Building & Remodeling Resource Directory
est. 1851
March 2021
ns a i c t ri ers c e l E ppli • s ber n•Su m Plu dyme • s or Han t c t r a pers• n o •C dsca n •La
Illinois Valley Resource Guide
Rental Pros 2 Equipment & Party Rentals 1150 38th St. Peru, IL 815-224-2800
FOR ALL YOUR RENTAL NEEDS
SM-LA1857545
Contractor Tool & Equipment • • • • • • • •
Utility Trailers Skidloaders Trenchers Mini Excavators Loader Tractors Garden Tillers Sewer Machines Lawn Aerators/ Thatchers
• • • • •
Power Washers Cement Saws Jackhammers Floor Sanders Post Hole Diggers • Scaffolding
Party Rentals Tents Tables Chairs Popcorn Machines Snow Cone Machines Cotton Candy Machines • Bounce Houses • • • • • •
Keep this guide handy for all of your home improvement needs. We have everything you need to make your home the best it can be. Check listings in the categories below. Appliances Building Material Cabinets Chainsaws Contractors/ Construction Doors & Windows Drain Cleaning Electrician Fireplaces Flooring Furniture Generators Heating & Cooling Home Improvement/ Remodeling Kitchen & Bath
Landscaping Material & Supplies Lawn & Garden Care Lawn Mower Sales & Repair Loans Lumber Yard Overhead Doors Paint Plumbing Post Frame Buildings Rental Equipment Roofing Stone Products Tools Repairing & Parts Tree Service Windows
Briggs & Stratton Tecumseh Kohler Engines Honda • Kawasaki
Smith’s Sales & Service 1604 Peoria Street • Peru 815-223-0132
2 Spring 2021 | Illinois Valley Resource Guide | A NewsTribune Publication
APPLIANCES
The Cabinet Shoppe
404 W. Main St. McNabb, IL 61335 815-882-2111 or 815-875-2540 grassersappliances.com
CHAINSAWS
Grassers Plumbing & Heating Inc.
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
Builders Choice Inc. 2215 Chartres St. La Salle, IL 61301 (815) 223-6438 www.builderschoiceil.com
Maze Lumber
116 2nd Street Standard 815-339-4108 815-481-7664
CARRIAGE HOUSE ELECTRIC
Smith’s Sales and Service
815-538-5598
1604 Peoria St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-0132
MENDOTA, IL
CONTRACTORS/ CONSTRUCTION
SM-LA1857793
IN BUSINESS FOR 35 YEARS
Harold Rollo Construction
Leak-Proof Guaranteed!
P.O. Box 114 Walnut, Illinois 61376 815-303-9321 www.rolloconstruction.com
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
JJ&L Carpentry
Over 50 Years of Experience Mendota, IL 61342 (815) 539-6598
Featuring
815-539-5142
Snowden Construction
northernillinoisseamlessroofing.com
SM-LA1858106
LIC 104.005528
415 High St Putnam, IL 61560 815-878-2564
Spelich General Contracting 835 Clark St. Oglesby, IL 61348 815-883-8681 815-488-9830
1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1742 www.mazelumber.com
Unilock Pavers • Retaining Walls • Flagstone • Boulders • Patio Blocks • Concrete Edging • Bulk Stone Sangria Red & Shredded Oak Bark Mulch • Pulverized Black Dirt • Outdoor Lighting and More
Quality Unilock Products with a Lifetime Transferable Guarantee
PAVERS & MORE Rt. 23, 1/2 mile N of I-80 in Ottawa 815.431.1108 | paversandmore.net
SM-LA1857864
SM-LA1858118
A NewsTribune Publication | Illinois Valley Resource Guide | Spring 2021 3
DOORS & WINDOWS
Your child’s first steps need to be taken
Maze Lumber
on a floor you can trust • CARPET • HARDWOOD • TILE • VINYL • AND MORE
Johnsons Carpet Shoppe
1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1742 www.mazelumber.com
Affordable, Professional Installation Available
DRAIN CLEANING
Free Estimates
granvillefloors.com 327 S. McCoy St. • Granville
FLOOR COVERING
(815) 339-2345
SM-LA1858830
Lift Chairs! Comfort®
Ultra Best Home Furnishing®
BEDDING IN MENDOTA
1091 S St Hwy. 251 • Mendota, IL • 815-539-6263 www.meyersfurniture.com
Mon. & Fri. 9-6 • Tue.-Wed. 9-5 • Closed Thursday • Sat. 10-5 • Sun. 12-4
Roto Rooter Sewer & Drain Cleaning Peru, IL 61354 815-223-3700
ELECTRICIAN Carriage House Electric
105 12th St. Mendota, IL 61342 (815) 538-5598 www.carriagehouseelectricmendota.com
FIREPLACES Maze Lumber
1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1742 www.mazelumber.com
Wall
327 McCoy St. Granville, IL 61326 815-339-2345 granvillefloors.com
General Construction • Industrial & Plant Maintenance Aerial • Trench Safety/Underground Construction Temporary Power & HVAC
Maze Lumber
1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1742 www.mazelumber.com
FURNITURE
Meyers Furniture
Rely on United Rentals Like No Other Company FLOORING Granville Floor & Offering you equipment, expertise, and solutions matched to your needs:
1033 N. Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-3444 johnsonscarpetshoppe.com
1901 N State Highway 251 Mendota, IL 61342 (815) 539-6263 www.meyersfurniture.com
GENERATORS
Kettman Heating & Plumbing, INC 107 E Harrison St. Granville, IL 61326 815-339-6124 kettmanheating.com
HEATING & COOLING
Grassers Plumbing & Heating Inc.
