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Q & A

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

DIYMasonryRenovationRepointing

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

How-toReclaimed MaterialsRenovation

Where to buy used kitchen cabinets and more?

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

CabinetsDIYHardwarePurchasingReclaimed MaterialsRenovation

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

BathroomGeneral ContractorsRenovation

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

BathroomDIYInteriorRenovation

Looking for a quality general contractor familiar with historic rehabs

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

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window over kitchen sink

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

InteriorRenovationWindows

How can I clean years of unsightly aging from brick?

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

ExteriorHow-toMasonryRenovation

Looking for Long-term business cooperation with contractor

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

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

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

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

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

MasonryPreservationRenovationRepointing

Insurance during gut rehab?

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

PurchasingRenovation

Any recommendations for someone to repair a clay tile roof?

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

General ContractorsPreservationRenovationRoofing

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

BathroomElectricalExteriorFlooringPaintingPlumbingPorchesPreservationRenovationRoofingWhole House MaintenanceWindows

Any suggestions of how to deal with black mold?

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

InteriorPlasterRenovationWhole House Maintenance

Resource to remove/sell 100 yr old bathtub

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

BathroomRenovation

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

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

Reclaimed MaterialsRenovationWindows

Plumber interested in bathroom reno

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

BathroomRenovation

Roofers who offer installment plans?

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

General ContractorsRenovationRoofing

Spray-Foam Insulation

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

General ContractorsInteriorRenovationWeatherizationWhole House Maintenance

Stopping the city from demolishing my building

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

PermittingPreservationRenovationWhole House Maintenance

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

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203k lender recommendations?

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

FinancingMortgageRenovation

Looking for cheap to free building materials

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

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Lead removal company

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

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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

DIYFlooringHands-onRenovation

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

General ContractorsInteriorMasonryPermittingRenovationStructural

Best place for multiple (potentially matching) interior doors?

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

DesignDoorsInteriorPreservationReclaimed MaterialsRenovationWood

Do I really need a permit?

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

DIYPermittingRenovationRoofingSidingStructuralWeatherization

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

DoorsExteriorRenovationSidingWindows

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

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

ExteriorRenovationSecuringSecuring / Boarding

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

General ContractorsRenovation

having problems getting roof fixed and pourch.

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

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Thinking about rehabbing a small home from DLBA.

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

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Contractor to knock out half wall in kitchen

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

BungalowGeneral ContractorsInteriorKitchenRenovationStructural

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

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

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Selling house full of Fenestra Detroit steel windows

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

Reclaimed MaterialsRenovationWindows

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

Detroit Home MortgageGeneral ContractorsRenovationResources

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

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

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Is anyone here living in their rehab?

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

PurchasingRenovation

How to check for Asbestos for homes build before 1970?

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

InspectingRenovationRepairResearchResources

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

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

RenovationResourcesRough Carpentry

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

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

CarpentryRenovationRepairRoofing

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

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

DesignHistoric DistrictsInteriorPaintingPreservationRenovationResearch

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

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

Renovation

Knob & Tube Removal (demo)

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

Electricalenergy-efficientRenovationRepairWeatherization

Grants for Residential Rehab

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

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Contractors

Cosmic Painting and Drywall, LLC

Hamtramck
313.673.6977
[email protected]
https://www.instagram.com/cosmicpaintinganddrywall/
BathroomCabinetsCarpentryColumnsDoorsDrywallExteriorFlooringGeneral ContractorsHistoric DistrictHistoric DistrictsInteriorKitchenmuddingNorth EndPaintingPalmer WoodsPlasterRenovationRepairTileWood

4th Gen renovations

Taylor, MI
734-789-0440
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/pg/4thGenRenovations/about/?ref=page_internal
BathroomBoilersBungalowCabinetsCarpentryChimneyChimneysDoorsDrywallElectricalenergy-efficientExcavationExteriorexteriorsFireplaceFloodingFlooringFoundationGeneral ContractorsGuttersHistoric DistrictHVACInspectingInteriorKitchenLeadmuddingPaintingPermittingPlasterPlumbingPorchesPreservationRenovationRepairRoofingRough CarpentrySecuringSecuring / BoardingSewerSidingStructuralTileWaterproofingWeatherizationWhole House MaintenanceWindowsWood

