Q: Does wood stain go bad?

• <div><p>Wood stain does go bad, but it will last in the can for between three and six years, provided you use proper storage techniques. Storing wood stain in open containers or in extremely low or high temperatures will cause your wood stain to become unusable much more quickly. Water- and latex-based wood stains typically last for just two to four years, while oil-based wood stains can last for three to six years. </p></div>

Q: What is the best outdoor paint for full sun exposure?

• <div><p>The best paint for full sun exposure is high-quality acrylic paint that contains many natural earth pigments, which are better suited for resisting sun damage. You'll also want to go for a neutral color like gray, beige, or white, as these colors absorb less heat compared to darker or more vivid colors.</p></div>

Q: What are the pros and cons of staining a deck?

• <div><p>There are more <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/pros-and-cons-of-staining-a-deck.htm">pros than cons when staining a deck</a>. Deck stain is more affordable than paint, it protects the wood and allows the natural textures to shine through, and it can revive the appearance of your home. However, deck stain also requires prep work (sometimes days or more), carries more upkeep than a painted deck, and can fade over time if not cared for. </p></div>

Q: Is it OK to pressure wash a deck before staining?

• <div><p>Yes, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-power-wash-deck.htm">pressure washing your deck</a> before staining is a great idea because it clears the wood from any dirt, dust, and debris that could get in the way of solid stain coverage. Washing makes it easier to stain your deck and helps the stain grip the wood so it lasts longer. Pressure washers are faster and easier on your body than scrubbing your deck by hand. </p></div>

Q: Can you paint over old paint on a concrete porch?

• <div><p>You can paint over old paint on a concrete porch. For the best results, you should first clean the surface and remove as much paint as you can. A power washer is helpful here, but you&rsquo;ll also want to scrape as much of the old paint away as possible. Then you should prime the porch before repainting it.</p></div>

Summit Seamless RainGutters

Summit Seamless RainGutters

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 97% of Angi customers

15 years of experience

Summit Seamless Raingutters, Inc is a local, family owned and operated business with over 10 years experience in the Rapid City area. We specialize in seamless rain gutter systems, custom rain gutter systems, gutter covers, soffit and fascia, and rain gutter cleaning and maintenance. Contact us to set up your free estimate.

"I expected considerable delay between the time I got the bid & when the actual work would begin. But they had the project completed quickly, including a last minute change order. A job well done!"

Mark B on April 2024

Summit Seamless Raingutters, Inc is a local, family owned and operated business with over 10 years experience in the Rapid City area. We specialize in seamless rain gutter systems, custom rain gutter systems, gutter covers, soffit and fascia, and rain gutter cleaning and maintenance. Contact us to set up your free estimate.

"I expected considerable delay between the time I got the bid & when the actual work would begin. But they had the project completed quickly, including a last minute change order. A job well done!"

Mark B on April 2024

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

Customers say: Quality work

20 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

As the most reliable gutter protection brand in North America, LeafFilter Gutter Protection has improved the strength and longevity of gutter systems from coast to coast. The LeafFilter team provides gutter replacement, cleaning, and repairs in addition to installing gutter guards. From its innovative design and award-winning technology to its professional installation, LeafFilter protects the value of your home and is the perfect complement to your roof. Its patented three-piece system features a stainless steel micromesh screen, structural hangers, and uPVC framing to optimize debris repellence and weather resistance.

"Excellent work. Was originally 4 times more than expensive than others, but more professional. Offered lower price as I had other lower quote. Even though they were 50% high price, I’m glad I still choose Leaf Filter as they were very professional and warranted their work while others did not."

Kevin L on December 2025

As the most reliable gutter protection brand in North America, LeafFilter Gutter Protection has improved the strength and longevity of gutter systems from coast to coast. The LeafFilter team provides gutter replacement, cleaning, and repairs in addition to installing gutter guards. From its innovative design and award-winning technology to its professional installation, LeafFilter protects the value of your home and is the perfect complement to your roof. Its patented three-piece system features a stainless steel micromesh screen, structural hangers, and uPVC framing to optimize debris repellence and weather resistance.

"Excellent work. Was originally 4 times more than expensive than others, but more professional. Offered lower price as I had other lower quote. Even though they were 50% high price, I’m glad I still choose Leaf Filter as they were very professional and warranted their work while others did not."

Kevin L on December 2025

Fireplaces Stoves and More

Fireplaces Stoves and More

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

35 years of experience

We here at Fireplaces Stoves and More have been proudly serving South Dakota since 1990. We offer many brands of fireplaces and stoves. We strive to provide excellent customer service and take pride in each project we complete. We complete each project on time, cleanly and done right the first time. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your individual heating needs. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers!

"Good job"

Matthias P on October 2024

We here at Fireplaces Stoves and More have been proudly serving South Dakota since 1990. We offer many brands of fireplaces and stoves. We strive to provide excellent customer service and take pride in each project we complete. We complete each project on time, cleanly and done right the first time. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your individual heating needs. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers!

"Good job"

Matthias P on October 2024

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

Customers say: Quality work

20 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

As the most reliable gutter protection brand in North America, LeafFilter Gutter Protection has improved the strength and longevity of gutter systems from coast to coast. The LeafFilter team provides gutter replacement, cleaning, and repairs in addition to installing gutter guards. From its innovative design and award-winning technology to its professional installation, LeafFilter protects the value of your home and is the perfect complement to your roof. Its patented three-piece system features a stainless steel micromesh screen, structural hangers, and uPVC framing to optimize debris repellence and weather resistance.

