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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
4.6(
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Serving Arcanum, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I dealt with Tim for the price and project details and then Jeff was the man who came out to do the job. The deck had previously been done by a guy who did not know what he was doing so Jeff power washed the entire deck and let it dry for 24 hours, then he sanded the deck and scrubbed it down with denatured alcohol to help remove any remaining paint from before. When the deck was dry, Jeff taped off everything and proceeded to edge everything before he rolled a nice thick layer of paint on the deck. We waited another 24 hours and Jeff returned to apply a nice second coat of paint on the entire deck. Tim and Jeff are very easy to work with and I will most certainly come back to them for future projects."
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Recommended by61%of homeowners
L and M Home Improvement
New to Angi

Serving Arcanum, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

L and M Home Improvement is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 2 years of experience serving Richmond, IN and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you

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Handyman Matters of Dayton & Cincinnati
4.3(
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Serving Arcanum, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Credit card accepted

"The main drawback was that they did not call me ahead of time to let me know they were on their way. They showed up 45 minutes later than they said they would. The price was okay. They need to call the customer and let them know whats going on before they show up."
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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KDK Construction
4.6(
4
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Serving Arcanum, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I I like the integrity and professionalism of KDK . This contractor arrived promptly as promised and immediately started and completed my project. Now I have an outside vented microwave without the fumes of smoke from heavy cooking. Iâ m very Pleased with the job performed by KDK Construction !"
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Environment Control
5.0(
3
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Serving Arcanum, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Environment Control sent two men to clean and powerwash our siding and driveway. We were very pleased with the results. They were efficient, well-equipped, and easy to work with. Highly recommend!"
Response time1 day
Other Side Lawn & Landscape LLC
4.0(
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Serving Arcanum, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They seem to do a good job - not great, but it is good. Another company offered to do it for $35 a cutting instead of $40, but Other Side Lawn does good enough for me. Sometimes they'll miss some of the edging around the fence, but it doesn't really bother me. Strangely, I've had to ask them to send me a bill a couple of times. I think they're putting the bill in the mailbox after they cut and then the mailman removes it when he delivers the mail, so I don't get the bill."
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Before installing a deck, you must build a base for the deck to rest upon, often made of compacted soil or gravel. While gravel is an optional material, it helps with drainage. Some contractors also recommend installing a weed control membrane, which helps provide a solid foundation for the frame. In the case of an elevated deck, a pro will often lay down a concrete slab as a foundation. 

When sourced responsibly, the most sustainable wood decking options are timber trees like redwood, pine, Douglas fir, Nootka cypress, and Western red cedar. These tree species are fast-growing with low carbon emissions. Plus, most timber woods make durable deck materials because of their resistance to rot and decay over time. 

A random orbital sander is best for sanding a deck because it is easier to handle than other power sanders and is less likely to damage the wood. Most decks are made of types of softwood, so a gentler sanding process is essential to prevent permanent blemishes. For example, belt sanders can gouge softwoods.

The best material for your deck depends on several factors, including your budget, location, aesthetic preferences, and the level of maintenance you’re willing to do. Wood decking, like redwood, ipe, cedar, and pine, lasts the longest, but it’s more expensive and requires more upkeep than composite and synthetic decking.

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. 

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