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Do you know of a local mason/brick layer who might help rebuild some brick corners?

2 answers. Asked by Alissa on Jan. 24, 2016

I'd like to recycle as much as possible through this process! Are there any tips for where I can take different materials, how to best use bulk pickup days, or specialized dumpster services?

2 answers. Asked by Erin Kelly on Jan. 27, 2016

Where to buy used kitchen cabinets and more?

4 answers. Asked by Gareth on Mar. 27, 2016

Does anyone know of a quality contractor to do a partial bathroom remodel? I have a shower tub combo I want to get rid of.

4 answers. Asked by Jordan on Apr. 8, 2016

We're going to remove the gross shower doors from our tub and do a shower curtain instead. All of the instructions I see say to unscrew the side railing, but ours doesn't have any screws! Should we be able to just remove the caulk and pop it off of the wall or is there something else we need to consider?

2 answers. Asked by Misha Lj Stallworth on Apr. 18, 2016

Looking for a quality general contractor familiar with historic rehabs

4 answers. Asked by Martha Potere on May. 3, 2016

window over kitchen sink

1 answer. Asked by PatRRichards on May. 25, 2016

How can I clean years of unsightly aging from brick?

1 answer. Asked by Arthur Merriweather on Jun. 23, 2016

Looking for Long-term business cooperation with contractor

2 answers. Asked by ido on Sep. 16, 2016

can anyone recommend a reliable reasonable contractor that wiill give me an estimate asap?

3 answers. Asked by EBONY BOWDEN on Dec. 20, 2016

I need reputable contacts for pier installation under a crawl space footing.

2 answers. Asked by Chris Campo on Jan. 23, 2017

Insurance during gut rehab?

5 answers. Asked by Sandra Stahl on Jan. 25, 2017

Any recommendations for someone to repair a clay tile roof?

1 answer. Asked by TK on Feb. 23, 2017

As a senior citizen, is there any way that I can get rehab assistance for my home which will be 100 years old in 2018.

5 answers. Asked by Sherry Murphy on Mar. 13, 2017

Any suggestions of how to deal with black mold?

3 answers. Asked by George Corsetti on Apr. 20, 2017

Resource to remove/sell 100 yr old bathtub

2 answers. Asked by Leigh Ann on Apr. 26, 2017

Dispose - Recycle 6' x 7' pane of plate glass?

3 answers. Asked by Sharon Gant on May. 1, 2017

Plumber interested in bathroom reno

1 answer. Asked by Kat on Jun. 5, 2017

Roofers who offer installment plans?

1 answer. Asked by Sophia on Nov. 13, 2017

Spray-Foam Insulation

2 answers. Asked by Sophia on Nov. 20, 2017

Stopping the city from demolishing my building

1 answer. Asked by David Henry King on Apr. 3, 2018

I have an ecommerce retail business and I want to create a brick and mortar. I used to intern with Brick + Beam!

3 answers. Asked by Nathan Daniel on Apr. 24, 2018

203k lender recommendations?

3 answers. Asked by Nicole on Jul. 10, 2018

Looking for cheap to free building materials

2 answers. Asked by Melissa Cabeen on Aug. 5, 2018

Lead removal company

4 answers. Asked by Kristi on Aug. 20, 2018

if you can see the main floor from the attic how do you go about repairing that?

1 answer. Asked by [email protected] on Nov. 5, 2018

I have a two family and am wondering about experience converting it to a single family. Opinions on whether or not to do?

2 answers. Asked by JT on Nov. 13, 2018

Best place for multiple (potentially matching) interior doors?

5 answers. Asked by Jesse Green on Nov. 23, 2018

Do I really need a permit?

2 answers. Asked by BJ on Dec. 10, 2018

How to Measure Door Glass Dimension, Quality or cost before installation New or replacement?

2 answers. Asked by Storefront Glass and Metal on Feb. 13, 2019

Anyone know of a company that will board up/secure a property?

