"The handy men were really nice and respectful.
They did 2 jobs for me which includes a tv set with a fire place and a bead board for my California king size bed.
The job was done in 3hrs and the work was done sufficiently. They cleaned up after themselves. They made sure I was comfortable and that I was happy with there work. I will definitely be contacting them for all my future handy work."
"Jacqueline said she was super happy with the services. He was fast and friendly. She stated she already had the parts for the project so the labor was at a great cost."
"A friend advised that we check out Home Advisor, we had never heard about it before so we gave it a chance and I am so happy that we did. We went on their website to review the recommended companies and saw that Handymack Handyman Services stood out with their reviews. We can now see why, we are SO happy with our deck! There were a few minor scheduling mishaps throughout the process, but overall they did a wonderful job. They were willing to do a style of stairs off our deck that they had never done before and were very helpful with the planning process of it all. I was impressed that they did everything in their power to ensure our happiness with the results as well as making sure everything would be up to code, safe and sturdy. I think all parties are very happy with the result! They had great ideas throughout the process that added a personal touch to the deck and made it look even better than imagined. We will definitely use their services for future projects in a heartbeat and will refer to all of our friends as well! We are very satisfied customers that can not wait to enjoy our deck for many years to come!!"
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"From the day they contacted me regarding the scope of the project they remained professional. They gave me a bid that was in my budget. They were able to begin the job two weeks later as requested. The job was completed in two days, which was earlier than was thought. They cleaned up when the job was completed. They were very professional."
"The team came early and worked quickly. Sam explained everything that needed to be done and gave good advice. I will use their services again for other projects in the future."
"I was impressed. They showed up on time. Did the work on a house that hadn't been power washed since the siding went on 20 + years ago. They also cleaned out my gutters. Now the house looks great and I would definitely recommend them to others! They are also doing some other work for me and so far that work looks good as well!"
"Very professional job done and very informative helped me through the whole process and was very accommodating to my budget. Would definitely recommend."
"I used their father, Bill several years ago and when I finally realized I needed another roof I called Bill. This time Bill's sons came and explained what needed to be done. Their price was excellent and work was above and beyond. They were gentlemen, pleasant, and as hard working as they are, they still took the time to be customer service oriented. They took pictures and even though I really didn't know what I was looking at they pointed out what it was. Yes, I would recommend them and whoever uses them will be glad they did."
The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain.
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.
You don't need to seal your deck after painting it because most exterior paints are waterproof and weather-resistant. While stealing is not necessary, it can add an additional layer of protection.
Choose based on climate, finish preference (glossy, matte), and durability. Tailored coatings also provide longevity.
A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you’re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you’ll need.
The Staten Island, NY homeowners’ guide to deck staining services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
The best time to stain a deck is when it’s dry but not too sunny. How often you restain a deck depends on climate and wood type, but every two to three years is normal.
