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Q: How many coats of whitewash do I need?

• <div><p>The number of coats you need to apply when whitewashing a surface depends on how opaque you want the final product to be. If you're going for a transparent, barely there look, a single coat or two may suffice. For fuller coverage, you'll want to use multiple coats. Another option is to use a less diluted paint to get a thicker coverage. </p></div>

Q: What is the best way to protect a deck?

• <div><p>The best way to protect a deck is to prevent damage from UV light, water, mold, mildew, insects, and abrasive cleaning methods. Sweep regularly to prevent debris that hides bugs and traps moisture that can result in mold or mildew growth. Use a deck cleaner once a year to remove algae, mold, and mildew. Avoid using pressure washers on high, as they can damage the wood. Applying a deck sealant can protect the wood from UV and water damage, and adding shade can also reduce sunlight damage. </p></div>

Q: What lasts longer on a deck, stain or paint?

• <div><p>When choosing between deck stain or paint, knowing what will last longer is important. Deck paint lasts longer than deck stain. With deck paint, you can get up to <b>10 years</b> of coverage before you need to reapply. With deck stain, that time is significantly shorter at <b>two to three years</b>. </p></div>

Q: Does bleach harm wood?

• <div><p>Oxygen bleach uses hydrogen peroxide as a base and won&rsquo;t harm wood when using it as a cleaner. On the other hand, chlorine bleach breaks down wood at the cellular level and causes irreversible harm. Although you may not see immediate damage to wood after exposing it to chlorine bleach, its strength and integrity are now compromised.</p></div>

Q: How do I know when it’s time to restain my deck?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll need to restrain your deck when you notice fading, cracking, peeling, or mold and mildew over a moderate to large area, or when it&rsquo;s become especially difficult to clean. As for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-often-should-you-stain-your-deck.htm">how often to stain a deck</a>, plan to do it every two to three years or whenever you start to notice extended damage. </p></div>

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Very professional job on trimming my trees. Cleaned my property of all debris. Very kind and listened to what my vision was. Certainly recommend for your tree needs!
PureGreen Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2026
They were absolutely great done eberthing we asked for the crew was awesome to work with
Tedder's Transport, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2025
Needed some work done to my roof, found this company and they did an awesome job repairing it. They were very kind and professional!
C&JM CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
We had a large tree split and dangerously leaning over our goat pen, wedged between another tree and pressing into the roof. Josh came out on a Saturday to take care of it—talk about going above and beyond! He removed the tree safely, efficiently, and professionally, cutting it up so we now have...
JP's Lawn & Tree
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Reviewed in November 2024
Repairing the work of prior contractors is often a challenge. Mike was quick to identify problems and found solutions. Not only did he replace decking, he removed 45 feet of continuous heavy glass rail, then put it back, and successfully realigned it to be straight as an arrow. Mike is...
Build With Michael
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Reviewed in August 2023
The job they did was quality work. After we fell through rotting boards we hired them to replace the entire surface. They made sure to re enforce all the areas our first builder didn't do properly. They made sure we understood all the steps involved from pricing to the wood purchased along...
Kimber Contracting Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2023
The job they did was fantastic. I would recommend anyone to use Hall Farms LLC. They are fast and efficient at what they do and reasonable on the price. I really appreciate the work that they have done and will definitely use them again.
Hall Farms LLC
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Reviewed in February 2021
he came out to clean our gas logs and made sure they were usable and safe. We bought a new home and the lines were not connected, so he hooked it up, cleaned the lines and made sure it was working properly and safe. Super sweet, easy to deal with, he came when he said he was going to, he...
A1 Gas Services
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Reviewed in October 2017
Outstanding services! They called within 2 hours of us checking with Home Advisor; came to our house to look and give estimate; we set a date for their work; they arrived promptly, set up and completed their work professionally. Costs definitely worth every cent; our house and garage, porch...
Zamorano's Painting
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Reviewed in September 2015
What began as just an interior painting project quickly turned into a complete home improvement project including not only the interior painting but also exterior power washing and staining, complete outside porch, the removal of a very badly damaged pergola, landscaping including the...
F.A. Home Improvement Services, LLC
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MG Painting Service LLC

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Stuart, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Customers say: True professional

"MG painting are great to work with. They were professional, friendly and overall did an excellent job, quickly. I will hire them again for any future needs."

