Spring Resource Directory 031220

Building & Remodeling Resource Directory

March 2020

Your Guide to the Area Experts • Contractors • Electricians • Handymen

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• Plumbers • Landscapers • Suppliers

Illinois Valley Resource Guide

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Plan on our support services to help you get the job done. ®

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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. ­ Building Material Cabinets Carpet Cleaning Concrete Contractors/ Construction Doors & Windows Drain Cleaning Electrician Fencing Fireplaces Flooring Furniture Generators Heating & Cooling Home Improvement/ Remodeling

Comfort Specialists • Plumbing • Electrical • Air Conditioning • Heating • Stand-by Generators • Directional Boring IL LIC. #058-102211

224 N. Main Toluca 1.800.782.7491 815-452-2332 energy-specialists.com 2 Spring 2020 | Illinois Valley Resource Guide | A NewsTribune Publication

Insurance Kitchen & Bath Landscaping Material & Supplies Lawn & Garden Care Lawn Mower Sales & Repair Loans Lumber Yard Plumbing Rental Equipment Roofing Stone Products Tree Service Tools Repairing & Parts Windows

BUILDING MATERIAL

CABINETS

Maze Lumber

2215 Chartres Street La Salle (815)-223-6438 builderschoiceil.com

Builders Choice Inc.

1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1742 www.mazelumber.com

Residential • Commercial Fully Insured & Bonded

CUSTOM CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

Maze Lumber

Flatwork • Foundations Retaining Walls Patios & Sidewalks

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

Reasonable Rates

The Cabinet Shoppe

815-712-0249 • Peru

116 2nd Street Standard 815-339-4108 815-481-7664

Woodhill Cabinetry & Design, INC

3381 N. St. Rt. 23 Ottawa 815-431-0545 Complimentary Design Consultation and Drawings Provided

3381 N Il State Rt 23 Ottawa IL 61350 815-431-0545 woodhillcabinetry.com

woodhillcabinetry.com

Visit houzz.com for more projects.

Your child’s first steps need to be taken

Home sweet home

on a floor you can trust • CARPET • HARDWOOD • TILE • VINYL • AND MORE

Protect all that you’ve built with a company you can trust.

Affordable, Professional Installation Available

Free Estimates

granvillefloors.com 327 S. McCoy St. • Granville

FLOOR COVERING

(815) 339-2345

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

Amy Keesee, CISR Account Manager email - akeesee@brennanstuart.com

(815) 410-2002

222 Bucklin Street LaSalle . Illinois . 61301 Telephone 815-223-0137 Fax 815.223.0999 www.brennanstuart.com

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BUILDER ’S CHOICE

Make Your Kitchen or Bath Complete with a Professional Design Created Just for You

Family Owned & Operated Since 1999

Builders Choice Inc YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST 2215 Chartres Street • LaSalle • 815-223-6438

CARPET CLEANING

DRAIN CLEANING

ChemDry of Lasalle County Lasalle, IL 815-223-8810 chemdryoflasallecounty.com

Mr. Rooter of the Illinois Valley 910 3rd St. Lasalle, IL 61301 mrrooter.com

CONCRETE

Roto Rooter Sewer & Cleaning Pottinger Concrete & Drain Peru, IL 61354 Construction LLC 815-223-3700 Peru, IL 61354 815-712-0249

ELECTRICIAN CONTRACTORS/ CONSTRUCTION Carriage House Snowden Construction 415 High St Putnam, IL 61560 815-878-2564

Spelich General Contracting

2923 N. 178th Rd., Utica (1/4 mile south of Rt. 6)

815-667-3667

835 Clark St. Oglesby, IL 61348 815-883-8681 815-488-9830

DOORS & WINDOWS Koolmaster

Total Tree Care Experienced Tree Maintenance and Removal

Services include:

300 2nd St Lasalle, IL 61301 815-223-8972 koolmaster.com

Maze Lumber

1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1742 www.mazelumber.com

Trimming • Pruning • Dangerous Removal Grinding • Brush • Lot Clearing Senior Rates 24 Hr. Emergency Service

Fully Insured Free Estimates

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Electric

105 12th St. Mendota, IL 61342 (815) 538-5598 www.carriagehouseelectricmendota.com

FENCING All Types Fence

1665 IL-23 Streator IL 61364 815-672-5840 www.alltypesfence.com

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

GENERATORS

Granville Floor & Wall

ESCO Energy Specialists Co.

327 McCoy St. Granville, IL 61326 815-339-2345 granvillefloors.com

Johnsons Carpet Shoppe

1033 N. Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-3444 johnsonscarpetshoppe.com

Maze Lumber

224 N. Main Street Toluca 800-782-7491 815-452-2332 energy-specialists.com

Kettman Heating & Plumbing, INC 107 E Harrison St. Granville, IL 61326 815-339-6124 kettmanheating.com

1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1742 www.mazelumber.com

HEATING & COOLING

Szott’s Carpet & Flooring Outlet

ESCO Energy Specialists Co.

3315 Frontage Rd. Peru, IL 61354 815-220-0411

IN BUSINESS FOR 35 YEARS

Leak-Proof Guaranteed!

COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND RESIDENTIAL Authorized Contractor

815-539-5142 northernillinoisseamlessroofing.com

LIC 104.005528

WORK WITH SOMEONE YOU KNOW Keep your mortgage in your hometown.

Missy Clancy

NMLS# 759336 Mortgage Loan Officer 815-220-2288

224 N. Main Street Toluca 800-782-7491 815-452-2332 energy-specialists.com

myhtnb.com

Briggs & Stratton Tecumseh Kohler Engines Honda • Kawasaki

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LUXURY VINYL TILE • CARPET • HARDWOOD • LAMINATE

FLOORS

QUALITY

COLORS

for the

HOME

IN STOCK

Savings are underfoot with our low, low everyday pricing. Featuring exceptional savings on hundreds of styles and colors.

BRANDS

IN STYLE Your Favorite Floor Covering Store for 73 Years.

VALUE

815-220-0411 Across from Mall

Mon. - Fri. 10 - 6 • Sat. 10 - 5 3315 Frontage Rd. • Peru

HEATING & COOLING

KITCHEN & BATH

Grassers

Maze Lumber

Kettman Heating & Plumbing, INC

LANDSCAPING MATERIAL & SUPPLIES

Continued

Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 404 W. Main St. McNabb, IL 61335 815-882-2111 or 815-875-2540 www.grassersplumb ingheating.com

107 E Harrison St. Granville, IL 61326 815-339-6124 kettmanheating.com ®

Maze Lumber

1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1742 www.mazelumber.com

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Carpet, Wood Floors, Upholstery & Dryer Vent Cleaning

HOME Lumber IMPROVEMENT/ R.P. 2758 Columbus St. Ottawa, IL 61350 REMODELING Mark Lucas Builders

Superior Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

815-223-8810 ChemDryofLaSalleCounty.com

2704 5th St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-4805

Spelich General Contracting 835 Clark St. Oglesby, IL 61348 815-883-8681 815-488-9830

Visit our Kitchen Showroom and let Patty and Nicole help design the kitchen of your dreams!

1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1742 www.mazelumber.com

INSURANCE Brennan & Stuart Inc. 222 Bucklin St. Lasalle, IL 61301 815-223-0137

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

Smith’s Sales and Service 1604 Peoria St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-0132

Tim Snowden

Steel Roofs & Buildings New Construction Room Additions (815) 878-2564 415 High Street • Putnam 6 Spring 2020 | Illinois Valley Resource Guide | A NewsTribune Publication

LAWN & GARDEN CARE

PLUMBING

Schmidt Service & Sales

224 N. Main Street Toluca 800-782-7491 815-452-2332 energy-specialists.com

209 N Main St Troy Grove, IL 61372 (815) 539-6494 schmidttroygrove.stihldealer. net

LAWN MOWER SALES & REPAIR Smith’s Sales and Service 1604 Peoria St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-0132

LOANS

ESCO Energy Specialists Co.

Hollow Vinyl Siding Solid Core Vinyl

Solid Vinyl / Replacement Windows:

Grassers Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 404 W. Main St. McNabb, IL 61335 815-882-2111 or 815-875-2540 www.grassersplumb ingheating.com

Aluminum & Steel Siding Aluminum Gutter & Overhang

107 E Harrison St. Granville, IL 61326 815-339-6124 kettmanheating.com

Oglesby 815-883-3354 Peru 815-223-9400 eurekasavings.com

Wenona 815-992-1818

Financial Plus Credit Union

1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1742 www.mazelumber.com

Hometown National Bank Lasalle, Peru, Joliet 815-220-2288 myhtnb.com

LUMBER YARD Maze Lumber

1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1742 www.mazelumber.com

Entrance Doors Aluminum Storm Doors Storm Windows

Kettman Heating & Plumbing, INC

Eureka Savings Bank Lenhausen Lasalle 815-223-0700 Plumbing & Heating Mendota 815-539-5656

2813 Plaza Dr. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-6602 www.financialplus.org 1905 13th Ave. Mendota IL 815- 539-3444 www.financialplus.org

• Reinforced • Easy to clean construction • Bow & bays • Custom fit & • All styles & finishes installed • Insulated thermal glass

300 Second Street • LaSalle 815-223-8972 • koolmasterco.com

Home Sweet Home

Maze Lumber

Passini Plumbing & Heating 116 S 2nd St Standard 815-339-4108

RENTAL EQUIPMENT United Rentals

2901 Peoria St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-7962 www.unitedrentals.com

• Loans to Purchase, Build, or Refinance • First-Time Home Buyer Program Available • In-House Servicing on All Loans • Se Habla Español Customers can now apply on-line on our website.

CALL RACHEL BALESTRI Loan Officer NMLS #579165

815-223-9400

eurekasavings.com

Member FDIC

2959 PEORIA STREET • PERU

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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

CARRIAGE HOUSE ELECTRIC 815-538-5598 MENDOTA, IL

ROOFING

TREE SERVICE

Maze Lumber

AAA Tree Service

R.P. Lumber

TOOLS REPAIRING & PARTS

1100 Water St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-1742 www.mazelumber.com

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

815-883-4551

Smith’s Sales and Service 1604 Peoria St. Peru, IL 61354 815-223-0132

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

Time for an update?