404 W. Main St. McNabb, IL 61335 815-882-2111 or 815-875-2540 grassersplumbingheating.com
Kettman Heating & Plumbing, Inc. 107 E Harrison St. Granville, IL 61326 815-339-6124 kettmanheating.com
Tim Snowden
Plan on our support services to help you get the job done. ®
Steel Roofs & Buildings New Construction Room Additions (815) 878-2564
Consider it done.™ • Rentals • Sales • Service • Supplies 2901 Peoria St. Peru • 815-223-7962 SM-LA1858104 4 Spring 2021 | Illinois Valley Resource Guide | A NewsTribune Publication
415 High Street • Putnam
R.P. Lumber HOME Columbus St. IMPROVEMENT/ 2758 Ottawa, IL 61350 815- 431-0711 REMODELING 600 8th St. Mark Lucas Builders 2704 5th St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-4805
Spelich General Contracting 835 Clark St. Oglesby, IL 61348 815-883-8681 815-488-9830
KITCHEN & BATH
Schmidt’s Sales & Services LLC
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
Jacob Leonard - Owner 209 N Main St Troy Grove, IL 61372
Phone: 815-539-6494 Fax: 815-539-6495
SM-LA1858699
Let us make the kitchen you’ve always dreamed about a reality.
LAWN & GARDEN CARE
Maze Lumber
Schmidt Service & Sales
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
Pavers and More
Quality in an Age of Change
209 N Main St. Troy Grove, IL 61372 (815) 539-6494
LAWN MOWER SALES & REPAIR Smith’s Sales and Service 1604 Peoria St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-0132
3115 IL. Rt. 23 Ottawa, IL 61350 815-431-1108 www.paversandmore.net
LOANS
kitchen is beautiful. ul. finish it off with appliances s your
Eureka Savings Bank La Salle 815-223-0700 Mendota 815-539-5656 Oglesby 815-883-3354 Peru 815-223-9400 eurekasavings.com
116 2nd St • Standard Ph 815-339-4108 • Cell 815-481-7664 thecabinetgirl@hotmail.com
F R OM
GR ASSER ’S
S T O P I N A N D TA L K T O H E AT H E R OUR APPLIANCE PROFESSIONAL!
WHEN YOU BUY FROM US, YOU’RE FAMILY!
make your clothes last longer
J& L J Carpentry Mendota, IL
with laundry appliances F R OM
GR ASSER ’S
LLC
Over 50 Years of Experience Quality And Satisfaction Guaranteed!
(815) 539-6598
New Homes • Roofing • Additions Remodeling • Decks • Windows • Siding • Insured SM-LA1860725
PLUMBING & HEATING 404 W. Main St. McNabb • 815.882.2111 www.grassersplumbingheating.com
A NewsTribune Publication | Illinois Valley Resource Guide | Spring 2021 5
KBIS 2021: Top kitchen and bath design trends to watch
(BPT) - Do you want to know what’s popular for kitchen and bath spaces for 2021? There’s no better barometer for the biggest trends than the annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, where top designers and brands gather to hobnob about the year’s leading innovations and trends. Although KBIS was virtual this year, there are plenty of exciting trends that homeowners will want to see as they plan their home improvement and interior design projects:
Precise temperatures make this the perfect way to maintain the freshness and integrity of foods, with six temperature zones - pantry, fridge, bar, seafood, meat or freezer settings - flexing from -7 to 50 degrees independently in each drawer. Hands-free options for cleaner spaces: With a focus on cleanliness, touchless options are being seen in countless products. If it can be hands-free, it’s in demand in 2021. Hands-free options are more user-friendly than ever before, with motion-control lights and smart home features that make living easy and limit the spread of germs. Even self-closing lids are becoming common, making it easier to live well and minimize contact.
