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Buckets & Brushes
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Serving Hartford, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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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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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
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Trublue of Sioux Empire
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Serving Hartford, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

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"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."
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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
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

You typically don’t need a railing and handrails on a deck that’s less than 30 inches from the ground. However, consider adding them regardless. Railings provide additional safety for you and your guests who use your deck—plus, railings give the deck a more finished look than it would have without them.

Covering your deck with a breathable tarp can protect it from snow, ice, and cold winter temperatures. This is a good winterizing solution if you don’t plan to use your deck at all during the colder months. However, it might be best to skip the tarp if you’ll still be walking on your deck or using it in a limited capacity.

Yes, you can build a deck over your outdoor HVAC unit, but you need to leave at least 5 feet of vertical clearance above the unit. If you don’t want your deck to be that high off the ground, you could build a floating deck in another part of your yard—again, as long as you leave at least 4 feet of horizontal space between the deck and your AC unit.

Local building codes don’t specify the number of steps a deck can have before a railing is required, mainly because stair height varies widely. Most areas require decks 30 inches or higher to have a railing. While not exact, that roughly equates to four to seven steps.

Most building codes require that railing spindles (also known as balusters) on decks or stairs be spaced no more than four inches apart. This safety standard is often called the '4-inch sphere rule,' which means a sphere with a 4-inch diameter should not be able to pass through the opening between balusters. This rule is in place to prevent small children and pets from slipping through the railing. For the same reason, the space between the bottom rail and the deck or floor surface should also be no more than four inches. As a general guideline, professionals often install three balusters per foot of railing. However, since specific requirements can vary by location, it is essential to check your local building codes to ensure compliance before starting your project.

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