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The essential Northern Michigan guide for

building, remodeling and decorating

your home.

Architects

Audio & Video Systems,

Home Theater

Awnings

Builders & Contractors

Builders & Contractors - Green

Building Materials

Concrete Contractors

Design & Build

Electrical

Excavating

Flooring & Floor Coverings

Furniture

Heating & Air Conditioning

Interior Designers/Decorators

Kitchen & Bath Designers

Kitchens & Kitchen Accessories

Landscape Design & Irrigation

Log and Timber Frame Homes

Millwork

Real Estate

Restoration & Remodeling

Security Control & Monitoring

Stone/Granite

Swimming Pools & Spas

Tile and Stone Contractors

Water Treatment

Windows & Doors

Window Tinting

Window Treatments

Whether your home project involves building a new home from scratch, just adding a bath, or landscaping your special bit of the North, you’ll fi nd the talented, skilled suppliers and craftspeople you need in Northern

Home & Cottage’s Home Services Directory. Visit the MyNorth.com Home Services Directory pages (in the Guides & Resources section of MyNorth.com) for more resources, products and services for their homes and cottages in Northern Michigan. For more information on homes and real estate in Northern Michigan, check our website, mynorth.com.

AUDIO & VIDEO SYSTEMS, HOME THEATER

AMERICAN HOME TECHNOLOGY 8700 Commer ce Ct., H arbor Springs. 49740. 231-347-6759. We design, install and program house audio, home theater, telephone systems, wireless networks, lighting contr ol and HVAC for all of Northern Michigan. ahtech.com

AWNINGS

ADVANCED, INC. 5474 M-72 E., Acme. 49610. 800-953-2288.Sunbrella Retractable Awnings, Commercial and Residential Awnings, Vinyl Roll-up Porch Enclosures, Upholstery, Custom Cushions and Canvas Products. advancedawnings.net

TRAVERSE BAY CANVAS 787 W. Conway Rd., H arbor Springs. 49770. 800-552-2786 or 231-347-3001. We take great pride in supplying our customers with the highest quality prod-ucts. Wide array of custom work from simple deck chair replacement covers to large wrap around deck canopies. Our specialties are clear vinyl roll curtains, custom de-signed awnings, deck and marine canopies. C ustom welding. Fully insured. traversebaycanvas.com

JOSEPH MOSEY ARCHITECTURE, INC. Elk Rapids. 231-498-2500. Northville. 248-515-4477. When architecture is done beautifully , it has the

same power over the mind as music, poetry or any healthy activity , creating meaningful human experiences. josephmoseyarchitecture.com

KEN RICHMOND ARCHITECT 819 S. Elmwood St., Studio 1s, Traverse City. 49684. 231-946-0400. K en Rich-mond, AIA is a full service architectural fi rm specializing in Custom Residential, Historic Renovations and Urban Planning projects. richmondarchitects.net

SEARS ARCHITECTS Grand Rapids & H arbor Springs. 231-526-8495. Sears Architects is a boutique architecture and planning fi rm. Our projects

include homes and cottages along the Lake M ichigan shoreline and thr oughout the entire Great Lakes r e-gion. searsarchitects.com

ARCHITECTS

RAY KENDRA, AIA 118-A Cass Street, Traverse City, Michigan. 49684. 231-946-1234. Ray Kendra,AIA, LEED AP; R ob West, AIA + F red Bartlett. En-v i - ron -ment :1 .The

circumstances, objects or conditions b y which one is surr ounded. Lifestyle and site inspired architecture that r efl ects your vision while seamlessly blending function, aesthetics and envir onmental sensibility. env-arch.com

SARAH BOURGEOIS ARCHITECTS 921 W. Eleventh St., Ste. 2E, Traverse City. 49684. 231-947-2700. Sarah Bourgeois AIA focuses on ser vice and design of all phases of architectural and planning pr ojects, including custom residential, commercial and r enovations. Sbourgeois.com

WAARA TECHNOLOGIES 144 Hall St., Ste. B, Traverse City. 49684. 231-935-4511. We specialize in lighting control, home theater design, audio/

HD video distribution and whole-house automation. Visit our show-room. waaratechnologies.com

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BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS

