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"The old fence was too far gone for a simple repair, so a replacement fence was built. The new fence looks very good, and is basically the same as the old fence. The workmen were pleasant and easy to work with. I would hire them again for similar work. "

James K on September 2025

With over 22 years of experience the industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Eastside Roofing & Home Repair Specialist a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"The old fence was too far gone for a simple repair, so a replacement fence was built. The new fence looks very good, and is basically the same as the old fence. The workmen were pleasant and easy to work with. I would hire them again for similar work. "

James K on September 2025


"Marty and his team did a fantastic job with installing drywall in our finished basement. Great communication, always on time, and the drywall/mudding work quality is excellent. I would recommend Marty to anyone looking to get a big drywall project done in their home."

Emily T on April 2023

After 40 plus years of experience, Marty Guager and his family decided to open their own business. "We pride ourselves on our good work and customer service making sure that every customer is pleased."

"Marty and his team did a fantastic job with installing drywall in our finished basement. Great communication, always on time, and the drywall/mudding work quality is excellent. I would recommend Marty to anyone looking to get a big drywall project done in their home."

Emily T on April 2023


FV Drywall

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FV Drywall

5.00(
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Approved Pro
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We take great pride in offering the best possible experience with our expertise, quality, and customer service. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients; we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. It is our mission to exceed our clients expectations by providing excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start of each project to its completion. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"The owner had outstanding communication. They always showed up when scheduled. Very polite & friendly. Crew were hard workers. I was happy with the prompt service, price and work preformed."

Patti S on April 2023

We take great pride in offering the best possible experience with our expertise, quality, and customer service. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients; we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. It is our mission to exceed our clients expectations by providing excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start of each project to its completion. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"The owner had outstanding communication. They always showed up when scheduled. Very polite & friendly. Crew were hard workers. I was happy with the prompt service, price and work preformed."

Patti S on April 2023


Cerasaro's Painting & Home Repair

5.00(
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Cerasaro's Painting & Home Repair

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Dillion N on March 2018

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"No comment."

Dillion N on March 2018


Nails & Pails Home Improvement

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Nails & Pails Home Improvement

4.97(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Nails & Pails Home Improvement is a full service home maintenance contractor that provides quality home repairs and remodeling services. Your satisfaction is guaranteed on all jobs. Expect a prompt and courteous response to all inquiries. Fully insured.

"Overall, Mark (owner of Nail & Pails) was extremely professional and personable, and our counter top looks beautiful. Mark returned our phone call in a timely manner and was very prompt in responding to our inquiry, scheduling a visit within the week. He came to see us for a consultation to determine if the job was within the scope of his ability, which it was, and we discussed the specific details of our situation (extending counter top, not having a beveled edge, L corner, floating installation). We purchased our counter top from another retail store and Mark worked around the arrival schedule as we waited for it to come in. He also quoted us a specific price and a specific amount of time to complete the job. As far as the actual work goes, Mark was extremely detailed oriented and he took special precaution when combining the two counter tops at the corner. Rather than just gluing at the corner, he created a system to combine them underneath to create a tight joint, and used glue as a secondary support. This is just one example of how he went above and beyond expectations to provide us with a better service. Though Mark worked diligently, it took him a few extra hours to complete the job. He honored his original price despite working extra hours and was very thorough with the clean up afterward; he even volunteered to take away some of the extra old counter top! We did have some unforeseen house issues arise throughout the installation, and Mark had solutions to each one, but he also informed us of approximate prices while he was fixing the problems so we were not taken by surprise when our total was slightly higher than the quoted price. Throughout the process, Mark offered solutions to other kitchen remodeling questions (cabinet wall space, tile backsplash, etc.) and he volunteered to help us with other projects if we needed help. At the end of this process, we have a beautifully installed counter top that has held up well over time. Additionally, Mark was easy to talk to and very pleasant. I would absolutely recommend Nails & Pails for other handyman projects to both family and friends, and I will likely be using his services again in the future!"

Patrick M on October 2018

Nails & Pails Home Improvement is a full service home maintenance contractor that provides quality home repairs and remodeling services. Your satisfaction is guaranteed on all jobs. Expect a prompt and courteous response to all inquiries. Fully insured.

"Overall, Mark (owner of Nail & Pails) was extremely professional and personable, and our counter top looks beautiful. Mark returned our phone call in a timely manner and was very prompt in responding to our inquiry, scheduling a visit within the week. He came to see us for a consultation to determine if the job was within the scope of his ability, which it was, and we discussed the specific details of our situation (extending counter top, not having a beveled edge, L corner, floating installation). We purchased our counter top from another retail store and Mark worked around the arrival schedule as we waited for it to come in. He also quoted us a specific price and a specific amount of time to complete the job. As far as the actual work goes, Mark was extremely detailed oriented and he took special precaution when combining the two counter tops at the corner. Rather than just gluing at the corner, he created a system to combine them underneath to create a tight joint, and used glue as a secondary support. This is just one example of how he went above and beyond expectations to provide us with a better service. Though Mark worked diligently, it took him a few extra hours to complete the job. He honored his original price despite working extra hours and was very thorough with the clean up afterward; he even volunteered to take away some of the extra old counter top! We did have some unforeseen house issues arise throughout the installation, and Mark had solutions to each one, but he also informed us of approximate prices while he was fixing the problems so we were not taken by surprise when our total was slightly higher than the quoted price. Throughout the process, Mark offered solutions to other kitchen remodeling questions (cabinet wall space, tile backsplash, etc.) and he volunteered to help us with other projects if we needed help. At the end of this process, we have a beautifully installed counter top that has held up well over time. Additionally, Mark was easy to talk to and very pleasant. I would absolutely recommend Nails & Pails for other handyman projects to both family and friends, and I will likely be using his services again in the future!"

