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Are there any plans to meet for restoration projects in the City of Detroit? I am a new Interior Design Graduate from Baker College Auburn Hills.

2 answers. Asked by Larita on Feb. 24, 2016

Know any good tuckpointers?

5 answers. Asked by Martin Olivier on Mar. 12, 2016

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Any cute ideas for separating merged front yard?

3 answers. Asked by Misha Lj Stallworth on Mar. 24, 2016

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Does anyone have advice for stripping paint from limestone?

2 answers. Asked by Denise on Apr. 12, 2016

Exterior Masonry Porches

Are there any contractors familiar with concrete removal and grate placement?

2 answers. Asked by Grandmont Res on Apr. 21, 2016

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Looking for a quality general contractor familiar with historic rehabs

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

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How can I clean years of unsightly aging from brick?

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

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Can anyone recommend a contractor who restores wood windows?

6 answers. Asked by Rachel Van Andel on Oct. 29, 2016

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Can anyone recommend a painter for a full exterior job on a historic house (built 1855)? I've reached out to the two professionals noted in the Michigan Historic Preservation Network Member Director and would like to have additional proposals, too. Thanks!

2 answers. Asked by Matt Hampel on May. 11, 2017

Exterior General Contractors Historic District Painting Preservation

Looking for a blacksmith

3 answers. Asked by Betsy Murdoch on Dec. 8, 2016

Exterior Historic District Securing Securing / Boarding Windows

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

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Should I re-side? Or reveal cedar shingles?

2 answers. Asked by Jessica Herczeg-Konecny on Mar. 30, 2017

Exterior Painting Siding

Mid Century Beam is rotting

No answers yet. Can you help? Asked by Jacob Fenton on Apr. 24, 2017

Exterior Preservation Wood

Cast Iron Milk Door Restoration?

1 answer. Asked by Julia on May. 5, 2017

Doors Exterior Metalwork

Recommended land surveying?

No answers yet. Can you help? Asked by T McMillan on May. 5, 2017

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I recently purchased my house from the DLB. I am in need of some outside work on the home . I also need my Windows and doors need attention also i need insulation like siding . i think it's wood already but its peeling off .and renforced the back where the tree fell on the house and broke the wires off the house and part of the gutter was pulled apart

1 answer. Asked by Janis Morgan on May. 22, 2017

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Looking for a construction team to build a small house with the blueprints supplied

2 answers. Asked by Jennifer on Jun. 28, 2017

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Hi does anyone know a good contractor for stucco repair?

1 answer. Asked by Sandra Stahl on Sep. 28, 2017

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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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Brick Roof built in 1904

1 answer. Asked by Lisa Smith on Jul. 16, 2020

Exterior Historic District Roofing Whole House Maintenance

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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NEED HELP NEW HOMEOWNER

3 answers. Asked by Rudy Kirk on Nov. 13, 2018

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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

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

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

Exterior Renovation Securing Securing / Boarding

Need help with repairs to a home built in the early 1900's

1 answer. Asked by Veronica McCastle on Feb. 25, 2019

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Senior home repairs

2 answers. Asked by Gloria Mays on Apr. 11, 2019

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Thinking about rehabbing a small home from DLBA.

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

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Looking for someone to re shingle a roof

2 answers. Asked by johney on May. 6, 2019

Carpentry Exterior Gutters Roofing

Any recommendations for a deck builder in Southwest Detroit?

1 answer. Asked by Matt Fogarty on Jul. 1, 2019

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Do I need a permit to change a fascia?

1 answer. Asked by R on Aug. 10, 2019

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Repointing needed

7 answers. Asked by Becki Wells on Feb. 19, 2020

Chimney Exterior Historic District Repointing

Grants for Residential Rehab

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

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Is there funding available to help with rehabbing a house? I recently bought a home in district 4 that I plan to live in with my 2 year old daughter. I was sent this link by city councilmen André L. Spivey

4 answers. Asked by Brandon Foutner on Jun. 24, 2020

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Exterior, stucco, woodwork repair and paint

3 answers. Asked by Sarah cronin on Jul. 7, 2020

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

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

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Need a whole house contractor

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

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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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I have old custom window in my home where the glass was damaged badly

No answers yet. Can you help? Asked by Reshelle Robinson on Sep. 17, 2021

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Can anyone recommend a general contractor for restoration work on a 1929 Rosedale Park Tudor home.

No answers yet. Can you help? Asked by Jeron Campbell on Dec. 29, 2021

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Can someone recommend a contractor for Tudor home facade wood and stucco repair?

No answers yet. Can you help? Asked by Tirria on Aug. 2, 2022

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Contractors

Detroit Cornice & Slate

Ferndale

248-398-7690

http://detroitcornice.com/

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4th Gen renovations

Taylor, MI

734-789-0440

[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/pg/4thGenRenovations/about/?ref=page_internal

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The Singing Tree

Detroit

313-319-0583

https://www.singingtreedetroit.com/

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Motor City Paint Manufacturing Company

Utica, Rochester Hills, Grosse Pointe

(313) 980-5811

[email protected]

https://motorcitypaint.com/

ExteriorInteriorPainting

McGlinch & Sons, Co.

248-987-6300

[email protected]

http://www.mcglinchsons.com/

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Williams Historic Restoration

Richmond, MI

5864304381

[email protected]

https://williamshistoric.com/

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DeAndre Stokes

Detroit

313-473-9058

[email protected]

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Resources

I live in a historic district! What do I need to know?

Exterior Historic District Preservation

How to Install a Rain Barrel

Exterior Flooding Gutters

Water Water Everywhere: Causes and Symptoms of Water Infiltration

Exterior Flooding Gutters Whole House Maintenance

Lead Resource Guide

DIY Exterior How-to Interior Lead

How to Weatherize Your Windows

DIY Exterior How-to Weatherization Windows

Wood Columns Can Be Repaired: Save Them!

Columns Exterior How-to

What Lies Beneath … Aluminum Siding (Part 1)

DIY Exterior Siding

Building Assessment Basics

DIY Electrical Exterior HVAC Interior Plumbing Whole House Maintenance

The Repair, Replacement and Maintenance of Historic Slate Roofs

Exterior How-to Roofing

Preserving Historic Wood Porches

Columns Exterior Porches Preservation

Working With Lots: A Field Guide

DIY Exterior How-to Landscaping

Video: Working with Windows in 5 parts

DIY Exterior How-to Windows

Dare to Repair: A Do-it-Herself Guide to Fixing (Almost) Anything in the Home

DIY Exterior How-to Interior Whole House Maintenance

Renovation Timeline

Exterior Interior Preservation Renovation Whole House Maintenance

A helpful guide for taking care of your whole bungalow

Bungalow Exterior How-to Interior Masonry Repointing

Home Rehab Workshop Videos (5 unique videos)

DIY Exterior Historic District How-to Lead Purchasing Whole House Maintenance

Rehab Checklists - Interiors and Exteriors/Systems

DIY Exterior General Contractors How-to Interior Purchasing Whole House Maintenance

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

DIY Electrical Exterior Flooring How-to Interior Landscaping Painting Plumbing Renovation

Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings

DIY Exterior How-to Masonry Repointing

Do I Need a Permit? BSEED Guide

DIY Exterior How-to Inspecting Permitting Whole House Maintenance

Wood Window Repair

DIY Exterior How-to Windows

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