EASLING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 231-256-9891. Marty Easling has been dedicated to his clients for 38 years. EASLING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, THE EASLING WOOD SHOP, and EASLING HOME MAINTENANCE deliver exceptional products and per -sonalized, professional service. easlingconstruction.com

BAY AREA CONTRACTING PO Box 6445, Traverse City. 49696. 231-941-0014. B ay Area Contracting is a locally owned, full ser vice building and contracting firm providing honest, reliable, professional services that can be trusted to be on time and on budget. We are committed to excellence and wor k within y our parameters without compromising service or quality. BayAreaContracting.net

WOODS AND WATER CONSTRUCTION, INC 4454 Atkins Rd., Petoskey. 49770. 231-342-6842. Providing complete new custom home construction, additions, revovations, design/build services, and construction

management. Providing excellent quality, com -munication, scheduling,and customer service in a friendly delivery process at a fair price. woodsand -waterconstruction.com

MAC CUSTOM HOMES 3434 Veterans Dr., Traverse City. 49684. 231-935-4609. Creating your perfect living envir onment takes pr ecise

planning. Let us lead you through the details. For a private tour of our r ecently completed custom homes, please contact us today and E xperience Excellence. maccustomhomes.com

PAUL MAURER GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC. 10167 E. Cherry Bend Rd., Traverse City. 49684. 231-941-1448. B uilding the finest homes in the Grand Traverse region for over 30 years. PMGC also offers a H ome

Services program for busy homeo wners. Services range from seasonal work to major home improvement jobs. paulmaurer.com

WENTWORTH BUILDERS 350 Franklin Park, Harbor Springs. 49740. 231-526-6377. The Wentworth Builders team of skilled pr ofessionals is devoted to building the highest quality homes and cottages in and around the Harbor Springs area. wentworthbuilders.com

BURKHOLDER CONSTRUCTION 2206 Cass Rd., Traverse City. 49684. 231-941-7180. Constructing distinctive, quality, energy efficient custom homes for over 58 y ears. Ensuring that your building experience will be enjoyable and rewarding. burkholderconstruction.com

Building Customer SatisfactionBurkholder Construction, an established leader in its industry for over 50 years,

building distinctive, quality, energy-efficient homes.

"Building or r ble and rewarding. At Burkholder lps us to achieve that by shar ts, always keeping

Brown Lumber Supplying quality products and services to area

builders and homeowners for over 100 years!

Brown Lumber Company1701 S. Airport Road · Traverse City, MI 49686

231.947.1400www.brownlumber.com

BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS – GREEN

STEINORTH FINE HOMES 1688 P ergola Ave., Traverse City. 49686. 231-933-8814. A leading family owned and operated design build company since 1975. We are forefront in the green building movement and believe in

taking an envir onmentally responsible approach focusing on sustainable pr oducts and energy efficiency. Specializing in custom homes, remodeling and light-commercial work. steinorthfinehomes.com

HONOR, ONEKAMA, FRANKFORT BUILDING SUPPLY 231-325-4551 or 800-444-6396. A family owned business since 1963, with

three locations in the villages of Honor, Onekama and Frankfort. Supplying all your building materials for every phase of construction and project. A True Value™ hardware dealer. honorbuildingsupply.com

BUILDING MATERIALS

STALLMAN BUILDERS 231-590-2446. A construction company for high-quality remodeling and building projects, dedicated to customer satisfac -

tion. Focusing on residential and light commer -cial work, including personal home services. A creative, fresh approach to your next project! stallmanbuilders.com

BIRCHWOOD CONSTRUCTION 8920 Moeller Dr., Harbor Springs. 49740. 231-439-1600. “E xperience the D ifference.” Since 1972, B irchwood

Construction has been the builder of dreams! We are a fully integrated custom home builder and remodeler committed to exceeding every expectation! birchwoodconstruction.net

COOLEY CONTRACTING, LLC 1266 Industry Dr. Ste. B, Traverse City. 49696. 231-933-4336. More than 25 y ears of experience in building dis -tinctive homes while ex ceeding the expectations of discriminating clients. jim@cooleycontracting.com

DAVID WEBSTER CONSTRUCTION 812 S. Garfield Ave., Suite H, Traverse City. 49696. 231-941-7073. O ur mission is to design and build homes that stand the test of time. We provide unsurpassed attention to detail and maintain the highest r eputation for quality and ser vice. www.davidwebsterconstruction.com

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GRAND BAY BUILDING AND REMODELING LLC 6433 S West Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City. 49684. 231-995-9057. As husband and wife licensed builders, we bring o ver 30 y ears of constr uction skill, design and budget knowledge to your project. Our passion creates well built homes and satisfied customers. grandbaybuilding.com

PENINSULA WHOLESALE 2392 Cass Rd., Traverse City. 49684. 231-943-1755. Wholesale supplier of interior and exterior masonite doors. For all your door needs from standard to custom.

