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"He was very polite. He did all the prep work. Got the job done. I was very pleased with the service. I would absolutely recommend them to anybody."

Debra B on October 2025

#1 on Angie’s lists. Perfect or I don’t bother, affordable for my clients. I am grateful for your business. Phone: 612-978-1919 Email: [email protected]

"He was very polite. He did all the prep work. Got the job done. I was very pleased with the service. I would absolutely recommend them to anybody."

Debra B on October 2025


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Fix-It Solutions, LLC

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Fix-It Solutions, LLC

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
2011 years of experience

Fix-It Solutions, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated.

"DAN IS A PROFFESSIONAL. HE. LISTENS CAREFJLLY; DELIVERS ON EXACTLY WHAT IS AGREED UPON. AND HAS THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY TO PERFORM A WIDE RANGE OF PROJECTS. DO THEM WELL; AND IN A PLEASNT MANNER. DAN HAS COMPLETED SEVERAL PROJECTS FOR US - LARGE AND SMALL - OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS. HE HAS BEEN ADEPT AT ALL OF THEM. WE CONSIDERN HIM TO BE OUR GO-TO- HANDYMAN SOLUTION . AND WILL CONTINUE TO ENGAGE HIM - WITHOUT HESITATIOIN. JACK & NANCY HARROLD, BUFFALO, MN "

John H on May 2025

Fix-It Solutions, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated.

"DAN IS A PROFFESSIONAL. HE. LISTENS CAREFJLLY; DELIVERS ON EXACTLY WHAT IS AGREED UPON. AND HAS THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY TO PERFORM A WIDE RANGE OF PROJECTS. DO THEM WELL; AND IN A PLEASNT MANNER. DAN HAS COMPLETED SEVERAL PROJECTS FOR US - LARGE AND SMALL - OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS. HE HAS BEEN ADEPT AT ALL OF THEM. WE CONSIDERN HIM TO BE OUR GO-TO- HANDYMAN SOLUTION . AND WILL CONTINUE TO ENGAGE HIM - WITHOUT HESITATIOIN. JACK & NANCY HARROLD, BUFFALO, MN "

John H on May 2025


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Sweet Land Painting

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Sweet Land Painting

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Customers say: True professional
1980 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sweet Land Painting has been servicing Minnesota for over 30 years! Specializing in all types of painting projects. Sweet Land Painting is one of Minnesota's top painting companies! They are known for their quality, value and personal touch! Call today, if you are looking for top notch painting!

"Quick efficient reasonable. Pleasure to work with."

Jesse L on April 2025

Sweet Land Painting has been servicing Minnesota for over 30 years! Specializing in all types of painting projects. Sweet Land Painting is one of Minnesota's top painting companies! They are known for their quality, value and personal touch! Call today, if you are looking for top notch painting!

"Quick efficient reasonable. Pleasure to work with."

Jesse L on April 2025


Dependable Drywall LLC

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Dependable Drywall LLC

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Customers say: Terrific value
1998 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Dependable Drywall and Paint LLC has been a respected fixture in the Sauk Rapids construction industry for many years. Specializing in wall and ceiling work (in particular drywall, plaster, soundproofing, painting ,popcorn removal , insulation and any property maintenance that is needed) has allowed us to become indispensable experts in the construction field.In the business since 1998

"Great timing, great services, nice people. Could have done another coat of paint, but was very minimal where it was needed. "

Heather W on December 2025

Dependable Drywall and Paint LLC has been a respected fixture in the Sauk Rapids construction industry for many years. Specializing in wall and ceiling work (in particular drywall, plaster, soundproofing, painting ,popcorn removal , insulation and any property maintenance that is needed) has allowed us to become indispensable experts in the construction field.In the business since 1998

"Great timing, great services, nice people. Could have done another coat of paint, but was very minimal where it was needed. "

Heather W on December 2025


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Sentri Homes

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Sentri Homes

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2023 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.