"Professional and fair pricing"

Patrick K on February 2025

As the most reliable gutter protection brand in North America, LeafFilter Gutter Protection has improved the strength and longevity of gutter systems from coast to coast. The LeafFilter team provides gutter replacement, cleaning, and repairs in addition to installing gutter guards. From its innovative design and award-winning technology to its professional installation, LeafFilter protects the value of your home and is the perfect complement to your roof. Its patented three-piece system features a stainless steel micromesh screen, structural hangers, and uPVC framing to optimize debris repellence and weather resistance.

"Professional and fair pricing"

Patrick K on February 2025

Gerbers Home Handyman Services

Gerbers Home Handyman Services

1 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Gerbers Home Handyman Services, We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.

"He was very helpful and efficient. I'll use them again."

PJ A on December 2025

Gerbers Home Handyman Services, We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.

"He was very helpful and efficient. I'll use them again."

PJ A on December 2025

Ewalt Construction

Ewalt Construction

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

13 years of experience

With over a decade of business experience and even more experience in the industry we have built a strong reputation in the local community. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Construction services that are customizable to each individual project. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Tom & Candie went above & beyond! The painting Looks great & they reinstalled floor baseboards for us that were removed when we had new flooring installed. They always kept us informed & always showed up in a timely manner. Looks great! Thanks! We would highly recommend them!!"

Tom D on August 2024

With over a decade of business experience and even more experience in the industry we have built a strong reputation in the local community. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Construction services that are customizable to each individual project. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Tom & Candie went above & beyond! The painting Looks great & they reinstalled floor baseboards for us that were removed when we had new flooring installed. They always kept us informed & always showed up in a timely manner. Looks great! Thanks! We would highly recommend them!!"

Tom D on August 2024

Summer Fresh LLC

Summer Fresh LLC

1 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Our mission, is to provide judgment free cleaning services so you have time to do the more important things in life. Whatever is important to you, we are here to free up time for you to do that. We know how daunting the task of cleaning the home can be and how easily time can pass, before we realize how much attention the home needs.

"I highly recommend Summer Fresh for your home cleaning needs. Very personable and professional. Flexible with our schedule during our busy moving process. "

Chelsie T on May 2025

Our mission, is to provide judgment free cleaning services so you have time to do the more important things in life. Whatever is important to you, we are here to free up time for you to do that. We know how daunting the task of cleaning the home can be and how easily time can pass, before we realize how much attention the home needs.

"I highly recommend Summer Fresh for your home cleaning needs. Very personable and professional. Flexible with our schedule during our busy moving process. "

Chelsie T on May 2025

Blindsgalore

4.83(

577

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Blindsgalore

4.83(

577

)

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

Family owned & operated. Blindsgalore is the DIY-ers choice for the best selection and value in custom window coverings. Blindsgalore's goal is to make home improvement and decorating more affordable by providing easy access to the most comprehensive collection of custom made to order window treatments/window coverings and knowledgeable, friendly customer service professionals. We offer the most comprehensive collection of custom window treatments from Bali, Graber, Comfortex, Good Housekeeping and Levolor, as well as our own Blindsgalore collection, allowing you unlimited design choices and affordable prices. All our products are first quality, custom made to your specifications, and shipped direct to you from the factory. Cost is determined by the job.

"Horrible customer service and the product is only getting worse over time. I have ordered 16 shutters from them over 5 separate orders during the last two years. A recent order late last year came with parts missing and getting replacement parts was a hassle because I had to provide pictures. How do you provide pictures of missing parts? My most recent order arrived without the mounting strips and blocking strips being pre-drilled. I received the screws and screw covers but no holes for them. After multiple back and forth with "Angie" from customer service I was forwarded a poorly spelled response from their supplier stating "usually" they don't pre-drill holes. Usually? All of my other shutters over the last two years were pre-drilled. I was then told it was my fault because this order was a single panel shutter vs all my previous orders being dual shutters and I would have to pay to get replacement strips with pre-drilled holes in them. What does a single vs a dual shutter have to do with whether or not holes are drilled in hanging and blocking strips?"

Lee S on April 2023

Family owned & operated. Blindsgalore is the DIY-ers choice for the best selection and value in custom window coverings. Blindsgalore's goal is to make home improvement and decorating more affordable by providing easy access to the most comprehensive collection of custom made to order window treatments/window coverings and knowledgeable, friendly customer service professionals. We offer the most comprehensive collection of custom window treatments from Bali, Graber, Comfortex, Good Housekeeping and Levolor, as well as our own Blindsgalore collection, allowing you unlimited design choices and affordable prices. All our products are first quality, custom made to your specifications, and shipped direct to you from the factory. Cost is determined by the job.

"Horrible customer service and the product is only getting worse over time. I have ordered 16 shutters from them over 5 separate orders during the last two years. A recent order late last year came with parts missing and getting replacement parts was a hassle because I had to provide pictures. How do you provide pictures of missing parts? My most recent order arrived without the mounting strips and blocking strips being pre-drilled. I received the screws and screw covers but no holes for them. After multiple back and forth with "Angie" from customer service I was forwarded a poorly spelled response from their supplier stating "usually" they don't pre-drill holes. Usually? All of my other shutters over the last two years were pre-drilled. I was then told it was my fault because this order was a single panel shutter vs all my previous orders being dual shutters and I would have to pay to get replacement strips with pre-drilled holes in them. What does a single vs a dual shutter have to do with whether or not holes are drilled in hanging and blocking strips?"

Lee S on April 2023

Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(

347

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(

347

)

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.