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Mr. Handyman of Anne Arundel and PG County
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Serving Glenarden, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"Barry from Mr. Handyman was fabulous! We purchased four hours and he did twice the work we expected to accomplish with that time! All the work accomplished was very high quality. Will definitely be back to Mr. Handyman the next time we need service, and will be asking for Barry!"
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Pineda's Construction
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Serving Glenarden, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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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.

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Jose Solano Remodeling, LLC
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Serving Glenarden, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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"I expect high quality work, and was pleased with the end results of numerous handyman and painting projects performed in my home by Jose Solano. He has an excellent work ethic; and is a creative problem solver, who handles tasks with skill, precision, and care. He is courteous, efficient, organized, hardworking, and reliable. Based on the experience I had with the painting and handyman projects performed at my home, I highly recommend his services."
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Two Brothers Construction
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Serving Glenarden, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"Our basement was flooded and we needed a total re-do. We needed numerous things done,and didn't want to hire multiple groups of workers. Two Brothers were professional, hard-working, and produced great results. Put together our bath, office, kids playroom...drywall, prep, paint...tile, they did it all. Very happy to work with experienced professional gentleman ready to solve my problem. Straight talk is always appreciated."
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Putting lattice under a deck will create a polished look that allows for air ventilation. You can also store items underneath as the lattice provides privacy and protection from the weather. You can also put lattice under a porch to create a polished look in the front of your house.

Deck skirting shouldn’t touch the ground, especially if you have a wood deck, which is vulnerable to moisture. Ideally, you should leave at least 3/4 of an inch of space between the deck skirting and the ground for more ventilation. Pros also recommend that you incorporate about 1 square foot of space for ventilation for the underside of the deck to every 150 square feet of decking. Proper ventilation prevents mold growth and rot that can damage your deck.

Although composite decking is extremely durable, it’s also susceptible to extreme heat. Prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause fading, warping, and cracking. Composite also retains heat more than wood, which makes it dangerous to walk on in the summer. You can help prevent heat damage by only building with composite in shaded areas or using rugs to cover the hottest spots.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must. 

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