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Color Creations Painting Inc.

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Color Creations Painting Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Color Creations Painting, Inc. (formerly know as AA Orvik Painting, LLC) is a small family owned and operated business in the western suburbs and is your premier choice for all your painting needs! Our many years expierience insures you that your project will be done properly and in a timely manner. Quality workmanship and friendly customer service is our number one priority! If you want the job done right the first time call Color Creations Painting today! *We offer 5% discount to all active military service members, veterans, police officers and fire rescue personnel!

"Was referred by two different people of the excellent work that Color Creations does. Finished a basement with two bedrooms, bathroom, rec-room, and family room. Had great communication all through the process. Was timely, courteous and professional. Was absolutely delighted with the quality and workmanship of the job. Will without a doubt will call again for future jobs and recommend to anyone who wants the best painter in the business."

Corey K on July 2018

Color Creations Painting, Inc. (formerly know as AA Orvik Painting, LLC) is a small family owned and operated business in the western suburbs and is your premier choice for all your painting needs! Our many years expierience insures you that your project will be done properly and in a timely manner. Quality workmanship and friendly customer service is our number one priority! If you want the job done right the first time call Color Creations Painting today! *We offer 5% discount to all active military service members, veterans, police officers and fire rescue personnel!

"Was referred by two different people of the excellent work that Color Creations does. Finished a basement with two bedrooms, bathroom, rec-room, and family room. Had great communication all through the process. Was timely, courteous and professional. Was absolutely delighted with the quality and workmanship of the job. Will without a doubt will call again for future jobs and recommend to anyone who wants the best painter in the business."

Corey K on July 2018


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Veteran Shredding

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Veteran Shredding

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

DOCUMENT SHREDDING / Drop Off Shredding / Document Storage - Veteran & Family Owned and Operated. 2012 / 2013 / 2014 / 2015 / 2016 / 2017 SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER. Call for service 952-758-2980 veteranshredding.net

"Came to our home ... excellent service!"

C S on April 2018

DOCUMENT SHREDDING / Drop Off Shredding / Document Storage - Veteran & Family Owned and Operated. 2012 / 2013 / 2014 / 2015 / 2016 / 2017 SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER. Call for service 952-758-2980 veteranshredding.net

"Came to our home ... excellent service!"

C S on April 2018


"Very responsive and was flexible in the date of work and was very courteous. Cleaned up well after the job."

Ben B on April 2019

We clean gutters, roofs and composite decks so that you don't have to. Keep your feet safely on the ground while we do the ladder work.

"Very responsive and was flexible in the date of work and was very courteous. Cleaned up well after the job."

Ben B on April 2019


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First Choice Exteriors Inc

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First Choice Exteriors Inc

4.98(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

First Choice Exteriors is a family owned and operated business located in Eden Prairie MN. Our passion to customer satisfaction and supreme craftsmanship have been our foundation blocks since day one. We believe the details are the difference in any successful home improvement project. This mentality has made us one of the most referred roofing, siding, window, gutter, and full exteriors contractors in all of Minnesota. Our teams dedication to communication and our customer service reputation have allowed First Choice Exteriors to become a preferred roofing contractor for many town homes, apartments, and HOA's all around the Twin Cities metro. Thank you for making First Choice, "Your Choice"! We are experts in the business with a combined 30 years of experience in exteriors with an extensive list of services also including storm damage restoration and inspections. We will help you design your project while focusing on the needs of your home with attention to every detail. We offer high quality eco-friendly and economical products and deliver superior craftsmanship in a timely manner. Our top-notch service has built us a reputation of reliability and honesty, earning respect from our local suppliers and individual homeowners alike.