Purposeful designs: Today’s designs can’t just look good; they need to stand up to the high demands of busy households. For example, luxury kitchen brand Signature Kitchen Suite blends innovation and high-end design with a brand new - and highly cus Space-saving appliances: tomizable - undercounter con- With more time being spent at vertible drawer refrigerator. home, space is at a premium.
Bulky appliances have given way to space-saving counterparts that don’t skimp on performance. For example, the LG STUDIO WashTower’s single-unit, vertical design makes the most of space efficiency while tackling ultra-large loads to deliver a complete clean in under 30 minutes - all with a sleek, streamlined design. Plus, the convenient center control panel is positioned with both washer and dryer controls in the middle so it’s easy to reach. Built-in intelligence: From precision-baking ovens to intelligent, fabric-detecting washers, homes are getting smarter than ever. The new LG STUDIO WashTower has built-in intelligence that uses sensors to detect fabric texture and load size, and then automatically selects the right wash motions, temperatures and more for precision fabric care. With
6 Spring 2021 | Illinois Valley Resource Guide | A NewsTribune Publication
Smart Pairing, the washer can even tell the dryer the right compatible drying cycle. Growth of the healthy home: With health and wellness centerstage, home upgrades that support well-being are particularly popular. From advanced home air filters to bacteria-resistant surfaces, cleanliness is integrated into virtually everything. Families suffering from allergies should look for laundry appliances that are certified “asthma & allergy friendly” by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. LG offers an expansive portfolio of certified laundry products, from laundry appliances to vacuums and air purifiers. Rich metals and clean lines: Clean lines continue to be integrated into designs to elevate spaces in a modern way, while making them accessible to transitional style
homes that want to blend traditional with contemporary. Matte finishes are gaining popularity from faucets to cabinetry. Black and steel offer a fresh way to upgrade hardware and appliances for a sleek, eye-catching look that
stands out from everyone else upgrades for touchless and on the block. voice-control functionality. The pull-down models feature Focal-point faucets: The a three-function spray head Tone collection from Kohler and a new two-tone finish: offers five configurations in- an interesting take on color cluding a Semi-Pro, a standard blocking using matte black single-handle pull-down with and brushed modern brass or
matte black and chrome. As homeowners plan their annual improvement projects, these trends can help guide them in making wise investments and smart decisions that support their lifestyle.
Dependable Sales and Service Since 1952
Residential
Commercial
Specializing in Residential & Commercial
Bring your
homteo life.
Service Repair on Garage Doors & Openers Replacement Garage Door Opener Systems & Accessories Rolling Steel Doors We have a system for any budget!!! Free Estimates Emergency Service The Genuine. The Original.
Visit our Kitchen Showroom and let Patty and Nicole help design the kitchen of your dreams!
www.mazelumber.com WATER STREET, PERU | 815.223.1742
Company of the Illinois Valley
815-223-8471 • 617 Shooting Park Rd. • Peru A NewsTribune Publication | Illinois Valley Resource Guide | Spring 2021 7
LOANS
OVERHEAD DOORS
Continued
Overhead Door Financial Plus Credit Company of the Union Illinois Valley 2813 Plaza Dr. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-6602 www.financialplus.org 1905 13th Ave. Mendota IL 815- 539-3444 www.financialplus.org
Post Frame Buildings 203 N. 4099th Road Residential, Ag, Commercial & Utility, New Construction & Repairs
Serving the Illinois Valley Since 1974
Johnsons Carpet Shoppe “A Complete Floor Covering Shoppe”
Incorporated 1995
Custom Showers • Vinyl • Backsplashes Hardwood • Waterproof Laminate Carpet • Ceramic Tile 815-875-3444 www.johnsonscarpetshoppe.com dana@johnsonscarpet.comcastbiz.net
Hometown National Bank
617 Shooting Park Rd. Peru, IL 61354 (815) 223-8471 www.overheaddoorillinoisvalley.com
PAINT
Debo Ace Hardware
La Salle, Peru, Joliet 815-220-2288 myhtnb.com
1713 4th St. Peru, IL 815-223-0461 www.acehardware.com/ store-details/12081
LUMBER YARD
PLUMBING
Maze Lumber
1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1742 www.mazelumber.com
1033 N. Main Street Princeton, IL 61356
Grassers Plumbing & Heating Inc.
