Building & Remodeling
Your Guide to Area Experts!
Contractors
Plumbers
Illinois Valley Resource Guide
BUILDING MATERIAL
Maze Lumber 1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354
815-223-1742 www.mazelumber.com
R.P. Lumber
2758 Columbus St. Ottawa, IL 61350 815- 431-0711
600 8th St. Mendota, IL 61342 815- 539-1088
1315 N Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 815- 875-1141 220 5th St. Lacon, IL 61540 309- 246-2485
2515 N Bloomington St. Streator, IL 61364 815- 673-2822 www.rplumber.com
CABINETS
Maze Lumber
1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1742 www.mazelumber.com
CHAINSAWS
Mauch Carpentry
705 Illinois Ave. Mendota, IL 61342 (815) 539-5142
Spelich General
Contracting
835 Clark St. Oglesby, IL 61348 815-883-8681
815-488-9830
DOORS
&
WINDOWS
Maze Lumber
1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1742
www.mazelumber.com
DRAIN CLEANING
Roto Rooter Sewer & Drain Cleaning Peru, IL 61354
815-223-3700
ELECTRICAL
Carriage House
Electric
Smith’s Sales and Service 1604 Peoria St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-0132
CONCRETE
NJ Concrete
Serving La Salle County NJConcrete1@gmail.com 815-764-5073
CONTRACTORS/ CONSTRUCTION
Bruce Full Carpentry 260 N. 45th Rd. Mendota, IL 61342 (815) 539-7179
JJ&L Carpentry 4177 E. 50th Rd. Mendota, IL 61342 (815) 539-6598
Judd Construction Hennepin, IL 61327 815-925-7333
105 12th St. Mendota, IL 61342 (815) 538-5598
www.carriagehouseelectric mendota.com
Grassers Plumbing & Heating Inc.
404 W. Main St. McNabb, IL 61335 815-882-2111 grassersplumbingheating.com
FENCING
IV Fence & Pool
2923 N 178th Rd. Utica, IL 61373
815-667-3667
FIREPLACES
Maze Lumber
1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354
815-223-1742
www.mazelumber.com
FLOORING
Carpet Weavers
4250 Mahoney Dr. Peru, IL 61354 (815) 410-4999
Johnsons Carpet Shoppe
1033 N. Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-3444
Maze Lumber
1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354
815-223-1742
www.mazelumber.com
FURNITURE
Meyers Furniture & Bedding
1901 N. State Highway 251 Mendota, IL 61342 (815) 539-6263
www.meyersfurnitureandbed ding.com
GROCERY STORE
Sullivan’s Foods
Mendota 1102 Meriden St. Mendota, IL 61342
HANDYMAN
Hunter Handyman Services
La Salle, IL 61301 chris7884@gmail.com (815) 780-7884
HEATING & COOLING
Grassers Plumbing & Heating Inc.
404 W. Main St. McNabb, IL 61335
815-882-2111 grassersplumbingheating.com
Kettman Heating & Plumbing, Inc.
107 E. Harrison St. Granville, IL 61326
815-339-6124 kettmanheating.com
HOME
IMPROVEMENT/
REMODELING
Mark Lucas Remodeling Peru, IL 61354 815-223-4805
R.P. Lumber
2758 Columbus St. Ottawa, IL 61350 815- 431-0711
600 8th St. Mendota, IL 61342 815- 539-1088
1315 N Main St. Princeton, IL 61356
815- 875-1141
220 5th St. Lacon, IL 61540
309- 246-2485
2515 N Bloomington St. Streator, IL 61364 815- 673-2822 www.rplumber.com
KITCHEN & BATH
Maze Lumber
1100 Water St.
Peru, IL 61354
815-223-1742
www.mazelumber.com
LANDSCAPING
MATERIAL & SUPPLIES
Maze Lumber
1100 Water St.
Peru, IL 61354
815-223-1742
www.mazelumber.com
LAWN MOWER SALES & REPAIR
Smith’s Sales and Service
1604 Peoria St.
Peru, IL 61354
815-223-0132
LOANS
First State Bank
Mendota (815) 538-2265
McNabb (815) 882-2146
Peru (815) 224-4484
Ottawa (815) 433-3727
Princeton (815) 872-0002
LaMoille (815) 638-2398
www.firststatebank.biz
Hometown
National Bank
LaSalle, Joliet (815) 220-2288
myhtnb.com
LUMBERYARD
Maze Lumber
1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354
815-223-1742
www.mazelumber.com
OVERHEAD DOORS
Overhead Door Company of the Illinois Valley 617 Shooting Park Rd. Peru, IL 61354 (815) 223-8471
www.overheaddoorillinois valley.com
PLUMBING
Grassers Plumbing & Heating Inc.