"After 20+ years of service, the roofing and associated appurtenances on our townhomes were showing signs of deterioration due to extreme weather and normal aging. As a result, the association board deemed it advisable to replace the roofs as soon as possible. After an exhaustive bid review and interview process with several roofing contractors, the HOA Board selected First Choice Exteriors as the successful contractor based upon: • Their extensive experience with large roofing projects, and townhome associations, • Their overall industry knowledge and experience, • Perceived provider quality as verified from reference testimonials, • Proposal quality and lowest “evaluated” cost, • Their perceived ability to deliver on all aspects of the project, • Their Availability/schedule, and finally, • Their flexibility/reliability as verified from reference testimonials. The scope of the project awarded to First Choice Exteriors included replacement of the roofing materials and roof appurtenances for the properties 15 buildings (68 total units), replacement of weather damaged windows and/or patio doors associated with 34 different units on the property, replacement of 38 skylights, and finally, the removal and replacement of the gutter systems. The committed schedule was approximately 4 weeks subject to favorable weather conditions. It is not an overstatement to say that the Board and the homeowners were impressed with the way the project was executed. From the very start, the First Choice staff was extremely well organized, sensitive to the homeowners’ needs, and fully engaged. There were 3 full time project managers on site managing the workers and interfacing with the workers and homeowners as necessary to address all construction issues and homeowner access/egress during construction. Dave Mack, Alex Pedersen, and Preston Willier, our 3 Project Managers, were seasoned and knowledgeable resources with excellent communication skills truly facilitating the conduct of work and communication with the homeowners. The crews performing the actual roof replacement were on the job from approximately 6:30am each morning (weather permitting) and worked tirelessly until after 7:00pm to keep the job on schedule despite a few weather related delays. During the bid process, bid solicitors are often promised “everything” to garner the contract. I can honestly say First Choice met all of the selling points they identified to sell the Board on their award. The quality of the work performed and attention to detail was beyond reproach, the crew cleaned up the grounds each and every evening before leaving the jobsite(including magnet sweeps of affected landscaping, walkways and driveways for nails), the project and homeowners were well managed by the site managers, schedules were achieved, and First Choice’s co-owners, Mark Willier and Mike McCain were fully engaged on the project, visiting the job site regularly to communicate with the Board and review project progress. In summary, First Choice Exteriors has demonstrated that they are a very qualified supplier, completing every aspect of our roof replacement project in a competent, and quality/customer centric manner, and I would recommend use of this organization without reservation for any of the services they offer. Thomas Vogel Vice President, HOA"

Thomas V on July 2024

First Choice Exteriors is a family owned and operated business located in Eden Prairie MN. Our passion to customer satisfaction and supreme craftsmanship have been our foundation blocks since day one. We believe the details are the difference in any successful home improvement project. This mentality has made us one of the most referred roofing, siding, window, gutter, and full exteriors contractors in all of Minnesota. Our teams dedication to communication and our customer service reputation have allowed First Choice Exteriors to become a preferred roofing contractor for many town homes, apartments, and HOA's all around the Twin Cities metro. Thank you for making First Choice, "Your Choice"! We are experts in the business with a combined 30 years of experience in exteriors with an extensive list of services also including storm damage restoration and inspections. We will help you design your project while focusing on the needs of your home with attention to every detail. We offer high quality eco-friendly and economical products and deliver superior craftsmanship in a timely manner. Our top-notch service has built us a reputation of reliability and honesty, earning respect from our local suppliers and individual homeowners alike.

