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MJs Painting and Handyman services

4976 Williams Ave
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MJs Painting and Handyman services

4976 Williams Ave
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15 years of experience

At MJs painting and Handyman services we offer a wide range of maintenance duties interior and exterior. We are skilled at a wide range of repairs such as: painting interior and exterior cleaning and repairing gutters fixture replacements patching and painting laying tile installing flooring deck construction and repair debris removal lawn maintenance. We are a family owned Business and we have been at this for over 12 years. From our family to yours we are excited to get started on your project.

At MJs painting and Handyman services we offer a wide range of maintenance duties interior and exterior. We are skilled at a wide range of repairs such as: painting interior and exterior cleaning and repairing gutters fixture replacements patching and painting laying tile installing flooring deck construction and repair debris removal lawn maintenance. We are a family owned Business and we have been at this for over 12 years. From our family to yours we are excited to get started on your project.


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Snowbird Handyman Service

33 Clinton St
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Snowbird Handyman Service

33 Clinton St
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19 years of experience

Experienced Handyman offering a variety of services. Offering services in Chautauqua County NY and surrounding areas. Offering services in PineCounty FL and surrounding areas. Just depends on what time of year it is.

Experienced Handyman offering a variety of services. Offering services in Chautauqua County NY and surrounding areas. Offering services in PineCounty FL and surrounding areas. Just depends on what time of year it is.



CMS Improvement

65 Carlton Ave
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CMS Improvement

65 Carlton Ave
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9 years of experience

CMS Improvement is a young and willing company that wants to make sure you feel a home and safe with in your own house. We want to make sure that when the project is done that you'll be happy with our services.

CMS Improvement is a young and willing company that wants to make sure you feel a home and safe with in your own house. We want to make sure that when the project is done that you'll be happy with our services.





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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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.

To maximize the utility of space under a deck, it’s important to keep this area dry and clean. One way to prevent the area from becoming too wet is to install an under-deck draining system. This affordable home upgrade channels water away from the deck and provides usable space for storage or a functional area below a second-story deck. Not only will this be a useful maintenance upgrade, it can boost your home’s property value.

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.

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

Composite decking may never warp, or it may warp quickly. Several factors can influence the rate of warping, including the material's quality, installation method, and installation location. Generally speaking, high-quality materials that have been installed properly are drastically less prone to warping.

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