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Buckets & Brushes
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Serving Hartford, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are so thankful for Dan and his team. We had nearly our entire house painted and are very satisfied with his work! Dan cares about his work and the custom satisfaction."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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A1 seamless Rain Gutters inc.
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Serving Hartford, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan was very attentive and responded to all my questions in a timely basis. His bid to reshingle my roof was very competitive, however, I ended up hiring a family member of someone I work with that gave me a very deep discount."
Response time6 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Trublue of Sioux Empire
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Serving Hartford, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John and his team with Trublue did a great job on my bathroom remodel. They went above and beyond and my new bathroom looks better than I ever imaged! John came in and we had a consultation on what I was wanting in my remodel and put in his system and was able to show me exactly how it would look. They were professional, knowledgeable, clean, timely, and kept me in the loop every step of the process. Will definitely be using Trublue for future remodels."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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Ace Handyman Services Sioux Falls
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Serving Hartford, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"My door repair has not been completed yet so will wait to comment on the quality of the workmanship until later after the project is completed. Nick the consultant was smart, knowledgeable, and quick to assess my problem without inclusion of other little items that would add to the cost."
Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

You can nail or screw composite decking, but 3-inch decking screws are the better fastener choice. Unlike nails, decking screws won’t back out of the composite material over time. There’s also little danger of splitting composite material when driving screws, so you don’t need to pre-drill holes unless otherwise recommended by your decking manufacturer.

There are a variety of second-story deck privacy ideas depending on your budget and aesthetic. For starters, you might consider fencing or tall privacy railing that masks a good portion of the open deck. A pergola or an awning can provide additional cover and shade. Outdoor curtains are an easy way to add or remove privacy at your convenience, plus they’re a wallet-friendly way to decorate your deck.

It’s important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don’t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.

A deck that isn’t attached to a house is called a floating or freestanding deck. These standalone decks are built near ground level, so they usually don’t need deck stairs. Some don’t even require permits. Generally speaking, building a floating deck is faster and more DIY-friendly than constructing one that’s connected to your home.

Materials for a second-story deck must be weather- and rot-resistant, though the specific choices will largely be determined by your budget and style preference. Pressure-treated wood is on the lower end of the price scale, but it can be customized and stained the way you like it. Composite, on the other hand, is pricier for installation and has fewer options for customization, but you’ll save money and time in the long run because it requires little maintenance.

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