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West Lafayette Handyman
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Serving Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

"Isaac completed several projects for me in the last 6 months. Including painting and installing vinyl luxury flooring in 2 rooms, installing a storm door, weeding & mulching, fence post repair for privacy fence; removal of split rail fence and install of no maintenance picket fence, installing of outside Christmas lights, and install of insulation and pegboard walls in garage. He was very good about communicating on the jobs. He showed up when he said he would and would text if there was a delay. After the various jobs were completed, he followed up to make sure I was satisfied. I have referred him to friends who were also pleased- he installed a privacy fence for them."
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+32

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
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One Call Fixes All
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Serving Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Totally satisfied with the work Tony did on my deck. Great attention to detail and simply a GREAT guy to deal with. Will hire him again to do other projects for certain!!"
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1800s Farmhouse Porch Renovation
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The Professor's New Porch
Porch Rebuild with Roof Addition

+42

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Pickett's Handyman Service
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Serving Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I definitely recommend Pickett’s for any repair or maintenance you need. Came out the same day I called, professional, courteous and thorough. Thank you Pickett’s!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Legacy Window & Door LLC
4.1(
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Serving Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mark Spencer checked our exterior door that had become difficult to lock and unlock. He identified possible solutions that we will try to pursue with the door installer. I wish we had used Legacy Window & Door when we had the door installed in 2015."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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ALPHA & OMEGA RENOVATIONS LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James was very helpful and friendly ! I also think they are reasonably priced for the quality of work ! Hassle free I Highly recommend alpha and omega will be hiring for my upcoming siding project and all future projects!"
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Both deck footings and deck posts help prop up your deck. However, footings are the bottommost parts of a deck that touch the ground. They’re usually made of concrete. Posts are pieces of wood that attach to the top of the footings with brackets. They run upwards and connect to the underside of your deck to support its weight.

Yes, you can draw your own deck plans in many cases. However, you must know your local building codes and be familiar with carpentry principles. Even then, it's always best to run your plans by a professional contractor with experience building decks, whether you choose to DIY some of the build or not.

The proper height for a stair riser or deck step is between four and seven inches, with seven inches often considered the most comfortable. Building your stairs to this height ensures a strain-free step position and minimizes the risk of trip and fall injuries. For optimal safety and comfort, especially on deck stairs, a rise of around seven inches should be paired with a tread depth (or run) of at least 10 to 12 inches. While it is possible to design stairs with risers up to 12 inches, this height can be challenging for children, pets, or individuals with mobility issues. Always check with your local building codes, as they may mandate specific dimensions that differ from these general recommendations.

Be careful when choosing a product to help you remove ice from your wood deck. Never use sand, gravel, or salt, since these items can damage and scratch the wood. Instead, look for chemical de-icers that are marked as safe for wood decks or use hot water to melt snow and ice.

Pressure-treated wood contains preservatives that give the material internal protection from rot and pests. Untreated lumber won’t last more than a few years unless you choose a more expensive wood, like cedar, that naturally stands up well to moisture. Composite decking can outlast wood but is more expensive and doesn’t look as natural. Keep in mind that you’ll need to seal any exterior wood product to protect it from the elements and other forms of external damage.

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