
Plumbing
Does Illinois Require a Licensed Plumber? What Homeowners Should Ask
Illinois licenses plumbers as individuals, not companies. What Chicago-area homeowners should ask before plumbing work starts, and who pulls the permit.

JB Builders & Remodeling LLC guides
Helpful reading for homeowners and business owners in Oakland, Livingston, Genesee, and Washtenaw Counties.
Project guides
Practical guides for new construction, renovations, additions, basements, kitchens, bathrooms, and mechanical work.

Plumbing
Illinois licenses plumbers as individuals, not companies. What Chicago-area homeowners should ask before plumbing work starts, and who pulls the permit.

Plumbing
A practical pre-freeze checklist for Chicago homes and small commercial buildings, plus what to do if a pipe freezes or bursts. From Variety Pros LLC, Chicago.

Michigan remodeling guides
Coordinating separate subcontractors is the hardest part of most projects. A one-stop shop general contractor handles every trade with a single point of contact.

Michigan remodeling guides
Basements are common in Michigan homes, and finishing one adds real living space. Here's what to think through before the work starts.

Michigan remodeling guides
Need more space? An addition can deliver it without leaving the neighborhood you love. Here's how to think through the choice.

Michigan remodeling guides
A kitchen remodel runs smoothest when layout, cabinets, and mechanical work are planned together before anything is torn out.

Michigan remodeling guides
Adding a bathroom is one of the most useful upgrades a home can get. Here's what goes into planning one.

Michigan construction guides
Ground-up construction is a sequence of well-planned phases. Here's how a new build comes together with one licensed Michigan builder.

Michigan construction guides
Turning a leased or purchased commercial shell into a working business space takes coordinated construction and mechanical work.

Michigan remodeling guides
The mechanical systems behind your walls interact with each other and with your layout. Planning them together avoids expensive rework.

Michigan remodeling guides
Michigan's short building season rewards early planning. Here's how to set up a renovation so the work goes smoothly before winter arrives.