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Fern Wood Property Management, LLC
5.0(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We high recommend Matt English for your projects. He gave us an excellent price to repair an old farmhouse porch, not even knowing what was underneath as it was hidden by siding. His estimate was right on. He not only repaired the porch stability and leveled it, he also was very careful of our (new) roof overhang and our desire to retain the "old farmhouse" look. He then power washed the porch and steps, and added a handrail. Much to our surprise, the old grey boards were paint covered which he got off. The porch wood now looks like fresh aged wood, the cement steps are actually white with lovely colored pebbles in them. The entire project was a huge success. The porch is safe and beautiful. Matt was right on schedule, careful of safety and clean-up, and moved so fast. Do not hesitate to contact him to discuss your projects. He's a fun fellow and amazing in his skills and abilities. He listens carefully to what you need and want."
Ready to relax
Tree house without a tree
Looking better
Nice and bright
Looking good

+109

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Jessica Johnston
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Jessica is extremely professional and effective at managing various needs of the property we are co-hosting. She completely turned my apartment around in 1 week and made it look like something out of a home brochure/magazine. I'm convinced there is no challenge she can't handle."
Apartment Makeover
Apartment Makeover
Apartment Makeover
Apartment Makeover
Apartment Makeover

+15

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A second set of hands
New to Angi
Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to quality, I provide professional handyman services designed to make your home projects stress-free. With experience in a wide range of repairs and improvements—from small fixes to larger projects—I take pride in delivering workmanship you can trust.\n\nWhether it’s plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, painting, or general maintenance, I approach every job with care, precision, and respect for your home. I show up on time, communicate clearly, and make sure the job is done right the first time.\n\nMy goal is simple: to provide dependable service, fair pricing, and results that last. No project is too small, and your satisfaction is always my priority.\n

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Naples NY railing
Naples NY railing
Fence
Fence

+7

Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When confronted with a crisis because of a copper plumbing burglary, Mr. Grady, of Grady's Painting, Plastering and Construction, willingly traveled many miles to come to my aid. Requesting only a $1.00 deposit against a $4,500.00 job, he masterfully reconstructed my nineteenth century lath and plaster hallway wall, also thoroughly compensating for a missing portion of a central stud unwittingly removed by a plumber! After his extensive search for appropriate composition and dimension of material, he replaced and replicated a section of my forty-year-old faux onyx tub surround with common white PVC sheet, tinted oil-based colors, glaze, paint brush, and a rag. His applied natural talents and superlative skills saved me thousands of dollars! On the basis of both professional conversation and knowledgeable observation, Mr. Grady possesses the intrinsic knowledge of old-world trades, the artistic capabilities, the problem=solving thought processes, and the personal work ethic to accomplish a broud scope of reconstruction and restoration."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

Enhances property value, ensures safety, and provides a sound basis for future construction.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

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