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Here at Home Improvement Pro we accept Visa,Master Card,and Discover. We also feature high quality subcontracting, for those that are seeking that type of service.

Here at Home Improvement Pro we accept Visa,Master Card,and Discover. We also feature high quality subcontracting, for those that are seeking that type of service.





Fresh and Green lawn and landscape

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Fresh and Green lawn and landscape

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At Fresh and Green lawn and landscape, we specialize in creating environments that match your moods, and personality. Call today for a Free estimate. You may be surprised by how affordable It can be for the backyard of your dreams. Locally owned, and operated with 5+ years of landscaping experience.

At Fresh and Green lawn and landscape, we specialize in creating environments that match your moods, and personality. Call today for a Free estimate. You may be surprised by how affordable It can be for the backyard of your dreams. Locally owned, and operated with 5+ years of landscaping experience.


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Harris Construction

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10 + Years of Construction Experience, We can take care of all your construction needs from windows and doors to home additions or New Construction. No project to big or small. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

10 + Years of Construction Experience, We can take care of all your construction needs from windows and doors to home additions or New Construction. No project to big or small. Give us a call today for a free estimate!


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G&H WoodCrafters

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G&H WoodCrafters

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12 years of experience

G&H WoodCrafters is a small family owned and operated business operating in Grand Island, NE. Our mission is to build and sustain a long standing company that prides itself on quality workmanship, and customer satisfaction. Through our experience and willingness to collaborate custom projects, comes the ability & edge to out perform our competition. Our determination is second to none.

G&H WoodCrafters is a small family owned and operated business operating in Grand Island, NE. Our mission is to build and sustain a long standing company that prides itself on quality workmanship, and customer satisfaction. Through our experience and willingness to collaborate custom projects, comes the ability & edge to out perform our competition. Our determination is second to none.



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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Typically, most residential wooden decks are designed to support approximately 40 pounds per square foot, including the deck’s weight and any items placed on it. While this is fine for typical use, it is usually not enough to hold the weight of a hot tub filled with water and people. To safely support a hot tub, your wood deck will likely require reinforcement. Therefore, it’s best to have a contractor or a structural engineer assess it before hot tub installation.

The best way to sand a deck is by cleaning it, sanding the boards and stairs with 60- or 80-grit sandpaper, and sanding the railings and posts with 80-grit sandpaper. You should sand in the direction of the wood grain to avoid damaging the timber. When sanding your deck, use medium pressure and aim for an even sand. Pressing too hard with a sander can damage decks, as most are softwoods.

While building your deck, you might come across something called the four-inch sphere rule. Essentially, this railing requirement for a deck states that a four-inch ball should not be able to fit through any gap in the deck railings. The gap between spindles and between the decking and the bottom of the railing must be less than four inches to prevent small children or pets from squeezing through the gap.

Building codes vary by location, and you should always consult local codes before planning construction. Generally speaking, however, railing requirements stipulate that decks more than 30 inches off the ground need railings for safety purposes. These railings usually need to be at least 36 inches tall, although California and Washington require rails to be 42 inches or taller.

Costs depend on repair complexity, hardware needs, labor, and required software updates.

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