Everything was left neat and clean at the end of the day.Vasyl was very good at keeping in contact on the project plans. Would definitely recommend and would use them for future projects."

Susan M on August 2025


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Driscolls painting and remodeling LLC

4.61(
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Driscolls painting and remodeling LLC

4.61(
23
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Customers say: True professional
2022 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Timely and thourough!"

Mariana S on September 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Timely and thourough!"

Mariana S on September 2025


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Best Home Performance, LLC

5.00(
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Best Home Performance, LLC

5.00(
17
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
2018 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Best Home Performance Llc 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 customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Recently had my attic insulated by Best Homes. Chris and his crew were professional and very efficient with their work. They insulated my attic within a few hours and left my house cleaner than it was before they got there. I wouldn't want the job done by anyone else."

Sebastian G on December 2025

Best Home Performance Llc 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 customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Recently had my attic insulated by Best Homes. Chris and his crew were professional and very efficient with their work. They insulated my attic within a few hours and left my house cleaner than it was before they got there. I wouldn't want the job done by anyone else."

Sebastian G on December 2025


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Precision Painting Plus of New Haven

4.41(
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Precision Painting Plus of New Haven

4.41(
847
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
2007 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Precision Painting Plus is a well-established painting company serving the Connecticut area. We're known for our core company values: Premium Quality & Service, Honest Pricing, and On-Time Project Completion. Our team of local painters adhere to these values during each project to deliver an exceptional painting experience. Whether a residential or commercial property, our professional painters have the skillset to bring your vision to life. Reach out today to get a free, no-obligation estimate and see if we're right for your painting project!

"Efficient, friendly, reasonable prices Great job and clean up."

Jane J on November 2023

Precision Painting Plus is a well-established painting company serving the Connecticut area. We're known for our core company values: Premium Quality & Service, Honest Pricing, and On-Time Project Completion. Our team of local painters adhere to these values during each project to deliver an exceptional painting experience. Whether a residential or commercial property, our professional painters have the skillset to bring your vision to life. Reach out today to get a free, no-obligation estimate and see if we're right for your painting project!

"Efficient, friendly, reasonable prices Great job and clean up."

Jane J on November 2023

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Staining a deck with a rag is typically a better option than using a brush, as it helps the stain penetrate deeper into the wood. However, both brushes and rags are best reserved for detailed work because using these tools on an entire deck can require tediously crawling around on your hands and knees. A pad applicator, sprayer, or roller are preferred alternatives to applying stain over the majority of a deck. Use a rag for railings and other detailed work, and let the wood soak up as much of the stain as possible before wiping away drips or pools.

Stains penetrate wood best when it's cool and dry, so you want to avoid moisture. If the wood is wet upon application, or if it rains before the stain dries, the water will soak into the wood and displace the staining solution. This leads to a flaky and blotchy look, which is the opposite of a sumptuous even coat. Once the stain has fully cured, after about 3 days, rain shouldn’t cause you any problems.

Yes, it’s best to remove the previous coat of stain from your deck before restaining it, especially if the surface is in bad condition. Restaining on top of an old coat can lead to an uneven surface, as the new stain won’t fully soak into the deck material. That said, if your deck is in excellent condition, you may be able to get away with just cleaning the surface instead of sanding it and removing the old stain. If you choose not to remove the previous coat, it’s best to use the same type of stain for the new layer.

Costs depend on coating type, labor, site preparation, and required finishes.

Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you’re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don’t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.

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