404 W. Main St. McNabb, IL 61335 815-882-2111 or 815-875-2540 grassersplumbingheating.com
SM-LA1860939
Serving the Illinois Valley Since 1949 for any drainage failure. Fully insured. All work guaranteed for a year! over 100,000 professionally served and counting!
SEWER & DRAIN CLEANING
For Free Estimates Call 815-223-3700
Total Tree Care Experienced Tree Maintenance and Removal
SM-LA1860429
A Tradition of Quality Custom Carpentry
SPECIALIZING IN RESIDENTIAL HOME IMPROVEMENT Custom Kitchens & Bathrooms Custom Tiled Showers & Floors Complete Home Remodeling
Services include:
Trimming • Pruning • Dangerous Removal Grinding • Brush • Lot Clearing Senior Rates
Over 35 years of experience Free Estimates 2704 5th Street, Peru 815-223-4805
Fully insured, bonded, and licensed-#2008-012 IL Licensed Home Inspector-#050.000326 IL Licensed Roofing Contractor #104016282 Mark Lucas-Owner/Carpenter
SM-LA1860430
8 Spring 2021 | Illinois Valley Resource Guide | A NewsTribune Publication
24 Hr. Emergency Service
Fully Insured Free Estimates
815-883-4551
Continued
Kettman Heating & Plumbing, Inc. 107 E Harrison St. Granville, IL 61326 815-339-6124 kettmanheating.com
Lenhausen Plumbing & Heating Wenona 815-992-1818
Maze Lumber
1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1742 www.mazelumber.com
POST FRAME BUILDINGS
NL Morton Buildings 203 N. 4099th Road Mendota, IL 61342 (815) 539-9325 www.nlmortonbuildings.com
RENTAL EQUIPMENT
Home weet Home
S
Rental Pros 2 1150 38th St. Peru, IL 61354 (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
• Loans to Purchase, Build, or Refinance CALL RACHEL BALESTRI Loan Officer NMLS #579165 • First-Time Home Buyer 815-223-9400 Program Available • In-House Servicing on All Loans • Se Habla Español
705 Illinois Ave Mendota, IL 61342 (815) 539-5142 www.northernillinoisseamlessroofing.com SM-LA1860654
Plumbing
Customers can eurekasavings.com Member now apply on-line FDIC on our website. 2959 PEORIA STREET • PERU
Spruce Up Your Home Call Brian today for your PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN, BATHROOM, BASEMENT & FIREPLACE REMODELING NEEDS.
Specializing in high-quality new construction and remodeling for over 50 years.
815.883.8681 or 815.488.9830 835 Clark St., Oglesby
SM-LA1859166
A NewsTribune Publication | Illinois Valley Resource Guide | Spring 2021 9
KETTMAN
HEATING & PLUMBING, INC.
Look for the man in the Orangee & White Va Van!
SM-LA1861099
107 East Harrison St. • Granville, IL www.kettmanheating.com • 815-339-6124 Something Leaking? Furnace making a noise? Been wanting a new faucet? Want to be more energy efficient? Thinking of remodeling? New water heater? Supply & Install We take care of it all. Plumbing & HVAC LET US HELP YOU TODAY! 815/992-1818
Continued
R.P. Lumber
Call for
Pricing! Call Us for All Your Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Generator Needs!
ROOFING 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
TOOLS REPAIRING & PARTS
Smith’s Sales and Service 1604 Peoria St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-0132
TREE SERVICE AAA Tree Service 815-883-4551
WINDOWS
Maze Lumber
1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1742 www.mazelumber.com
Maze Lumber
1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1742 www.mazelumber.com
Lic# 058-188731
• NEW HOMES • GARAGES • ROOFING • SIDING • ROOM ADDITIONS • POLE BUILDINGS • REMODELING
Post Office Box 114 Walnut, IL. 61376 Email: haroldrollo@yahoo.com Website: www.rolloconstruction.com
•FREE ESTIMATES• Home: 815-379-9317 Ans. Machine: 815-379-2350 Cell Phone: 815-303-9321
Make YourDream Home a Reality Your home deserves a great paint We now carry Benjamin Moore® premium paints, giving you the very best color and quality for your paint project.
