Camping in the area and found we didn't have enough blocks to properly level the coach. Looked on…read moreYelp for a lumber yard and this place popped up first. Other reviews stated how accommodating they are and I will have to agree wholeheartedly! I bought a 12 foot 2x10 and the lady cut it into 18 inch pieces for me. I was thinking I might have to buy a saw and cut them myself! Thank you Stover! You local folks are missing out if you're not frequenting this place!

Stover Lumber is my favorite local business which I tend to visit a few times a month. The owners…read moreAnne and Bud are very cordial, helpful and decent folks and it is a pleasure to go there. They stock a lot more than just lumber!!! They have a great deal of tools, fixings for plumbing, electrics etc etc Which makes them a hardware store also. I find the lumber there better quality than the large chain stores, it's a lot straighter, and actually a lot of the time they are the same price. Sometimes a little higher but I live close to them so still save money when you factor the fuel costs driving down to Ithaca. They sell decent deck boards and a lot of high quality interior and exterior wood. I am very very happy with Stover and will continue to go there for most of my project supplies.

These guys were amazing. From start to finish they helped me with the process of replacing our…read morequickly decaying wooden fence and wow, what a result! The estimate was fast and fair (I had 3 competing estimates done and they were right in the middle, but offered a far better quality product than both and offered a knowledgeable staff who instilled confidence). This was my first major non-diy home improvement and so it was lovely to have a staff that could clearly explain what on my part needed to be done before breaking ground (permits and a remarking of the property lines etc) while they worked on gathering the materials and calling the various utilities to mark out where it was not safe to dig. The project lasted exactly as long as they said it would (3 days including demolition, as we had a big fence) and the workers were an amazing crew. They tried as much as possible to keep the workspace clutter to a minimum, and worked to avoid damaging the neighbor's yard (in fact you couldn't even tell they had been standing there!) They even worked around our apple trees and rose bushes without incident, something that I told them don't worry too much about since the fence was more important, so thanks guys, I was surprised how well that worked out!) All in all it was a great experience and once I save a bit more up I plan to do the other side of the yard and use them again. Thanks again!! :)

My wife and I reached out to Balland in August 2025 asking for quotes on a few different styles of…read morefence. While they were able to give us a timely estimate on their basic in-stock Newbury option, it wasn't the style we were looking for. Quotes on the other styles never came through, despite numerous attempts to follow up with them over the next couple months. They simply ignored every communication we sent asking if they could provide further estimates. Unfortunately this meant we had to move on and look elsewhere.

Midline Masonry do excellent work. They did extensive work on the stone veneer on the front of my…read morehouse. They know what they are doing and they do it well. They are efficient and very easy to work with. If I ever need any other masonry work I will be calling Midline Masonry.

26x26 garage pad with aprons and a small pad out back. Excellent workmanship, great communication,…read morewas accommodating to a few small changes. All around a really easy process and we are extremely happy with the final project finish. highly recommended for your concrete projects

This has become a must-visit spot for me when in Ithaca. You just never know what kind of weird or…read morewonderful thing you might find. As someone who owns a 110-year-old house, there are always little things I'm on the hunt for--from doorknob parts, to wood trim pieces, to light fixtures. My husband is a woodworker, so he also likes exploring the offerings for elements to incorporate in his designs. From salvaged lumber to old cabinet hardware, there's almost no end to the creative potential! On the upper floors, it's always fun to explore the furniture and fixtures (even though we rarely have room in the car to bring anything home to Buffalo). If you love old homes or old thing in general, you'll have a great time and probably make some surprising finds!

A real gem in Ithaca. In addition to doing the important work of salvage, Sara and her team know…read morehow to talk about architecture and building in ways that you won't find elsewhere. You will always find amazing things here. It is fun to just go look at things: kind of like a history lesson. I ahve found furniture, tiles, lamps, dishes, building materials and cabinets here. I have gotten cool tools. Just an amazing business not to be missed. If we ever get out of COVID times, plan a trip there to look around and be sure you go to ALL FOUR FLOORS!

This locally owned store has been in business for several decades because they treat the customer…read morelike they would a family member. They sell high quality American made furniture, but their prices are competitive with the cheap Asian stuff sold by chain stores. Our experience was great, from the very beginning with Cicely (our sales rep) to the two courteous and careful delivery guys, and the office staff for their follow-up communication. Everyone worked at professional level. Thank you. Joe K., Waneta Lake and Elmira, NY

Even though it was a bit pricey, I really liked this couch/chaise/chair set. I also got a mattress…read moreand base. When the delivery people came, they didn't wipe their feet or wear booties like every other delivery people have. I was scrubbing mud off of my white chair while they were bringing in the other items. They saw me and said nothing. As they were carrying the base of the bed upstairs, they smashed a chunk of the edge of an archway going upstairs. They were bringing it back to the truck and decided to try again. I later found out how they did it. I noticed part of the cloth was hanging down from the base and one of the boards that frame the entire thing, was split into two. There was also mud on my mattress that I had to clean. They were sloppy and reckless and had no regard for the situation. I also had to clean mud off of my walls and other things in my house. I didn't realize the extent of the damage right away so nothing could be done. Customer service is minimal at best. If you are looking for good service in any way, this is not the place to go.

Fantastic crew, had Chris & his team install a new driveway for us in the middle of another project…read morehere at our home. Beautiful work and ever nicer people to have do our landscaping, drainage, retaining wall, outdoor staircase & driveway.

I've had Chris and the Morning Light crew do work at my home for 10 years now. They have done a…read morevariety of landscaping jobs both at my property and at my mother's property. We also have them on a maintenance plan where they come in the spring and fall. I can't say enough good things about them. They do great work, they are extremely friendly and professional, and are easy to communicate with. Some landscapers don't call you back or are difficult to reach, but not Morning Light. Even though they are based in Vestal, they have a very wide service area. They do work for us in Painted Post and Big Flats. I highly recommend!

Sioux answered my online inquiry quickly and came out to give us a quote within days. We got on the…read moreschedule quickly and the project was completed half a day ahead of what was projected. Sarah was amazing. Considering she was working with two adults and a toddler in the house the whole time, she's exactly the kind of person you not only don't mind having around, but actually like. We barely even heard her working and the end result was fantastic. We're happy to support a woman-owned (and operated!) business and we can't recommend Sioux and Sarah enough.

I highly recommend Sioux O'Connor Painting! High quality work and attention to detail. Sioux chose…read moreall the colors for our interior. We get compliments all the time. Worth every penny. I can see why she gets lots of repeat customers.

Great team. Personable project manager. Got a 16x20 stone patio that looks great and is holding up…read morewell after a hard winter. I'd like to get a quote from them for some house drainage. Would recommend.

Dmitry and his crew are true professionals who care about their work, which also happens to be…read moreexceptional. They want to be proud of what they do and certainly can be from what they did for us. Including a retaining wall, landscaping, driveway rehab, 100 yards of new driveway lighting installation and little extra touches everywhere to make it all more aesthetic. On time and on budget, nice combination. Will highly recommend Upstate Land Fix whenever they would like a reference.