"After 20+ years of service, the roofing and associated appurtenances on our townhomes were showing signs of deterioration due to extreme weather and normal aging. As a result, the association board deemed it advisable to replace the roofs as soon as possible. After an exhaustive bid review and interview process with several roofing contractors, the HOA Board selected First Choice Exteriors as the successful contractor based upon: • Their extensive experience with large roofing projects, and townhome associations, • Their overall industry knowledge and experience, • Perceived provider quality as verified from reference testimonials, • Proposal quality and lowest “evaluated” cost, • Their perceived ability to deliver on all aspects of the project, • Their Availability/schedule, and finally, • Their flexibility/reliability as verified from reference testimonials. The scope of the project awarded to First Choice Exteriors included replacement of the roofing materials and roof appurtenances for the properties 15 buildings (68 total units), replacement of weather damaged windows and/or patio doors associated with 34 different units on the property, replacement of 38 skylights, and finally, the removal and replacement of the gutter systems. The committed schedule was approximately 4 weeks subject to favorable weather conditions. It is not an overstatement to say that the Board and the homeowners were impressed with the way the project was executed. From the very start, the First Choice staff was extremely well organized, sensitive to the homeowners’ needs, and fully engaged. There were 3 full time project managers on site managing the workers and interfacing with the workers and homeowners as necessary to address all construction issues and homeowner access/egress during construction. Dave Mack, Alex Pedersen, and Preston Willier, our 3 Project Managers, were seasoned and knowledgeable resources with excellent communication skills truly facilitating the conduct of work and communication with the homeowners. The crews performing the actual roof replacement were on the job from approximately 6:30am each morning (weather permitting) and worked tirelessly until after 7:00pm to keep the job on schedule despite a few weather related delays. During the bid process, bid solicitors are often promised “everything” to garner the contract. I can honestly say First Choice met all of the selling points they identified to sell the Board on their award. The quality of the work performed and attention to detail was beyond reproach, the crew cleaned up the grounds each and every evening before leaving the jobsite(including magnet sweeps of affected landscaping, walkways and driveways for nails), the project and homeowners were well managed by the site managers, schedules were achieved, and First Choice’s co-owners, Mark Willier and Mike McCain were fully engaged on the project, visiting the job site regularly to communicate with the Board and review project progress. In summary, First Choice Exteriors has demonstrated that they are a very qualified supplier, completing every aspect of our roof replacement project in a competent, and quality/customer centric manner, and I would recommend use of this organization without reservation for any of the services they offer. Thomas Vogel Vice President, HOA"

Thomas V on July 2024


"From the initial visit to measure & consult, to communication, to the 2.5 days of painting, I was totally satisfied with the job! Laurie's bid was literally one third of other companies (4 of them) I got bids from, yet quality did not suffer. Cleanup was great, and she left me the leftover paint. I referred to a friend who also used her."

Lyn C on April 2024

We're a small, women owned and operated interior painting and repair company, in business since 1992. We specialize in working in older homes, blending our "new" repairs into the "older" finishes and textures.

"From the initial visit to measure & consult, to communication, to the 2.5 days of painting, I was totally satisfied with the job! Laurie's bid was literally one third of other companies (4 of them) I got bids from, yet quality did not suffer. Cleanup was great, and she left me the leftover paint. I referred to a friend who also used her."

Lyn C on April 2024

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

The cost to paint a deck can range from $500 to $2,000 depending on labor costs, the size of your deck, and the type of paint that you choose. The cost to stain a deck is a little less expensive, ranging from $550 to $1,250. It’s important to remember, however, that stain doesn’t last as long as paint, so it’s very possible that you’ll need to spend additional money more quickly. 

Always sand a deck before repainting so the wood is smooth and ready for paint. While you do not need to fully remove paint before repainting, sanding helps remove any areas with weather and sun damage. Sanding also helps remove chipped or flaking paint and opens the wood pores to improve paint adhesion.

Waterproof paint creates a barrier to hold back moisture, but it doesn’t eliminate the source of the water. If you hire a basement waterproofing contractor, many will tell you that waterproof paint is only a temporary solution. On average, you can expect it to last from six months to two years in a wet basement before deteriorating.

The best paint for full sun exposure is high-quality acrylic paint that contains many natural earth pigments, which are better suited for resisting sun damage. You'll also want to go for a neutral color like gray, beige, or white, as these colors absorb less heat compared to darker or more vivid colors.

Here's the deal with leaving used rags covered in oil-based stain lying around in a pile: Depending on the conditions, these rags can take just an hour or up to a few days to combust. The source of ignition is caused by trapped heat that can be compounded if the rags are near a heat source.

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