As 2020 comes to an end, we realize that more and more of us are spending extended periods of time at home. More time at home means not just extra time with the family but getting to know your house better. Through this process a lot of homeowners have discovered they have or are starting to outgrow their home, especially those with the new challenge of working from home. This may also be trending toward being a long-term part of our daily lives, making a dedicated home office space something for homeowners to really contemplate.
We are seeking a motivated professional to join our team of professionals. As a part of the Dexter Builders Family, you will provide excellent customer service while you work on general framing, build decks, install siding, install trim. You should have prior experience with carpentry, though we can provide training for those with related experience in cabinet making, finish carpentry, and rough carpentry. This is a physically demanding job, and you must be able to crouch, bend, climb ladders and lift objects throughout a normal shift. This is a year-round position and outdoor work will be required. Contact us today if you have previous carpentry experience and are ready to join our hardworking and successful team.
Our phones have been ringing off the hook! Ever since our neighbors have been spending more time in their homes, they realize that they would like to improve what currently exists in their home. If you are interested in a remodeling your home, you can make your life a lot easier by developing a wish list of everything that you want to then help create a preliminary budget. A word of caution about budgeting: don't rely on home improvement television as a valid source. While HGTV, DIY and other networks and shows are great sources of inspiration, their timetables and budgets do not resemble reality. They often don't include time for planning, permitting or the cost of labor. Your wish list and budget need to align. If they don't, you're likely to be disappointed. Our showroom professionals help homeowners develop realistic expectations and budgets every day.
Summers in Michigan are stuff of legends. You'll see its beautiful endless days in movies and hear about friends gathered around bonfires in song lyrics. However, they tend to leave out the heat and humidity, storms we get, and all the bugs that come with our great outdoors. Most people are well aware that one comes with the other when dealing with nature, but it doesn't have to be that way. Screened in porches and sunrooms are a perfect way to tame mother nature while enjoying all she has to offer. All you have to do is decide how much nature you want to enjoy. Beyond additional living area for your family, knowing how and when you want to utilize your new space will help you decide what type of room is right for you. Join us below where we will cover a few of these tops to help you choose between a sunroom and a screened in porch.
Bathrooms continue to transform from utilitarian spaces to rooms where homeowners can make unique design statements, enhance the quality of their lives, and improve their health and well being. If you have been considering remodeling the existing bathrooms in your home, there's no time better than the present to start. Here are several additional reasons to create the bath of your dreams.
If you've recently moved into an older home or have lived in your home for over 10 years then you might want to start thinking about a remodel. Older homes could have been built with materials that are dangerous or degrade over the years, and lets be honest cleaning can only go so deep. A remodel can be an exciting time filled with hidden benefits for family that will help start a new chapter in the story of your home.
It is sometimes hard to find silver linings during a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic that we are currently facing; however, there is hope in many social media news feeds. Every day there are posts of people who want to support local businesses, especially small, locally-owned restaurants. It seems neighbors of all age groups have a common concern for our communities, our people, our local shops, and our local restaurants. Imagine the void in our lives if our community businesses don't return. We miss you and our small business neighbors, and we see that the feeling is mutual. Be Local, Buy Local. The trend was already in motion to combat online retailers and impersonal big box stores, but this pandemic something much more serious and personal. It's affecting us all simultaneously. It's time when we can see things more clearly. So spread the word and share why local businesses are so important. Support your favorite restaurants and post positive reviews of other small businesses. This is what America is all about, this spirit to help our neighbors. Your support will be appreciated more than you can ever imagine.
Forever Blankets by Nikki working on another batch of Masks
Every year the Chelsea Platinum Master, Chelsea masters, and MACRHL hockey teams join the Ann Arbor Rockets to put on a night filled with Hockey, Food, A silent Auction, and fun for the whole family! We are a group of Hockey Playing Men and Women who want to share our love of the sport and give back to our community and we couldn't do it without your help. Thank You for helping us give back to the community we love. Each year the proceeds are given to the Ann Arbor rockets and another local group that could us some extra help in strengthening our community. With your help last year we were able to present the Ann Arbor Rockets with a check for $6,855.00 and $2,286.00 to Ann Arbor Active Against ALS!!! Find us on FaceBook @ Chelsea Masters Charity Hockey Night
