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Q: What kind of paint should you use on a concrete porch?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/exterior-concrete-paint.htm">best type of paint for concrete</a> exterior surfaces like concrete porches, steps, or walkways is high-quality exterior-grade paint with strong weather resistance. Acrylic latex blends with tiny anti-slip particles will help create an anti-slip coating for your concrete porch. This type of paint will stand up best to the elements, especially rain, snow, and ice. An exterior epoxy will also help strengthen your concrete porch.</p></div>

Q: Should I stain the deck in the morning or afternoon?

• <div><p>Hot, intense sunshine can cause your stain to dry too quickly, which could lead it to look uneven or patchy. If you&rsquo;re staining the deck during hotter months, it&rsquo;s best to do it in the morning or evening once the wood has had time to cool down. If you&rsquo;re staining in cooler weather with less sunshine, the time of day won&rsquo;t make as much of a difference.</p></div>

Q: What is the best month to paint outside?

• <div><p>The best month to paint outside depends on the climate where you live. Temperate and dry conditions are ideal, but that can mean a different time of year for a homeowner in Florida compared to one in Washington. Late spring, early summer, and early fall offer the best weather for painting. If you live in a cool area, you might look to paint in June, while those in hotter places might find better results in September after the heat breaks.</p></div>

Q: Should I pressure wash my deck before I paint it?

• <div><p>You don&rsquo;t have to pressure wash your deck before painting. However, you must clean the deck, and pressure washing is one of the most efficient methods. Pressure washing quickly removes flaked paint, wood fibers, and embedded dirt. It also gets much deeper into the wood surface than manually scrubbing the deck&mdash;and the cleaner the deck, the better the paint can adhere. Ensure the wood is fully dry before applying paint.</p><p> </p></div>

Q: What kind of wood stain should I choose?

• <div><p>Opt for an interior wood stain that is rated for your type of wood. Consider your personal style preferences as well as the overall use of the room when choosing a color. Remember, the color you see at the store may look different on your actual floors once applied. This is why if you have the chance, it&rsquo;s helpful to test a few options on a scrap piece of wood in the room first. Once you narrow it down, you can test a small patch on an inconspicuous area in the room to see it on the actual floors. </p></div>

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Last update on January 04, 2026

Reviewed in August 2025
Called them in the spring to get a giant maple tree stump removed that had roots extending beyond the tree stump. Did not want the work done til end of summer so I called them in August and they came when they said they would. Did a fantastic job. After removal, they cleaned it all up and...
Precision Home Care
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Reviewed in August 2025
They cleaned my driveway and sidewalk
Roof 2 Road
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Reviewed in May 2024
Jackb Buchanan is very knowledgeable about what he does. He is honest and hardworking. He works efficiently, and cleans up after heâ s done. Would recommend for any future work that is needed.
Buchanan Demolition, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
Every project brought to their attention has been done to my satisfaction. Every other week cleans has been great.
Maid For Today LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
We recently had a metal roof but on by L.I.C. General Roofing. We’d contacted other roofing contractors in our area but after speaking with them, did not feel that they were right for our job. When we contacted Israel who is further distance from our house, he offered to come out and give a...
L.I.C General Roofing Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
Mad City was quite professional all the way through our kitchen cabinet refacing. Sales came around with a big variety of choices, then within a couple of days another worker came around to measure and to diagram the work areas. The scheduled an appointment to do the work and it was all taken...
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in April 2022
Everything is done, clean up and leave. I was in awe on the job, very professional, courteous, and polite.
Integrated Lakes Management, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2021
As a person who is a great cleaner, I am always skeptical about someone else doing it. But, my time is very valuable and I let someone else clean my home. Not only did the two ladies surpass my expectations but they proved that the mission of their company was important. The care and attention...
Magnific Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in September 2019
Talked with Dave on a Friday, Both Dave and Brian were at my home the next Monday morning around 8am to grind out a big 3 Birch tree stump. Both were very professional and very easy to talk with. Both stayed working until the job was done. They cleaned up the site right after. I would highly...
B & D Outdoors, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2019
Vince and his team are over the top GREAT!! I can't say enough about the tremendous job they did on my deck. I have a deck that over hangs a walkout basement. They super pressure washed it and stained it. They were in constant contact with me so I knew when and how things would happen. I...
SealwiZe by V.R. Holinka
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