1 answer. Asked by JT on Feb. 16, 2019

Who is a good contractor who can help rehab a 4 unit property in southwest detroit?

2 answers. Asked by Anna Schneider on Mar. 21, 2019

having problems getting roof fixed and pourch.

2 answers. Asked by Vivian Bennett EL on Apr. 11, 2019

Thinking about rehabbing a small home from DLBA.

3 answers. Asked by Ryan Lemieur on Apr. 18, 2019

Contractor to knock out half wall in kitchen

1 answer. Asked by Rick on May. 14, 2019

Does anyone have experience using the DHM for rehab without a project manager?

1 answer. Asked by Chelsie on Jun. 5, 2019

Selling house full of Fenestra Detroit steel windows

9 answers. Asked by Patricia GM-only Ruelle on Jun. 15, 2019

Does a renovation with a DHM require a DHM-specifically licensed contractor? If so, is there a bigger list of DHM-approved contractors out there?

1 answer. Asked by Jamie Duda on Sep. 3, 2019

Who can I talk to about getting a quote for a land bank property?

1 answer. Asked by Keristyn Harbin on Oct. 30, 2019

Is anyone here living in their rehab?

2 answers. Asked by Renek40 on Oct. 30, 2019

Does anyone know what R-factor is required for a private rehab?

1 answer. Asked by Renek40 on Aug. 2, 2020

Repair Wood Window Sash, Increase Efficiency

3 answers. Asked by Tricia DeMarco on Aug. 26, 2020

How to check for Asbestos for homes build before 1970?

2 answers. Asked by Ameerah Gillespie on Nov. 7, 2019

Contact info for an architect/builder to design a header beam?

1 answer. Asked by Renek40 on Dec. 14, 2019

Looking for someone who can do some framing-- Eaves & Soffits!

1 answer. Asked by Alissa S. on Jan. 6, 2020

Architectural Color Design for repainting, renovation or restoration - Interest?

2 answers. Asked by Christian Winters on Jan. 22, 2020

We just closed...I'm confused by the online permit application...

1 answer. Asked by Renek40 on Feb. 14, 2020

Knob & Tube Removal (demo)

1 answer. Asked by Alissa S. on Feb. 18, 2020

Grants for Residential Rehab

3 answers. Asked by Denzel Warren on Feb. 19, 2020

Hard Loans for Renovation Rehab

No answers yet. Can you help? Asked by Chukwukosolu Amanchukwu on Jul. 9, 2020

Are there any Home Repair Grants for First Time Homeowners in Detroit, MI.

1 answer. Asked by Deidre Smith on Sep. 29, 2020

I bought a home built in 1954. The main problem is that in the kitchen and dining room, there are multiple layers of linoleum with laminate the top one. How to fix this?

No answers yet. Can you help? Asked by Katy Willard on Mar. 10, 2021

Need a whole house contractor

No answers yet. Can you help? Asked by ANNQUENICE BROWN on Apr. 10, 2021

Seeking a Renovation designer. Design-build contractor or similar.

No answers yet. Can you help? Asked by amanda F smrcka on Jul. 15, 2021

Rehabbing

No answers yet. Can you help? Asked by Cholajohnson on Jul. 25, 2021

Near completion in rehab Does DLBA offer a discount for bulk dump? If not where is the best place in the city to haul dump?

No answers yet. Can you help? Asked by Alif Muhsin on Sep. 4, 2021

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Bathroom Renovation Planning

Renovation Timeline

Reduce, Reuse, Rehab: Incorporating Reclaimed & Salvaged Materials

Selecting Contractors & Soliciting Bids for Your Vintage Home Rehab Project

203K Loan to Buy and Improve Property

Renovation Security Tips and Tricks

Insurance for Historic Properties

Detroit & Michigan Contractor List

The Exceedingly Comprehensive Guide to DIY Home Improvement for First-Time Homeowners

Using the Detroit Home Mortgage

Detroit Home Repair Resource Guide

Resources for renovating your historic Detroit home

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