HEART HOMES INC 6669 W. Western Ave., Glen Arbor. 49636. 231-334-2400. Heart Homes is a full ser vice design and build construction company for ne w homes, cottages and r enovations. Our

speciality is combining craftsmanship with a rare blend of artistry for homes that are unique, well-built and beautiful. hearthomesinc.com

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SURFACES BY TILECRAFT 400 Main Street, Frankfort. 49635 231-352-8130. For over 30 years, TileCraft has been providing the highest quality of porce-lain and natural stone, tile, carpet, wood flooring and vinyl. Servicing Northern Michigan with award winning sales, design, ser vice and installation. Also visit our showroom in Traverse City, 1430 Trade Centre Drive. tilecrafttc.com

FLOORING & FLOOR COVERINGS

EXCAVATING

ALPERS EXCAVATING 16 West Silver Lake Rd. S., Traverse City. 49684. 231-943-4710. Complete Excavating Services includ-ing removal of existing structures. Installation of Septic Systems. Water & Sewer Hookup. Residential & Commercial. Family owned and operated since 1969. alpersexcavating.com

CAPITAL FLOOR COVERINGS, INC. 218 W. Mitchell, Petoskey. 49770. 231-439-9400. NEW Petoskey showroom. Over 20 years of unique design exper tise in har dwood, tile, wool, carpet, area rugs, draperies, and more. Stop by our showroom for your one-on-one consult with Kelly Bing-ham. All projects receive personalized attention. Hunter Douglas blinds. capitalgranitemichigan.com

CARPET GALLERIA 1035 S. G arfield, Traverse City. 49686. 231-947-4808. Helping you create beautiful floors. Area rugs, carpet, tile, laminates and wood. carpetgalleria.com

BETSIE BAY FURNITURE 311 Main St., Frankfort. 49635. 231-352-4202, 800-652-4202. High quality furnishings for Northern Michigan

homes. Antiques, unique accessories and original art. Specializing in interior design, custom bedding and window treatments. betsiebayfurniture.com

FURNITURE

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

GEOFURNACE HEATING & COOLING 886 U.S. 31 South, Traverse City. 49685. 231-943-1000. S pecializing in super-efficient geothermal,

radiant floor, heat pumps and high-efficiency heating and air conditioning systems. We do comprehensive home per formance energy assessments. geofurnace.com

INTERIOR DESIGNERS/DECORATORS

BETSIE BAY FURNITURE 311 Main St., Frankfort. 49635. 231-352-4202, 800-652-4202. High quality furnishings for Northern Michigan homes. Antiques, unique accessories and original art. Specializing in interior design, custom bedding and window treatments. betsiebayfurniture.com

TRES BELLE INTERIOR DESIGN 1030 State Street, Suite 17, Harbor Springs. 49740. 231-526-9691. O ur extensive home furnishings and fab -

ric collection allows us to create custom, detailed, fresh interiors b y integrating our clients’ vision with our pr ofessional design expertise. tresbelleinteriors.com

FEIGE’S INTERIORS 4946 Berl Dr., Saginaw. 48604. 877-351-3764. Feige’s Interiors has been a family owned and operated furniture and

interior design center for over 150 years! Located in Saginaw, we deliver to the entire state of Michigan. Our interior designers can help you choose one special item or design your entire home! feigesinteriors.com

BAC DESIGN GROUP PO Box 6445, Traverse City. 49696. 231-941-0014. Offering Inspired Interior Design, BAC Design Group believes that all gr eat design pr ojects need a master plan. O ur mission is to assist the client in designing and executing that plan by crafting exceptional spaces. BACDesignTC.com

