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Six Ways to Create the Perfect Thanksgiving Kitchen

November 9, 2018
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  It’s November! We hope that you’ve had a great fall so far. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us anytime with any home remodeling questions you have. We’re here to help! ———- Six Ways To Create the Perfect Thanksgiving Kitchen It’s too late to tackle a major remodeling project for this year’s Thanksgiving…

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Sorry…Yes, It Is Time to Winterize

October 31, 2018
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Are you (and your home) ready for Winter? As a person born and raised in Michigan, I can assure you that winter comes every year.  Yes, I know that that statement sounds a little funny because it is so obvious, however; it does seem to sneak up on us in all of our business. We…

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Milestones – 30 Years in Business

October 23, 2018
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If you have lived through ups and downs, highs and lows and if you are an average person, you most likely have also lived through and/or achieved a milestone or two.  I believe that the life of a business entity (or maybe better said “identity”) has the same.  I am please to say that my…

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Decks, Patios and Outdoor Living Space in the Greater Lansing Area

December 15, 2017
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It is only appropriate that I write a little about decks and outdoor living space in that we have had a barrage of inquiry’s this spring!  I’m always amazed when the flavor of the year reveals itself each spring.  Year after year there always seems to be a common project of interest in the minds…

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The “Right” Contractor For The Job

December 15, 2017
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As a remodeling contractor, I receive many phone calls from people who need various types of help with home improvement and remodeling help. Recently I received a call from a gentleman who indicated that he wanted to remodel his kitchen.  As would be typical for me, I asked him: “Are you planning a complete gut…

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Timing is Everything

December 15, 2017
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After being in business for nearly 28 years, it really shouldn’t surprise me when people call for an estimate appointment for a project that they wish to move on immediately – only to find themselves disappointed when they find out that our soonest available appointment may be two to three weeks away. We don’t like…

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Before you start your remodel

December 15, 2017
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You know the old saying that “April showers bring May flowers.” The month of May brings a lot of other fun stuff, too, including: May Day, Star Wars Day (“May the Fourth be with you!”), Cinco de Mayo, and Mother’s Day – just to mention a few. On top of that, the whole month of…

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Three tips

December 15, 2017
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April Fools pranks are not a uniquely American tradition – but in other countries they have their own character. In France, for instance, the victim of a prank on the first day of April is referred to as a “poisson d’avril,” or “April fish” (Referring to a young fish that is easily caught.) Many French…

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If only I had a Crystal Ball

December 15, 2017
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At one time or another, most everyone has wished that they could have a crystal ball to see the unknown.  Much like any uncertainty, hiring a remodeling contractor could be a good use for one. There are however, some visible signs that can help an unknowing homeowner see into the likelihood of a good or…

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Who’s On First and What’s On Second

December 15, 2017
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Many people have come to believe that in getting a remodeling project completed they need to get bids (the what) before selecting a contractor (the who). Perhaps that may be part of the reason for great dissatisfaction for the majority of people when asked about their remodeling experience. Although it is true that an estimate…

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