Patrick M on October 2018


Slavin Construction

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Slavin Construction

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locally owned & operated. We have our own employees with a variety of skills. Very little use of sub-contractors, we usually have discounts available. Financing is available through a company called Ennerbank. Additional email - [email protected], [email protected]. Additional phone - (607) 277-1208.

Locally owned & operated. We have our own employees with a variety of skills. Very little use of sub-contractors, we usually have discounts available. Financing is available through a company called Ennerbank. Additional email - [email protected], [email protected]. Additional phone - (607) 277-1208.


"Excellent job on replacing roof on 100+ year old home. Conscientious and dependable. Follows through on projects and makes sure customer is happy. Would gladly use them again."

Bennett H on September 2018

fully insured, 14 skilled carpenters and roofers, licensed autocad drafting

"Excellent job on replacing roof on 100+ year old home. Conscientious and dependable. Follows through on projects and makes sure customer is happy. Would gladly use them again."

Bennett H on September 2018


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Dave Marion Carpentry

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Dave Marion Carpentry

4.70(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Dave Marion Carpentry was estiblished in 1990. We are a member of the BBB and we were incorporated in 2008. We have 1 full time employee and 3 seasonal. We perform all phases of new construction and remodeling. We use sub-contractors when needed for electrical and plumbing. We offer 10% discount for Angie's list members. We service all of Cayuga and Tompkins counties. The professional crew at Dave Marion Carpentry always puts the most experienced personnel at the head of every job. The customer will be informed at every phase of the project to maintain your involvement in the decision process. Your project will be completed at the highest quality and within the schedules time frame. Our proven record of performance and reliability at Dave Marion Carpentry meets the highest standards in the construction industry. In our efforts to offer the very best services to our clients, the scope and complexity of each project as well as the owner's expectations are carefully evaluated and weighed.

Dave Marion Carpentry was estiblished in 1990. We are a member of the BBB and we were incorporated in 2008. We have 1 full time employee and 3 seasonal. We perform all phases of new construction and remodeling. We use sub-contractors when needed for electrical and plumbing. We offer 10% discount for Angie's list members. We service all of Cayuga and Tompkins counties. The professional crew at Dave Marion Carpentry always puts the most experienced personnel at the head of every job. The customer will be informed at every phase of the project to maintain your involvement in the decision process. Your project will be completed at the highest quality and within the schedules time frame. Our proven record of performance and reliability at Dave Marion Carpentry meets the highest standards in the construction industry. In our efforts to offer the very best services to our clients, the scope and complexity of each project as well as the owner's expectations are carefully evaluated and weighed.


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Alpine Home Improvement Co

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Alpine Home Improvement Co

4.80(
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Customers say: Quick response
22 years of experience

Additional DBA - Painting Works. Alpine Home Improvement company is a place where home renovations can be done under one roof . From painting projects , kitchen and bath renovations , to carpentry , interior finishing work , up to additions and renovations .

Additional DBA - Painting Works. Alpine Home Improvement company is a place where home renovations can be done under one roof . From painting projects , kitchen and bath renovations , to carpentry , interior finishing work , up to additions and renovations .


Hardick Enterprises, LLC

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Hardick Enterprises, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hardick Enterprises, LLC Operates as a Full Service General Contracting Firm with complete in house service that does not subcontract out any part of the job. We bill our clients on a per project basis with promotional discounts for return service work & new customer referrals.

Hardick Enterprises, LLC Operates as a Full Service General Contracting Firm with complete in house service that does not subcontract out any part of the job. We bill our clients on a per project basis with promotional discounts for return service work & new customer referrals.

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

There are several benefits to wet-sanding drywall, but the main perk is that it produces far less dust than dry-sanding. As a result, wet-sanding poses fewer health risks and makes less of a mess in your home. Plus, damp sponges are less abrasive than sandpaper, so there’s a smaller chance of scratching or damaging the drywall paper. Wet-sanding also creates a smoother finish than dry-sanding.

You should start looking for a drywall installer by choosing a local company with positive online reviews and ratings with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Next, confirm that the professional is properly licensed using Angi’s contractor licensing tool, and ask the installer if they are fully insured. It’s a good idea to ask for recent customer references and call them to get their honest opinion about the contractor and their work. You can also ask the installer if they guarantee their work or provide a workmanship warranty.

While you can put new drywall over old drywall, it’s not always the best option. In some cases, drywalling over drywall can make it harder to find wires and pipes behind your walls and conceal more serious problems with your walls. It can also make the room smaller. On the plus side, putting drywall over drywall can improve soundproofing and insulation. Plus, it’s often less expensive than tearing down and adding new drywall.

The best way to make long, straight cuts is to use a utility knife and a T-square to score the sheet, snap along the score, and then finish the cut by cutting through the paper on the opposite side with the utility knife. If you’re making small cuts, curved cuts, or cutouts for electrical boxes or light fixtures, you can use a manual jab saw to keep costs down, but an electric spiral saw or oscillating multi-tool will get the cleanest, fastest cuts possible.

You should wait at least 24 hours between each coat of drywall mud before sanding and adding another coat. This ensures the mud dries completely, although drying time depends on temperature, humidity, and the type of compound used. Lightweight muds dry faster, while heavier all-purpose compounds take longer. Always check for firmness and dryness before sanding or applying the next layer.

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