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Bagwells Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Washburn, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired to remove snow from my roof. Attention to detail and attitude was amazing considering they worked in -30 degree wind chill. Job was completed in a timely manner with excellent results. They even cleaned my driveway and sidewalk leading to my backyard as part of the project. Excellent work and I'd highly recommend Bagwells to anyone. We have another winter storm coming, so I'll be hiring them again. Outstanding!"
Spring/fall clean up
Trees trimmed fall clean up
Fall cleam up
New porch with walk ways and rock beds
Lawn maintenance

+7

Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Calgone Coatings
3.7(
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Serving Washburn, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

"We have nothing but good things to say about Calgone Coatings and the owner. Ms. Deitz went far and beyond our expectations. She painted the exterior of our home with care and detail. She was timely and very efficient. She also painted an ugly stone fireplace in our family room and gave it new life. She is a true artist with a paint brush! We appreciate her work as I’m sure others will."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Calgone Coatings
3.0(
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Serving Washburn, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quick response to give an estimate and get work done. Cleaning was thorough and Ms. Deitz and assistant were careful not to damage garden. Area on ground under gutters was cleaned. Ms. Dietz was efficient and accommodating."
Response time3 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Jerome Miller Power Washing
5.0(
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Serving Washburn, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Jerome Miller Power Washing\n , strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.\n

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Whether to paint or stain a deck depends on your personal preference for appearance and budget. Stain provides a natural look with a range of undertones, is typically less expensive, and may only require one coat, but it does not last as long as paint. Paint offers a sleeker finish with a virtually unlimited color palette. Both options will protect your deck from outdoor elements like rain, snow, and general wear and tear.

Applying too much sealer to a deck might seem like extra protection, but it can cause more harm than good. Wood is a porous material with a limited capacity to absorb liquids. When you go overboard with sealer, the excess can't soak in and instead forms a film on the surface. This leftover layer is prone to peeling, cracking, and trapping moisture, ultimately defeating the purpose of sealing in the first place. 

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.

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.

Both a well-constructed deck and a patio can add value to your home. Patios are generally cheaper to build but don’t offer the same aesthetics as a quality deck. Therefore, decks can be more appealing to buyers than patios, increasing a home's resale value.

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