ELECTRICAL

PANORAMIC ELECTRIC LLC 1029 Boyd Ave, Traverse City. 49686. 231-642-1834. Turn Key Generator and Solar Installer, New Meter Installs,

Old Meter and F use Panel Upgrade, Residential and Commercial Electrical, New Home Wiring, New Additions, Service Calls, Brewery, Wineries, Restaurants, Offices. Panoramicelectrictc.com

MICHIGAN DESIGN CENTER 1700 S tutz Drive, Troy. 48084. 248-649-4772. Welcoming the public since 2009, Michigan Design Center is the area’s premier one-stop home furnishing r esource with the finest brands in furniture, fabrics, lighting and accessories in 30+ showrooms. michigandesign.com

CONCRETE CONTRACTORS

KERKSTRA PRECAST 3373 Busch Dr., Grandville. 49418. 616-224-6176. Kerkstra Precast’s Hollowcore floor plank helps open up the space underneath your new garage to create an affordable and useful space for parking, storage or even extra living space. kerkstra.com

TERROIR WOOD STUDIO 5297 Camp Daggett Rd., Boyne City. 49712. 231-497-4963. Terroir Wood Studio (TWS). TWS is a fine woodworking business specializing in custom interiors, cabinetry, vanities, built-ins and heirloom furniture. terroirwoodstudio.com

J.R.N. DESIGN ASSOCIATES, LLC Interlochen. 231-275-8012. For over 24 years J.R.N. Design has worked in a collaborative effort with numerous Subcontractors & General Contractors to provide custom home

plans with competitive pricing, allowing our clients to “Build on Budget by Design .” jrnhomedesign.com

DESIGN & BUILD

ED KRISKYWICZ CONSTRUCTION DEISGN, INC. 387 River St., Manistee. 49660. 231-723-9552. Designers of fine homes, cottages and resorts.

cdihomedesigns.com

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KITCHEN & BATH DESIGNERS

KITCHEN CHOREOGRAPHY 420 S. D ivision, Traverse City. 49684. 231-932-9700. Northern Michigan’s only tr ue “one stop shopping ” de-sign firm for your new construction or remodel. Highly skilled design team

streamlines details from flooring products to ceiling treatments. In-house project manage-ment team coordinates installation crews cre-ating a seamless transition between design and project completion. kitchenchoreography.net

LIGHTNING TURTLE LANDSCAPES 9779 Silny Rd., Interlochen. 49643. 231-590-2383. A full service landscape company specializing in water features.

Northern Michigan’s only certified Porous Pave installer. We take great pride in the properties that we create and maintain--customer satisfaction is always number one. With over 20 years in the Green industry, we continue to create unique settings for your home or office. lightningturtle.com

KITCHENS & KITCHEN ACCESSORIES

CRYSTAL CRATE AND CARGO 262 S. B enzie Blvd., Beulah. 49617. 231-882-5294, 1-800-SUPREMO. Distinctive accessories for home & person. World Famous Cookware & small electronics, textiles for table & home, tabletop & ser veware, cutlery, pantry prod-ucts, Thymes Ltd., Kids’ Corner. Personal accessories including the full Vera Bradley Collection. crystalcrate.com

In time for Valentine’s Day, it’s hand made Loving Word Bowls fromCrystal Crate & Cargo! These decorative bowls are covered withphrases and thoughts for your sweetheart. The beech hardwood isMichigan grown and milled, and hand-lettered here in Michigan. Aperfect gift for anyone looking for new ways to say “I love you.” Fora limited time, the Loving Word Bowls come with complimentary

and for only $24.00 each!

Our wooden Loving Word Bowls express thoughts andphrases of love, exclusively at Crystal Crate & Cargo

Savor the ambience with a stay at Crate & Cargo Suites.Elegantly appointed homekeeping suites in the heart of the Village

of Beulah. Select winter dates still available! 1-800-787-7366

Fully equipped kitchens, luxurious linens, and well-appointed bathrooms in each suite!

