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Plumbing

Plumbing Professors

Plumbing Professors are ready to handle all of your Residential and Commercial Pipe Lining, Plumbing, Sewer and Drain needs. No Extra Charges for Nights, Weekends or Holidays. Call Plumbing Professors now or visit PlumbingProfessors.com

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Toilets

Universal Plumbing Supply

Why settle for pictures when you can get a world of choice at Universal Plumbing? Choose from Michigan's largest selection of under mounted sinks, a display of 500 faucets and a huge collection of working toilets, vessles, tubs, spas & designer items.

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Basement Problems

Foundation Systems of Michigan

Foundation and Crawl Space Experts offering a wide variety of products and services. We have highly experienced inspectors, free inspections, interest-free financing & transferable warranties.

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Publication date: 05/26/2009  Click here for a printer-friendly version Consider your options for whole house generators Dear Glenn: I'm a 67-year-old widow, living alone, and I want to have a whole-house generator installed. Who should I contact? What questions should I ask? Nancy, via e-mail Dear Nancy: Call Joe at Joe Pizik Electric, (248) 362-3608; www.joepizikelectric.com, and Mike at Bratcher Electric, (877) 722-0037; www.bratcherelectric.com. You need two estimates. Both companies specialize in stand-alone generators. Proper wattage and yearly service by the installing contractor is important. Note: This article was accurate at the date of publication. However, information contained in it may have changed. If you plan to use the information contained herein for any purpose, verification of its continued accuracy is your responsibility.

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