Castle Metal Works is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Castle Metal Works is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Sayago's Home Improvement, LLC, proudly serves it's customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!
"Honest prepared and did a great job it was worth the money and I look forward to hiring them again"
Maria E on October 2023
Sayago's Home Improvement, LLC, proudly serves it's customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!
"Honest prepared and did a great job it was worth the money and I look forward to hiring them again"
We are a family owned business focusing on interior and exterior painting and finished carpentry services to fit all of your needs. Paying sharp attention to detail we are able to deliver on ALL customer needs and desires for each individual project.
"Mario and his crew did an amazing job on our basement renovation in Rockford. Beautiful work and great attention to detail. We are very happy with all of his selections for flooring, carpet and paint. I highly recommend him and will hire him in the future for any of our home projects."
Lisa L on May 2025
We are a family owned business focusing on interior and exterior painting and finished carpentry services to fit all of your needs. Paying sharp attention to detail we are able to deliver on ALL customer needs and desires for each individual project.
"Mario and his crew did an amazing job on our basement renovation in Rockford. Beautiful work and great attention to detail. We are very happy with all of his selections for flooring, carpet and paint. I highly recommend him and will hire him in the future for any of our home projects."
Every homeowner has a list of home repair, maintenance and improvement projects that need to get done -- both interior and exterior. But with today's busy lifestyles, who has the time and patience to do it all? Ace Handyman Services has licensed and insured professional craftsmen who can tackle a wide range of repair, improvement and remodeling projects. Our craftsman take pride in their work and our work is guaranteed.
"I was contacted quickly after posting the project, scheduled service for two days after, JP arrived precisely at the promised time and quickly and professionally fixed my door."
Bruce M on August 2024
Every homeowner has a list of home repair, maintenance and improvement projects that need to get done -- both interior and exterior. But with today's busy lifestyles, who has the time and patience to do it all? Ace Handyman Services has licensed and insured professional craftsmen who can tackle a wide range of repair, improvement and remodeling projects. Our craftsman take pride in their work and our work is guaranteed.
"I was contacted quickly after posting the project, scheduled service for two days after, JP arrived precisely at the promised time and quickly and professionally fixed my door."
At Handyman Connection, your home is our work, and we take pride in both by offering a written 1 year guarantee on our craftsmanship. We are licensed, insured, and conduct background checks on all of our craftsman for piece of mind. Our dedication to providing high-quality workmanship and friendly customer service makes us a top provider of home maintenance, repair, and remodeling services across the country. Servicing our customers, we bring a tradition of experienced craftsmen and satisfied customers. The craftsman at Handyman Connection of Lansing will deliver work that stands the test of time while making the process smooth and stress-free for customers. If you’re looking for a team that takes pride in what they do and truly cares about your home, welcome to Handyman Connection of Lansing—where connections matter, and craftsmanship is key.
At Handyman Connection, your home is our work, and we take pride in both by offering a written 1 year guarantee on our craftsmanship. We are licensed, insured, and conduct background checks on all of our craftsman for piece of mind. Our dedication to providing high-quality workmanship and friendly customer service makes us a top provider of home maintenance, repair, and remodeling services across the country. Servicing our customers, we bring a tradition of experienced craftsmen and satisfied customers. The craftsman at Handyman Connection of Lansing will deliver work that stands the test of time while making the process smooth and stress-free for customers. If you’re looking for a team that takes pride in what they do and truly cares about your home, welcome to Handyman Connection of Lansing—where connections matter, and craftsmanship is key.
30 years of home improvement and remodeling experience. Also a Greater Lansing resident for over 30 years. Can provide custom painting-staining services and professional design (My spouse, Marla, is a professional interior designer for home and office with 20 years experience). I am a licensed builder, EPA-RRP certified lead-based paint renovator; fully insured, references available upon request. Good-standing member of BBB of Southeast Michigan for 5 years running. We specialize in difficult and detailed projects; we also enjoy job challenges and solving problems for our customers. Free estimates are available upon for request for most jobs. We offer an Angie's List 10% automatic discount for first time customers for all size jobs. Award wining.
"The work went very smoothly. Elliot is a consummate professional and a lovely man. He did his work very well and the price was extremely reasonable. I will definitely use him again."
Victoria B on July 2021
30 years of home improvement and remodeling experience. Also a Greater Lansing resident for over 30 years. Can provide custom painting-staining services and professional design (My spouse, Marla, is a professional interior designer for home and office with 20 years experience). I am a licensed builder, EPA-RRP certified lead-based paint renovator; fully insured, references available upon request. Good-standing member of BBB of Southeast Michigan for 5 years running. We specialize in difficult and detailed projects; we also enjoy job challenges and solving problems for our customers. Free estimates are available upon for request for most jobs. We offer an Angie's List 10% automatic discount for first time customers for all size jobs. Award wining.
"The work went very smoothly. Elliot is a consummate professional and a lovely man. He did his work very well and the price was extremely reasonable. I will definitely use him again."
