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Avatar for Zedarwood LLC
Zedarwood LLC
5.0(
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Serving Hagerstown, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kerwin is an absolute professional. Communicates on when arriving to complete a task, estimate timeline is always helpful. He's very responsive to my questions, and very knowledgeable. Very well rounded and an expert. He earned our trust to make the best decision for how some tasks needed to be done. His finished product is quality. Kerwin assembled our son's bed, a major closet, TV stands, an office desk, a book shelf and TV mounts. He handled all the fixing and repairs to our house to get it in proper shape to sell. We enjoy working with Kerwin, trust his expertise and work. He is our absolute go-to guy. We referred several family members to him and would 100% recommend him to anyone else."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Handymen Project
Handymen Project

+108

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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George's Painting Inc
4.4(
397
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Serving Hagerstown, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Painters arrived exactly on time and accomplished all tasks the same day. The manually stripped the deck and applied two coats of stain. They carefully cleaned and then painted the foundation concrete as it had got dirty over the years. They also scraped, caulked and painted a large bump-out window off our living room.
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+22

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Murphy Family Electric
4.4(
2,222
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Serving Hagerstown, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Appointment was made easily online. Danny called to arrive at an earlier time. He was punctual, professional, and did an amazing job removing and replacing a kitchen lighting fixture. We are so thankful for Danny and his great work. We will call again if future repairs are needed. Thank you!"
installing meter base and mast
Dan the man
mast and weather head with guy kit
relocated panel
Family Electricians

+11

Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Mr. Handyman of North and West Central MD
Mr. Handyman of North and West Central MD
3.7(
209
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Serving Hagerstown, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Tim the repair tech completed two repairs. Ceiling dry wall repair and removing and installing some damaged hard wood flooring. Both repairs were completed to my satisfaction. Job very well done !"
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After Tile
After grout
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+30

Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Dunn The Snyder Way
5.0(
8
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Serving Hagerstown, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jamie Snyder  was punctual, did a great job of putting up the crown molding and the material was very good quality.  He was neat and clean in doing the job  and took out time to answer any question we had. His price was very fair and we look forward to using him for other projects around our home!
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After - Wine Rack
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Remodel USA
3.6(
203
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Serving Hagerstown, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The project went well. The house is 94 years young and has settled significantly. The crew made the correct adjustments and used effective approaches to complete the project to our satisfaction."
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+67

Recommended by74%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Hagerstown, MD

Hiring a pro to refinish wooden stairs means labor makes up 20% to 30% of your total budget. That price covers sanding, staining, and sealing each step. In most cases, a certified refinisher can tackle a 10-step staircase in about two hours, then apply stain and sealant for a durable, eye-catching finish that stands up to daily traffic.

A pro can sand a standard 10-step staircase in roughly two hours, then needs another four to six hours for each coat of stain and sealant to dry. DIYers should budget up to a week for sanding, staining, and sealing in stages. With a crew on site, the bulk of the work is completed in a single day, minimizing disruptions while still achieving a high-quality finish.

It’s possible to refinish stairs without full-scale sanding by using chemical strippers, power buffers, or simply layering a fresh finish over the existing coat. Chemical strippers break down old stains and sealants, while buffers quickly shave off surface material. Even so, a quick hand-sand with fine-grit paper helps the new finish bond properly and look smooth. As always, suit up in protective gear and follow product directions to keep your wood—and yourself—safe.

For most stair projects, you’ll want two sandpaper grits. Begin with 80- to 120-grit to strip the old finish and even out rough spots, then move to 150- to 220-grit for a smooth, ready-for-stain surface. A power sander speeds up the coarse pass, but switches to hand sanding with the fine grit in corners and along edges to keep abrasion even and give stain or sealer something to grab onto.

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