404 W. Main St. McNabb, IL 61335
815-882-2111
grassersplumbingheating.com
Kettman Heating & Plumbing, Inc.
107 E Harrison St. Granville, IL 61326
815-339-6124
kettmanheating.com
Lenhausen Plumbing & Heating
422 South Locust St. Wenona, IL 61377
815-992-1818
Maze Lumber
1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354
815-223-1742
www.mazelumber.com
RENTAL EQUIPMENT
Rental Pros 2 1150 38th St.
Peru,IL61354 (815) 224-2800
United Rentals
2901 Peoria St. Peru, IL 61354 (815) 223-7962
www.unitedrentals.com
ROOFING
Maze Lumber
1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354
815-223-1742
www.mazelumber.com
Northern Illinois
Seamless Roofing
705 Illinois Ave Mendota, IL 61342 (815) 539-5142
www.northernillinoisseam lessroofing.com
R.P. Lumber
2758 Columbus St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815- 431-0711
600 8th St. Mendota, IL 61342
815- 539-1088
1315 N Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 815- 875-1141
220 5th St. Lacon, IL 61540
309- 246-2485
2515 N Bloomington St. Streator, IL 61364
815- 673-2822
www.rplumber.com
STONE PRODUCTS
Maze Lumber
1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354
815-223-1742
www.mazelumber.com
TREE SERVICE
AAA Tree Service
815-883-4551
WINDOWS
Maze Lumber
1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354
815-223-1742
www.mazelumber.com
How to make renovation projects go smoothly
Homeowners are spending big bucks on home renovations. According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, home improvement project spending continues to increase. It’s predicted to go from $472 billion spent in 2022 to $485 billion in 2024.
Those targeting a specific home renovation likely know there is much that goes into the process from start to finish. Patience is a requisite virtue with any remodel, as even a thoroughly conceptualized plan can encounter a few bumps along the way. Although there is no way to completely remove renovation-related obstacles, there are ways to make projects go more smoothly.
• Establish a clear plan from the beginning. Now is not the time to be on the fence about details. A vision for the renovation is essential, and should include details about layout, materials, colors, and design.
• Manage your expectations. Again, this speaks to a need for patience with a project but also involves flexibility. Being too rigid when choosing materials can require waiting for back-ordered supplies to come in. Wanting contractors to bend to your schedule can delay the project even further. Creativity and flexibility are key.
• Establish a budget. It can be easy to spend beyond one’s means, especially when issues crop up. Black House Real Estate stresses the importance of creating a budget before starting a renovation, which may involve working with a local profes-
sional to help. Houzz advises preparing for worst-case scenarios by adding anywhere from 1 percent to 20 percent to the budget. Commit to sticking to the budget no matter what comes down the pike.
• Assemble a good team. Thoroughly research all contractors who will be involved with the renovation. These include designers, architects, builders, and more. Be sure they come highly recommended and research online reviews. A good team removes some stress from the project because you’ll know the work is in experienced hands.
• Prepare the space for the remodel. Any work you can do will help save on labor costs and make it easier for the team to get started on the project. Clear out clutter and personal items. Ask if it would be helpful for you to handle some demolition, whether that’s pulling up old tile, removing drywall or another task.
• Have an escape hatch at the ready. Home renovations can cause upheaval to daily life, and that can mean stress on top of already chaotic schedules. If money and situation allow, plan a getaway during a particularly tough stretch of the project so the noise, mess, and disruptions will not induce headaches. Consider spending a few nights at a hotel or a friend or relative’s house to escape the constant grind of the project.
Home renovation projects add value and functionality to homes. Such undertakings can go more smoothly with some sound planning. HI248169
