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Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction

P.O. Box 467
4.56(
54
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Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction

P.O. Box 467
4.56(
54
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
56 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

WE SPECIALIZE IN THE HISTORICAL REPAIR AND RESTORATIONS FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. WE WORK THE WHOLE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, CONNECTICUT, VIRGINA AND MASSACHUSETTS. WE ARE LICENSED AND INSURED IN ALL STATES. WE ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL, ANY JOB SMALL OR LARGE. CONSULTATION AND TRANSPORTATION FEES WILL APPLY. WE DO WINDOW REPAIR. PLASTER REPAIRS. AND ALL MASONRY REPAIRS

"We had cracks in the dyed mortar of the bricks above our garage. Grady took the time to match the color, even with the color having aged 10 years, and you would not even be able to tell that there was new mortar. If your project is anything like ours, you will not be disappointed."

Bradley S on August 2024

WE SPECIALIZE IN THE HISTORICAL REPAIR AND RESTORATIONS FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. WE WORK THE WHOLE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, CONNECTICUT, VIRGINA AND MASSACHUSETTS. WE ARE LICENSED AND INSURED IN ALL STATES. WE ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL, ANY JOB SMALL OR LARGE. CONSULTATION AND TRANSPORTATION FEES WILL APPLY. WE DO WINDOW REPAIR. PLASTER REPAIRS. AND ALL MASONRY REPAIRS

"We had cracks in the dyed mortar of the bricks above our garage. Grady took the time to match the color, even with the color having aged 10 years, and you would not even be able to tell that there was new mortar. If your project is anything like ours, you will not be disappointed."

Bradley S on August 2024


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Premier Medical Equipment

3510 Gaskin Road
4.78(
32
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Premier Medical Equipment

3510 Gaskin Road
4.78(
32
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
47 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

With years of experience in the disability services industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from disability ramps to elevator or stairlift installations. We also provide and install grab bars and Handrails! We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Premier Medical Equipment a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"From the initial contact with a Premier Representative to the visit from the installer, we would HIGHLY recommend their services. The installer discussed the materials, project complexity and estimate of time to complete the installation. We appreciate Premier and will definitely use them again. "

Barbara S on September 2025

With years of experience in the disability services industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from disability ramps to elevator or stairlift installations. We also provide and install grab bars and Handrails! We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Premier Medical Equipment a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"From the initial contact with a Premier Representative to the visit from the installer, we would HIGHLY recommend their services. The installer discussed the materials, project complexity and estimate of time to complete the installation. We appreciate Premier and will definitely use them again. "

Barbara S on September 2025


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FuddService

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FuddService

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6 years of experience

Construction services specializing in sheds, barns and garages. Deck's, patios and pergolas. Interior framing and drywall Full exterior services, windows doors, roofing and siding. Light excavation, and drainage.

Construction services specializing in sheds, barns and garages. Deck's, patios and pergolas. Interior framing and drywall Full exterior services, windows doors, roofing and siding. Light excavation, and drainage.



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Brick Mill Craft Furniture

1000 Commerce Park Dr
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Brick Mill Craft Furniture

1000 Commerce Park Dr
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Free onsite estimate

Brick Mill Craft Furniture is passionate about making heirloom quality custom wood furniture for your family to enjoy for decades. From live edge furniture to rustic farmhouse furniture, we can create the dining table, desk, console table, or coffee table of your dreams. We can make the table from locally sourced hardwood such as oak, walnut, or cherry, reclaimed barnwood, or anything that we can find. We're located in the former lumber capital of the world, Williamsport, PA, so we have access to some of the best quality wood in the world.

Brick Mill Craft Furniture is passionate about making heirloom quality custom wood furniture for your family to enjoy for decades. From live edge furniture to rustic farmhouse furniture, we can create the dining table, desk, console table, or coffee table of your dreams. We can make the table from locally sourced hardwood such as oak, walnut, or cherry, reclaimed barnwood, or anything that we can find. We're located in the former lumber capital of the world, Williamsport, PA, so we have access to some of the best quality wood in the world.


Busch Bros. Bee Removal and Beekeeping

126 Hamilton Dr
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Busch Bros. Bee Removal and Beekeeping

126 Hamilton Dr
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Servicing All of WNY through to Lake Ontario since 2005, we rescue and remove LIVE HONEY BEES from your home, business, building, attic, trees, bushes, and structures. The LIVE HONEY BEES are moved far from your location, where they can flourish and help pollinate local crops and flowers. We repair damage in walls and ceilings caused by the live bee extraction. Yes, we are fully insured. We can help with any pest problem.

Servicing All of WNY through to Lake Ontario since 2005, we rescue and remove LIVE HONEY BEES from your home, business, building, attic, trees, bushes, and structures. The LIVE HONEY BEES are moved far from your location, where they can flourish and help pollinate local crops and flowers. We repair damage in walls and ceilings caused by the live bee extraction. Yes, we are fully insured. We can help with any pest problem.


Postma Projects LLC

339 Howard Ave
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Postma Projects LLC

339 Howard Ave
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Postma Projects LLC is a small, local, owner-operated business that brings a detailed eye and hard work to each and every project. Specializing in painting with over 8 years of experience. Whether it's trim, ceilings, or walls, I can do it all.

