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Trublue of Sioux Empire

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Trublue of Sioux Empire

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17 years of experience
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TruBlue Home Service Ally® provides a unique and affordable approach to helping busy adults and seniors live a worry-free life by offering trustworthy handyman, home maintenance and senior modification services. Helping you maintain your home both inside and out, TruBlue’s services include: handyman projects and to-do list chores, preventative home maintenance programs, seasonal work, and senior modification services, all handled by a professional, insured Tru-Pro® Technician in Sioux Falls. We are licensed, insured, and a certified Senior Home Safety Specialist.

"Very pleased with the service. very clean, easy and professional work. Highly recommend John and his team!"

Ajay D on November 2025

TruBlue Home Service Ally® provides a unique and affordable approach to helping busy adults and seniors live a worry-free life by offering trustworthy handyman, home maintenance and senior modification services. Helping you maintain your home both inside and out, TruBlue’s services include: handyman projects and to-do list chores, preventative home maintenance programs, seasonal work, and senior modification services, all handled by a professional, insured Tru-Pro® Technician in Sioux Falls. We are licensed, insured, and a certified Senior Home Safety Specialist.

"Very pleased with the service. very clean, easy and professional work. Highly recommend John and his team!"

Ajay D on November 2025


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Lamb Painting

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Lamb Painting

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Lamb Painting is a residential and commercial painting contractor providing high quality custom painting and related services to clients in the Northern Black Hills area who seek quality, value and integrity when they hire a painting contractor. We specialize in residential and commercial, custom painting. We also provide carpentry, drywall and general construction services. We’re in the business of protecting your property and the relationship we have with you. The best craftsmanship and products will be used on your project, which provides real value with a long lasting and attractive result.

Lamb Painting is a residential and commercial painting contractor providing high quality custom painting and related services to clients in the Northern Black Hills area who seek quality, value and integrity when they hire a painting contractor. We specialize in residential and commercial, custom painting. We also provide carpentry, drywall and general construction services. We’re in the business of protecting your property and the relationship we have with you. The best craftsmanship and products will be used on your project, which provides real value with a long lasting and attractive result.


Bills Concrete & Handyman Services

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Bills Concrete & Handyman Services

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We have done all our own work we do not sub work out to anyone We want you to be happy with us. We accept Checks and credit cards their is no job to small we can't handle

We have done all our own work we do not sub work out to anyone We want you to be happy with us. We accept Checks and credit cards their is no job to small we can't handle


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BH Mechanical

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BH Mechanical

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3 years of experience

Master level technician. I work on heavy equipment. My specialty is electrical and welding. I am a certified welder. I have certifications in high voltage. I work on everything from big cranes to passenger. I work on passenger vehicles, bobcats, forklifts, and manlifts. I also work on appliances, gaming consoles, TV's etc. I am a mobile mechanic with a service truck. I also do home improvement projects.

Master level technician. I work on heavy equipment. My specialty is electrical and welding. I am a certified welder. I have certifications in high voltage. I work on everything from big cranes to passenger. I work on passenger vehicles, bobcats, forklifts, and manlifts. I also work on appliances, gaming consoles, TV's etc. I am a mobile mechanic with a service truck. I also do home improvement projects.




Maintenance Man Construction

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Maintenance Man Construction

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16 years of experience

We are a small construction company of 3 to 4 guys who specialize in getting your project done with a personal touch! Unlike your typical contractor we will fully dedicate our time to your job and see your project out from start to finish.

We are a small construction company of 3 to 4 guys who specialize in getting your project done with a personal touch! Unlike your typical contractor we will fully dedicate our time to your job and see your project out from start to finish.

Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

While the terms deck and porch are often used interchangeably, they are two distinct home features. Porches offer a roof that protects from the elements when coming and going from the house. Generally, porches are on the front of your home. On the other hand, decks are generally built in the backyard of a home and offer no roof or protection from the elements, like rain or snow. Porches typically require less maintenance and upkeep thanks to the roof, but both features require regular cleaning and repairs to maintain good condition.

With proper maintenance, the average life span of a screened-in porch is six to eight years for the screens themselves, but the foundation and structure can last for 50 to 100 years. To keep your screened-in porch in good shape, clean your porch screens regularly, patch holes, re-seal the wood as needed, and address any foundational issues right away.

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.

Lattice should not touch the ground, as it creates a possibility for rot and a termite infestation. It’s best to leave a gap of 3 or 4 inches at the bottom for airflow and to keep the wood dry. You can add stones, bricks, or other decorative pieces to conceal the bottom of the lattice if desired.

Start with a 60- or 80-grit sandpaper when sanding a deck, though this could change depending on the type of wood that comprises the deck and how smooth you want the overall finish. If you prioritize a smooth final finish, progress to a finer grit like 120 or 150. Avoid ultra-fine grits for traditional sanding, as it could close up the wood pores and make it harder to apply a finish down the line.

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