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LANDSCAPING AND MORE LLC
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Serving Shepherdstown, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am a rental property owner and live out of state and only had pictures of over grown trees and shrubs. Nathan was willing to work with me as I changed my mind about the scope of the job. He was always on site when he said he would be and did an excellent job trimming some shrubs and tree limbs. He sent pictures of the work that he did. My tenant was also pleased with the job. Nathan seems to be a very honest man and I recommend using him for yard work or whatever else you need help with."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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O&F HandyMan
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Serving Shepherdstown, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carlos, did an amazing job putting together my chicken coop and getting it ready for winter! He made sure i was informed with every step that he was doing. Carlos got the job done in a very timely manner! Carlos also helped me when I asked if he could fix my deck steps. He did an amazing job."
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Response time5 hrs
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Local Handymen
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Serving Shepherdstown, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Elias from the Local Handymen was our service contractor and did a great job! He was very professional, and did his work with the upmost precision. I would highly recommend him. Thank you Elias for a job well done and for being so considerate."
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Unless you’re using a 2-in-1 formula or painting over an existing coat of paint, it pays to apply a coat of primer ahead of your new paint. Decks see a lot of footfall and exposure to extreme and sudden temperature changes and moisture levels. The primer promotes better paint adhesion, moisture repellency, and a smoother finish, which means you’ll often need fewer coats of paint. 

For the best results, stay off of your deck for at least 48 hours after sealing it. Giving the sealant at least two full days to cure ensures it can fully penetrate the wood, giving you the most protection from sun and weather damage later on. Walking on the deck too soon can prevent it from properly curing and cause your deck to weather prematurely.

Pressure-treated lumber is one of the most affordable types of decking upfront. This material is widely available, so you can usually find pressure-treated lumber at almost any local home improvement store you visit. Keep in mind that wood requires a lot of upkeep with repainting and restaining, so any kind of wood may be more expensive in the long run than something like PVC decking.

Spindles on a deck may also be called balusters or pickets. While not as important to the structural support of the deck as the rail posts, they play a critical role in ensuring the deck is safe to use by closing in large gaps in the railing. For this reason, balusters must be no more than 4 inches away from one another.

Space deck handrail posts four to six feet apart. If the posts are more than six feet apart, the railing will be less able to withstand lateral forces and is more susceptible to breaking. Additionally, railing posts that are more than six feet apart may not be up to code, and you may face fines and be required to reinstall the posts to bring them up to code.

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