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Avatar for Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.9(
39
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Serving Youngstown, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The handyman process went very well! Chris was able to identify the issue and was able to fix it whilst going the extra mile to make sure that it was done right. I would highly recommend this person for pretty much any home repair project you can think of!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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DJ The Handyman
5.0(
21
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Serving Youngstown, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"When your list of inside and outside projects keep going and you do not know who to call, we recommend DJ the handyman. We only knew from Angi that he had a five star rating and has been vetted by the company. I contacted Darrel (owner) and gave him all the details about the list of the projects. Darrel came over and knocked out each project one at a time all within three hours. Each item was completed to our satisfaction, he had expertise ranging from plumbing, painting, plaster, wood work, and electrical. He cleaned up after each item, and was very fair with the cost. Now that we know Darrel and all his areas of expertise, we have already started a new list of more inside and outside projects. He was on time, he was friendly, he listened, and he started the work promptly. Again we highly recommended DJ the handyman. Mike and Jan G., Columbiana OH."
Finished railing
Rebuilding
Finished deck
Rotted wood
Replaced framing

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clark Home Improvement
5.0(
2
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Serving Youngstown, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

\nClark Home Improvement is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and\ncraftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide\nour employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ace Fix & Finish
New to Angi

Serving Youngstown, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Ace Fix & Finish is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Updates By Nate LLC
5.0(
444
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Serving Youngstown, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nate is a good craftsman. He has varied skills that can be used in maintaining a house including minor electrical, fence /gate modifications, drywall repairs, painting, and mounting artwork. I've had to hire him to fix jobs other handymen have botched."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Legacy Improvements, LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Youngstown, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"Marcus was an excellent choice and provided great customer service from beginning to finish! We ended up getting a black chain link instead of wood and are very happy with it!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
S&K Construction And Remodeling LLC
4.3(
34
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Serving Youngstown, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"S&K Construction did an Outstanding job replacing my roof, gutters, and installing skylights. They were professional throughout the entire process and the price was more than fair plus a warranty that covers everything!!! They cleaned up each day so you never noticed a job was being done until they finished and my house looks amazing!! If you or anyone you know EVER need a roof, gutters, skylights or any other job done give them a chance! You will not regret it!!!"
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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BKG Design - Budget Kitchen & Granite
4.8(
121
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Serving Youngstown, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I can't say enough about this company and their professionalism, their communication and their overall hard work to make this project so smooth. We had an entire kitchen renovation and from Day 1, they made the process easy. They were incredibly responsive, they followed up on all of our requests and needs and they were quick to fix or adjust any changes we made...even in the final hours! Noelle was an absolute joy to work with and the installers were professional, friendly and knowledgeable. We'd use them again without question."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Youngstown, OH

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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