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Miller Sons Maintenance LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Millersburg, IN and surrounding areas

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Miller Sons Maintenance LLC. We're a licensed contractor based in Columbia City, Indiana, providing a broad range of residential services including remodeling, painting, flooring, repairs, maintenance, plumbing, electrical and general handyman work. We take pride in quality workmanship, reliability, and treating every customer's home like our own.\n

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SW Home Solutions
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Professional and dedicated with over 10+ years of residential construction experience ready to take on your future home projects! I take pride in my attention to detail and willingness to make the customer happy, I look forward to helping you in the future!

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Home Team Handyman and Remodeling
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Reliable, skilled, and detail-focused handyman services you can trust. We handle everything from repairs and maintenance to installations and upgrades — done right the first time. Whether it’s a small fix or a larger home project, we take pride in clean work, honest pricing, and treating your home with care. Quality craftsmanship, dependable service, and results that last — that’s our promise.

Mitchell Emmons
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Small jobs welcome

After working for my father as a grunt worker then his contractors to learn the different trades I am seeing out on my own. My wife and I were married this last year and purchased a house built in 1887 that we’re making our own. I take pride in my work but take even more pride in helping others achieve their vision. Whether it be a luxury or a necessary!

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

A deck that isn’t attached to a house is called a floating or freestanding deck. These standalone decks are built near ground level, so they usually don’t need deck stairs. Some don’t even require permits. Generally speaking, building a floating deck is faster and more DIY-friendly than constructing one that’s connected to your home.

In general, you need a footing at each corner of your deck, and within 8 feet of each other. So, how many you need depends on the size and shape of your deck, plus any local building codes. It also depends on factors like the load capacity of your soil and the weight of your deck. You can find a footing calculator online or contact a pro for support.

Most building codes require that spindles or balusters on deck and stair railings be spaced no more than four inches apart. This safety standard, often called the '4-inch sphere rule,' is designed to prevent small children or pets from slipping through the railing. A good way to visualize this is that a 4-inch sphere should not be able to pass between two spindles. For the same safety reason, the space between the bottom rail and the deck floor should also be no more than four inches. As a general guideline, professionals often install three balusters per foot of railing. However, since specific requirements can vary by location, it is crucial to check your local building codes to ensure compliance before starting your project.

It is definitely worth sanding a deck to ensure the wood absorbs new stain. Sanding a deck removes the outer layers of aging wood, allowing the stain to penetrate. It also gives a fresh look to the entire surface as part of the deck refinishing process. Without sanding, your stain or sealant is less likely to absorb into the wood. While sanding a deck is a time-intensive project, the rewards are noticeable and long-lasting.

Unless you’re using a 2-in-1 formula or painting over an existing coat of paint, it pays to apply a coat of primer ahead of your new paint. Decks see a lot of footfall and exposure to extreme and sudden temperature changes and moisture levels. The primer promotes better paint adhesion, moisture repellency, and a smoother finish, which means you’ll often need fewer coats of paint. 

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