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Phone: 1-800-SUPREMO · 231-882-5294Fax: 231-882-0193Mail: PO Box 321, Beulah, MI 49617Web: www.crystalcrate.comHours: Mon.–Fri. 10–6; Sun. 11–4

262 S. Benzie Blvd. · Across from the Trail in Downtown BeulahMajor credit cards accepted · We Ship Anywhere!

LANDSCAPE LOGIC 6247 US 31 South, PO Box 72, Charlevoix. 49720. 231-547-3472. Custom stonework, water featur es, premium plants and

unsurpassed maintenance ser vices. Visit our website to fully experience our innovative approach to award winning designs, installations and maintenance properties. landscape-logic.com

DROST LANDSCAPE INC. 2010 Cedar Valley Rd., Petoskey. 49770. 231-348-2624. Drost Landscape is an award-winning firm specializing in residential design and installation. Drost Landscape has established itself as an industry

leader by integrating landscape architecture, current construction techniques, skilled craftsman and related disciplines. Drost Landscape proudly serves all of Northern Michigan and beyond. drostlandscape.com

LANDSCAPE DESIGN & IRRIGATION

ENVIRONMENTAL ARTISTS Leland. 49654. 231-256-9020. Our landscapes have been designed and crafted b y the same critical ey e and artisan hands for o ver a quar ter century; Along side gr eat architects

transforming their most challenging sites into world class pr operties. environmentalartists.com

TRAVERSE OUTDOOR 2700 Townline Rd., Traverse City. 49686. 231-947-4496. For 35 y ears Northern Michigan’s premier landscaping

and irrigation company. Preferred by the area’s best builders and designers. Q uality materials. Premium plants. Sophisticated design. Superior workmanship. Personal service. traverseoutdoor.com

Landscaping Irrigation

MILLWORK

PHILLIP ELENBAAS FINE MILLWORK Locations in G rand Rapids and Harbor Springs. 616-791-1616. Serving the building industry of M ichigan with the highest quality trim doors and stairparts. Please visit us at elenbaasmillwork.com

LOG AND TIMBER FRAME HOMES

ED KRISKYWICZ CONSTRUCTION DEISGN, INC. 387 River St., Manistee. 49660. 231-723-9552. Designers of fine homes, cottages and resorts. cdihomedesigns.com

ASHTON HAWK LIFESTYLE LANDSCAPES 1870 US 31 N orth, Petoskey. 49770. 231-676-5066. With over eighteen years experience, Ashton

Hawk Lifestyle Landscapes & G arden Centre has a r eputation for constr ucting some of the most beautiful landscapes that M ichigan has to offer. ashtonhawk.com

MARSHA MINERVINI / RE MAX BAYSHORE PROPERTIES, LTD. 830 Cottageview Dr., Unit 203, Traverse City. 49684. 231-883-4500, 231-947-1006. Agent serving the Grand Traverse/Leelanau areas. Buying or selling, Marsha will find your perfect match! Email marsha@marshaminervini.com

REAL ESTATE

SLEEPING BEAR REALTY 408 M ain St., Frankfort. 49635. 231-352-7123. Offices in B enzie and Leelanau counties. Including Crystal Lake, P latte Lakes, G len Lakes and Lake M ichigan areas. Resort, residential, vacation and commer cial properties. Contact S uzy Voltz. suzy@sleepingbearrealty.com

@HOME CABINETRY & INTERIORS 812 S. G arfield Ave, Suite 9, Traverse City. 49686. 231-947-7040. C reating custom tailored interiors, kitchens

& baths for more than 25 years. Representing fine cabinetry. From a single r oom consultation to a full scale r enovation our mission is to help you “feel at home”. Elizabeth Jerore, Allied ASID. homecabinetryandinteriors.com

PHASE THREE TRIM Honor. 49640. 231-620-7802. C ustom cabinets, furniture, mantles and trim install. Your designs or ours. Ov er 30 y ears

experience. phaseiiiwood@yahoo.com. phasethreetrim.com

RESTORATION & REMODELING

PAUL DAVIS RESTORATION & REMODELING 1310 Industry Dr., Traverse City. 49696. 231-933-9077. Paul Davis has a reputation for restoring residential & commercial buildings damaged by fire, water, storm and other

perils to become one of the largest, most trusted restoration and remodeling companies in the Northwest Michigan area. pdmichigan.com

SUN-SHADE NORTH 1702 Standish Ave., Petoskey. 49770. 877-391-TINT. Sunshade North supplies M ichigan with pr emier excellence in

business and home windo w film sales and installations. We are an authorized 3M®, Hüper Optick®, and Panorama® film dealer offering these exclusive product lines. Statewide Service. sunshadenorth.com