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

Shop your favorite Benjamin Moore® colors .

Kitchen • Office • Entertainment • Bath ©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

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116 2nd St • Standard Ph 815-339-4108 • Cell 815-481-7664 thecabinetgirl@hotmail.com

Johnsons Carpet Shoppe

IS YOUR HOME PLAGUED WITH

SLOW DRAINS? DON’T AVOID

“A Complete Floor Covering Shoppe” Incorporated 1995

Custom Showers • Vinyl • Backsplashes Hardwood • Waterproof Laminate Carpet • Ceramic Tile

THE CAUSE ...

• Drain Cleaning/Clog Removal

• Full Plumbing Services • No Overtime or Weekend Charges • 24/7 Emergency • Set Pricing Before Any Service Job Is Started • Hydro Scrubbing/Jetting • Plumbing Checkup and • Locally Owned and Camera Inspections Operated included on every job

815-875-3444 www.johnsonscarpetshoppe.com dana@johnsonscarpet.comcastbiz.net

1033 N. Main Street Princeton, IL 61356

Surround Yourself with Privacy, Security & Beauty!!

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of the Illinois Valley 910 3rd Street, La Salle, Illinois 61301

(815) 410-3400 or troy.skoog@mail.mrrooter.com There’s a reason they call us Mr.®

We offer a variety of premium fencing solutions to meet your needs.

Over 40 years of experience. FREE ESTIMATES!

$20 OFF

Call today: 815-672-5840 *Fencing *Gazebos *Steps *Sheds & More Located 2 miles north of Walmart on Rt. 23 • Streator, IL

Any plumbing or drain cleaning service Valid at participating locations only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Independently Owned and Locally Operated.

Licensed • Bonded • Insured #158-173360

815-410-3033

MrRooter.com/Illinois-valley

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.

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Turn your home into a natural

oasis

(BPT) - As the year comes to an end, many people make resolutions to start the New Year strong. This might mean ramping up your workout routine, increasing your self-care regimen or finding time to de-stress.

The EPA reports we spend 90 percent of our time indoors, but most people feel that spending time in nature has a positive effect on their mental well-being and stress level, according to a recent YouGov study commissioned by VELUX. So, if your goal is to de-stress, here are some healthy behaviors and design tips to help you bring nature’s sanctuary indoors.

FILL YOUR HOME WITH PHOTOS OF NATURE Surrounding yourself with images of nature can have a positive effect on wellness. Try framing some photos of special memories in nature like a hike with your family, beach sunset or mountain view.

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LET IN MORE FRESH AIR AND NATURAL LIGHT Today’s homes are built tighter and more sealed, which means they trap toxins from daily living - such as cooking, cleaning, pets and more - inside. Adding skylights that can open is a simple home renovation project to improve fresh air flow, helping rid indoor air of pollutants. Additionally, studies show that exposure to natural light helps to sync your circadian rhythm, allowing for better sleep at night.

or wreaths for a natural air freshener throughout your home.

MEDITATE OR DO YOGA IN THE MORNING Waking up with stretching or meditating is a great way to prepare yourself for a successful day. Open the blinds or curtains on your windows and skylights to let in early morning light and help you feel invigorated and refreshed.

GO GREEN WITH YOUR DECOR Reap the benefits of nature by bringing it inside, adding FILL YOUR HOME WITH greenery or even fruit into NATURAL SCENTS Up your chef game by using your decor. The possibilities are endless - use a bowl of fresh herbs in your cooking that will fill your kitchen with fresh fruit as a centerpiece or natural fragrance. Making an mix different sizes of pots to create a succulent gallery. Litindoor herb garden ensures tle touches of green in each you’ll always have some on room will go a long way. hand. You can also incorporate fresh herbs into bouquets

your home is chemical-free.

From boosting your home’s natural light to going green and adding plant life, it’s easy to turn your home into a natural oasis with these simple steps.

Done Right the First Time.

Every Time.

815-339-4108 • 116 South 2nd Street Standard, IL 61363 Licensed-Bonded-Insured davidpassini@hotmail.com

Quality in an Age of Change

A Tradition of Quality Custom Carpentry

SPECIALIZING IN RESIDENTIAL HOME IMPROVEMENT

Schmidt’s Sales & Services LLC

Custom Kitchens & Bathrooms Custom Tiled Showers & Floors Complete Home Remodeling 35 years of experience Free Estimates 2704 5th Street, Peru 815-223-4805

USE NATURAL CLEANING PRODUCTS Many common cleaning products have harsh chemicals that can be inhaled or absorbed into your skin.

Combat the dangers of these toxins by switching to natural cleaning products. You’ll feel safer and more relaxed when

Fully insured, bonded, and licensed-#2008-012 IL Licensed Home Inspector-#050.000326 IL Licensed Roofing Contractor #104016282 Mark Lucas-Owner/Carpenter

Jacob Leonard - Owner 209 N Main St Troy Grove, IL 61372

Phone: 815-539-6494 Fax: 815-539-6495

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