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Q: What maintenance does a wood deck need?

• <div><p>A wood deck needs an annual cleaning, plus refinishing every two to three years, which involves <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-sand-deck.htm">sanding the deck</a> and applying stain or sealer. If you have a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-paint-deck.htm">painted deck</a>, you&rsquo;ll need to repaint it every 10 years. You should also fix and repair loose or broken deck boards, nails, and screws. Cleaning your deck regularly and applying sealant protects the wood from the elements, water damage, rot, mildew, and fading from the sun.</p></div>

Q: How quickly can staining rags combust?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

Q: What is better: wet-sanding or dry-sanding?

• <div><p>Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it&rsquo;s a good option if you&rsquo;re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you&rsquo;re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don&rsquo;t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.</p></div>

Q: Will a second coat of stain even out?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-stain-wood.htm">Adding a second coat of stain to wood</a> can even out the color to some extent, but it won't drastically alter the hue if the initial application is too light or too dark. It's more effective at enhancing the richness of the color rather than significantly changing it. Ensure the first coat is dry before applying the second.</p></div>

Q: Do limewash and whitewash harm surfaces?

• <div><p>Limewash and whitewash do not harm surfaces if you apply them correctly. Use on non-suitable surfaces can cause issues. For instance, applying limewash or whitewash to surfaces with existing sealants or incompatible materials may lead to poor adhesion or flaking. Also, harsh cleaning agents on limewashed or whitewashed surfaces can damage the finish. Proper preparation, application, and maintenance ensure that limewash and whitewash do not harm surfaces. </p></div>

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Last update on November 25, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
We decided to make some changes to a home we purchased. 1. JDI very efficiently met all our requests from converting the house from a coal heating furnace to a propane heating system that was all ready in place, but not in use. 2. JDI cleaned the basement and sealed the basement floor so...
JDI Excavation & General Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
Excellent experience all around. Mat English did a great job replacing my rotted-out and moss-eaten deck surface with an innovative solution I would never have thought of on my own--small pebbles in a sturdy plastic matrix. My main concern was that I am 74 and had been slipping around...
Fern Wood Property Management, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2024
They recently replaced a deck on the front of my house and did excellent work. Also easy to work with. Recommend.
Anchors Away Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
Patrick and co. did an amazing job installing shiplap over our fireplace, building and staining shelves for our built-ins, and repairing trim around our home. I could not recommend them enough!
Allserve Home Repair, LLC.
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Reviewed in April 2023
Terrible Experience I waited two years to write this review in the hope that Bumblebee Paint would correct my situation. But unfortunately they have not and have left with a terrible mess. Two years ago I had them apply a semi transparent stain to my new deck. I had the deck built the year...
Bumblebee Painters
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Reviewed in February 2023
Al Longo and his crew demoed two decks and replaced with two composite decks in not only quick but quality manor very happy with their work
Deck King
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Reviewed in August 2022
Very positive experience. Exceeded our expectations on getting our deck completed. They were helpful with ideas, great communication and very pleasant to work with.
B & L Home Improvements
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Reviewed in September 2015
Everything about the job was communicated specifically at the beginning. From day one, it was clear to me that the guys cared a lot about doing the job right. They provided extensive references who had all good things to say about the guys, their work, and their professionalism. They also...
J&M Power Washing, Painting and Window Cleaning
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Reviewed in October 2014
Derek helped me come up with an affordable plan for nice deck that was larger than what I had before and sent me a detailed estimate. It took a while to get on his schedule because of all the rain, but once construction started they finished quickly. After the wood had set a while, they came...
Derek Driscoll
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Reviewed in September 2012
Prompt estimate, prompt start but a combination of weather and late arrivals slowed the process down, needed to add a second coat of stain that was not in the estimate and increased the price
Steve Byrne Painting
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Build Wise Contracting LLC

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BUILD WISE CONTRACTING LLC We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Build Wise did an excellent job and completed my porch in a timely manner."

Christopher M on October 2024

"Build Wise did an excellent job and completed my porch in a timely manner."

Christopher M on October 2024

ESG power wash and decks

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Pressure wash houses and decks Stain and repair decks Composite deck installation Interior painting Exterior painting Drywall repair General handyman services

"Trusty , Does excellent work"

Doctor M on November 2023

Pressure wash houses and decks Stain and repair decks Composite deck installation Interior painting Exterior painting Drywall repair General handyman services

"Trusty , Does excellent work"

Doctor M on November 2023

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