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Q: What type of sander is best for sanding a deck?

• <div><p>A random orbital sander is best for sanding a deck because it is easier to handle than other power sanders and is less likely to damage the wood. Most decks are made of types of softwood, so a gentler sanding process is essential to prevent permanent blemishes. For example, belt sanders can gouge softwoods. </p></div>

Q: Can it get too cold for decking materials?

• <div><p>No. In most cases, it&rsquo;s not colder or freezing temperatures that affect decking materials but the amount of moisture that seeps into the materials as a result. For example, wood decking material is more likely to suffer from rot or decay when exposed to excess moisture from snow or ice. An extreme change in temperature can cause wood to expand or contract, but only if it&rsquo;s not properly treated beforehand. </p></div>

Q: How do you make a deck gate not sag?

• <div><p>You can use a few different tactics to prevent your deck gate from sagging. Aside from using strong, rot-resistant woods, introducing a diagonal element&mdash;such as a tension rod or solid piece of wood to act as a brace&mdash;across the gate will offer better support. You can also use rigid joists to prevent the gate from sagging.</p></div>

Q: What is the best way to remove paint from a deck?

• <div><p>The best and fastest way to remove paint from a deck often involves combining a chemical stripper with a pressure washer. Gel-based paint strippers are highly recommended because their thick consistency makes them less messy and easier to apply than liquid strippers. After applying the stripper to loosen the paint, you can use a pressure washer to efficiently wash away the residue. When using a pressure washer for this task, it's important to use a low pressure (under 1000 PSI) to avoid forcing too much moisture into the wood, which could lead to mildew or rot.</p></div>

Q: How long should I season my deck before staining?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don&rsquo;t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2021
On the day I met him, while standing in the living room of the home I had just purchased, I stated I did not want any of the blinds left at all because I was going to use sheers. NO BLINDS, so as to let as much light in the house as possible. A few days later when I returned to the house I was...
Steve Palmer Painting
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Reviewed in March 2020
They are very dedicated in doing the job. They did a great job cleaned everything real good.
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Reviewed in February 2020
Had a tree in a difficult location that needed to go. John made visit, agreed to remove, grind, and clean-up four additional trees. What a great job, his crew is considerate and hard-working. They not only did a great job, they were excellent with clean-up.
Action Tree Care
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Reviewed in December 2019
It was great. They were very pleasant, polite, clean, professional, prompt and they were very thorough.
Window Brite Professional Cleaning
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Reviewed in July 2019
It was absolutely amazing. They were very hard workers, knew what they're doing, nice, polite, and explained it to you. Showed up on time and cleaned up after themselves.
J&J dreamscapes
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Reviewed in May 2015
If you want the best hire Tech Universal, 318 436 8106 Michael Bouwell and his team restored our home and as you can see from the photos it is now spectacular, painted, restored the eaves, installed windows, fixed the air conditioning, cleaned the whole house, new toilets, new appliances,...
Tech Universal
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Reviewed in March 2013
I needed my house cleaned for a showing. They were booked up but somehow squeezed me in early that morning. The ladies that arrived were highly professional, excellent work ethic, and highly punctual. I plan on using them every time and I recommend you do the same. <br />
The Homer Clean Team
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Reviewed in June 2012
They have good services and I am pleased with the attention he gives to my daughters’ hair because they were getting relaxers. He makes sure he uses the right relaxer for their hair type. They are just excellent. It is clean – I’ve never seen a beauty salon so clean.
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LeafFilter Gutter Protection

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Serving Homer, LA and surrounding areas

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"LeafFilter doesn't clean gutters, they sell and install their LeafFilter Gutter products and only clean the gutters if you buy their product. I can't even begin to afford their product so I wasn't able to get my gutter cleaned by them."

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"Quick. Thorough. Thoughtful. Worth it. Happy camper here"

Serving Homer, LA and surrounding areas

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"They did an excellent job cleaning my gutters"

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Discipline Property Solutions Ruston

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In business since 2025

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"Discipline Property Solutions is amazing! I hired them to handle some cleaning around my house before the holidays and I loved the results. Their professionalism and attention to detail is outstanding! Highly recommended"

Response time10 hrs

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All American Appliance and Repair

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Serving Homer, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Small jobs welcome

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We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee assures you that we won't leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

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Royal Kingdom Cleaning Services

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Serving Homer, LA and surrounding areas

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Royal Kingdom Cleaning Services 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.

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Dominic's Painting & Remodeling

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Serving Homer, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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Welcome to Dominick's Painting & Remodeling, we are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high-quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

Response time10 hrs

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Xstream Outdoor Services/Xstream Pressure Washing

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Serving Homer, LA and surrounding areas

"Outstanding work. He cleaned the glass and really did a great job."

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Homer, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"Went well. Everything cleaned and polished."

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Recommended by90%of homeowners

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In business since 2021

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"They were hired to do house work, cleaning, sweeping, mopping floors and cleaning bathrooms, as well as cleaning windows."

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Deck Cleaning questions, answered by experts

A random orbital sander is best for sanding a deck because it is easier to handle than other power sanders and is less likely to damage the wood. Most decks are made of types of softwood, so a gentler sanding process is essential to prevent permanent blemishes. For example, belt sanders can gouge softwoods.

No. In most cases, it’s not colder or freezing temperatures that affect decking materials but the amount of moisture that seeps into the materials as a result. For example, wood decking material is more likely to suffer from rot or decay when exposed to excess moisture from snow or ice. An extreme change in temperature can cause wood to expand or contract, but only if it’s not properly treated beforehand.

You can use a few different tactics to prevent your deck gate from sagging. Aside from using strong, rot-resistant woods, introducing a diagonal element—such as a tension rod or solid piece of wood to act as a brace—across the gate will offer better support. You can also use rigid joists to prevent the gate from sagging.

The best and fastest way to remove paint from a deck often involves combining a chemical stripper with a pressure washer. Gel-based paint strippers are highly recommended because their thick consistency makes them less messy and easier to apply than liquid strippers. After applying the stripper to loosen the paint, you can use a pressure washer to efficiently wash away the residue. When using a pressure washer for this task, it's important to use a low pressure (under 1000 PSI) to avoid forcing too much moisture into the wood, which could lead to mildew or rot.

It’s important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don’t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.

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