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OLD MISSION WINDOWS 395 Hughes Dr., Traverse City. 49686. 231-947-2120. Family owned and operated with over a century’s worth of experience. Visit our new 5,000 ft. showroom of interior and exterior doors, windows and trim products by Kolbe & Kolbe and Weather Shield. oldmissionwindows.com

WINDOWS & DOORS

HONOR, ONEKAMA, FRANKFORT BUILDING SUPPLY 2231-325-4551 or 8 00-444-6396. New construction or remodeling. From awning, casement, double-hung, gliding, picture/fixed to bay windows. Low-E Glass with Wood-Clad construction & tough vinyl exteri-ors. Up to 20 years warranty. andersenwindows.com

TREND WINDOW & DESIGN 817 Bay St., Traverse City. 49684. 231-941-1241. Since 1980, Northern Michigan’s Hunter Douglas Gallery Store. Your source for custom window blinds, shades, draperies, shutters and mor e. The best national

brands, superlative service and reliable expertise. Visit our gallery showroom or have one of our design con-sultants bring showroom ideas to your home. Service/repair. Residential/commercial. trendwindow.com

Since 1980

WINDOW TREATMENTS

WINDOW TINTINGALL SEASON WINDOW TINTING 800-874-8468. Providing all of Mich-igan with professional consultation and installation of solar contr ol, safety and decorative glass enhancement window films. Offering Vista Window Film exclu-

sively positions us to offer unparalleled service, product and warranty from Traverse City, Petoskey, Roscom-mon and Cadillac. Schedule a free consultation at your home or business today. allseasonwindowtinting.com

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PURE WATER WORKS, INC. 1040 S. Garfield Ave., Traverse City. 49686. 231-941-PURE, 800-248-PURE. Environmentally advanced technologies: softening/conditioning. Water purifica-tion, certified laboratory services & free consultation. purewaterworks.biz

WATER TREATMENT

STONE/GRANITECADILLAC CUT STONE 7805 E 34 Rd. (Boon Rd.). Cadillac. 49601. Also 6937 M-72 E. Williamsburg. 49690. 231-775-7600. With 2 locations to serve you, choose from over 175 colors, including the best selection of exotic granites in North-

ern Michigan. With 22 years of experience, we offer state of the art fabrication, laser templating, textur ed surfaces and water jet technology. Visit us at one of our two loca-tions to get the full slab experience! cadillaccutstone.com

EPS SECURITY 1117 Carver, Traverse City. 49686. 231-946-6590. Peace of mind comes in knowing your family is safe and secure. Protecting what

you value most—your family, home and belongings—is where EPS stands apart from the rest. EPSSecurity.com

SECURITY CONTROL & MONITORING

POOLSIDE POOLS 3910 Rennie School Rd., Traverse City. 49684. 231-943-7061. Northern Michigan’s premier residential and commercial dealer featuring custom concrete, Viking Fiberglass and Ft. Wayne Liner pools. Site work, excavating and landscaping. Design and consultation. poolsidesales.com

SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS

TILECRAFT INC. 1430 Trade Centre Dr., Traverse City. 49686. 231-929-7207. Servicing Northern Michigan with award winning sales, design, service and installation for over 30 years. One of the largest showrooms in Traverse City, providing the highest quality of porcelain, natural stone, solid surfacing, wood, carpet and vinyl. Second location to serve you better, 400 Main St., Frankfort. tilecrafttc.com

TILE AND STONE CONTRACTORS

STRATUS MARBLE & GRANITE 1760 N orthern Star Dr., Traverse City. 49696. 231-929-2848. Award-winning craftsmanship, fully-digital local granite and stone fabrication with a focus on quality & ser vice. Stone slabs

onsite from around the globe with all the latest fin-ishes for kitchen, bath, hear th and outdoor, and an extensive showroom shared with Tilestone Imports. Inspiration photo galleries at stratusmarble.com.

HORIZON CUSTOM BLINDS 3055 Cass Rd, #104, Traverse City. 49684. 231-947-1688. Custom order window treatments - residential & commercial. Locally manufactured and installed. All brand blind repair. horizoncustomblinds.com

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