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Michigan Contractors: Remodeling Revs Up in Michigan

While most people associate Michigan with the millions of cars that Motor City Detroit and nearby cities like Dearborn and Flint produce every year, the Michigan economy is quite diverse. It is ranked 4th in the U.S. for high technology employment, and activity in the biotech and life sciences sectors pushed Michigan up to 3rd overall in the country in terms of research & development expenditure.

The state's growing economy helps explain why Michigan contractors are so busy. Year-to-date, Michigan has issued over 19,000 building permits, with a total value pegged at over $2.8 billion. Popular projects for contractors in Michigan range from major undertakings like kitchen remodeling and patio construction to smaller jobs like cabinet refacing, window replacement, and even satellite TV installation. With the National Association of Realtors estimating returns on an endeavor like a kitchen remodel at over 84%, no wonder Michigan's contractors are on a roll.