Postma Projects LLC is a small, local, owner-operated business that brings a detailed eye and hard work to each and every project. Specializing in painting with over 8 years of experience. Whether it's trim, ceilings, or walls, I can do it all.


End Grain Cabinets

3607 RT-14A
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End Grain Cabinets

3607 RT-14A
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We craft custom Cabinets, Furniture (Indoor and Outdoor) and Butcher Block Countertops, Masterfully shaped from Premium American Hardwoods with old world craftsmanship. Visit our showroom and bring your plans, or we can design to fit your needs. We also do installations We are an Owner Operated community based business Bench Made in America

We craft custom Cabinets, Furniture (Indoor and Outdoor) and Butcher Block Countertops, Masterfully shaped from Premium American Hardwoods with old world craftsmanship. Visit our showroom and bring your plans, or we can design to fit your needs. We also do installations We are an Owner Operated community based business Bench Made in America



Family Ties Contracting

943 State Route 34B
3.00(
2
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Family Ties Contracting

943 State Route 34B
3.00(
2
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Customers say: Super punctual
10 years of experience

We are a Veteran owned, family owned and operated company proudly serving Central New York and the Fingerlakes Region. We thrive on business relationships that become long term, and work mostly on referred customers.

"We paid Matt at Family Ties Contracting over $35,000 to renovate our downstairs apartment in an agreed upon maximum of three months. The problems began early, with delays to the start of our project, but we cut him slack because one of his employees was injured in an accident. Not long after, we began getting bills for extras that 1) were already detailed in the contract and 2) were never signed off on. We were clear with Matt from the beginning that we wanted a space that was up to code, it wasn't till months later that we discovered he never even pulled a building permit - is a big "no no" where we live. Our local inspector did not seem happy about this and, in the process of inspections, we discovered other work that needed to be done to bring the apartment up to code, adding to the cost of our project. The problems continued when Matt began to refuse doing work that was clearly in the contract, from small jobs like installing the kitchen sink, to big ones like adding sheetrock to the ceiling to meet code, which was the first thing listed in our contract. The quality of the work was poor, we ended up having to hire a second electrician to install the correct type of outlet for our washer/dryer and a second plumber to fix a leaky sink which was installed. When the project was "finished" it was a mess (see pictures below). Worst of all, the project wasn't actually completed for 11 months - 8 longer than what was in our contracted, which resulted in the loss of a years worth of rental income. We were *constantly* calling them to come back and fix mistakes over this time, with varying degrees of success. To top it off, the owner apparently began spreading rumors about me and my wife because of the difficulties. I wouldn't have even bothered writing this, until I became aware of that. Overall, a totally unprofessional experience. We have spent over $52,000 so far and we are having to finish up by hiring outside contractors. We feel like we were screwed by Family Ties Contracting. It's not just the money and the poor results, but the stress and frustration made for an overall terrible experience."

Chad L on July 2020

We are a Veteran owned, family owned and operated company proudly serving Central New York and the Fingerlakes Region. We thrive on business relationships that become long term, and work mostly on referred customers.

"We paid Matt at Family Ties Contracting over $35,000 to renovate our downstairs apartment in an agreed upon maximum of three months. The problems began early, with delays to the start of our project, but we cut him slack because one of his employees was injured in an accident. Not long after, we began getting bills for extras that 1) were already detailed in the contract and 2) were never signed off on. We were clear with Matt from the beginning that we wanted a space that was up to code, it wasn't till months later that we discovered he never even pulled a building permit - is a big "no no" where we live. Our local inspector did not seem happy about this and, in the process of inspections, we discovered other work that needed to be done to bring the apartment up to code, adding to the cost of our project. The problems continued when Matt began to refuse doing work that was clearly in the contract, from small jobs like installing the kitchen sink, to big ones like adding sheetrock to the ceiling to meet code, which was the first thing listed in our contract. The quality of the work was poor, we ended up having to hire a second electrician to install the correct type of outlet for our washer/dryer and a second plumber to fix a leaky sink which was installed. When the project was "finished" it was a mess (see pictures below). Worst of all, the project wasn't actually completed for 11 months - 8 longer than what was in our contracted, which resulted in the loss of a years worth of rental income. We were *constantly* calling them to come back and fix mistakes over this time, with varying degrees of success. To top it off, the owner apparently began spreading rumors about me and my wife because of the difficulties. I wouldn't have even bothered writing this, until I became aware of that. Overall, a totally unprofessional experience. We have spent over $52,000 so far and we are having to finish up by hiring outside contractors. We feel like we were screwed by Family Ties Contracting. It's not just the money and the poor results, but the stress and frustration made for an overall terrible experience."

Chad L on July 2020

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You can use a nail to find ceiling joists, but it’s not as reliable as a stud finder, and you’ll end up with lots of small holes in your ceiling. If the nail hits a joist, you'll feel increased resistance. Mark the spot with a pencil. Repeat this process regularly along the ceiling, 16 or 24 inches apart, until you've mapped out the joist locations.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

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