We are 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.
"just 5 words.sued for breach of contract"
david s on July 2025
We are 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.
"just 5 words.sued for breach of contract"
david s on July 2025
Armored Roofing & Construction is a family-owned company in Michigan that is founded on the principles of craftsmanship and quality. We have decades of experience and if it does not have to do with fortifying your home with world class quality, we don’t do it! Armored is your strongest partner in construction.
"Loving my beautiful new deck the spiral staircase and under decking system. Cant wait to see the storm roll in and not get wet!"
Mahrya S on April 2025
Armored Roofing & Construction is a family-owned company in Michigan that is founded on the principles of craftsmanship and quality. We have decades of experience and if it does not have to do with fortifying your home with world class quality, we don’t do it! Armored is your strongest partner in construction.
"Loving my beautiful new deck the spiral staircase and under decking system. Cant wait to see the storm roll in and not get wet!"
Mahrya S on April 2025
DeKryger & Reynolds Building Contractors, Inc. a Licensed & Insured company has been established as a quality provider of all facets of the Residential and Commercial construction. The business was organized in 2005, with combined experience of 48 years of successful activity. The business is established in the State of Michigan. DeKryger & Reynolds Building Contractors, Inc. has many years of satisfied customers with projects ranging from small residential projects to large intricate residential & commercial projects.
DeKryger & Reynolds Building Contractors, Inc. a Licensed & Insured company has been established as a quality provider of all facets of the Residential and Commercial construction. The business was organized in 2005, with combined experience of 48 years of successful activity. The business is established in the State of Michigan. DeKryger & Reynolds Building Contractors, Inc. has many years of satisfied customers with projects ranging from small residential projects to large intricate residential & commercial projects.
Stronghold Home Improvement is a locally owned and operate home improvement company that specializes in the following residential home services: Deck building, roofing, siding, aluminum works, gutters, gutter guards, exterior repairs and exterior paining. We are dedicated to providing top quality services at a great value to all of the homeowners we serve. Located right here in Kalamazoo, Stronghold Home Improvement is your fully licensed, insured and well staffed to fulfill your home improvement needs.
"They were great. I like the cost, service, easy to work with, and accommodating. They checked everything to make sure it was done right and they were beyond what I expected."
Joe B on June 2022
Stronghold Home Improvement is a locally owned and operate home improvement company that specializes in the following residential home services: Deck building, roofing, siding, aluminum works, gutters, gutter guards, exterior repairs and exterior paining. We are dedicated to providing top quality services at a great value to all of the homeowners we serve. Located right here in Kalamazoo, Stronghold Home Improvement is your fully licensed, insured and well staffed to fulfill your home improvement needs.
"They were great. I like the cost, service, easy to work with, and accommodating. They checked everything to make sure it was done right and they were beyond what I expected."
Joe B on June 2022
Home improvement/ handyman services, over 20 years experience.
Home improvement/ handyman services, over 20 years experience.
Vision Builder is a licensed and bonded general contractor. We focus on both residential and commercial remodeling. We have been in business for over 25 years and are expanding with a renewed focus. For the month of March 2014, we are establishing a 5% discount for all new clients.
Vision Builder is a licensed and bonded general contractor. We focus on both residential and commercial remodeling. We have been in business for over 25 years and are expanding with a renewed focus. For the month of March 2014, we are establishing a 5% discount for all new clients.
30+ years in business, Licensed and Insured. Customer and builder set up billing that is suitable to both parties. Green building Associate. Lead Safe and EPA Certified. Licensed in Michigan and Virginia.
30+ years in business, Licensed and Insured. Customer and builder set up billing that is suitable to both parties. Green building Associate. Lead Safe and EPA Certified. Licensed in Michigan and Virginia.
Murray Landscaping is a full service landscape construction & maintenance company specializing in quality at a fair cost. We utilize experienced crews with many years of training. We accept Vias, Mastercard, & Discover. We also offer payment plans if needed.
"I received a prompt quote and the work started within a week during the busiest time of the year for landscapers. A crew of 5 came out and finished filling in several deep holes in my lawn. The work took about 1.5 days total. Everything looked really good, and they even patched an additional spot I didn't point out during the work estimate... I guess they had leftover soil. That was definitely above and beyond! After the job was done, a sprinkler head had been adjusted too high above grade, and Ken immediately came out to fix. Great service and work overall, would recommend. My only note is that their communication could be better. The crews randomly showed up without giving a day/time to start work. Seeing a group of guys walking around our backyard all of the sudden was startling at first, but they politely confirmed they were there to landscape. Would appreciate a heads up in the future."
RICHARD F on July 2020
Murray Landscaping is a full service landscape construction & maintenance company specializing in quality at a fair cost. We utilize experienced crews with many years of training. We accept Vias, Mastercard, & Discover. We also offer payment plans if needed.
"I received a prompt quote and the work started within a week during the busiest time of the year for landscapers. A crew of 5 came out and finished filling in several deep holes in my lawn. The work took about 1.5 days total. Everything looked really good, and they even patched an additional spot I didn't point out during the work estimate... I guess they had leftover soil. That was definitely above and beyond! After the job was done, a sprinkler head had been adjusted too high above grade, and Ken immediately came out to fix. Great service and work overall, would recommend. My only note is that their communication could be better. The crews randomly showed up without giving a day/time to start work. Seeing a group of guys walking around our backyard all of the sudden was startling at first, but they politely confirmed they were there to landscape. Would appreciate a heads up in the future."
RICHARD F on July 2020
Hutcherson Construction, LLC. offers quality and timely Exterior Carpentry. Our crew is large enough to tackle the biggest of projects and is backed by years of experience! Our projects have ranged from large apartment communities to small homes in the city and every thing in between, please give us a call to help with your next project today!
Hutcherson Construction, LLC. offers quality and timely Exterior Carpentry. Our crew is large enough to tackle the biggest of projects and is backed by years of experience! Our projects have ranged from large apartment communities to small homes in the city and every thing in between, please give us a call to help with your next project today!
St Joe Valley Pools is an in-ground pool construction and service company, serving Southwest Lower Michigan and Northern Indiana. We specialize in vinyl liner and fiberglass pools. We are licensed, insured, bonded and certified. Above all, we love what we do and take pride in our work, because your projects are our portfolio. Family owned.
St Joe Valley Pools is an in-ground pool construction and service company, serving Southwest Lower Michigan and Northern Indiana. We specialize in vinyl liner and fiberglass pools. We are licensed, insured, bonded and certified. Above all, we love what we do and take pride in our work, because your projects are our portfolio. Family owned.
A well-maintained pool filter lasts anywhere from one to 10 years, depending on the type. Watch for inconsistent PSI readings, leaks, or wild chemical swings—these red flags tell you the media is spent. Most cartridge models clock in at two to three years, while a DE unit can push the full decade. Staying on top of maintenance avoids surprise repairs and keeps water sparkling.
Run the pump eight to 10 hours a day to give the water a full turnover and keep chemicals balanced. That schedule stays ahead of debris, eases the load on the filter, and helps the equipment last longer.
On scorching summer days or after a big pool party, tack on an extra hour or two, but skip nonstop 24-hour cycles that waste energy.
Skip routine filter changes, and you invite costly repairs. A clogged filter overworks the pump, leading to burnout or leaks. You’ll also see cloudy water, algae blooms, and roller-coaster chemical readings.
The CDC warns that poorly maintained pools can irritate skin and eyes, so stay on schedule with filter swaps to keep swimmers—and equipment—safe. Left untouched, debris can cement inside the housing, pushing replacement costs even higher than a simple filter swap.