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M&T Handyman
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Serving Athens, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job went extremely well. They were very professional. The work was completed within a timely manner.I am extremely happy with my outcome.I will be calling m&t anytime I need any work completed. I would highly recommend to anyone in need of any services"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Complete Construction & Maintenance, Inc.
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Serving Athens, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"There was a lot of jobs in this job and took more than just one day. Every worker who arrived to work was polite, professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Every job was completed  was done well. My daughter and I are very happy with all the jobs that were done. Michael Key was very knowledgeable, polite and professional. He is a "good guy."  Anytime I had a question, I was able to contact him and get answers. I would HIGHLY recommend CC&M to anyone who needs work done on Manufactured Homes. Michael Key is very easy to work with and was willing to work with me with finances."
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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CanDoKen&Son
2.8(
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Serving Athens, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well. I really admire Ken because he traveled a long, long way to do this work. He is very thorough and identified a much larger problem than the one I thought I had. Ken does nice work and sincerely tries to help. The only knock I have is that he was 2 hours late to the appointment. In fairness to him, he had to travel at least an hour to get to me and was unfamiliar with the roads, and he did keep in contact. That said, he was late starting the job."
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Sandra Cronk
New to Angi

Serving Athens, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Welcome to Sandra Cronk! We are the experts when it comes to residential renovations. Our reputation for quality work, responsiveness, and competitive pricing has been the primary factor in our success. We are committed to client satisfaction in which we serve the client from the developmental stages of a project to final completion.\n\nBy early involvement in the conceptual phase of a project, we can explore all design possibilities with the client to assist in obtaining the best balance of aesthetics and budget covering all aspects. \n\nThrough ongoing education, training and cutting edge technology, we bring the latest innovations in specialty architectural finishes to your project. \n\nSandra Cronk welcomes the opportunity to assist you with your particular project needs. \n\nGive us a call; you'll be glad you did. We look forward to working with you!\n

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Monty's
New to Angi

Serving Athens, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in 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 start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today.

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

The proper height for a stair riser or deck step is between four and seven inches, with seven inches often considered the most comfortable. Building your stairs to this height ensures a strain-free step position and minimizes the risk of trip and fall injuries. For optimal safety and comfort, especially on deck stairs, a rise of around seven inches should be paired with a tread depth (or run) of at least 10 to 12 inches. While it is possible to design stairs with risers up to 12 inches, this height can be challenging for children, pets, or individuals with mobility issues. Always check with your local building codes, as they may mandate specific dimensions that differ from these general recommendations.

There are more pros than cons when staining a deck. Deck stain is more affordable than paint, it protects the wood and allows the natural textures to shine through, and it can revive the appearance of your home. However, deck stain also requires prep work (sometimes days or more), carries more upkeep than a painted deck, and can fade over time if not cared for. 

Any wood deck provides some ventilation to the area below, as is the nature of that type of deck design. However, areas that experience excessive humidity and associated moisture benefit greatly from a dedicated ventilation system in the form of strip vents. This addition helps the various wood boards contract and expand evenly throughout the years and reduces the chances of twisting, warping, and buckling.

Two coats of stain are ideal for the best protection and aesthetic appeal. However, if your decking is made of particularly dense hardwood, you may only need one coat. If you want an intense color, two coats are ideal.

Space deck handrail posts four to six feet apart. If the posts are more than six feet apart, the railing will be less able to withstand lateral forces and is more susceptible to breaking. Additionally, railing posts that are more than six feet apart may not be up to code, and you may face fines and be required to reinstall the posts to bring them up to code.

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