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Get things done around the house — classifieds, qualified trades, and community restoration partners like Habitat for Humanity that keep neighborhoods strong — plus seasonal to-dos for September.
Pro tip of the day
Never bury GFCI outdoors
Outdoor and garage outlets should be GFCI-protected. If a breaker trips when it rains, call an electrician — don’t keep resetting forever.
Around the home · September
Seasonal checklist updated for this month
energy
Replace HVAC filters
Swap 1-inch filters monthly in peak heat/cold; thicker filters every 90 days.
outdoor
Fall leaf & roof check
Clear roof debris, inspect shingles, and clean gutters before freeze-thaw.
energy
Furnace safety check
Book a furnace tune-up before first hard freeze; replace filters.
Homeowner classifieds
Post a need, sell leftovers, or give items away
No classifieds yet — be the first to post below.
Community restoration
Always featured — nonprofits and civic partners that rebuild homes and neighborhoods. They sit beside the trades marketplace but never rotate out of the free listing slots contractors share.
Community restoration · Community restoration
Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Shop donated furniture, appliances, and building materials at a fraction of retail — proceeds fund Habitat’s local homebuilding and neighborhood restoration. Donate usable household goods to keep materials out of landfills and help families build stable homes across Saginaw and Shiawassee counties.
Saginaw · Saginaw · Shiawassee · Tri-Cities · (989) 754-9435
Qualified trades marketplace
Find a licensed or insured pro — free community listings and Showcase partners share this directory. Community restoration partners are featured separately above.
Plumbing · Community listing
Residential plumbing, water heaters, and drain clearing for Saginaw County.
Saginaw · Saginaw · Bay City · Midland
Licensed · Insured · 15+ yrs
View listing →Handyman · Community listing
Small jobs, drywall, doors, mounting, and punch-list fixes.
Bay City · Bay · Saginaw
Insured · 10+ yrs
View listing →HVAC · Community listing
Furnace, AC, and seasonal tune-ups for Michigan winters and summers.
Midland · Midland · Saginaw · Bay
Licensed · Insured · 20+ yrs
View listing →Electrical · Community listing
Panel upgrades, outlets, lighting, and safety inspections.
Bay City · Great Lakes Bay Region
Licensed · Insured · 12+ yrs
View listing →Lawn & landscape · Community listing
Mowing, cleanups, mulch, and seasonal yard care.
Saginaw · Saginaw · Freeland · Frankenmuth
Insured · 8+ yrs
View listing →Roofing · Community listing
Roof repair, replacements, and gutter work built for lake-effect weather.
Saginaw · Saginaw County
Licensed · Insured · 18+ yrs
View listing →
Resources & marketplace
Permits, utilities, energy help, recycling, DIY
Permits · City of Saginaw · Always listed
City of Saginaw — permits & inspections
Building permits, inspections, and code questions for city projects.
Utilities · Consumers Energy · Always listed
Consumers Energy — residential
Outages, billing, and energy-saving programs for Michigan homes.
Energy help · State of Michigan · Always listed
Michigan Energy Assistance (MEAP)
Help with heating and energy bills for eligible households.
Recycling · Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity · Always listed
Habitat ReStore — donate & shop (Saginaw)
Nonprofit ReStore at 315 W. Holland Ave. — buy and donate home goods; sales support Habitat’s local builds and community restoration.
Recycling · Saginaw County · Always listed
Saginaw County recycling & household waste
Recycling rules, drop-off sites, and household hazardous waste guidance.
DIY & garden · MSU Extension · Always listed
MSU Extension — home & garden
Research-based tips for lawns, gardens, pests, and home care.
Utilities · DTE Energy · Always listed
DTE Energy — home services
Electric service, outage maps, and home energy tools.
Safety · Michigan State Police · Always listed
MI Safe Home — carbon monoxide & fire
Smoke/CO detector tips and fire safety for Michigan households.
Marketplace
Angi / HomeAdvisor — compare local pros
Optional marketplace to compare licensed contractors (third-party).
More pro tips
Match the right pro to the job
Licensed plumber for gas/water lines; electrician for panels and new circuits; handyman for hanging, patching, and punch lists. Asking “licensed & insured?” up front saves headaches.
Get three written quotes
For jobs over a few hundred dollars, three written quotes with scope and materials make apples-to-apples comparison easy — and keep everyone honest.
Water heater age check
Most tank heaters last 8–12 years. If yours is older and noisy, budget replacement before a flood — not after.