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H & M HANDYMAN SERVICE LLC

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H & M HANDYMAN SERVICE LLC

5.00(
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38 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest. Call today!

"First of all, he called within 10 minutes and then came to the job site within 20 minutes. This was on Mother’s Day and surprised at how quickly he responded.He gave us a very reasonable quote and we went with him. He was able to complete the job we needed done in a short time…even working in the rain to finish. We were very pleased with his work."

Ethel M on June 2025

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest. Call today!

"First of all, he called within 10 minutes and then came to the job site within 20 minutes. This was on Mother’s Day and surprised at how quickly he responded.He gave us a very reasonable quote and we went with him. He was able to complete the job we needed done in a short time…even working in the rain to finish. We were very pleased with his work."

Ethel M on June 2025

M&S Services

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M&S Services

5.00(
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61 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

We offer mowing, painting and pressure washing services. Contact us today about a free estimate!

"They are a very reasonable and have done spectacular work on my home. If you can’t find a handyman, this is your guy!"

Thomas B on October 2025

We offer mowing, painting and pressure washing services. Contact us today about a free estimate!

"They are a very reasonable and have done spectacular work on my home. If you can’t find a handyman, this is your guy!"

Thomas B on October 2025

KORB LLC

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KORB LLC

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Housecleaning, move-in / move-out cleaning, new construction cleaning, janitorial, floor care (carpet cleaning, wood floor restoration, and VCT flooring strip, seal, and wax).

Housecleaning, move-in / move-out cleaning, new construction cleaning, janitorial, floor care (carpet cleaning, wood floor restoration, and VCT flooring strip, seal, and wax).

Tyler exterior cleaning

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Tyler exterior cleaning

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I do home exterior cleaning, I press wash your house top to bottom, porches top to bottom and driveways top to bottom. I guarantee customer certification and I guarantee that it kills germs to Covid

I do home exterior cleaning, I press wash your house top to bottom, porches top to bottom and driveways top to bottom. I guarantee customer certification and I guarantee that it kills germs to Covid

Patriot handyman services LLC

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Patriot handyman services LLC

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We are a small veteran owned handyman service dedicated to our customers and our country. We have been serving N.C. VA.AND WV. for the past 5 years.. Dedication. And professionalism..and The ability to get the job done set us above our competitors. Striving daily to make america the greatest one nail at a time.

We are a small veteran owned handyman service dedicated to our customers and our country. We have been serving N.C. VA.AND WV. for the past 5 years.. Dedication. And professionalism..and The ability to get the job done set us above our competitors. Striving daily to make america the greatest one nail at a time.

Taylor's Drywall

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Taylor's Drywall

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25 years of experience

We are a family owned business. We take great pride in everything we do down to the smallest repairs. It is our goal to provide fast and courteous service with excellent craftsmanship. Like us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/wvdrywall

We are a family owned business. We take great pride in everything we do down to the smallest repairs. It is our goal to provide fast and courteous service with excellent craftsmanship. Like us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/wvdrywall

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

If you want to achieve a deeper, darker stain color, wait 5 to 10 minutes before wiping it off. However, wipe it off faster for a lighter tone. When wiping off the stain during this part of the process, be sure to work in the direction of the wood’s grain for best results.

There’s no single paint that’s the most waterproof. Instead, there are several types of waterproof and water-resistant paints that suit different purposes. Epoxy paint, for instance, is commonly used to provide a waterproof coating to floors and decks. Masonry paint is an excellent choice for exterior walls. Meanwhile, there are waterproof acrylic paints that can be used for interior and exterior walls. It’s more about choosing the best type for what you’re painting instead of the most waterproof paint overall.

Wood stain is not flammable after it dries. The solvent in wood stain is what causes the liquid form to be highly flammable, but the stain drying process involves the solvents dissolving, which leaves behind a non-flammable product on your wood project. Wood stain is, however, flammable before you apply it, so you should always store partially full cans and used wood stain rags away from sources of heat and open flames.

You can paint a deck with either a roller or a brush, but rollers are more common because they’re faster. There are benefits to using a brush, though. Brushes offer more control than rollers, so it’s a worthwhile route if you don’t mind spending more time on the job. The fastest way to paint a deck is with a sprayer, but they’re more expensive than rollers and brushes and more likely to result in an uneven coat.

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