Debo Ace Debo Ace Hardware Hardware 1713 4th St Peru, IL 61354
1713 4th | St., Peru (815) 223-0461 acehardware.com (815) 223-0461 acehardware.com
Missy Clancy
Shop your favorite Benjamin Moore® colors .
NMLS# 759336 Mortgage Loan Officer 815-220-2288
©2019 Benjamin Moore & Co. ben, Benjamin Moore, Gennex, and the triangle “M” symbol are registered trademarks licensed to Benjamin Moore & Co. All other marks are the property of their respective owner. 10/19
SM-LA1860284
10 Spring 2021 | Illinois Valley Resource Guide | A NewsTribune Publication
myhtnb.com
Should I DIY? 3 questions to determine if it’s best to renovate on your own
1. CAN I AFFORD TO DIY? Professional home improvement projects are costly for a variety of reasons. Materials can be costly, but so are the tools and labor necessary to do the job right. Homeowners may not have the tools necessary to complete complicated projects. Specialty tools can be expensive to purchase or even rent, and the cost of acquiring such tools should be included in any DIY project cost estimates. Labor also factors heavily into professional projects, and for good reason. Talented contractors have unique skills that have been developed and perfected over many years. Those skills can ensure projects are completed quickly and correctly. Labor may seem costly, but such costs may ultimately
prove to be a bargain compared to the cost of fixing DIY mistakes. Projects that are minor in scope and don’t require the use of potentially costly specialty tools may be better suited for weekend warriors than more complicated renovations. 2. DO I HAVE THE TIME? Homeowners must determine how much time they have to complete a project before deciding to do it themselves. No one wants to spend months staring at an unfinished renovation project. Homeowners who are already pressed for time may not be able to complete projects in a timely fashion, which can make homes less comfortable and even less safe. 3. CAN I PULL THIS OFF? DIY projects can instill homeowners with a sense of pride in their homes, but it’s imperative that homeowners considering the DIY option conduct an honest assessment of their skills. A lack of renovation experience does not necessarily mean a homeowner cannot successfully complete a DIY project. But in such instances, it may be best to start with small, straightforward projects and then gradually move up to bigger, more complicated projects as skills are fine tuned. And homeowners who have never been at their best with a hammer in hand should not be ashamed to leave the work to the professionals. Television shows and online tutorials can make renovations appear easier than they actually are. Homeowners considering DIY renovations can ask themselves a handful of questions to determine if they’re ready for the challenge of renovating their homes on their own. SH212662
BUILDER ’S CHOICE
Make Your Kitchen or Bath Complete with a Professional Design Created Just for You
Family Owned & Operated Since 1999
SM-LA1858946
A do-it-yourself mentality has taken hold in millions of households across the globe. Popular television channels like HGTV and DIY Network as well as accessible home improvement content on apps like YouTube has inspired many homeowners to tackle renovation projects around their homes. Taking such initiative is admirable, though it also can prove costly if homeowners end up biting off more than they can chew. Home improvement videos and television shows have a tendency to oversimplify renovation projects, potentially giving homeowners a false sense of confidence in their DIY abilities. A concerted effort on the part of homeowners to determine if it’s best to renovate on their own or hire a professional should always be the first step of any renovation project. No two homeowners are the same, but the following three questions can help homeowners determine if DIY is their best option.
Builders Choice Inc
YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST 2215 Chartres Street • LaSalle • 815-223-6438
A NewsTribune Publication | Illinois Valley Resource Guide | Spring 2021 11
Your Home Hometown town Source For:
Lumber
Drywall Drywa ll
Doors
Power Too Tools ls
Siding Sid ing
Decking Deck ing
Electrical Electr ical
Windows
Countertops
Gutters
Roofing Roo fing
Plumb Plu mbing ing
Cabinets Cab inets
Lawn & Garden
Paint
MENDOTA (815) 539-1088
5 Area Locations To Serve You: OTTAWA (815) 431-0711
STREATOR (815) 673-2822
12 Spring 2021 | Illinois Valley Resource Guide | A NewsTribune Publication
LACON (309) 246-2485
PRINCETON (815) 857-1141