Our commitment is to ensure customer satisfaction. We have the availability and resources to achieve excellent quality and at a reasonable cost. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Small project but AVI took it on anyway. He even came out on a Saturday do fix the issue. Great guy and very respectful. I would definitely hire him again,"
David S on September 2025
Our commitment is to ensure customer satisfaction. We have the availability and resources to achieve excellent quality and at a reasonable cost. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Small project but AVI took it on anyway. He even came out on a Saturday do fix the issue. Great guy and very respectful. I would definitely hire him again,"
JLM HOME SOLUTIONS is a full service design/build licensed and insured residential general contractor with an emphasis on quality craftsmanship, fair pricing, communication, and customer service. Visit us at JLMhomesolutions.com. Specializing in all facets of residential construction to include, but not limited to, new homes, additions, full renovations, exterior spaces, kitchens, bathrooms, garages, pole buildings, decks, siding, windows and doors, historical renovations, flooring, tile, roofing, structural renovations, basement finishes, and etc. JLM HOME SOLUTIONS offers more than just a construction service, we offer our clients an experience. From design, proposal, signed contract, construction, and finally to completion JLM makes the process an enjoyable stress free experience. Strict quality craftsmanship and a focus on all of the details, whether large or small sets us apart from all the rest. All of our sub-contractors have the same pride in their workman ship and know that quality is demanded by JLM. My team of contractors are professional, trustworthy, honest, dependable, loyal, and most of all hard working and the best in the business. JLM offers constant communication and at no point in the process do our clients feel as though they are not part of the total process from design to completion. Communication is of the utmost importance at JLM and pride ourselves with being available 24-7. JLM offers over 25 years of experience and knowledge in the industry and have earned a long list of extremely satisfied repeat clientel that are willing to be a reference and offer their homes as a tour. The company is owner-operated, and owner is hands on for the entire construction process as well as being the project manager. As an owner, project manager, master carpenter, and business management degree holder, I have a vast knowledge that has been gained through the years on how to successfully own and manage a residential construction company.
"I hired JLM Home Solutions to install all my interior doors and closets including frames/casings in my upstairs. Jason was a horrible person the entire time I hired him. He acted like a nice person just to get hired. I regret hiring him. Unfortunately I had signed a contract by the time I found out he was no good. Every time I brought up something that was not done right, he’d yell and raise his voice at me. He’s very rude and unprofessional with the worst customer service. He was rude on text, rude on phone and rude in person. Jared, I guess one of his employees was a great person, very polite and did an amazing job. He worked on the project in a professional manner. He didn’t come back though to finish the project because Jason sent another person instead, David, who did an awful job. Jason didn’t want to hear it that David’s work was not the greatest. I had to put a stop payment after I found out one of the closet doors wasn’t installed right and other things that were wrong. Jason got so upset that he had to come back to fix the problem after I told him I didn’t want David. Jason came to my house but failed to fix the problem still. Instead he made me feel threatened in my own house. He was all in my face yelling at me saying nothing was wrong with the closet. Even my little dog was scared. I had to call my daughter and son to come over because I was so terrified that he was maybe going to hurt me. I stayed on the phone all the time while he was there so someone could hear his abusive behavior. That day after Jason left, I had to get a second opinion on the closet. Another contractor couldn’t believe the way the closet was installed and for Jason to insist it was okay. He left the old frame on and didn’t want to here when I mentioned it. I’ll have this closet removed and a new one with new frame installed the right way. I had to insist Jason deduct some money for that closet from the balance owed to him. A couple of days later, I noticed my kitchen door they installed still had cracks on the inside frame close to the lock. I had mentioned that to him. I texted him to let him know with pictures showing the cracks. Now Jason won’t respond to my text, email or phone. I asked him to send one of his guys to fix the door. Not him because I don’t want him around me. I’ve tried everything to get to him. I know he’s ignoring me. I paid him so much money for this project. If I don’t hear from him I’ll have no choice but to file small claims. He cannot leave my door like that after I paid him so much money and thinks he can just get away with it. If there was an option of zero stars, that’s what I’d have given JLM."
Pat J on December 2022
JLM HOME SOLUTIONS is a full service design/build licensed and insured residential general contractor with an emphasis on quality craftsmanship, fair pricing, communication, and customer service. Visit us at JLMhomesolutions.com. Specializing in all facets of residential construction to include, but not limited to, new homes, additions, full renovations, exterior spaces, kitchens, bathrooms, garages, pole buildings, decks, siding, windows and doors, historical renovations, flooring, tile, roofing, structural renovations, basement finishes, and etc. JLM HOME SOLUTIONS offers more than just a construction service, we offer our clients an experience. From design, proposal, signed contract, construction, and finally to completion JLM makes the process an enjoyable stress free experience. Strict quality craftsmanship and a focus on all of the details, whether large or small sets us apart from all the rest. All of our sub-contractors have the same pride in their workman ship and know that quality is demanded by JLM. My team of contractors are professional, trustworthy, honest, dependable, loyal, and most of all hard working and the best in the business. JLM offers constant communication and at no point in the process do our clients feel as though they are not part of the total process from design to completion. Communication is of the utmost importance at JLM and pride ourselves with being available 24-7. JLM offers over 25 years of experience and knowledge in the industry and have earned a long list of extremely satisfied repeat clientel that are willing to be a reference and offer their homes as a tour. The company is owner-operated, and owner is hands on for the entire construction process as well as being the project manager. As an owner, project manager, master carpenter, and business management degree holder, I have a vast knowledge that has been gained through the years on how to successfully own and manage a residential construction company.