Detroit Cornice & Slate

Ferndale
248-398-7690
http://detroitcornice.com/
PreservationRenovationRoofing

Bathroom remodeling

Warren
2487602466
[email protected]
www.bathfitter.com
BathroomCabinetsFlooringPlumbingRenovationTile

Bathroom remodeling

Warren
2487602466
[email protected]
www.bathfitter.com
BathroomCabinetsFlooringPlumbingRenovationTile

Williams Historic Restoration

Richmond, MI
5864304381
[email protected]
www.williamshistoric.com
CarpentryDoorsDrywallExteriorFlooringGeneral ContractorsGuttersInteriorKitchenMasonryPaintingPlasterPreservationRenovationRepointingRoofingSidingWindowsWood

Building Families First Community Development

Detroit & Livonia
734-743-1351
[email protected]
www.bffco.org
BathroomBungalowCabinetsCarpentryChimneysDesignDoorsDrywallExcavationExteriorGeneral ContractorsGuttersHVACInspectingKitchenMasonryPaintingPlasterPlumbingPorchesRenovationRoofingSecuring / BoardingSidingWhole House MaintenanceWindowsWood

Classic Woodworks of Michigan, Inc.

Oxford
2486283356
[email protected]
http://www.classicwoodworksofmi.com/
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Paintwork Detroit

Eastpointe
586-883-1097
[email protected]
Paintworkdetroit.com
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Detroit Up General Contractors

Detroit
(313)-949-1139
[email protected]
https://rajeunirdevelopmen.wixsite.com/rajeunir
CarpentryLandscapingReclaimed MaterialsRenovationRepairRough Carpentry

Malise Associates, Inc.

Detroit
13132882240
[email protected]
General ContractorsInspectingPermittingRenovationResearchWhole House Maintenance

Barrett Building Company

Grosse Pointe
313-570-9861
[email protected]
BarrettBuildingCo.com
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Barrett Building Co.

Grosse Pointe
313.570.9860 (c)
[email protected]
http://www.barrettbuildingco.com/
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The Beresh Group

Detroit
(313) 265-2610
[email protected]
http://www.bereshgroup.com/
General ContractorsRenovation

Voden Construction

Dearborn
313.561.2995
[email protected]
http://www.vodenconstruction.com/
KitchenRenovationRoofing

Building Families First Community Development

734-743-1351
[email protected]
www.bffco.org
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All-star brick restoration

Detroit
3139745301
[email protected]
ChimneysHistoric DistrictMasonryPorchesReclaimed MaterialsRenovationRepointingWeatherizationWindows

Dan Bidigare

Detroit & Fraser
3139320922
CarpentryHow-toPaintingRenovationRoofingWood

Terry Swafford, Inc.

Detroit
773-655-2951
[email protected]
http://swaffordbuildingworkshop.com/
General ContractorsKitchenRenovation

Building Arts & Conservation

Saline
734-368-0838
[email protected]
www.bldgconservation.com
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Detroit House Carpentry

Detroit
(313) 657-8313
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/Detroithousecarpentry/?pnref=about.overview
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Resources

Bathroom Renovation Planning

BathroomElectricalInteriorPlumbingRenovation

Renovation Timeline

ExteriorInteriorPreservationRenovationWhole House Maintenance

Reduce, Reuse, Rehab: Incorporating Reclaimed & Salvaged Materials

CabinetsDoorsFlooringInteriorReclaimed MaterialsRenovationWood

Selecting Contractors & Soliciting Bids for Your Vintage Home Rehab Project

General ContractorsHow-toRenovation

203K Loan to Buy and Improve Property

FinancingPurchasingRenovationResearch

Renovation Security Tips and Tricks

How-toPurchasingRenovationSecuring / BoardingWhole House Maintenance

Insurance for Historic Properties

FinancingInsurancePreservationPurchasingRenovation

Detroit & Michigan Contractor List

General ContractorsHow-toRenovationWhole House Maintenance

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

DIYElectricalExteriorFlooringHow-toInteriorLandscapingPaintingPlumbingRenovation

Using the Detroit Home Mortgage

How-toPurchasingRenovation

Detroit Home Repair Resource Guide

DIYFinancingGrantsHVACLoansRenovationRepairRoofingWeatherization

Resources for renovating your historic Detroit home

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