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5 Spring Maintenance Musts to Prevent Expensive Home Repairs

March 21, 2011

Running a home repair business is analogous to being a cardiologist. Just like heart disease, most of the problems with expensive home repairs are preventable. Unfortunately we Americans aren’t known for our being proactive. Every spring I get to see the evidence of this, as my phone rings of the hook from all the preventable damage that homeowners discover.

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Cincinnati Homeowners – It’s Deck Cleaning and Sealing Time!

March 16, 2011

With daylight savings behind us and warm weather ahead, it’s time to get excited about finally being outdoors again! There aren’t many things I enjoy more than relaxing with my family out on the deck, grilling steaks and having a few beers. With the grilling season upon us, it’s time for folks to get out [...]

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Is Your Deck Safe?

June 22, 2010
Is Your Deck Safe?

5 Quick Tips to Determine if Your Deck is Safe and Sound Over the summer, we at ProMaster Home Repair and Handyman of Cincinnati perform many deck repair and maintenance projects for folks in the Cincinnati area.  Many of these calls involve extensive deck repairs that may have been avoided with proper maintenance and homeowner [...]

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How to Clean and Seal Your Deck

May 21, 2010

With a Few Tips, You Can Clean and Seal Your Own Deck Now that summer is just about in full swing, now is the best time of the year to clean and seal your deck.  You can choose to hire a company like ProMaster to do it for you–which is great if you have neither [...]

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Deck Collapse Video

April 13, 2010

This video of a simulated deck collapse put on by the North American Deck and Railing Association shows homeowners what can happen when a deck fails. When the deck structure fails, the deck collapses suddenly and without notice–potentially endangering anyone on or near the deck.

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Deck Restoration or Deck Replacement?

April 7, 2010

Many homeowners get duped by contractors to completely replace a deck that simply needs restoration. Don Kennedy of ProMaster Home Repair & Handyman of Cincinnati, Ohio shows how a deck can be restored if the underlying deck structure is sound–saving homeowners thousands of dollars.

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Sealing Older Wood Decks Can Protect Kids from Cancer?

March 26, 2010

Given that this is the time of year when we all get out and wash and seal our decks, I’d thought I’d provide you a few quick resources for you to read and then make up your own mind before you seal your deck or hire a company to do it for you. This information might compel you to get your deck sealed for more reasons than simply its preservation—it might benefit the health of you and your family.

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Signs that it is Time for a Deck Repair

March 23, 2010

Decks, just like our roof, siding and windows have borne the brunt of the extreme ice, snow and cold temperatures. Deck repair and maintenance is critical to ensure the longevity and safety of your deck. Now that spring is here, the following article will help you determine if your deck is fit for service this season or is in need of repair and routine maintenance.

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