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Michael
New to Angi

Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Hi there my name is Michael. I’ve always enjoyed painting and strive to do the best job possible. I put a lot of pride in my work and always keep an open mind to new ideas on how to do things. All work that I do for others I do to the standard of how I would do it in my house. I’m currently in the handicap remodeling industry where I do everything including a lot of painting.

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DECK REDO LLC
4.3(
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Credit card accepted

"Excellent!! Owner (Jason) came out - gave estimate. One of crew did power washing (great job) - crew of 3 (Chris and 2 guys) sanded and stained - super professional and very careful. Workers - stained by hand."
Before and After - Cedar Deck
Finished Rustic/Dark Oak Colored Penetrating Stain
Cedar Deck with Rustic/Cedartone Mixture
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Decks Unlimited, LLC
3.9(
31
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After doing my research, I landed on Decks Unlimited. They completed the on budget and ahead of schedule. I could not be more pleased with the work and would highly recommend them."
New Cedar Deck Build
New cedar deck Build.
Ugly Deck Refinish
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New Composite Deck

+4

Response time1 day
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Garden Structures & More
4.6(
73
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"One structure in the form of a arbor with a gate completed our fence.
     The other structure a small deck outside of the lower sliding glass doors, with a pergola added,
     gives a quiet shady respite to the yard.
      We also had Hal design and build a fountain feature added to the garden area itself.  Which gives a soft
      and flowing water sound near the small deck.
      The work overall is outstanding with a very finished look.  It was also accomplished as per estimate of
       time and cost.  They were very considerate to make the work space neat and clean each day at finish
       time.
     
       We would "highly" recommend these contractors to anyone wanting this type of excellent yard work done.

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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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CADY HANDYMAN SERVICES
4.2(
342
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had just had my house broken into and a window needed to be boarded up.  After trying to contact a couple difference companies, Cady Handyman was so nice and accomodating and able to help me within hours.  They were very considerate, did a great job, and helped me out when I really needed it.
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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JLP Unlimited LLC
4.5(
54
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was extremely happy both times with the quality of the work as well as the durability of the paint products used. They communicated with me throughout the process and were professional, dependable and trustworthy. I would use them again and would not hesitate to recommend them to a friend. My house looks brand new!"
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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JJ Home Services
4.7(
53
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was really happy with Justin and his team. For me this was a big job and involved a lot of money and a lot of moving parts. The ceiling texturing had been poorly done so removal was not as simple as scraping popcorn ceilings. The house had many different dark colored walls so the painting over them was not a simple task either. Justin is very meticulous and thorough and his crew is polite and determined to get everything just right. I can recommend them without any hesitation whatsoever."
Mold Removal
Ask about or fireplace deal going on now!
Loose attic vents or improperly installed
Custom Stone
Tattoo Shop Remodel

+79

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Leon's Painting & Remodeling
4.8(
19
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew came about an hour later than they said, which wasn't a big deal to me.  They were polite, courteous, professional and detail oriented! We were short on paint an they even went and got us some which was greatly appreciated."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Smooth Move Solutions
5.0(
17
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Fast, professional, and efficient. They hauled away all the construction debris from our bathroom demolition with zero hassle. On time, respectful of the space, and left everything clean. Highly recommend for any moving or junk removal service."
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Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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. 

Homeowners should build their floating decks at least 18 inches off the ground. Having it at this height will allow for better airflow underneath and help prevent moisture-related problems like warping or rot. That being said, local guidelines for deck heights may vary depending on where you live.

The best way to clean your decking is to clear debris from the gaps between the boards, sweep the surface, rinse it, apply cleaner, rinse again, and let it dry fully. A homemade deck cleaner made of two gallons of warm water and 1/2 cup vinegar is a simple cleaning solution for both wood and composite decking. You can sprinkle baking soda on any spots with mold or mildew, then scrub the area and rinse clean. 

That depends on the condition of your deck. An older deck that looks drab, worn, or has multiple damaged boards might be worth replacing before selling. However, if your deck is in good condition, you can simply clean, repaint, or stain it.

Cutting the boards directly is one of the fastest ways to remove deck boards with hidden fasteners. Mark two parallel lines that are one-third of the total measurement on both ends and cut out the centerpiece. Then, remove the end of the board that doesn’t have a fastener. Finally, pry open the fastened side and pull it up to pop out the screw or access the fastener. This also allows you to salvage portions of boards for other projects.

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