"I hired JLM Home Solutions to install all my interior doors and closets including frames/casings in my upstairs. Jason was a horrible person the entire time I hired him. He acted like a nice person just to get hired. I regret hiring him. Unfortunately I had signed a contract by the time I found out he was no good. Every time I brought up something that was not done right, he’d yell and raise his voice at me. He’s very rude and unprofessional with the worst customer service. He was rude on text, rude on phone and rude in person. Jared, I guess one of his employees was a great person, very polite and did an amazing job. He worked on the project in a professional manner. He didn’t come back though to finish the project because Jason sent another person instead, David, who did an awful job. Jason didn’t want to hear it that David’s work was not the greatest. I had to put a stop payment after I found out one of the closet doors wasn’t installed right and other things that were wrong. Jason got so upset that he had to come back to fix the problem after I told him I didn’t want David. Jason came to my house but failed to fix the problem still. Instead he made me feel threatened in my own house. He was all in my face yelling at me saying nothing was wrong with the closet. Even my little dog was scared. I had to call my daughter and son to come over because I was so terrified that he was maybe going to hurt me. I stayed on the phone all the time while he was there so someone could hear his abusive behavior. That day after Jason left, I had to get a second opinion on the closet. Another contractor couldn’t believe the way the closet was installed and for Jason to insist it was okay. He left the old frame on and didn’t want to here when I mentioned it. I’ll have this closet removed and a new one with new frame installed the right way. I had to insist Jason deduct some money for that closet from the balance owed to him. A couple of days later, I noticed my kitchen door they installed still had cracks on the inside frame close to the lock. I had mentioned that to him. I texted him to let him know with pictures showing the cracks. Now Jason won’t respond to my text, email or phone. I asked him to send one of his guys to fix the door. Not him because I don’t want him around me. I’ve tried everything to get to him. I know he’s ignoring me. I paid him so much money for this project. If I don’t hear from him I’ll have no choice but to file small claims. He cannot leave my door like that after I paid him so much money and thinks he can just get away with it. If there was an option of zero stars, that’s what I’d have given JLM."
We special in complete home renovations and repairs. From the smallest to the largest job. Your home is your canvas, we’re the brush, you choose the paint to guide us to your masterpiece!
We special in complete home renovations and repairs. From the smallest to the largest job. Your home is your canvas, we’re the brush, you choose the paint to guide us to your masterpiece!
We specialize in carpentry and home improvement and repairs, and we are striving to resurrect quality craftsmanship through every project that we take on. We aim to make your dream become a reality and to do so in a timely manner with quality and your satisfaction as our top priorities.
"I would highly recommend crafted carpentry for any of your needs. Timely, professional and quality work."
Sharon D on October 2024
We specialize in carpentry and home improvement and repairs, and we are striving to resurrect quality craftsmanship through every project that we take on. We aim to make your dream become a reality and to do so in a timely manner with quality and your satisfaction as our top priorities.
"I would highly recommend crafted carpentry for any of your needs. Timely, professional and quality work."
Sharon D on October 2024
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts
Yes, many kinds of building permits exist for various projects in and outside your home. Each city sets the permit categories, but they typically cover new construction, alterations, and demolition. For example, you will need a different permit to finish a basement than you would tear down the patio.
There's no simple answer to which is less costly: wood or metal-framed homes. In most cases, metal building components cost more than wooden ones, while entire metal buildings cost less than wooden versions. However, regardless of the exterior framing or structure, each must meet similar building codes. This means that the costs are about the same, even considering that wood will require more maintenance than metal over time.
Buying a pre-made carport is cheaper than building one from scratch. Pre-made carports, especially kits, often include materials and sometimes installation, with prices starting as low as $300 for basic single-vehicle models. Building a custom carport requires purchasing individual materials, ranging from $12 to $40 per square foot, depending on the type, plus labor costs if you hire a pro. Pre-made options are often more cost-effective and hassle-free for most homeowners.
The national average cost of a building permit is about $1,600, but this number includes extensive renovations. Homeowners typically spend between $150 and $2,000 in general on one or multiple permits for their project. Conversely, permits for simple projects, such as minor electrical renovations, could cost as little as $10.
Permits are necessary to comply with local building codes, ensuring safety and adherence to zoning regulations, and are vital for successful construction.
The Lansing, MI homeowners’ guide to woodworking services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
How much does outdoor railing installation cost? Find out the cost to install a railing on concrete steps, porches, and patios, including material and labor.
Get a clear estimate of the cost of a custom desk, including average prices, key cost factors, and tips to help you budget for your home office project.
Need crown molding installed? Learn who to hire, what it costs, and why a trim or finish carpenter is the best choice for a polished, professional look.
Stair railing heights can be adjusted somewhat, but building and safety codes have parameters to obey. Read on and learn how to arrive at precise, usable measurements.