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Recommended by87%of homeowners

Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Stuart, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

"The pro painted my metal roof and returned to paint a second coat to cover better. Everything looks great, and he did a good job. I'm completely satisfied and would use the pro again in the future."

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Recommended by43%of homeowners

Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Stuart, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Very well I was pleased and satisfied. I have recommended him to do work for my sister-inlaw who is very interested."

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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All American Painting & Home Repair

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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Stuart, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"Spectacular!!! So nice, I don't want to rent it to vacation guests; however, it is part of my business and I must.
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Ferguson Home Improvements LLC

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Serving Stuart, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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"Ferguson Home Improvements did a fantastic job. All the work that needed to get done, was finished beyond my expectations. The workers were very friendly. The job took a little longer that expected, but Ferguson Home Improvements were not at fault, the weather played a major factor with the deck stain and door installation. At the time the work was getting done, we received a lot of rain and storms. All in all, I would highly recommend Ferguson Home Improvements.
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Welcome Home Moving Services

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Serving Stuart, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"They were excellent, I would highly recommend. Everyone was very professional and showed up right when they said they would. They were gentle and everything arrived intact. They had us on the road in no time."

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Walls Construction and Handyman Services, Inc.

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Serving Stuart, VA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

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"They came and gave an estimate, coordinated with me and the insurance company, performed services above expectation. Everyone was very polite and professional. I'm going to use them again soon.
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The "Noke's" Handyman

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Serving Stuart, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"Mark is great! I needed help mounting a gate to very old woodwork. Mark arrived early with everything he needed and got the job done quickly. As it turned out, the gate was defective, but Mark still offered several solutions to repair it if I didn’t want to return it. He even offered to come back if I needed any help once I got the correct pieces. His prices are reasonable and he is friendly and trustworthy. I’ll be calling him again the next time I need help around the house!"

Opposite wall on car porch leading into home

Front of house. We didn’t have any worries about overspray

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Recommended by87%of homeowners

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Green, Greene, and Greener

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Serving Stuart, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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"Overall, very well. Beautiful work on shrubs. The stream bank and bridge repair task was very labor intensive and was impacted by bouts of bad weather, but the final product was very good."

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Recommended by85%of homeowners

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The Tasmanian Painter

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Serving Stuart, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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"We were very pleased with the work and the work ethic of Sandy and Keyenne. They were prompt, friendly, efficient, and kept the mess to a minimum, plus I liked their music.! Sandy has a great eye for color and gave some wonderful advice when we were discussing color choices. She suggested accent wall color and colors above/below chair rail to make it "pop"!! And she was right! We are very happy with the end results.
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

The number of coats you need to apply when whitewashing a surface depends on how opaque you want the final product to be. If you're going for a transparent, barely there look, a single coat or two may suffice. For fuller coverage, you'll want to use multiple coats. Another option is to use a less diluted paint to get a thicker coverage.

The best way to protect a deck is to prevent damage from UV light, water, mold, mildew, insects, and abrasive cleaning methods. Sweep regularly to prevent debris that hides bugs and traps moisture that can result in mold or mildew growth. Use a deck cleaner once a year to remove algae, mold, and mildew. Avoid using pressure washers on high, as they can damage the wood. Applying a deck sealant can protect the wood from UV and water damage, and adding shade can also reduce sunlight damage.

When choosing between deck stain or paint, knowing what will last longer is important. Deck paint lasts longer than deck stain. With deck paint, you can get up to 10 years of coverage before you need to reapply. With deck stain, that time is significantly shorter at two to three years.

Oxygen bleach uses hydrogen peroxide as a base and won’t harm wood when using it as a cleaner. On the other hand, chlorine bleach breaks down wood at the cellular level and causes irreversible harm. Although you may not see immediate damage to wood after exposing it to chlorine bleach, its strength and integrity are now compromised.

You’ll need to restrain your deck when you notice fading, cracking, peeling, or mold and mildew over a moderate to large area, or when it’s become especially difficult to clean. As for how often to stain a deck, plan to do it every two to three years or whenever you start to notice extended damage.

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